Midnight Appeal - 29th November 2014
Newbury Bet365.com Handicap Chase (For the Fulke Walwyn Trophy)
2M 6F 12 runners
Jockey: Tom Bellamy Trainer: Alan King
Weight: 11-11
For the last couple of weeks I've been trying to find an experienced chaser to follow. After several failed auditions, I've settled on this Bay gelding. I watched it run at Haydock last weekend where he came 3rd and decided to make my decision after this run. He was in touch with the leaders all the way round running just off the pace. Got himself into a lovely position with 1/2 a mile to go and although 'Phone Home' was getting away from them, he was in a great position to challenge for the places. He didn't find the extra gear required and came 4th after being passed by 'Baby shine' and 'Bertie Boru' who finished like an express train to get the win. Looks an interesting horse to follow but having set off at 7/1 here, couldn't quite make the frame.
Sunday, 30 November 2014
Thursday, 20 November 2014
Maybe Plenty - 19th November 2014
Warwick racinguk.com Mares' Novices' hurdle
2m 5f 7 runners
Jockey: G.Sheehan Trainer: Giles Smyly
Weight 10-12
I watched this mare a few weeks ago with a view to her possibly joining my stable as I was after another novice hurdler. She ran well and came 3rd at a whopping 66/1. So this is the first time I've backed her and just my luck, she went off at a surprisingly low 2/1 Fav.
This turned out to be a stress free run. She jumped into the lead at the tape and was never headed. A steady pace at the start, jockey Gavin Sheehan noticeably upped the temp with a circuit to go. With 3/4 of a mile to go, horses started dropping off the pace and she was left with only 'Triumph Davis' and 'Mistress Mole' for company. They dropped one by one as Maybe Plenty was swifter through the air and away from the landing. She did clout the last but barely broke stride and ended up winning by a very comfortable 12 lengths.
I look forward to seeing where she goes next.
Warwick racinguk.com Mares' Novices' hurdle
2m 5f 7 runners
Jockey: G.Sheehan Trainer: Giles Smyly
Weight 10-12
I watched this mare a few weeks ago with a view to her possibly joining my stable as I was after another novice hurdler. She ran well and came 3rd at a whopping 66/1. So this is the first time I've backed her and just my luck, she went off at a surprisingly low 2/1 Fav.
This turned out to be a stress free run. She jumped into the lead at the tape and was never headed. A steady pace at the start, jockey Gavin Sheehan noticeably upped the temp with a circuit to go. With 3/4 of a mile to go, horses started dropping off the pace and she was left with only 'Triumph Davis' and 'Mistress Mole' for company. They dropped one by one as Maybe Plenty was swifter through the air and away from the landing. She did clout the last but barely broke stride and ended up winning by a very comfortable 12 lengths.
I look forward to seeing where she goes next.
Wednesday, 19 November 2014
Jewellery - 18th November 2014
Fakenham At the races mares handicap chase
3m 110 yards 4 runners
Jockey: Paul John Trainer: Victor Dartnall
Weight: 12-3
I look at Jewellery as my stable leader. This is about the 6th time I've seen her run and she never gives you a poor performance. Quite a small horse but she jumps for fun, jumps dead straight at every fence and rarely seems to make a mistake.
She had been severely knocked up in the weights following a couple of wins on the bounce and was top weight here. Conditional jockey Paul John, who rides her beautifully was claiming 7 lbs.
Jewellery is a front runner and went bowling off from the start here. She led by about a dozen lengths at one point which is not unusual. She's a game filly and doesn't wilt when challenged by other horses. However, the faourite 'Southway star' was too good for her on this occasion. She took the lead about half a mile out and Jewellery was unable to quicken. In the end she was beaten by about 15 lengths and by a good horse but kept her form to come a creditable second.
Fakenham At the races mares handicap chase
3m 110 yards 4 runners
Jockey: Paul John Trainer: Victor Dartnall
Weight: 12-3
I look at Jewellery as my stable leader. This is about the 6th time I've seen her run and she never gives you a poor performance. Quite a small horse but she jumps for fun, jumps dead straight at every fence and rarely seems to make a mistake.
She had been severely knocked up in the weights following a couple of wins on the bounce and was top weight here. Conditional jockey Paul John, who rides her beautifully was claiming 7 lbs.
Jewellery is a front runner and went bowling off from the start here. She led by about a dozen lengths at one point which is not unusual. She's a game filly and doesn't wilt when challenged by other horses. However, the faourite 'Southway star' was too good for her on this occasion. She took the lead about half a mile out and Jewellery was unable to quicken. In the end she was beaten by about 15 lengths and by a good horse but kept her form to come a creditable second.
Tuesday, 18 November 2014
Rude and crude - 17th November 2014
Plumpton - SW catering standard open NH flat race
2M 2F - 6 runners
Jockey: D.Bass Trainer: Mrs L Hill
Going: Heavy
I was lucky enough to visit Plumpton yesterday and was on the look out for a new horse to add to my stable. I didn't have a horse in the 'bumper' category and chose this one as it allegedly went on heavy ground. To be honest, heavy wasn't the word. I walked across the track between races and you literally sank in the mud. It was hard going and the majority of the horses were almost at a standstill when they finished.
Rude and crude was up against the odds on favourite 'Sadler's gold'.
Rude and crude made the running from the start and set a healthy if unspectacular gallop. Slowly, horses dropped off the pace and it became apparent half a mile from the end that the odd's on favourite just wasn't going on the ground. Robert's star put up a challenge but Rude and crude kept going gamely on the ground to win by 7 lengths.
Will be an interesting addition to my stable.
Plumpton - SW catering standard open NH flat race
2M 2F - 6 runners
Jockey: D.Bass Trainer: Mrs L Hill
Going: Heavy
I was lucky enough to visit Plumpton yesterday and was on the look out for a new horse to add to my stable. I didn't have a horse in the 'bumper' category and chose this one as it allegedly went on heavy ground. To be honest, heavy wasn't the word. I walked across the track between races and you literally sank in the mud. It was hard going and the majority of the horses were almost at a standstill when they finished.
Rude and crude was up against the odds on favourite 'Sadler's gold'.
Rude and crude made the running from the start and set a healthy if unspectacular gallop. Slowly, horses dropped off the pace and it became apparent half a mile from the end that the odd's on favourite just wasn't going on the ground. Robert's star put up a challenge but Rude and crude kept going gamely on the ground to win by 7 lengths.
Will be an interesting addition to my stable.
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