Seven-year-old gelding Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk showed that he is as good as ever yesterday in the Jacques Cartier Stakes at Woodbine. He gamely raced near the front, bid inside the leader at the turn, but was taken back from tight quarters. He rebid nearing the top of the stretch, vied and was passed only a sixteenth out by the favourite Legal Move.
The Mutakddim gelding, owned by Tucci Stables and trained by Sid Attard has now accumulated price monies of over $650,000.
Sunday 27 April 2008
General Eliott Stays Unbeaten
General Eliott made his first start of the season, his second lifetime start, yesterday at Sandown in a condition stakes. I had been looking forward to this race, as he had been a horse I have been quite excited about since I picked him for my crop.
I was very happy he won. He galloped to victory quite easily in the end and the 3/4 length margin of victory does not tell the whole story. He had little room approaching the furlong marker and had to squeeze through a narrow gap. It shows that he is a brave horse that wants to win and the son of Rock Of Gibraltar could be a top three-year-old in the making.
I was very happy he won. He galloped to victory quite easily in the end and the 3/4 length margin of victory does not tell the whole story. He had little room approaching the furlong marker and had to squeeze through a narrow gap. It shows that he is a brave horse that wants to win and the son of Rock Of Gibraltar could be a top three-year-old in the making.
Thursday 24 April 2008
A Win for Barbican
Barbican, full brother to ill-fated filly Tempera, is finally back to winning ways a year and two days after he recorded his last win.
Formerly owned by Darley, he won for his new owners Tea Party Stable and trainer Todd Beattie in only his second start for them. He won a an allowance race at Penn National as a short-priced favourite. He beat Unansweredquestion by a half length with Ice Berlin back in third.
I am glad to see him win again. Tempera was a very talented filly and a favourite of mine, so I always hoped that Barbican would follow her legacy. He never quite got there, but I am sure he can win some decent races in the near future.
(Barbican (USA) - 2003 dkbr horse - A P Indy x Colour Chart, by Mr Prospector)
Formerly owned by Darley, he won for his new owners Tea Party Stable and trainer Todd Beattie in only his second start for them. He won a an allowance race at Penn National as a short-priced favourite. He beat Unansweredquestion by a half length with Ice Berlin back in third.
I am glad to see him win again. Tempera was a very talented filly and a favourite of mine, so I always hoped that Barbican would follow her legacy. He never quite got there, but I am sure he can win some decent races in the near future.
(Barbican (USA) - 2003 dkbr horse - A P Indy x Colour Chart, by Mr Prospector)
Sunday 20 April 2008
Two-Year-Old Report - 20 April 08
Just a few notes on my two-year-olds:
Eochair ran her second race. She once again finished last in the fillies-only maiden at Dundalk. However, with her breeding, anything she does at 2 is a bonus and I would expect her to improve as she gets older. She did run better than in her first race.
Race The Breeze worked out for the first time Saturday morning, breezing 2 furlongs in 25.40 sec at Woodbine's all weather. I like this filly a lot. I chose her partly because I love her name and partly because she has great broodmare potential.
Other that have been working for the first time this month are Porcupine and Ancient Future. Ancient Future might pedrigree-wise be the strongest of Cat Dreams' first crop. Porcupine is from Housebuster's last crop.
I have added Misty Glade to my crop. She is a full sister to Italian G3 winner Shifting Place. She has a pretty name too, which always helps! Her dam was best over 1m4f. A nice filly with good broodmare credentials for the future.
(Ancient Future (USA) - 2006 chestnut filly - CAT DREAMS x Ma Guerre, by Lord At War)
(Eochair (IRE) - 2006 brown filly - Key Of Luck x Karaliyfa, by Kahyasi)
(Misty Glade (GB) - 2006 chestnut filly - Compton Place x Shifting Mist, by Night Shift)
(Porcupine (USA) - 2006 bay colt - Housebuster x Loon Lake, by Cryptoclearance)
(Race The Breeze (CAN) - 2006 dkbr filly - Theatrical x Wedding Day Blues, by El Prado)
Eochair ran her second race. She once again finished last in the fillies-only maiden at Dundalk. However, with her breeding, anything she does at 2 is a bonus and I would expect her to improve as she gets older. She did run better than in her first race.
Race The Breeze worked out for the first time Saturday morning, breezing 2 furlongs in 25.40 sec at Woodbine's all weather. I like this filly a lot. I chose her partly because I love her name and partly because she has great broodmare potential.
Other that have been working for the first time this month are Porcupine and Ancient Future. Ancient Future might pedrigree-wise be the strongest of Cat Dreams' first crop. Porcupine is from Housebuster's last crop.
I have added Misty Glade to my crop. She is a full sister to Italian G3 winner Shifting Place. She has a pretty name too, which always helps! Her dam was best over 1m4f. A nice filly with good broodmare credentials for the future.
(Ancient Future (USA) - 2006 chestnut filly - CAT DREAMS x Ma Guerre, by Lord At War)
(Eochair (IRE) - 2006 brown filly - Key Of Luck x Karaliyfa, by Kahyasi)
(Misty Glade (GB) - 2006 chestnut filly - Compton Place x Shifting Mist, by Night Shift)
(Porcupine (USA) - 2006 bay colt - Housebuster x Loon Lake, by Cryptoclearance)
(Race The Breeze (CAN) - 2006 dkbr filly - Theatrical x Wedding Day Blues, by El Prado)
2008 foals, update 5
A few more foals have been reported:
- Northern Afleet x ADRIATICA, by Old Trieste
- Came Home x EVENING PRINCESS, by Monarchos
- Giacomo x FANCY TALE, by Rahy
- Ghostzapper x STUNNING ROSE, by Sadler's Wells
- Northern Afleet x ADRIATICA, by Old Trieste
- Came Home x EVENING PRINCESS, by Monarchos
- Giacomo x FANCY TALE, by Rahy
- Ghostzapper x STUNNING ROSE, by Sadler's Wells
Wednesday 16 April 2008
ToF Tidbits - 16 April 08
Twilight won a maiden special weight at River Downs yesterday. A product of the last US crop of Silver Charm before the stallion relocated to Japan, the grey colt made his debut in style, winning by 2 lengths for breeder/owner Lucy Bassett and trainer Jeffrey Thornbury.
Alfathaa is out of the Craven Stakes and probably also the 2,000 Guineas. The son of Nayef was going to take on some of the big boys in first big prep for the 2,000 Guineas and the Derby. Some of the contenders include Raven's Pass, City Leader, Declaration of War and Scintillo amongst others. However, his trainer William Haggas reports that Alfathaa has a foot abscess, and the poor colt is very sore. Haggas says he might go straight for the Guineas if the colt is fit enough, but things have not really been discussed with owner Hamdan Al Maktoum yet. I hope to see him fit and ready soon. I am expecting big things from this colt. I like him a lot!
(Twilight (USA) - 05 grey colt - Silver Charm x Daydream, by Believe It)
(Alfathaa (GB) - 05 bay colt - Nayef x Arctic Char, by Polar Falcon)
Alfathaa is out of the Craven Stakes and probably also the 2,000 Guineas. The son of Nayef was going to take on some of the big boys in first big prep for the 2,000 Guineas and the Derby. Some of the contenders include Raven's Pass, City Leader, Declaration of War and Scintillo amongst others. However, his trainer William Haggas reports that Alfathaa has a foot abscess, and the poor colt is very sore. Haggas says he might go straight for the Guineas if the colt is fit enough, but things have not really been discussed with owner Hamdan Al Maktoum yet. I hope to see him fit and ready soon. I am expecting big things from this colt. I like him a lot!
(Twilight (USA) - 05 grey colt - Silver Charm x Daydream, by Believe It)
(Alfathaa (GB) - 05 bay colt - Nayef x Arctic Char, by Polar Falcon)
Monday 14 April 2008
Weekend Afterthoughts
There are a few things I want to reflect on regarding the weekend's action:
# Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk won his third race of the year. He returned to his native Canada and his hometrack Woodbine in style after a winter spell in Florida, winning an allowance optional claiming race worth CAN$78,400. It was the tenth win of his career, in which he accumulated over 600k in winnings. He's no slouch!
# Quite remarkably Under The Sun and Sweet Velvet both returned to the races for the first time since 2005! Both ran at the Washington track Sun Downs on Sunday going 4f in different races on the card. Under The Sun managed to come back with a win and Sweet Velvet ran third in her race.
# Fancy Footsteps won for Kenneth & Sarah Ramsey, the first race since they claimed her on 29 February. She is a Maktoum-bred (Gainsborough) filly out of one of my 2001 crop mares.
# Spitfire and Silver Wind finished second and third respectively when they competed against each other in conditions stakes at Doncaster on Saturday. Both should do well this season.
# Last, but not least, Gipson Dessert ran a credible fifth in the Prix De La Grotte at Longchamp on Sunday. She bravely set the pace in the heavy ground, only to run out of puff in the final furlong. Zarkava, the Aga Khan filly that won the race, looks to be quite something and is one to keep an eye on. However, I think Gipson Dessert, a daughter of my 2001 crop mare Gypsy Hollow, will improve from her first outing of the season and she should be competing in the top 3yo filly races through the spring and summer. She deserves her shot!
# Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk won his third race of the year. He returned to his native Canada and his hometrack Woodbine in style after a winter spell in Florida, winning an allowance optional claiming race worth CAN$78,400. It was the tenth win of his career, in which he accumulated over 600k in winnings. He's no slouch!
# Quite remarkably Under The Sun and Sweet Velvet both returned to the races for the first time since 2005! Both ran at the Washington track Sun Downs on Sunday going 4f in different races on the card. Under The Sun managed to come back with a win and Sweet Velvet ran third in her race.
# Fancy Footsteps won for Kenneth & Sarah Ramsey, the first race since they claimed her on 29 February. She is a Maktoum-bred (Gainsborough) filly out of one of my 2001 crop mares.
# Spitfire and Silver Wind finished second and third respectively when they competed against each other in conditions stakes at Doncaster on Saturday. Both should do well this season.
# Last, but not least, Gipson Dessert ran a credible fifth in the Prix De La Grotte at Longchamp on Sunday. She bravely set the pace in the heavy ground, only to run out of puff in the final furlong. Zarkava, the Aga Khan filly that won the race, looks to be quite something and is one to keep an eye on. However, I think Gipson Dessert, a daughter of my 2001 crop mare Gypsy Hollow, will improve from her first outing of the season and she should be competing in the top 3yo filly races through the spring and summer. She deserves her shot!
Saturday 12 April 2008
Crop Of 2006... update 3
| Acquiesced (IRE) | 06F - Refuse To Bend x North East Bay |
| Adri's Emblem | 06F - Our Emblem x ADRIATRICA |
| Amethyst Dawn (IRE) | 06F - Act One x A L'Aube |
| Ancient Future | 06F - CAT DREAMS x Ma Guerre |
| Barnstorming | 06M - Thunder Gulch x SOUL OF THE CAT |
| Bear Canyon | 06F - Champali x Miss Vesuvio |
| Bonfire | 06M - Runaway Groom x Tenacite |
| Burgee | 06M - Awesome Again x Gold Streamer |
| Captain Captivated | 06F - El Corredor x CAPTIVATED |
| Certainly You | 06F - CERTAIN STORM x Had To Be You |
| Curlew (IRE) | 06M - Cape Cross x Billbill |
| Curragh Mon | 06M - Maria's Mon x IMARI |
| Damselfly (GB) | 06F - Dr Fong x Mazarine Blue |
| Darcey (GB) | 06F - Noverre x Firozi |
| Dark Echoes (GB) | 06M - Diktat x Calamanco |
| Downstream (GB) | 06F - Marju x Sister Moonshine |
| Early Morning Rain (IRE) | 06F - Rock Of Gibraltar x Honorine |
| Emilia Plater | 06F - Ascot Knight x Heavenly Glitter |
| Eochair (IRE) | 06F - Key Of Luck x Karaliyfa |
| Ermine Slippers | 06F - El Prado x Sweet As Honey |
| Firsaan (IRE) | 06M - Haafhd x Walayef |
| Flashy Flyer | 06F - Valid Expectations x WOOD DUCK |
| Flowerbomb | 06F - Mineshaft x WILDWOOD FLOWER |
| Hickory Nut | 06M - Horse Chestnut x MASKED BALL |
| Laura's Lady (IRE) | 06F - Namid x CATAPILA |
| Legendary Peace | 06F - Peace Rules x Red Mischief |
| Lipi (GB) | 06M - Sadler's Wells x Frosty Welcome |
| Man of Faith | 06M - Essence Of Dubai x RIVER OF FAITH |
| Marleau | 06M - CAT DREAMS x Ascalon |
| Morning Mist | 06F - Holy Bull x Go For Bail |
| Nethaam (IRE) | 06M - Dalakhani x Balaabel |
| Olynard (IRE) | 06M - Exceed And Excel x Reddening |
| Omega Wolf (IRE) | 06M - Spartacus x Brave Cat |
| Porcupine | 06M - Housebuster x Loon Lake |
| Premium Action | 06F - Action This Day x Premium Red |
| Ptarmigan | 06F - Unbridled Jet x Flaine |
| Qelaan | 06F - Dynaformer x Irtahal |
| Race the Breeze | 06F - Theatrical x Wedding Day Blues |
| Rightly So | 06F - Read The Footnotes x FIT RIGHT IN |
| Rotterdam | 06M - Unbridled's Song x Zoftig |
| Secret Wish | 06F - Street Cry x Awesome Lass |
| Shadows Lengthen (GB) | 06M - Dansili x Bay Shade |
| Shetan (GB) | 06M - Desert Prince x Seven Notes |
| Shining Dawn | 06F - Seeking The Gold x Easy 'n Gold |
| Snow Valley (FR) | 06F - Choisir x Snow Lady |
| Storm's Ransom | 06M - CERTAIN STORM x Cushina |
| Sunspear (IRE) | 06F - Montjeu x Out West |
| Valkyrie (IRE) | 06F - Danehill Dancer x Ridotto |
47 chosen - another 3 to go. I might go 2 or 3 over 50, but that's no problem of course. It's no exact science. I have decided to to drop Artax Minstrel from my stable. She is by Artax out of a Cozzene mare, which I liked, but I have a few Artax fillies/mares in former crops already, most notably Friendly Michelle. I have added a few, but one I am quite excited about is Flowerbomb, the Mineshaft filly out of Wildwood Flower. Wildwood Flower is a stakes winning Langfuhr mare from my first crop (2001) and I was waiting anxiously for her first foal to be named. Horses in capitals are from former crops. | |
2008 foals, update 4
Just a few more:
- Roman Ruler x Allencat, by Storm Cat
- Rock Hard Ten x Greenberg, by Royal Academy
- Swiss Yodeler x Light And Magic, by Skywalker
- Sakhee x Intishaar, by Dubai Millennium FILLY
- Roman Ruler x Allencat, by Storm Cat
- Rock Hard Ten x Greenberg, by Royal Academy
- Swiss Yodeler x Light And Magic, by Skywalker
- Sakhee x Intishaar, by Dubai Millennium FILLY
Friday 11 April 2008
Entries Weekend 12-13 April 08
Just thought I'd share my horses' entries for this weekend, as there seem to be so many!
Saturday 12 April:
- Spitfire (GB): Doncaster 4.45-condition stakes-7f- 2nd
- Silver Wind (GB) - Doncaster 4.45-condition stakes-7f- 3rd
- Indy Moon (USA) - Hawthorne, race 6-claiming-1 1/16m- scratched
- Watchtower (IRE) - Tampa Bay Downs, race 10-claiming-1m40y- 3rd
- Barbican (USA) - Penn National, race 5-all opt claim-1m- 2nd
- Wildwood Peekaboo (USA) - Hawthorne, race 9-claiming-6 1/2f- 7th
- Gobbler's Knob (USA) - Santa Anita, race 7-maiden-1m- 6th
- Sandstorm Cat (USA) - Keeneland, race 3-maiden-7f- 2nd
- Temper Temper (USA) - Keeneland, race 5-maiden-7f- 1st dead heat (finished dead heat second, but first horse was DQ and placed 3rd)
Sunday 13 April:
- Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk (CAN) - Woodbine, race 4-optional claiming-5 1/2f- 1st
- Under The Sun (USA) - Sun Downs, race 6/8-claiming-4f- 1st
- Noble Texas (USA) - Stampede Park, race 7-claiming-6f- 4th
- Chasin The Tornado (CAN) - Woodbine, race 5-maiden-7f- 4th
- Fancy Footsteps (USA) - Gulfstream, race 6-starter allowance-1 1/16m- 1st
- Sweet Velvet (USA) - Sun Downs, race 1 - maiden - 4f - 3rd
- Jacks New Cat (USA) - Lone Star Park, race 2 - maiden - 1m - 3rd
- Gipson Dessert (USA) - Longchamp, race 4 - G3 Prix De La Grotte - 1600m - 5th
And one of my ToF horses' foals has also been entered that was not included in my stables but I wanted to note anyway:
- Inside The Parker (USA) - 12.4 Laurel Park, race 1 - maiden - 2f - 6th
>> (06 bay colt - Parker's Storm Cat x Jazz Band, by Dixieland Band)
(Barbican - 2003 dkbr horse - A P Indy x Colour Chart, by Mr Prospector)
(Chasin The Tornado - 2005 dkbr colt - Smart Strike x I Beat The Tornado, by Regal Classic)
(Fancy Footsteps - 2005 ch filly - Sky Classic x FANCY TALE, by Rahy)
(Gipson Dessert - 2005 bay filly - Orientate x GYPSY HOLLOW, by Dixieland Band)
(Gobbler's Knob - 2004 bay gelding - Worldly Manner x Joanna, by Theatrical)
(Indy Moon - 2002 bay gelding - A P Indy x Autumn Moon, by Mr Prospector)
(Jacks New Cat - 2004 bay filly - King Cugat x Private Label, by Thirty Six Red)
(Noble Texas - 2003 dkbr gelding - Texas City x Ms Rosealee, by Thirty Six Red)
(Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk - 2001 bay gelding - Mutakddim x May Time, by Cure The Blues)
(Sandstorm Cat - 2005 bay filly - Tale Of The Cat x Sand Pebbles, by Sadler's Wells)
(Silver Wind - 2005 bay colt - Ishiguru x My Bonus, by Cyrano De Bergerac)
(Spitfire - 2005 bay gelding - Mujahid x Fresh Fruit Daily, by Reprimand)
(Sweet Velvet - 2003 dkbr mare - Mach One x Candi's Velvet, by Candi's Gold)
(Temper Temper - 2005 bay filly - Empire Maker x Storm Alert, by Storm Cat)
(Under The Sun - 2001 ch gelding - Coronado's Quest x In On The Secret, by Secretariat)
(Watchtower - 2002 ch horse - Dubai Millennium x Balisada, by Kris)
(Wildwood Peekaboo - 2004 grey filly - Aljabr x Curiously, by Warning)
Saturday 12 April:
- Spitfire (GB): Doncaster 4.45-condition stakes-7f- 2nd
- Silver Wind (GB) - Doncaster 4.45-condition stakes-7f- 3rd
- Indy Moon (USA) - Hawthorne, race 6-claiming-1 1/16m- scratched
- Watchtower (IRE) - Tampa Bay Downs, race 10-claiming-1m40y- 3rd
- Barbican (USA) - Penn National, race 5-all opt claim-1m- 2nd
- Wildwood Peekaboo (USA) - Hawthorne, race 9-claiming-6 1/2f- 7th
- Gobbler's Knob (USA) - Santa Anita, race 7-maiden-1m- 6th
- Sandstorm Cat (USA) - Keeneland, race 3-maiden-7f- 2nd
- Temper Temper (USA) - Keeneland, race 5-maiden-7f- 1st dead heat (finished dead heat second, but first horse was DQ and placed 3rd)
Sunday 13 April:
- Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk (CAN) - Woodbine, race 4-optional claiming-5 1/2f- 1st
- Under The Sun (USA) - Sun Downs, race 6/8-claiming-4f- 1st
- Noble Texas (USA) - Stampede Park, race 7-claiming-6f- 4th
- Chasin The Tornado (CAN) - Woodbine, race 5-maiden-7f- 4th
- Fancy Footsteps (USA) - Gulfstream, race 6-starter allowance-1 1/16m- 1st
- Sweet Velvet (USA) - Sun Downs, race 1 - maiden - 4f - 3rd
- Jacks New Cat (USA) - Lone Star Park, race 2 - maiden - 1m - 3rd
- Gipson Dessert (USA) - Longchamp, race 4 - G3 Prix De La Grotte - 1600m - 5th
And one of my ToF horses' foals has also been entered that was not included in my stables but I wanted to note anyway:
- Inside The Parker (USA) - 12.4 Laurel Park, race 1 - maiden - 2f - 6th
>> (06 bay colt - Parker's Storm Cat x Jazz Band, by Dixieland Band)
(Barbican - 2003 dkbr horse - A P Indy x Colour Chart, by Mr Prospector)
(Chasin The Tornado - 2005 dkbr colt - Smart Strike x I Beat The Tornado, by Regal Classic)
(Fancy Footsteps - 2005 ch filly - Sky Classic x FANCY TALE, by Rahy)
(Gipson Dessert - 2005 bay filly - Orientate x GYPSY HOLLOW, by Dixieland Band)
(Gobbler's Knob - 2004 bay gelding - Worldly Manner x Joanna, by Theatrical)
(Indy Moon - 2002 bay gelding - A P Indy x Autumn Moon, by Mr Prospector)
(Jacks New Cat - 2004 bay filly - King Cugat x Private Label, by Thirty Six Red)
(Noble Texas - 2003 dkbr gelding - Texas City x Ms Rosealee, by Thirty Six Red)
(Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk - 2001 bay gelding - Mutakddim x May Time, by Cure The Blues)
(Sandstorm Cat - 2005 bay filly - Tale Of The Cat x Sand Pebbles, by Sadler's Wells)
(Silver Wind - 2005 bay colt - Ishiguru x My Bonus, by Cyrano De Bergerac)
(Spitfire - 2005 bay gelding - Mujahid x Fresh Fruit Daily, by Reprimand)
(Sweet Velvet - 2003 dkbr mare - Mach One x Candi's Velvet, by Candi's Gold)
(Temper Temper - 2005 bay filly - Empire Maker x Storm Alert, by Storm Cat)
(Under The Sun - 2001 ch gelding - Coronado's Quest x In On The Secret, by Secretariat)
(Watchtower - 2002 ch horse - Dubai Millennium x Balisada, by Kris)
(Wildwood Peekaboo - 2004 grey filly - Aljabr x Curiously, by Warning)
Teton Timber Breaks Maiden
Teton Timber, a 5-year-old son of Forestry, broke his maiden in his 10th start yesterday. He finally acclomplished this feat in a 4 1/2 furlong maiden claiming race at Charles Town. He went off favourite for the 6th consecutive time and finally managed to give a return to his backers. He gained the lead from Lord Of Soul on the turn and held sway under strong urging to win by 2 lenghts. Thirs was Ballado's Tune.
Teton Timber has earned $36,670 in his 10 starts, placed twice and was third in four of his races. He won for his owner Diamond Oak Stable and trainer Amy Albright, who claimed him on 1 February 2008 for $10,000. He is bred by Double R Stables in Kentucky
Maybe now he broke the deadlock he can win again next time out?
(Teton Timber - 2003 dkbr gelding - Forestry x Emily's Angel, by Saint Ballado)
Teton Timber has earned $36,670 in his 10 starts, placed twice and was third in four of his races. He won for his owner Diamond Oak Stable and trainer Amy Albright, who claimed him on 1 February 2008 for $10,000. He is bred by Double R Stables in Kentucky
Maybe now he broke the deadlock he can win again next time out?
(Teton Timber - 2003 dkbr gelding - Forestry x Emily's Angel, by Saint Ballado)
Sunday 6 April 2008
ToF Tidbits - 6 April 08
Eochair was my first two-year-old runner in Europe. She contested the first two-year-old race of the season at the Curragh on Sunday 30 March. She finished last of eight, 21 lengths behind the winner, but it's so hard to tell much from a first race. She is a daughter of one of my favourite stallions, Key Of Luck, out of the Aga Khan bred mare Karaliyfa. There is a photo of her on the Goffs website. Her name is Gaelic for Key by the way. She was bred by Gerry Flannery Developments in Ireland. She is owned by the Eochair Syndicate and trained by Ms Joanna Morgan, who bought her at the Goffs Sales.
Cinnamon Hill broke her maiden at Lingfield over the all weather track on Friday in only her fourth race. The four-year-old Compton Place filly contested three 7f events as a three-year-old and benefited from the drop in trip to 6f. The Racing Post comments that she is a keen sort, but despite being a little green she found plenty when asked in the straight off and held off the 77-race veteran Linda Green. She is owned by Mrs C J Hue Williams and J C Nowell Smith. Mrs C J Williams also bred the filly. She is trained by Eve Johnston Houghton, who will have to teach her to keep her cool!
Also Outsmoken returned to training recently. The six-year-old gelding had been out of training since February 07, but he was a decent allowance runner and I am pleasantly surprised to see him back on the work tabs at Hawthorne Race Course, Illinois, USA. I hope he will be able to get back to form.
(Eochair (IRE) - 2006 bay or brown filly - Key Of Luck x Karaliyfa, by Kahyasi)
(Cinnamon Hill (GB) - 2004 chestnut filly - Compton Place x Cajole, by Barathea)
(Outsmoken (USA) - 2002 bay gelding - Smoke Glacken x Weejiner, by Ack Ack)
Cinnamon Hill broke her maiden at Lingfield over the all weather track on Friday in only her fourth race. The four-year-old Compton Place filly contested three 7f events as a three-year-old and benefited from the drop in trip to 6f. The Racing Post comments that she is a keen sort, but despite being a little green she found plenty when asked in the straight off and held off the 77-race veteran Linda Green. She is owned by Mrs C J Hue Williams and J C Nowell Smith. Mrs C J Williams also bred the filly. She is trained by Eve Johnston Houghton, who will have to teach her to keep her cool!
Also Outsmoken returned to training recently. The six-year-old gelding had been out of training since February 07, but he was a decent allowance runner and I am pleasantly surprised to see him back on the work tabs at Hawthorne Race Course, Illinois, USA. I hope he will be able to get back to form.
(Eochair (IRE) - 2006 bay or brown filly - Key Of Luck x Karaliyfa, by Kahyasi)
(Cinnamon Hill (GB) - 2004 chestnut filly - Compton Place x Cajole, by Barathea)
(Outsmoken (USA) - 2002 bay gelding - Smoke Glacken x Weejiner, by Ack Ack)
Saturday 5 April 2008
Grand National - Result
1st - Comply Or Die
2nd - King Johns Castle
3rd - Snowy Morning
4th - Slim Pickings
My horses didn't fare too well:
Mr Pointment: started to backing up after the 26th fence - not surprising with that enormous weight on his back - and was pulled up at the last (30th) fence
Vodka Bleu: pulled up at the 19th fence
No Full: Fell at 6th fence (Becher's Brook)
Of course a big congrats to Comply Or Die's jockey, trainer and owner.
Unfortunately Mckelvey had to be euthanised after suffering fatal injuries in a fall. My thoughts are with his connections.
2nd - King Johns Castle
3rd - Snowy Morning
4th - Slim Pickings
My horses didn't fare too well:
Mr Pointment: started to backing up after the 26th fence - not surprising with that enormous weight on his back - and was pulled up at the last (30th) fence
Vodka Bleu: pulled up at the 19th fence
No Full: Fell at 6th fence (Becher's Brook)
Of course a big congrats to Comply Or Die's jockey, trainer and owner.
Unfortunately Mckelvey had to be euthanised after suffering fatal injuries in a fall. My thoughts are with his connections.
The Gamble - Grand National Bets
Like every year I have placed a few bets on the Grand National. This year I have spread my £10 as follows:
£1 e/w on Mr Pointment @ 20/1 (total £2)
£2 e/w on Vodka Bleu @ 40/1 (total £4)
£2 e/w on No Full @ 200/1 (total £4)
With Mr Pointment I am worried about the amount of weight he is to carry (11-11). I have no idea whether Vodka Bleu will stay the trip, but I like him. No Full seemed the most probable ultra-longshot.
Wish me good luck!
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