Great day with perfect weather and close to call races, with only two favourites winning. The races included some very fresh horses especially Lean On Pete in the first race who took a keen hold and drastically pulled, finished third.
The third race had Crinkley Bottom withdrawn after going through the rail at the starting gates, the ride to the start was eventful. Eddiebet had a strong start and led with the rest of the field being tightly packed together with not much changing until 3 furlongs out, when Eddiebet's pace slowed and at 2 furlongs out Passcode and Amitie Waltz strengthened. Passcode rallied in the final furlong and succeeded the competition between himself and Amitie Waltz. Passcode carried on smoothly to win, being an 11/8 favourite, beating Amitie Waltz into second by a short head. Eddiebet finished third 5 lengths behind.
In the 3:55 before the race even started Red Touch was difficult and forced into the stalls. Robero was quickly away and led, Order Of Service was stuck in the stalls and very slow to race. Robero had the lead the whole way tracked by Custard The Dragon, Among Angels and Intensical up to 2 furlongs out when he was joined by Custard The Dragon who went on to make head way and challenge Robero. The pace quickened in the final furlong, Robero couldn't keep up and was driven on. However during the fight for the lead Robero was slightly hampered by Custard The Dragon which resulted in a steward's enquiry, the result remained unchanged. Custard The Dragon won by a head to Robero in second and Among Angels in third.
Wednesday 19 April 2017
Friday 14 April 2017
Catterick Races
Catterick's eight race card provided a long day with some very hard to call races and lots of photo finshes.
The third race saw the strong pairing of Richard Fahey and Adam McNamara paying off again with Bahamian Bird going on to win easily. The Tavener led, with a lot of the field giving chase including Bahamian Bird, Tadaawol and the favourite Dutch Artist always in touch towards the inner. Yet with two furlongs to go many horses being pushed, no one could catch Bahamian Bird, who went into the final furlong racing smoothly, winning by 1 1/4 lengths.
In the 4:30 Major Valentine, Bold Spirit and Socialites Red all got away quickly, Major Valentine soon settling into the lead and chased by Indian Pursuits, Bold Spirit and Coquine. All prominent horses raced well until two furlongs when Major Valentine carried on making easy headway, ridden over one furlong out, being edged slightly by Clergyman. In the end both battled on with Major Valentine narrowly winning under apprentice jockey Ben Robinson by 3/4 of a length to Clergyman in second and third Indian Pursuits by a short head.
The last race saw a good ride by 5lb claimer Phil Dennis with Kinloch Pride who has had recent good form with a win again on the day, after chasing the leaders and being pushed along to hold his place in the final furlong. He eventually won by a neck.
The third race saw the strong pairing of Richard Fahey and Adam McNamara paying off again with Bahamian Bird going on to win easily. The Tavener led, with a lot of the field giving chase including Bahamian Bird, Tadaawol and the favourite Dutch Artist always in touch towards the inner. Yet with two furlongs to go many horses being pushed, no one could catch Bahamian Bird, who went into the final furlong racing smoothly, winning by 1 1/4 lengths.
In the 4:30 Major Valentine, Bold Spirit and Socialites Red all got away quickly, Major Valentine soon settling into the lead and chased by Indian Pursuits, Bold Spirit and Coquine. All prominent horses raced well until two furlongs when Major Valentine carried on making easy headway, ridden over one furlong out, being edged slightly by Clergyman. In the end both battled on with Major Valentine narrowly winning under apprentice jockey Ben Robinson by 3/4 of a length to Clergyman in second and third Indian Pursuits by a short head.
The last race saw a good ride by 5lb claimer Phil Dennis with Kinloch Pride who has had recent good form with a win again on the day, after chasing the leaders and being pushed along to hold his place in the final furlong. He eventually won by a neck.
Sunday 2 April 2017
Doncaster Races Day 1 & 2
Donnie races provided a great start to the season, day 1 had some surprises which included a treble from Ryan Moor. Half of day 2 races were won by favourites.
Day 1
Some outsiders were placed at huge odds and Ryan Moore not having four consecutive wins saved the bookies approximately £40 million. It was very difficult to pick a winner.
The amazing ride from Daniel Tudhope in the 3:35 on Bravery was the ride of the day. The horse was slightly slow out of the starting stalls meaning the other horses got a head start. Bravery went behind the rest of the field switched quickly left towards the rail and was held up just behind the main pack, in touch with the leaders. He made smooth headway over 1 furlong out, along with Donncha and Gabrial. Dolphin Vista who was leading was knocked from top spot, however Bravery kept on and challenged the rest of the field as they headed toward the line, the first three were all in close succession. Bravery was driven clear by a neck, second Oh This Is Us (favourite) ridden by Ryan Moore and third Donncha.
In the 4:10 Dragon's Tooth was quick away and soon led with the rest of the field giving chase with Almane and Rocket Man Dan pushing him along. Throughout the race there was much jostling for position until 2 furlongs out when Santry made easy headway and went onto win, Last Page was a close second and Benadalid followed with the rest of the field a fair way behind.
Day 2
The family fun day, made sure there was something for everyone from bikes to face paint and some very close calls with the racing.
In the 2:15 the 15/8 favourite Benbatl and Made Of Honour were the tracking pair, with Jewel House up front. Soon all 3 were fighting for a winning position when Benbatl took charge testing the field, stretching them out over 2 furlongs out. This was a brilliant ride by Josephine Gordon. Made Of Honour was second by seven lengths and Jewel House third.
The favourite Chemical Charge in the 3:55 romped home. The battle between Frontiersman and Muntahaa at 4 furlongs from the finish appeared to make it a 2 horse race, however, with three furlongs to go Chemical Charge and Saigon City moving up the field. Chemical Change was soon along side the battling duo and overtook them nicely to win the race by 2 lengths. Saigon City went on to chase down the duo and had a good race finishing second, third place going to Muntahaa.
On a whole this has been a weekend of great racing, creating an exciting start for the new flat season. Thanks to Oisin Murphy for the selfie.
Day 1
Some outsiders were placed at huge odds and Ryan Moore not having four consecutive wins saved the bookies approximately £40 million. It was very difficult to pick a winner.
The amazing ride from Daniel Tudhope in the 3:35 on Bravery was the ride of the day. The horse was slightly slow out of the starting stalls meaning the other horses got a head start. Bravery went behind the rest of the field switched quickly left towards the rail and was held up just behind the main pack, in touch with the leaders. He made smooth headway over 1 furlong out, along with Donncha and Gabrial. Dolphin Vista who was leading was knocked from top spot, however Bravery kept on and challenged the rest of the field as they headed toward the line, the first three were all in close succession. Bravery was driven clear by a neck, second Oh This Is Us (favourite) ridden by Ryan Moore and third Donncha.
In the 4:10 Dragon's Tooth was quick away and soon led with the rest of the field giving chase with Almane and Rocket Man Dan pushing him along. Throughout the race there was much jostling for position until 2 furlongs out when Santry made easy headway and went onto win, Last Page was a close second and Benadalid followed with the rest of the field a fair way behind.
Day 2
The family fun day, made sure there was something for everyone from bikes to face paint and some very close calls with the racing.
In the 2:15 the 15/8 favourite Benbatl and Made Of Honour were the tracking pair, with Jewel House up front. Soon all 3 were fighting for a winning position when Benbatl took charge testing the field, stretching them out over 2 furlongs out. This was a brilliant ride by Josephine Gordon. Made Of Honour was second by seven lengths and Jewel House third.
The favourite Chemical Charge in the 3:55 romped home. The battle between Frontiersman and Muntahaa at 4 furlongs from the finish appeared to make it a 2 horse race, however, with three furlongs to go Chemical Charge and Saigon City moving up the field. Chemical Change was soon along side the battling duo and overtook them nicely to win the race by 2 lengths. Saigon City went on to chase down the duo and had a good race finishing second, third place going to Muntahaa.
On a whole this has been a weekend of great racing, creating an exciting start for the new flat season. Thanks to Oisin Murphy for the selfie.
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