Catterick Races

The momentary power cut did not inhibit racing as power was reconnected before the first race. With a few horses misbehaving and tack breaking two jockeys were off, Phil Dennis (who was fine) and Ben Robinson (who went to hospital). I hope it's nothing too serious. A very in-form trainer is Tim Easterby and his horses need to be watched having a treble on the card and Duran Fentiman having a double. Two horses to watch are Kodimoor and Ahorsewithnoname.

The second race had Infinite Grace lead, closely followed by Exclusively, Good Night Mr Tom and Knightcap. Bob's Oss and Woven Quality were not that far off the pace. In the rear were Gold Venture and She's Easyontheeye. Two furlongs out headway was made by Knightcap, Good Night Mr Tom began to be compete for the lead from Exclusively. Bob's Oss, Woven Quality and Infinite Grace were all ridden along. At one furlong out Knightcap was ridden to lead. Bob's Oss and Good Night Mr Tom fought towards the finish both driven hard. But Exclusively, Woven Quality and Infinite Grace were weakening slowly. Knightcap went well clear of the rest of the field winning by 3 1/4 lengths while Bob's Oss narrowly went in front by 3/4 lengths for second. Third was Good Night Mr Tom by a short head.

The 3:00 Super Florence led with Santafiora, Spirit Of Zebedee, Night Law and Carlovian all tracking. Midfield were Mr Greenlight, Point of Woods and B Fifty Two was towards the back. At the half way marker the lead was taken over by Night Law. At two furlong to go there was movement up the field by many including B Fifty Two, Mr Greenlight, Santafiora and Spirit Of Zebedee. Carlovian was being pushed along. One furlong out Night Law was ahead. Spirit Of Zebedee, B Fifty Two and Mr Greenlight chased. Some were one paced including Santafiora and Point Of Woods. The closing stages made it clear that there would be no catching of Night Law by 3/4 length, second B Fifty Two by 1 3/4 length and third Spirit Of Zebedee by a neck.

I'm also looking forward to the Ebor meeting, let's see what Enable and others can bring!