Nottingham Races

There was a change in going from soft to heavy in places, therefore a few horses were withdrawn. Richard Kingscote had a quick fire double winning the first and second race. It clearly was a day for the favourites winning 5 out of the 7 races. A horse to watch for the future is Platform Nineteen as it won impressively.

The 3:25 had Mr Strutter lead for one furlong before a strong pace was set by Loose Chippings. Classic Charm was soon prominent, Carey Street, Showboating and Hitman were held up. Bruyere, Dawn Breaking and Bristol Missile were slowly away. At one stage Loose Chippings went 12 lengths clear and he was stretching the field. Three furlongs out Bruyere made headway but Loose Chippings had been headed and Vixen Weakened. Classic Charm took the lead from Loose Chippings. At two furlongs out Carey Street was outpaced, others such as Showboating and Dawn Breaking were ridden along. Mr Strutter chased Classic Charm. One furlong out Classic Charm had gone well clear yet Bruyere, Mr Strutter and Showboating were chasing. Most of the other field weakened. In the final stages there was no catching Classic Charm. With not enough from Bruyere, Showboating and Carey Street to compete. First was Classic Charm by 7 lengths, second was Bruyere by 2 lengths, third was Carey Street by 3/4 length.

The sixth race had Kodiac Express withdrawn at the start because of poor behaviour. Show Palace led, Choosey chased and Gnaad didn't run straight but eventually chased. Requited was slowly into stride. This lead was taken by Requited over three furlongs out, this was not long lasting as the pace was picked up again by Show Palace with one furlong to go. Gnaad ran well and continued chasing. Choosey was never really involved dropping further back. Despite some wandering Show Palace won by 1/2 length to second Gnaad by 5 lengths, third Requited by 3 1/2 lengths.

Good luck to all the smaller trainers going for glory at Glorious Goodwood! Especially Declan Carroll who came so close with the same horse last year.