Southwell races

The bad weather did little to dampen the spirits of the punters however it did result in racing being cancelled after the fourth race. But the majority of the racing was not anything particularly special.

The 2:45 had Azor Ahai with a slight lead to the chasing Artois and Azzeccagarbugli. There were many tracking horses including Directory, Tukhoom, Glory Of Paris and Angel Palanas. Samphire Coast and Makambe were towards the rear. Four furlongs out and Azor Ahai  lost the lead to Angel Palanas. Three furlongs out is where the positions in the field were under the most change. Headway was made by Makambe, Directory, Tukhoom and Glory Of Paris. Samphire Coast and Angel Palanas were pushed along. At two furlong out Directory was ridden to lead from Angel Palanas despite the effort made by Tukhoom. Makambe and Samphire Coast needed to be ridden along. In the final furlong Directory was driven out as was Tukhoom. Makambe and Samphire Coast merely kept on whilst the rest of the field weakened. Yet Directory was keeping on well not being caught by Tukhoom who didn't make any impression towards the finish. First was Directory by 1 1/4 lengths, second was Tukhoom by 1 1/2 lengths and third was Makambe by a short head.

In 3:20 there was no surprises with the outcome. Hareem Queen had a little lead, to the close up Moonraker, Foolaad and Samovar. There was a split between centre and stands' side rail. Moon Trouble chased the leaders but Tawny Port was held up. Two furlongs out had a change of pace, many being ridden along including Moon Trouble, Moonraker, Fooland and Samovar. Although headway was made by Tawny Port, Hareem Queen kept the lead. At one furlong out Tawny Port and Hareem Queen were ridden along. Samovar, Moonraker and Fooland were driven out. Moon Trouble quickly weakened. Entering the final furlong Hareem Queen was headed by Tawny Port. He went to win with ease by 1/2 length. Moonraker and Samovar were only keeping on at the same pace. The winner was Tawny Port, second was Hareem Queen by 1 1/2 lengths and third Samovar by 1/2 length.

This is my final blog for the year, hopefully next year will be filled with even more racing!