A glorious day of racing, with four favourites winning and a double for Ed Greatrex. There were also many close calls, leading to lots of photo finishes. It was also lovely to see retired jockey Sammy Jo Bell in her new job at York Race course and successfully predicting a few horses to win.
The 4:15 had Broken Spear take charge of the race early on with Julius Limbani, Showu and Pacino chasing the leader. This for a lengthy time in the race did not change and I Am A Dreamer was close up with Moyassar was held up. Moyassar made headway along side Julius Limbani and Jfoul but with one furlong Broken Spear was ridden along. Moyassar kept making up ground and I Am A Dreamer began to hang left and quickly took up position of leader as Moyassar challenged. Yet Broken Spear and Julius Limbani had little more to give just keeping on at the same pace. I Am A Dreamer held on strongly for first place by a nose to second Moyassar and third Broken Spear by 1/2 a length.
In the 4:50 Akvavera led the race, being tracked by Desert Diamond and Club Tropicana with Shazzab being well out paced with Brexitmeansbrexit until 3 furlongs out where Brexitmeansbrexit made headway to join Desert Diamond and Akvavera, with Club Tropicana being ridden along. At two furlongs to go Akvavera was ridden along as well and Brexitmeansbrexit who began to give chase. At one furlong out Desert Diamond took the lead from Akvavera and Brexitmeansbrexit who continued at the same pace, Club Tropicana was outpaced. Desert Diamond finished first gamely by 1 3/4 lengths to second Akvavera and third by 1 length was Brexitmeansbrexit the rest of the field reasonably far behind.
Monday, 28 May 2018
Sunday, 22 April 2018
Nottingham Races
The weather even though there were a few showers, overall was warm. There was a few non-runners and only one favourite winner. There were a few close photo finishes and even a dead heat in one race but the day was positive for Sean Levey, who had a treble on the evening.
The second race had a small field of four horses, the race had Majestic Appeal quick into the lead closely followed by Titwotitiz and Hua Hin, however Delft Dancer was really slow into the race and didn't run straight. Over one furlong out Hua Hin went on to take charge along side Tizwotitiz who had some difficulty in the race, both Delft Dancer and Majestic Appeal struggled. But with less than one furlong to go Hua Hin ran on whilst Tizwotitiz was hanging yet carried on and was joined by Delft Dancer. There was no stopping Hua Hin. First place was Hua Hin by 1/2 length, second place Tizwotitiz by 3/4 lengths, third place Delft Dancer by 2 1/2 lengths and fourth Majestic Appeal.
The penultimate race at 7:15 had Stubytuesday led early. Tracked by Boots And Spurs, Loujain, Kings Academy and Spun Gold. The race was quiet scrappy due to the larger number of runners in the field, positions were constantly changing. Over three furlong out Kings Academy lost his second place, Show Boating was ridden out over two furlongs along with Edgar Allan Poe. Many horses were stopped in their stride and were boxed in continuously. With one furlong to go Lamloon was in first place being chased by Mutarakez and Stubytuesday, but Music Seeker who had been held up moved through the field and finishing strongly. However Lamloom was unstoppable finishing 1 1/2 lengths clear of the rest of the field but he had the rest of the field queuing up behind him. The head heat occurred here, second place was Mutaratez and Music Seeker by a head to Stubytuesday.
The second race had a small field of four horses, the race had Majestic Appeal quick into the lead closely followed by Titwotitiz and Hua Hin, however Delft Dancer was really slow into the race and didn't run straight. Over one furlong out Hua Hin went on to take charge along side Tizwotitiz who had some difficulty in the race, both Delft Dancer and Majestic Appeal struggled. But with less than one furlong to go Hua Hin ran on whilst Tizwotitiz was hanging yet carried on and was joined by Delft Dancer. There was no stopping Hua Hin. First place was Hua Hin by 1/2 length, second place Tizwotitiz by 3/4 lengths, third place Delft Dancer by 2 1/2 lengths and fourth Majestic Appeal.
The penultimate race at 7:15 had Stubytuesday led early. Tracked by Boots And Spurs, Loujain, Kings Academy and Spun Gold. The race was quiet scrappy due to the larger number of runners in the field, positions were constantly changing. Over three furlong out Kings Academy lost his second place, Show Boating was ridden out over two furlongs along with Edgar Allan Poe. Many horses were stopped in their stride and were boxed in continuously. With one furlong to go Lamloon was in first place being chased by Mutarakez and Stubytuesday, but Music Seeker who had been held up moved through the field and finishing strongly. However Lamloom was unstoppable finishing 1 1/2 lengths clear of the rest of the field but he had the rest of the field queuing up behind him. The head heat occurred here, second place was Mutaratez and Music Seeker by a head to Stubytuesday.
Tuesday, 27 March 2018
The start of the turf season- Doncaster Lincoln Saturday and Sunday
The start of the flat turf season commenced with great racing and even better weather.
Saturday
With three favourites winning on the day, it was definitely the day for the outsiders with some big wins including a 50/1 winner.
The second race, at 2:25, had a huge field which allowed Humbert to lead the with High Acclaim, Lord Of The Rock and King's Pavilion following close behind. Although on the other side of the track Kynren was close to the rail with Sand Chorus slightly more central. The race remained the same up till the three furlong marker when Humbert was pushed along with headway being made by High Acclaim, Lord Of The Rock and Taqdeer. At the two furlong marker Seduce Me and Kynren were ridden along. One furlong to go saw High Acclaim go to the front, heading Humbert along with the one paced Kynren, Lord Of The Rock and Pastime who all just managed to stay on. First place was the 50/1 winner High Acclaim by a neck to second place Humbert by 2 1/2 lengths, third was Kynren by a neck to fourth Lord Of The Rock.
The 4:10 had Gingersdunthelot soon leading, tracked by Izzer and the prominent Haats Off, Tizwotitiz and Arthur's Spirit just sat close. At two to go head way was made when Izzer began to take charge of the race, headway was made by Broken Spear, Wasntexpectingthat and Haats Off yet Gingersdunthelot dropped off after making the pace. With one furlong left Wasntexpectingthat and Lihou were both driven onwards but it was too late as Broken Spear and Izzer battled it out to the winning line both heading each other, but Izzer held on for the win by 3/4 of a length, to second Broken Spear who were well clear of third (1 1/4 lengths) Wasntexpectingthat.
Sunday
There were 12 non-runners with the best weather of the weekend, and a favourite being placed in every race apart from one. The family fun day saw plenty of activities for all ages including; a pony race, face painting and an animal petting zoo.
In the early stages of the 3:00 the lead quickly switched from Rockies Spirit to Prevent, chased by Assimilie, Stealth and First Contact. Good headway was made by First Contact, Robsdelight and Pacific Fleet who had every chance at two to go as he was chasing the leader First Contact. However approaching the final furlong First Contact was ridden well clear and won by three lengths to the ever competitive Robsdelight in second and the going well Pacific Fleet in third by a neck.
The 4:10 had a small field of four horses. Across The Stars and Saigon City were the leading pair tracked by Great Hall and Royal Line, this did not change much for the whole race until Saigon City was ridden well clear one furlong out, the rest of the field not being able to keep up with the smooth travelling of Saigon City. Across The Stars and Royal Line chugged on at the same pace whilst Great Hall was hugely out paced. There was not catching Saigon City winning by 5 lengths, the second was Across The Stars by 3 1/4 lengths, third was Royal Line by 34 lengths and fourth was Great Hall.
Saturday
With three favourites winning on the day, it was definitely the day for the outsiders with some big wins including a 50/1 winner.
The second race, at 2:25, had a huge field which allowed Humbert to lead the with High Acclaim, Lord Of The Rock and King's Pavilion following close behind. Although on the other side of the track Kynren was close to the rail with Sand Chorus slightly more central. The race remained the same up till the three furlong marker when Humbert was pushed along with headway being made by High Acclaim, Lord Of The Rock and Taqdeer. At the two furlong marker Seduce Me and Kynren were ridden along. One furlong to go saw High Acclaim go to the front, heading Humbert along with the one paced Kynren, Lord Of The Rock and Pastime who all just managed to stay on. First place was the 50/1 winner High Acclaim by a neck to second place Humbert by 2 1/2 lengths, third was Kynren by a neck to fourth Lord Of The Rock.
The 4:10 had Gingersdunthelot soon leading, tracked by Izzer and the prominent Haats Off, Tizwotitiz and Arthur's Spirit just sat close. At two to go head way was made when Izzer began to take charge of the race, headway was made by Broken Spear, Wasntexpectingthat and Haats Off yet Gingersdunthelot dropped off after making the pace. With one furlong left Wasntexpectingthat and Lihou were both driven onwards but it was too late as Broken Spear and Izzer battled it out to the winning line both heading each other, but Izzer held on for the win by 3/4 of a length, to second Broken Spear who were well clear of third (1 1/4 lengths) Wasntexpectingthat.
Sunday
There were 12 non-runners with the best weather of the weekend, and a favourite being placed in every race apart from one. The family fun day saw plenty of activities for all ages including; a pony race, face painting and an animal petting zoo.
In the early stages of the 3:00 the lead quickly switched from Rockies Spirit to Prevent, chased by Assimilie, Stealth and First Contact. Good headway was made by First Contact, Robsdelight and Pacific Fleet who had every chance at two to go as he was chasing the leader First Contact. However approaching the final furlong First Contact was ridden well clear and won by three lengths to the ever competitive Robsdelight in second and the going well Pacific Fleet in third by a neck.
The 4:10 had a small field of four horses. Across The Stars and Saigon City were the leading pair tracked by Great Hall and Royal Line, this did not change much for the whole race until Saigon City was ridden well clear one furlong out, the rest of the field not being able to keep up with the smooth travelling of Saigon City. Across The Stars and Royal Line chugged on at the same pace whilst Great Hall was hugely out paced. There was not catching Saigon City winning by 5 lengths, the second was Across The Stars by 3 1/4 lengths, third was Royal Line by 34 lengths and fourth was Great Hall.
Friday, 23 February 2018
Southwell Races- 22nd February
The bitterly cold wind put a bit of a negative slant on the day, with it being the day for outsiders, only two favourites winning and three were placed. The two most memorable races came reasonably late in the day at 3:45 and the 4:20.
In the 3:45 many of the horses were equal in the first furlong until Foolaad and Archimedes made headway just after the first furlong marker to lead the pack having Poyle Vinnie, Ascot Day and Erissimus Maximus give chase. The field didn't change much throughout the race everyone else trying really hard apart from Foolaad and Erissimus Maximus who sat smooth up to one furlong out, where Poyle Vinnie who had a struggle getting through the pack had to be switched at this point and when he got room under Luke Morris he could challenge. Foolaad who didn't find the race too difficult stayed on well along with Erissimus Maximus. Whilst there were a few one paced horses in the closing stages such as Archimedes and the disappointing Captain Lars who after chasing leaders 2 furlongs out eventually had nothing else to give after drifting to the far rail. This sprint was won by Foolaad by 1/2 a length, second was Poyle Vinnie who beat Erissimus Maximus to third by a neck. The rest of the field was a minimum 1 1/2 lengths back.
The penultimate race the 4:20 Tilly Devine and Simply Clever led swiftly, tracked by Avocet, Travis Bickle and Clayton Hall and the rest of the field was in the rear never really having an impact on the race. The placing was not altered much until the 3 furlong marker when Avocet had made easy headway soon to join Tilly Devine and Simply Clever although at this stage Travis Bickle was being pushed along. This joint lead was dismantled at 2 furlongs out as Avocet went clear and led (this stayed the same for the rest of the race) despite the horrendous meandering first to the left at one furlong marker and then to the right in the last, this did not affect his race and he went on to win. Simply Clever who was ridden out at two furlongs to go, this was the same for Leonard Thomas, eventually the rest of the field just gave up. The first place went to Avocet (a favourite) by six lengths to second place Tilly Devine who was eight lengths ahead of third, Simply Clever.
In the 3:45 many of the horses were equal in the first furlong until Foolaad and Archimedes made headway just after the first furlong marker to lead the pack having Poyle Vinnie, Ascot Day and Erissimus Maximus give chase. The field didn't change much throughout the race everyone else trying really hard apart from Foolaad and Erissimus Maximus who sat smooth up to one furlong out, where Poyle Vinnie who had a struggle getting through the pack had to be switched at this point and when he got room under Luke Morris he could challenge. Foolaad who didn't find the race too difficult stayed on well along with Erissimus Maximus. Whilst there were a few one paced horses in the closing stages such as Archimedes and the disappointing Captain Lars who after chasing leaders 2 furlongs out eventually had nothing else to give after drifting to the far rail. This sprint was won by Foolaad by 1/2 a length, second was Poyle Vinnie who beat Erissimus Maximus to third by a neck. The rest of the field was a minimum 1 1/2 lengths back.
The penultimate race the 4:20 Tilly Devine and Simply Clever led swiftly, tracked by Avocet, Travis Bickle and Clayton Hall and the rest of the field was in the rear never really having an impact on the race. The placing was not altered much until the 3 furlong marker when Avocet had made easy headway soon to join Tilly Devine and Simply Clever although at this stage Travis Bickle was being pushed along. This joint lead was dismantled at 2 furlongs out as Avocet went clear and led (this stayed the same for the rest of the race) despite the horrendous meandering first to the left at one furlong marker and then to the right in the last, this did not affect his race and he went on to win. Simply Clever who was ridden out at two furlongs to go, this was the same for Leonard Thomas, eventually the rest of the field just gave up. The first place went to Avocet (a favourite) by six lengths to second place Tilly Devine who was eight lengths ahead of third, Simply Clever.
Sunday, 14 January 2018
First Racing of 2018- Southwell races
Happy new year, hopefully this year will have some even better racing than the last. Despite it being bitterly cold and only six races the turn out was decent at Southwell Races with only one favourite winning, a few long shots won which made it difficult to pick a winner.
The 2:25 had Cosmelli leading from the off, tracked by Galileo's Spear, Storm King and Kensington Star. Cosmelli clearly ruled the race, choosing when to pick up the pace and when to have a breather round the bends which was great riding from Tom Eaves. The positions in the field didn't really change until three furlong out when he was pushed and joined by Epitaph (who had a few reminders at the start) and the favourite Snowy Winter. However, Epitaph at two to go had nothing more to give yet Snowy Winter managed to close some of the gap. With one furlong to go Cosmelli kept going on strong to win by 6 lengths despite drifting across the track, second place by 1/2 a length was Epitaph who stayed on despite pressure from Snowy Winter who finished 5 lengths behind.
In the final race Break The Silence took keen hold for the first two furlongs of the race until Chaucer's Tale took the lead. The favourite, Mr Coco Bean, was towards the back of the field with Shearian, Scribner Creek and Sea Of Hope tracking the leading pair. When it came to three furlongs out Shearian began to make headway along with Mr Coco Bean. At two furlongs out Chaucer's Tale was ridden along, Break The Silence was also trying with Mr Coco Bean giving chase but at the 2 furlong marker Shearian began to steam ahead and kept on strongly under apprentice Ger O'Neill who had his first win for this year by two lengths. Second was Chaucer's Tale by 1 1/4 lengths and third Break The Silence by 2 1/4 keeping on at the same pace. The first three horses were well clear of the rest of the field.
The 2:25 had Cosmelli leading from the off, tracked by Galileo's Spear, Storm King and Kensington Star. Cosmelli clearly ruled the race, choosing when to pick up the pace and when to have a breather round the bends which was great riding from Tom Eaves. The positions in the field didn't really change until three furlong out when he was pushed and joined by Epitaph (who had a few reminders at the start) and the favourite Snowy Winter. However, Epitaph at two to go had nothing more to give yet Snowy Winter managed to close some of the gap. With one furlong to go Cosmelli kept going on strong to win by 6 lengths despite drifting across the track, second place by 1/2 a length was Epitaph who stayed on despite pressure from Snowy Winter who finished 5 lengths behind.
In the final race Break The Silence took keen hold for the first two furlongs of the race until Chaucer's Tale took the lead. The favourite, Mr Coco Bean, was towards the back of the field with Shearian, Scribner Creek and Sea Of Hope tracking the leading pair. When it came to three furlongs out Shearian began to make headway along with Mr Coco Bean. At two furlongs out Chaucer's Tale was ridden along, Break The Silence was also trying with Mr Coco Bean giving chase but at the 2 furlong marker Shearian began to steam ahead and kept on strongly under apprentice Ger O'Neill who had his first win for this year by two lengths. Second was Chaucer's Tale by 1 1/4 lengths and third Break The Silence by 2 1/4 keeping on at the same pace. The first three horses were well clear of the rest of the field.
Saturday, 23 December 2017
Southwell Races
Only one favourite managed to win on the sunny yet mild day at Southwell races, it was a good day for Fran Berry who had a treble. Not such a nice day for Robert Winston who despite having a winner in the first narrowly winning by a nose, picked up an excessive use of whip ban for 2 days.
The 1:35 was a sprint with all runners very closely bunched, with Razin' Hell only having a short lead over the rest of the field. The real competition became apparent with one furlong to go when Tilly Trotter, Razing' Hell and Kickboxer began to draw forward of the other runners. Kickboxer who had been dwelling in the rear drifted quite badly. When it came to the finish Declan Carroll trained Tilly Trotter easily pulled clear of the chasing Razin' Hell and the momentum gaining Kickboxer, who is one to definitely watch next time out. Crosse Fire unfortunately kept on at the same pace. With Tilly Trotter in first place by a head, the second saw a dead heat between Kickboxer and Razin' Hell with Crosse Fire in fourth.
In the 2:10 Claiming Stakes the tiny field of four runners, Samtu lead the pack closely followed by Gabrial's Star and tracked by Bertie Moon and Iniesta. This stayed the same until the four furlongs marker when Samtu was pushed along but in less than next furlong was headed by Gabrial's Star whilst the rest of the field were starting to make an effort. With one furlong to go it was evident who was going to win as Gabrial's Star kept extending his lead making it look simple and easy. The rest of the field was being driven but Gabrial's Star was not going to be caught. First was Gabriel's Star who was eased down, by four lengths, second Samtu by a head, third was Iniesta and fourth Bertie Moon. None of these horses were claimed.
This was my last blog for this year, hopefully next year there will be even more great racing. So, Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all.
The 1:35 was a sprint with all runners very closely bunched, with Razin' Hell only having a short lead over the rest of the field. The real competition became apparent with one furlong to go when Tilly Trotter, Razing' Hell and Kickboxer began to draw forward of the other runners. Kickboxer who had been dwelling in the rear drifted quite badly. When it came to the finish Declan Carroll trained Tilly Trotter easily pulled clear of the chasing Razin' Hell and the momentum gaining Kickboxer, who is one to definitely watch next time out. Crosse Fire unfortunately kept on at the same pace. With Tilly Trotter in first place by a head, the second saw a dead heat between Kickboxer and Razin' Hell with Crosse Fire in fourth.
In the 2:10 Claiming Stakes the tiny field of four runners, Samtu lead the pack closely followed by Gabrial's Star and tracked by Bertie Moon and Iniesta. This stayed the same until the four furlongs marker when Samtu was pushed along but in less than next furlong was headed by Gabrial's Star whilst the rest of the field were starting to make an effort. With one furlong to go it was evident who was going to win as Gabrial's Star kept extending his lead making it look simple and easy. The rest of the field was being driven but Gabrial's Star was not going to be caught. First was Gabriel's Star who was eased down, by four lengths, second Samtu by a head, third was Iniesta and fourth Bertie Moon. None of these horses were claimed.
This was my last blog for this year, hopefully next year there will be even more great racing. So, Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all.
Monday, 4 September 2017
Beverley Races
Great weather and additional pony races on the card made it a long day. It was also a day for favourites winning three races and being placed in 6.
In the 3:50 race Bosham led for 2 furlongs with Mininggold and Spirit Of Wedza tracking along with Sandra's Secret close up and Point Of Woods. Headway was made by Mininggold with Hilary J close behind, two furlong out however Sandra's Secret led. With one furlong to go Point Of Woods made a move up the field, Mininggold was ridden to chase Sandra's Secret. Point Of Woods, Grandad's World and Mininggold kept on well but Sandra's Secret weakened. First place was Mininggold by 1 1/4 lengths to second Sandra's Secret by 1/2 length and third was Point of Woods.
In the 5:00 race there was a Richard Fahey field day. Society Red made all tracking was Appointed, Euro Nightmare and Bear Valley. The positions didn't change much until two furlong out when Society Red was pushed out, The Statesman and Montataire had to make up ground with Appointed right behind Society Red. In the final furlong Society Red was well and truly being chased by The Statesman and Appointed. At one stage Appointed looking like she was going to go on and win, yet Society Red under a great ride by James Sullivan held on well towards the finish by a neck to second The Statesman by 1 1/4 lengths and third Appointed. All the other horses followed closely behind.
The final race was an apprentice race in which there was plenty of potential for future jockeys. Many of the riders were women suggesting that more women will be venturing into racing. The winner was Ivors Involvement ridden and trained by the female duo, Rhiain Ingram and Tina Jackson.
In the 3:50 race Bosham led for 2 furlongs with Mininggold and Spirit Of Wedza tracking along with Sandra's Secret close up and Point Of Woods. Headway was made by Mininggold with Hilary J close behind, two furlong out however Sandra's Secret led. With one furlong to go Point Of Woods made a move up the field, Mininggold was ridden to chase Sandra's Secret. Point Of Woods, Grandad's World and Mininggold kept on well but Sandra's Secret weakened. First place was Mininggold by 1 1/4 lengths to second Sandra's Secret by 1/2 length and third was Point of Woods.
In the 5:00 race there was a Richard Fahey field day. Society Red made all tracking was Appointed, Euro Nightmare and Bear Valley. The positions didn't change much until two furlong out when Society Red was pushed out, The Statesman and Montataire had to make up ground with Appointed right behind Society Red. In the final furlong Society Red was well and truly being chased by The Statesman and Appointed. At one stage Appointed looking like she was going to go on and win, yet Society Red under a great ride by James Sullivan held on well towards the finish by a neck to second The Statesman by 1 1/4 lengths and third Appointed. All the other horses followed closely behind.
The final race was an apprentice race in which there was plenty of potential for future jockeys. Many of the riders were women suggesting that more women will be venturing into racing. The winner was Ivors Involvement ridden and trained by the female duo, Rhiain Ingram and Tina Jackson.
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