- Friday, 02 October 2015 07:45
- Written by Chelsea Eggleton
What a great win yesterday from Weather Babe (pictured above) at Bangor! Our mare never looked comfortable in the three mile novices' chase and was the first of the three runners to come under pressure, yet she kept digging in under a persistent ride from Tom Scudamore and she began to get on top approaching the last. A good leap there sealed it and she was driven out to score by a hard fought 1 1/2 lengths. She is tough and genuine and kept responding for pressure despite not appearing to enjoy the sharp nature of the track - you wouldn't mind having a yard full of horses with her attitude. It was also great to get a winner for stable sponsors Wayne and Sarah Clifford and furthermore, Sarah is the proud breeder too...well done everybody!
- Thursday, 01 October 2015 07:29
- Written by Chelsea Eggleton
There is quite a balanced program for the day ahead with a couple of flat meetings from Beverley and Chelmsford City while there is jump racing action from Bangor and Warwick. The stable has two runners this afternoon as Impulsive American competes in the juvenile hurdle at 2.20pm and Weather Babe (pictured above) in the novices' chase at 2.50pm. Impulsive American won on the flat at Chepstow on his penultimate start and was far from disgraced in fourth on his hurdling debut at Perth last time - he should have learned plenty for that experience and looks to have the penalised Paddy's Runner to beat. There may only be three runners in Weather Babe's novices' chase but they all boast winning form this season and it is an intriguing contest - our mare looked good when winning her previous start over fences and another big run is expected.
- Wednesday, 30 September 2015 07:25
- Written by Chelsea Eggleton
This afternoon there are four meetings taking place with three flat cards from Nottingham, Salisbury and Kempton as well as a jumps fixture from Chepstow. David runs Race To Glory on the level at Salisbury - he has shown some decent form to be placed on a few occasions but is yet to get his head in front. Meanwhile, we also have a couple of runners over the sticks at Chepstow; The Bank Manager and Drumlee Lad.
- Tuesday, 29 September 2015 07:02
- Written by Chelsea Eggleton
Sunny on the Gallops
The stable has two runners today, Fishy Story at Sedgefield and Brenda De Ronceray at Southwell. Fishy Story ran a nice race on her debut to finish second at Fontwell and we hope she has learned from that experience and will run well again this afternoon in the bumper. Conor O'Farrell goes to ride her while Tom Scu is in action at Southwell. Today there are four meetings in total, flat cards at Ayr and Wolverhampton plus the two jumps meetings that David has runners at. Yesterday I thought Lilbourne Legacy ran much better to finish fourth at Newton Abbot. He kept on all the way to the line and looks like he may get a bit further. Meanwhile back on the gallops we have another glorious sunny morning, captured in my photo above.
- Monday, 28 September 2015 07:15
- Written by Chelsea Eggleton
Happy Birthday Ashley!
David has just the one runner, Lilbourne Legacy at Newton Abbot in the first race today. He has run well in a couple of Irish point to points but fell at this track last time out so a clear round will help his confidence. David Noonan rides. Today there are three meetings in total, 2 flat cards at Hamilton and Bath plus the jumping at Newton Abbot. I see that Wincanton are holding a side saddle race at their meeting on Sunday 25th October. There will be 11 female jockeys racing over 10 furlongs. I had trouble staying on the horse with a leg each side so the race should be worth seeing. It is a charity race in aid of the Southern Spinal Injuries trust so it should be a good watch and hopefully they will raise a good amount of money.
- Sunday, 27 September 2015 08:47
- Written by Chelsea Eggleton
It is fairly quiet on the racing front today, with no jumps action and only two flat cards at Epsom and Musselburgh. It seems a bit funny to me that Musselburgh have two races worth £15,000 and £16,000 which is good, yet they have three races worth just £2,500! I know I keep going on about it but you would think they could put a limit on the least amount you could put up as prize money?!
- Saturday, 26 September 2015 07:15
- Written by Chelsea Eggleton
Purple N Gold - Winner at Worcester Again
Purple N Gold put up a great performance to win his second chase at Worcester yesterday. It was a competitive race and he jumped well and won a little cosily in the end. He always looks like he does just enough, he is a bit like some of our old staff...only joking! It was good to see owner Keith and his wide Lynne on the TV in the winners enclosure, I just hope the bookies suffered! He is a fantastic little horse who has now won on the flat, over hurdles and over fences. That is the ninth win of his career and it is hard to believe he is still on six, it feels like he has been around forever! Still Together also ran a good race in the bumper to finish third on his first start for the yard. He has won an Irish point to point on much softer ground and he should have a future. Today we have six meetings, five flat cards at Newmarket, Chester, Haydock, Ripon and Chelmsford plus a jumps card at Market Rasen. The National Hunt card has some great prize money on offer with a £50,000 listed handicap chase and a £35,000 listed handicap hurdle.
