- Monday, 26 January 2015 08:46
- Written by Chelsea Eggleton
Today we have three meetings to look forward to with jump cards from Ludlow and Plumpton and an all-weather flat fixture from Wolverhampton. The stable runs Race To Glory and Northern Bay at Ludlow as well as Obistar and Multimedia at Plumpton. I see that the bookmakers make Obistar (pictured above, left) favourite following his good second at Exeter on heavy ground last time. The step up in trip looks as though it will suit him well and he looks to have sound claims under stable jockey Tom Scudamore.
- Saturday, 24 January 2015 12:24
- Written by Chelsea Eggleton
Today there is only one meeting to look forward to in this country and that comes from Sedgefield. Nevertheless there is some excellent action at Leopardstown which features the Irish Champion Hurdle and a magnificent seventh clash between Hurricane Fly and Jezki. I was talking to A P McCoy yesterday and he fancies his chances of beating Hurricane Fly - it should be a race to savour.
- Saturday, 24 January 2015 08:46
- Written by Chelsea Eggleton
There are four meetings taking place this afternoon with three jump meetings from Cheltenham, Doncaster and Uttoxeter as well as an all-weather flat card from Lingfield. It is a big day for the stable as it is Trials Day at Cheltenham and the stable has several well-fancied runners in Dynaste, Easter Meteor, Un Temps Pour Tout and Dell' Arca, while Bladoun is in action over at Uttoxeter. It is a big day for Dynaste (pictured above) who runs in the Betbright Cup at Cheltenham over 3m1 1/2f and it should be an informative contest - if he is going to win a Cheltenham Gold Cup he will need to go very close this afternoon. He would be giving weight away all round if this were a handicap so if he gets the trip, he will take plenty of beating and looks a good price at 11/4 with Ladbrokes.
- Friday, 23 January 2015 08:43
- Written by Chelsea Eggleton
What a great day yesterday for the stable with a double at Fakenham courtesy of Rathlin Rose and Twentytwo's Taken. Rathlin Rose never really looked in any danger in the three mile novices' hurdle and he is clearly progressing at a rate of knots. He is a strong stayer and will make up into a lovely chaser in time. Meanwhile Twentytwo's Taken also looked like a most promising prospect for the stable when making a winning debut over timber. She had some very good form in bumpers in Ireland and has clearly translated much of that abililty to hurdles - she was quite keen and when she learns to settle she could turn out to be very useful.
- Thursday, 22 January 2015 08:28
- Written by Chelsea Eggleton
There are four meetings taking place this afternoon with two National Hunt cards from Fakenham and Warwick as well as all-weather flat cards from Southwell and Chelmsford City. That all pales into the shade alongside Ireland's meeting from Gowran Park which boasts prize money of £215,000 - not bad at all for a Thursday! The stable has runners at both jumps meetings this afternoon; Molo runs at Warwick and our five year old mare is on something of a recovery mission after disappointing at Fontwell last time out having previously won her first two starts. She will be partnered by Conor O'Farrell. Meanwhile, over at Fakenham Tom Scudamore is aboard Rathlin Rose and Twentytwo's Taken for the stable. Rathlin Rose (pictured above) was a ready winner last time at Taunton, while Twentytwo's Taken had some very decent bumper form in Ireland and makes her debut for the Pond House team this afternoon.
- Wednesday, 21 January 2015 08:37
- Written by Chelsea Eggleton
Today we have four meetings taking place with National Hunt action coming from Ayr and Catterick (subject to an early morning inspection), while there are all-weather flat cards at Lingfield and Kempton. Looking at the all-weather tracks it seems they could do with one in the north of England to balance them out a bit. There is no shortage of tracks wanting to add an all-weather surface for some reason, so I guess it will happen before too long. The yard has no runners this afternoon although stable jockey Tom Scudamore makes the long trip north to Ayr for a couple of rides for his brother - let's hope they perform, otherwise it is going to be a very long trip home!
- Tuesday, 20 January 2015 08:35
- Written by Chelsea Eggleton
It was another good day for the stable yesterday with Herbert Park producing an excellent debut effort over timber to score narrowly from the Paul Nicholls trained favourite Qualando. The runner-up had some decent form in France so it was undoubtedly a good performance from our five year old to concede 11lbs. I love horses like him that really stick their necks out and try - they don't have to be the best, but so long as they have a willing attitude you always have a chance. I have been racing three times in the last five days and we have had four winners...I am not going to change my pants!
