- Sunday, 04 October 2015 00:00
- Written by Chelsea Morgan
There are three meetings taking place this afternoon and incredibly they are all over the sticks at Kelso, Huntingdon and Uttoxeter. All eyes however will be on Longchamp as they host the £2.4million Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. It has the makings of a great race with Treve bidding for a historic third success, while English and French Derby winners Golden Horn and New Bay will be doing their best to spoil the party. Treve's big race partner Thierry Jarnet has stated that he hopes the rags do not get in the way, so it sounds as though he is fairly confident. Of the 18 runners, seven will be ridden by jockeys from over here including Golden Horn who will be partnered by Frankie Dettori (who you may recall was jocked off the French wondermare)...I'm sure he would love to get his own back!
- Saturday, 03 October 2015 07:30
- Written by Chelsea Morgan
The stable continues in good form with our three runners yesterday yielding a win and two seconds. Skylander (pictured above) won the novices' handicap chase at Hexham on his first outing over regulation fences (he was the winner of an Irish point-to-point) jumping very well in the main, with the exception of a small mistake at the last. He won this from a mark of 120 and he clearly has a bright future as a chaser. Meanwhile on the same card Willem ran another sound race to finish a close second in the 2m4f handicap hurdle - it looks to be only a matter of time before he gets his head in front - furthermore, he is for sale and details can be found here if you are interested. Over at Fontwell Purple 'N Gold ran yet another solid race to finish second in the handicap chase behind last year's winner Workbench, picking up more good prize money in the process. He is an amazing little horse - he hardly ever disappoints and is fresh as a daisy again this morning!
- Friday, 02 October 2015 07:45
- Written by Chelsea Morgan
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 Morgan
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 Morgan
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 Morgan
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 Morgan
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.
