- Monday, 15 August 2011 07:20
- Written by Chelsea Morgan
The stable enjoyed a good winner at Market Rasen on Saturday when recent French acquisition Taratata Sivola made a winning debut for the yard in the 2m4f novices' chase, at the same time giving stable jockey a welcome winning return from injury. He jumped well and battled on bravely to win 1 3/4 lengths - Tom Scu said that he was inclined to go a little bit left, and to me he looked as though the trip was plenty short enough for him, nevertheless I think that he could be well up to following-up and he will not mind softer ground either.
- Saturday, 13 August 2011 08:31
- Written by Chester Barnes
There is jump race action from Southwell today and although David does not have any engagements there is lots coming up this week with several meetings to look forward to. There is Worcester on Tuesday evening, Hereford Wednesday evening, Stratford followed by Fontwell on Thursday and Bangor on Friday. We are also leading up to the big Summer Festival at Newton Abbot next weekend so keep checking back here during the week for plans of all the action. If you are looking for something to do next weekend a highly recommend a visit to Newton Abbot at is a great two days action with lots of fun for all the family.
- Saturday, 13 August 2011 07:08
- Written by Chester Banres
It is good to have Tom Scu back riding today, a couple of days earlier than originally anticipated. He has a couple of rides for David at Market Rasen this evening. Taratata Sivola is making his Pond House debut in the 6.50pm novice's chase. Our four year old gets a handy weight allowance in this race and after finishing runner up in a chase at Auteuil last time out we are hoping that he gives Tom a great first ride back. He also rides My Brother Sylvest in the 8.20pm handicap hurdle for David. Tom has rides for brother Michael at Southwell tomorrow so he looks to have some good chances of grabbing a winner on his first weekend back. I personally hope he does and restores some confidence because even though he has been riding out for a couple of weeks at home and he is extremely fir there is nothing like a bit of race riding to get you backon the top of your game. I bet his wife Lottie will just be glad to get him out of the house as I am sure he has been getting on her nerves the last few months! Good luck Tom!
- Friday, 12 August 2011 07:08
- Written by Chester Barnes
Yesterday Bathwick Man was a little disappointing on the flat at Salisbury. He travelled well but when they quickened he could not quicken with them but of course remember he was a good winner over hurdles at Newton Abbot last week so I am sure he will bounce back to form when we put some obastacles back in front of him again! In some of yesterday's other action, owner/trainer Mike Sowersby won the selling handicap at Beverley. He is quoted as saying in the paper "I bought her at Doncaster last week and haven't even paid for her yet!".
- Thursday, 11 August 2011 06:57
- Written by Chelsea Morgan
Bathwick Man is having an outing on the flat this afternoon at Salisbury. He was a good winner over hurdle at Newton Abbot last week under Conor O'Farrell and is only rated 49 on the level. The handicapper raised him 10 pounds for that win so David thought he would see what he could do in this 1m6f flat handicap. Richard Mullen is on board so we are keeping our fingers crossed that he runs well.
It appears that not only do the horses not like the change of going, (there were 63 non runners yesterday), It also seems the rioters do not like it either!. It rained last night and it turned out to be a lot quieter on the streets thankfully. So there is your answer turn the water cannons on them, or pray that it keeps raining!
- Wednesday, 10 August 2011 07:04
- Written by Chester Barnes
David's horses all ran well at Newton Abbot yesterday with Surfboard putting up a fine display to win the 4.45pm handicap hurdle. He got a good confident ride from Conor O'Farrell and took the lead as they turned for home before staying on well up the straight. It is great for the horse and for his owners Ashton racing Club as he has been plagued with injuries over the last few years but everyone has been very patient so it is great to be rewarded. The horse loves his racing and even had his ears pricked coming towards the last flight! He is rated 18 pounds highers over fences so it looks like he will have to follow up with a penalty over hurdles. It sounds so easy when you say it like that! Surfboard is pictured in the winners enclosure below.
- Tuesday, 09 August 2011 10:09
- Written by Chester Barnes
Jumps racing takes place at Newton Abbot this afternoon. The total winning prize money for the whole card is about £25,000 and it has attracted 76 runners in the 7 races. The feature race named in memory of former friend and owner Bryan Westcott carries winnings of just under £10,000 but also means the other 6 races have to share £15,000 between them. I think this is simply not good enough and something has got to be done before we lose all racehorse owners. David has three runners on the card with Bathwick Quest returning from a little break to run in the above mentioned handicap chase and Surfboard and Tigger run in the 4.45pm race. Surfboard has been plagued with injuries in recent seasons but ran a good race to finish third at Bangor last time out and Tigger has to improve on recent form to win but should be a good ride for our 10 pound claiming jockey Francis Hayes.
