Horses for Sale

   Tuxedo Junction (GB) 


Exciting dual purpose prospect,
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    Fighter Allen (FR)  


Exciting new horse with proven form, 
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The elements continued to take their toll yesterday with the stable's intended runner at Ludlow, Ranco withdrawn on account of the ground.  It had been good ground when he was entered, but further persistent rain meant that the ground had turned soft in places.  Given that he appears to have improved for better going on the level this season, it is a sensible decision to wait for a better opportunity.  With a few dry days now, hopefully that will come sooner rather than later.

There are five meetings taking place this afternoon with jumps cards from Southwell and Bangor, a flat meeting from Musselburgh and all-weather flat fixtures from Lingfield and Newcastle.  It isn't the most exhilarating day's racing and there are no runners from the Pond House team, although David does have a few entries at Worcester on Thursday for which we declare at 10am today.  Later in the week, he has a whole raft of entries at Cartmel, Salisbury, Kelso, Uttoxeter and Fontwell on Saturday and Sunday.  Stable jockey Tom Scudamore travels to Bangor today for a couple of outside rides, one of which looks to have a decent chance, so let's hope that he doesn't return empty-handed.

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I must confess to being somewhat amused by the frustration suffered by Mercedes at last weekend's Monaco Grand Prix.  After seven years of them having the best car by a country mile, it is great news for the sport that there is another team at last able to challenge their dominance.  They are clearly concerned as they could protest the use of 'flexi-wings' at the next race in Azerbaijan.  The fact that the FIA, the regulatory body are to introduce a new test to measure the rigidity of the cars rear wings mid season seems like a ridiculous idea and is tantamount to moving the goal posts.  Why jeopardise one of the most entertaining championships in recent memory?  Sounds like an own goal to me.

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