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"eþOÎNT Notebook"
2005, [Section One]
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Whether it be "the race of the day" or a small prize round  the gaffs, we will attempt to use our knowledge of the formbook to highlight the fancied horses participating each day and their characteristics and requirements. Hopefully this 'second opinion' provides you with a winner or two each day, or even reinforces your own view on a particular may even convince you to back some of those horses which we feel are the "ones to fear", or have decent
each-way claims. whichever is the case, we hope the information is of use to you.
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NOTEBOOK #03
Thursday, January 13, 2005.
Here are our list of horses who ran well at last
week's Meetings, as well as some of the more interesting entries from this
week's Meetings;
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AMERICANCONNECTION
b,g. Lord Americo - Ballyea Jacki
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Ron George
¦¨¨”Į¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Americanconnection has never been able to fulfil
the potential that several of his trainers believed he once had. This
son of Lord Americo has only managed seven runs for trainers of the
calibré of Willie Mullins and Martin Pipe. However a third 16lengths
behind Grade 1 chase winner Ollie Magern in a Novice Hurdle at Exeter
in October ´03, confirmed that he still had some ability. He was
having his fist race for over 15months in the Mens Open on the card at
Larkhill on 09/01/05, and gave a good account of himself, staying on
at one pace to finish fourth, 8lengths behind the winner Springford.
If connection can keep him sound, I do believe that this nine-year-old
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BARRSHAN
b,g. Anshan - Bula Beag
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Lynn Wilson
¦¨¨”Į¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Barrshan caught my eye amongst this week´s
entries. This six-year-old is by Anshan, out of the mare Bula Beag,
which makes him a half-brother to Drombeag, who won a novice hurdle
last season for Jonjo O´Neill. Barrshan has already shown promise in a
couple of starts in Ireland, the most encouraging of these being when
coming home second behind We´re Getting There in a 5 & 6yo Geldings
Maiden at Lismore in March ´04. This is a solid base for him to build
on and I´d be very hopeful of his landing a maiden before the end of
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EVA´S SONGBIRD
ch,g. Eve´s Error - Not So Dear
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Mrs P. Rowe
¦¨¨”Į¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Eva´s Songbird could be an interesting recruit
for 2005. This son of Eve´s Error is out of the mare Not So Dear (a
daughter of Dĥaudevi), which makes him a half-brother to eight-times
winning chaser Brave Buccaneer. Eva´s Songbird has improved steadily
in six attempts in Points in Ireland, and was purchased after coming
home second behind Black Lord in a "6yo+ Geldings Maiden" at
Clonakilty in May ´04. He makes plenty of appeal and I´ll be hoping
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ĞILL´MAR (FR)
b,g. Le Nain Jaune (FR) - Lolomar (FR)
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: M P Wiggin
¦¨¨”Į¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ I thought that Ġill´mar made an encouraging
reappearance at Larkhill ´s Army Meeting on 09/01/05. This
eleven-year-old son of Le Nain Jaune missed last term through injury,
however had previously been a useful performer in Open company, and
gave a strong indication that he retained plenty of this ability in
the Ladies Open won by Upton Adventure, travelling kindly before
making a short-lived effort two out. Lack of fitness told, however he
was only beaten 15lengths by the winner and as long as he is given
time to get over these exertions, certainly can be placed to win a
race of this nature, and could be worth another try in Hunter Chases |
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KING´S PRESENT
b,g. Presenting - Dessie´s Error
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Mrs Judy Wilson
¦¨¨”Į¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ King's Present appears the entries at Barbury
Castle this weekend. This seven-year-old has joined present
connections after showing plenty of promise if three Irish
point-to-points; pulling up on the first occasion at Lisgoold in
January, before running much better in a 6yo Geldings Maiden at
Kildorrery a month later, where he weakened to finish fourth behind
Shannon Lodge, [btn. 22lengths]. This son of Presenting made one more
appearance in a 6&7yo Geldings Maiden at Dromoland in April '04, and
was far more competitive, only going down by 6lengths when coming home
third behind Samikin. Assuming that he has come on this summer, he
must have strong claims of at the very least landing a Maiden race
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MOYCRAFT
br,g. Warcraft (USA) - Moy Ran Lady
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: M. J. Parr
¦¨¨”Į¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Moycraft is another newcomer that caught my eye
amongst this week´s meetings. This six-year-old is a son of Warcraft,
out of the mare Moy Ran Lady, [a daughter of Black Minstrel], which
makes Moycraft a half-brother to winning chaser Sir Norman. He appeals
on pedigree and it´ll be interesting to see how he gets on this
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NATIVE HUNTER
br,g. Be My Native (USA) - Huntstown Gale
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: J R Weatherby
¦¨¨”Į¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Native Hunter is due to make a return to the
course having missed last term due to injury. This son of Be My Native
is a fragile individual however he´d shown plenty of ability during
the 2003 campaign, winning three times, twice at Garthorpe, and most
recently on his final start, where he stayed on strongly to beat
Minella Hotel to land a Confined steeple´CH at Dingley in May ´03.
This nine-year-old could well have made it under rules, and if he
retains his ability may well be able to have a try in Hunter Chases at
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PERKY´S PRIDE
b,g. Executive Perk - Josie Mac
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Miss Tracy Williams
¦¨¨”Į¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Perky´s Pride gets the prize of "Unluckiest Horse
of the Week". This nine-year-old was formally a useful novice hurdler
when trained in Ireland by Michael Cunningham, winning third races as
well as solid efforts in Pattern company. He failed to build on that
form when bought to race with Martin Pipe, and was having his first
run since pulling up in a handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot in June ´03,
in the Ladies Open on Tweseldown ´s card on 09/01/05. It was a
creditable effort as he had made good headway after having been
initially held up to take the four from home, and was five lengths
clear, when unseating his rider at the second last. As the horse that
was chasing was You´re A Good´un, I would be 100% certain he would
have prevailed, however he was still in the process of running a big
race and must have decent claims of winning a similar race this term,
and may even be good enough to run in Hunter Chases
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PRESIDIO (GER)
b,g. Königsstuhl (GER) - Pradera (GER)
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Steve Flook
¦¨¨”Į¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Presidio is a very interesting individual. This
son of Königsstuhl won seven races on the flat in his native Germany
before trying his hand over obstacles in this country. He has never
won a race, and has only made the frame on one occasions, however he
is just the sort of horse that his trainer could revitalise, and I
will be interested to see if he shows some promise before the end of
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QUESTIONIT
b,m. Sovereign Water (FR) - Query Line
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Miss L Gardner
¦¨¨”Į¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Questionit, by rights, probably should have
already been in this feature, as she fits the profile of a lot of the
promising horses of 2004, that have already been included, and her
reappearance in the Restricted race at Larkhill on 09/01/05, only goes
to reinforce this impression. This daughter of Sovereign Water was
held up, before making steady progress from the twelfth eventually
coming home a creditable second behind easy winner West Paces, [btn.
7lengths]. Its the sort of runs which you´d hope this six-year-old
will build upon, and granted further improvement, must have a decent
chance of further success in 2005. |
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ROYAL BLAZER
b,g. Barathea - Royalé
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: M Hemphill
¦¨¨”Į¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Royal Blazer made a promising debut between the
flags in the Open Maiden on the card at Higham ´s meeting on 09/01/05.
This five-year-old son of Barathea had shown a little promise over
hurdles when trained with Chris Grant last term, including coming home
third behind Prize Ring in a handicap hurdle at Sedgefield in May ´04,
and appeared to take well to this discipline, staying on steadily
after being held up in the rear, to finish third, 12lengths behind the
promising winner Waynesworld. That was a solid platform from which I
hope he will build over the coming months and hopefully he will go
close to winning a similar before the end of the season.
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SAINT RÊVERIEN (FR)
b,g. Silver Rainbow - La Briganderie (FR)
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: C J Hitchings
¦¨¨”Į¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ My interest in French racing attracted me to
Saint Rêverien, a six-year-old son of Silver Rainbow, who had
shown plenty of promise over fences in France, including coming home
second to Ice Mood, in a steeplechase at Auteuil in April ´03; [Ice
Mood went on to land the 2003 running of the Gras Savoye Cinema-Prix
Ferdinand Dufaure (Grade 1 Chase)]. He disappointed in three attempts
for Ian Williams, however as he still is a maiden, does have plenty
going for him in this discipline... we´ll have to see how he gets on.
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SOUTH-WESTERN
br,g. Roselier (FR) - Catchthegoose
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Mrs M C Sweeney
¦¨¨”Į¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ South-Western is another newcomer that caught my
eye amongst this week´s entries. This six-year-old is a son of
Roselier, out of the mare Catchthegoose, [a daughter of Tug of War],
which makes South-Western a half-brother to Jakers, who showed promise
in points before landing two novice hurdles this season at Thurles and
Tramore. He may be promising in due course, however I´d be hopeful
he´d get his head in front before the end of this campaign.
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SUZIE CREAM CHEESE
gr,m. Royal Charter (FR) - Scala Iv (FR)
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Mrs R. Mackness
¦¨¨”Į¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ The interestingly named Suzie Cream Cheese makes
plenty of appeal on pedigree... even if the name may not be to
everyone's taste. This daughter of Royal Charter, is out of the mare
Scala, [a daughter of Quart De Vin (FR)], which makes this
six-year-old a half-sister to Kindle Ball, a winner over hurdles for
Venetia Williams, and Gain Èr Ball who was placed over obstacles in
France. She does make some appeal and could be one to note once she's
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WILLY BOY (USA)
ch,g. St. Jovite (USA) - Jetbeeah
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: S. P. Tindall
¦¨¨”Į¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ At first glance Willy Boy has little to recommend
him.. after all this six-year-old son of St. Jovite has shown very
little in Ireland when pulling up in three point-to-points at
Summerhill, Loughanmore and Loughbrickland, however if you dig a
little deeper, you´ll discover that he is out of the dam Jetbeeah, [a
daughter of Lomond (USA)], who has produced Dazilyn Lady (USA), [a
daughter of Zilzal (USA)], Simonda, [a daughter of Singspiel] and Miss
Grace, [a daughter of Atticus (USA)], who´ve all won races on the
flat. Therefore its possible that Willy Boy may not be a lost cause
and therefore watch out for him in Maiden company .. particularly if
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NOTEBOOK #02
Thursday, 6 January, 2005 .
HORSES OF 2004 [Part II]
As promised, here is part two of the horses we're hoping will be amongst
the winners who ran in 2004;
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LAH DI DAH LAD
b,g. Crested Lark - Classey
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Jimmy Tarry
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Despite turning ten, Lah Di Dah Lad has only had
ten career starts, however last season was by far the most productive,
running five times, finally losing his Maiden tag at Mollington in
March before running creditably in three of his remaining four starts,
the most recent being when weakening on the run-in after being 3
lengths up at the last, eventually going down to Darkarrow by ½
length. He is no world-beater, however hails from a family that
improves markedly with age and could well add to his sole success in
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LINDSAY (FR)
b,g. Chamberlin (FR) - Oliday (FR)
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Gordy Edwards
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Fascinating winning ex-hurdler/chaser when
trained in France by Guillaume Macaire, he retains his place in the
list after a brief appearance last season (he effectively only made
one appearance last season, having fallen at the first on one other
occasion) when finishing a fair second to Enitsàg in a Hunter Chase at
Fakenham in March. This six-year-old son of Chamberlain is still
lightly-raced and as a result is still open to further improvement and
should be capable of winning if he is realistically placed by
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LORD OF THE ROAD
b,g. Gildoran - Ethel's Course
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: James Richardson
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ One of the more promising recruits from last
season who only made one appearance last season in a Maiden at
Woodford in April. However it was an impressive one, making smooth
progress after being held up early on, before running on strongly to
beat Willoughby Flyer by 10 lengths. Connections clearly think a bit
of this individual as he has been given time to get over those
exertions and it will not take a lot of improvement on that effort to
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MORAIRA
ch,g. Flemensfirth (USA) - Rossmill Lady
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Mrs C M Tinkler
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ This six-year-old could potentially improve on
the form shown last season where after making a brief appearance (when
failing to complete at Whitwell-On-The-Hill at the beginning of April)
stayed on encouragingly eight days later to finish fourth behind
Nought To Ninety in a division of the Maiden at the Staintondale
Goathland meeting. This son of Flemensfirth will have learnt a lot
from these experiences and should get much close to the winner's
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NDITŁÍR
ch,g. Lír - Ndită
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: John Heard
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ This front-running five-year-old was put in this
feature last season, more in hope than in expectation and whilst this
daughter of Lír failed to get into the winner's enclosure, he did
finish in the first four in four of his five attempts and might well
have gone close at Lifton in April when still just in front when
coming down at the last. I do not have high expectations for her, but
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NEMINOS
b,g. Lake Coniston - Bandit Girl
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Richard Matthias
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ This five-year-old son of Lake Coniston took a
while to show any worthwhile potential, finishing well behind on his
debut on maiden company at Alpraham in April before running out at the
second 3 weeks later at Pentreclwydau. Had that been his last run he
almost certainly would not have got into this feature. However, on his
final appearance 12 days later at Bredwardine he managed to get his
head in front, despite showing signs of greenness coming home 10
lengths clear of the second Rescindo with the third horse another 25
lengths back. He has definitely given himself a useful platform on
which he can build on this season and I would not be at all surprised
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NOUGHT TO NINETY
b,g. Mazaad - Bonnyhill Lass
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Miss C.C.Raw
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ This six-year-old built on an inauspicious start
when showing very little before pulling up at the 11th in a Confined
Maiden at Whitwell-On-The-Hill at the beginning of April, yet by
coming out 8 days later at Charm Park and belying odds of 33/1 to stay
on strongly and beat French Venture by a length. Better was to come.
He came out 2 weeks later in Restricted company at Easingwold and
hunted round at the back of the field before quickening up in good
fashion to beat Civil Gent by 2 lengths. This son of Mazaad's ability
to quicken at the end of his races is likely to stand him in good
stead this season and if he builds on that promise, must have good
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OFCOURSEHEKHAN
b,g. Phardante (FR) - Kings Gift
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Miss N.C. Stirling
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ I'll be hoping that this six-year-old builds on
the promise show last season. This ex-Irish pointer ran 4 times,
winning of his 3rd start at Mosshouses in May as well as finishing in
the frame on 2 other occasions. On his last start, he failed by 2 ½
lengths to beat Distracting in a Restricted race at Hexham and I hope
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PA PIERRE
b,g. Pierre - Shoon River
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Louise Brewer
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ I have left this ex-Irish pointer in the list in
the hope that he gets more opportunities to appear this season. This
son of Pierre only made 1 appearance last season - that was in a
Restricted race at Cottenham at the beginning of February. On that
occasion, he was held up before making good headway from the 12th,
getting into a challenging position to lead half way up the run-in.
Unfortunately, he was not able to sustain that effort and he was
collared close home by Step 'N' Run who prevailed by a head. Time is
still on this six-year-old's side and hopefully he will justify this
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POT SHOT
b,g. Alflora - Triggered
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Pamela Sykes
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Although he made a slightly disappointing
reappearance at Cottenham last week, I would be prepared to give this
promising son of Alflora the benefit of the doubt, particularly if he
repeats the form that, for sake of example, saw him beat Greet You
Well at Brafield-On-The-Green in March. He has a bit to prove after
Cottenham, but I am hopeful that this six-year-old confirms my faith
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PREACHER BOY
b,g. Classic Cliché - Gospel
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: John Dufosee
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ A promising recruit to the point-to-point ranks
who is almost certainly better than a solitary win in Maiden company
at Larkhill may suggest. Arguably, his best effort last season came in
defeat in a Restricted race at Stoneaston in March where he only
narrowly failed to catch the winner's enclosure. He disappointed last
time out at Woodford, but can be forgiven that effort and this son of
Classic Cliché certainly starts the season from a highly promising
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PRIORITISATION
b,g. Shernazar - No One Knows
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: P J Finn
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ It'll be interesting to see whether this son of
Shernazar appears between the flags this season, or goes into training
at Nicholashayne. This former inmate of David Pipe ran 3 times last
season, and after showing plenty of promise on his debut at Wadebridge
in March (where he failed by 1 ½ lengths to beat Flash Point despite
carrying 4lbs overweight) failed to build on that in two subsequent
efforts, running poorly at Whitwell-On-The-Hill before coming home 3rd
behind Harjaçh at Little Windsor 13 days later. It's quite possible
that his first effort took far more out of him than initially seemed
the case and as a result, it is quite likely that he will be given
another opportunity in this discipline to fulfil the promise of his
initial Wadebridge effort. I'll be disappointed if he doesn't win this
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RED SQUARE KNIGHT
b,g. Roselier (FR) - Suny Salome
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Mrs Lisa Williamson
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ I must confess that I many have allowed sentiment
to cloud my judgement here because I have a suspicion that barring
injury, Red Square Knight may well have had a decent career under
rules as this son of Roselier is a full-brother to top-class chaser
Suny Bay though is a bay rather than his attractive grey sibling. I
was fortunate enough to beat at Brampton Bryan at the end of March to
see him have his first run in ages in a maiden on that card. Despite
looking in need of the run, he made smooth progress from half-way,
staying on to finish 2nd behind Shaking Chief, without ever looking
likely to catch him. A promising effort, one which I hope he builds on
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RUNNING EARTH
gr,g. Roselier (FR) - Drumdeels Star
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Richard Barber
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ This son of Roselier is yet to complete in
point-to-points to date. However, he has hinted that there may be more
to come, particularly on his most recent start at Stafford Cross where
he was competitive for 2 ½ miles before being pulled up 2 from home.
He was backed into favouritism that day, and no doubt the same will be
the case at some stage this season. This time, however, he may be
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SAPEGA
b,g. Homo Sapien - Suzie Hegi
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Mrs A.D. Williams
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ I must profess that when I saw this nine-year-old
readily beat Petrouge in an intermediate at Brampton Bryan in March,
that I would be able to say that this nine-year-old would go through
the season unbeaten, culminating in the victory over Major Adams in a
Ladies Open at Coldharbour at the beginning of May. Sapega improved
throughout the campaign and must have great chances of adding to these
successes in 2005. |
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SECRETE CONTRACT
b,g. Contract Law (USA) - Secret Account
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Paul Hacking
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ After showing promise in 2003, I hoped this son
of Contract Law would have built on that promise last season. For
whatever reason, he only ran once in a Restricted at Marks Tey in
February. However, it was a good effort, staying on after being held
up initially to finish a creditable 2nd to Jim's Belief. Assuming he
is able to return to the racecourse in 2005, it'll be disappointing if
he isn't able to build on the promise shown thus far.
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SELF-CERTIFIED
b,g. Lancastrian - Class Mate
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Peter Bull
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ I believe this five-year-old son of Lancastrian
was added to this feature last season, however he failed to complete
in both attempts at Penshurst and Catsfield, though on each occasion
he did hint that there might be more to come once he'd grown into his
frame. He is one of the more riskier nominations if I'm honest,
however he does deserve a second chance. We'll see in June whether it
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SIR LANCELOT
gr,g. Crested Lark - Classey
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Jimmy Tarry
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ We clearly like the family don't we, as we have
also placed his full-brother Lah Di Dah Lad on the list. As stated
before, this is because this family is renowned for significant
improvement, particularly much later than you would expect in most
animals. This explains why this grey son of Crested Lark went from
failing to complete in 2003 to finishing in the first four in each of
his 4 starts, winning his Maiden at Dingley in April before running
creditably in Restricted company there on two further occasions, the
most recent being when he came home fourth, 7 lengths behind the
winner, Holding The Fort. He should have physically improved during
the summer and it will not be a huge surprise to find that this
ten-year-old is an improved form performer in 2005.
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SOVEREIGN DOVE
br,m. Sovereign Water (FR) - Emerald Dove
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Fred Hudsby
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ This mare has to be flagged up as a potential
winner this season having run promisingly on both starts to date,
finishing 2nd on both occasions at Mollington in April and most
recently Ashorne a month later when she was tenderly handled when all
chance had gone, almost certainly being a lot better than the initial
20 length defeat might suggest. It'll be a huge surprise if this
daughter of Sovereign Water doesn't lose her Maiden tag this season.
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THE BROOKLET
br,g. Alderbrook - The Howlet
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: C.D.J. Hitchings
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ I adore this horse!!! I don't care whether he
ever runs under rules, I adore him! I was really lucky last season as
when I saw this dark brown near-black gelding walk around the paddock
on his debut at Garnons in March, I thought to myself 'This could be a
really nice horse, one day'. It did however prove to be an
inauspicious debut as he was carried out by a loose horse approaching
the first. I saw him again a week later at Maisemore Park, where
because he was ridden by Julian Pritchard, he attracted some interest
though clearly knew little of what was required and was looked after
before pulling up at the 12th. I didn't expect anything of him as a
result so therefore I was pleased to learn that he went back to
Maisemore Park in May after failing to complete at Bitterley a month
earlier and was prominent throughout before quickening up in pleasing
fashion to beat Ché Guevara by 12 lengths with Treasulier (who had
shown some promise under rules in Ireland) another 15 lengths back in
3rd. Maybe I was right after all...well, I don't know about that.
However this son of Alderbrook is going the right way and I will not
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THROWAPARTY
b,g. Thowra (FR) - Basic Fun
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Ali Tory
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ This five-year-old son of Thowra was only given
start last season, however it was a hugely promising one being held up
in rear before making steady progress in the last mile to finish 3rd
behind Blackandblue (btn. 7 ½ lengths). There is plenty to come and
assuming he has remained sound in the interim, must have strong claims
in Maiden company in 2005. |
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TICTAC (FR)
ch,g. Beyssac (FR) - Native d´Acres (FR)
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Ian Johnson
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ When I learnt that this son of Beyssac had joined
Martin Pipe after winning a couple of races in France as a
four-year-old, I waited expectantly...and waited...and waited. I must
profess I thought he was no longer with us until I noted that he had
gone into training with David Pipe last season. Despite his absence,
he was unsurprisingly as ready as you can get them at Cottenham at the
first day of the meeting and despite being briefly challenged at
half-way, he drew steadily clear to beat Aughmor River by 15 lengths
in a time a second slower than the Mens Open on that card. He bounced
next time out at Barbary Castle and was sold to present connections.
However, he proved that the Cottenham success wasn't a fluke when
running prominently before taking it up 3 out, eventually beating
Royal Barge by 2 lengths to land a Men's Open at Llanfrynach in March
in a time only 0.3 of a second slower than that achieved by Upton
Adventure in the Ladies race on that card. He failed to complete on
his last start in Hunter Chase company at Ludlow, however there are
plenty of opportunities for him in Open company, particularly in Wales
and it's border areas as long as connections are realistic in terms of
his placement. He also may be worth considering in short-distance
Hunter Chases. |
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TOUJOURS
ch,g. Toulon - Kept in the Dark
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Jenny Gordon
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Toujours retains his place in the list, having
remained unbeaten last season since his inclusion in this list, easily
landing his Maiden at Charing in March before brushing aside his
rivals in Restricted company at Godstone and most recently when hardly
coming off the bridle to beat Glenmont in a Club Conditions race at
Aldington in April. This promising seven-year-old son of Toulon is
definitely going the right way and should add to his tally of
successes in 2005. |
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USEDTOBEASWEETBOY
b,g. Sylvan Express - Royal Justice
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: P. Richardson
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ I like every now and again to take a chance and I
think this one is most definitely the one this time. There won't be
many features of this nature that will include a horse with the form
figures 'PUF' with comments such as 'not jump well' and 'reluctant to
race' in the write-ups. That said, there is no doubt that this
five-year-old son of Sylvan Express did hint at having ability, most
noticeably last time out at Garthorpe in May when he was staying on in
4th place only 10 lengths behind the leaders when falling at the 13th.
This horse needs to polish up his act, however if he does we might
well have something to celebrate at some stage of the 2005 campaign.
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WELLHESEEMEDSOLOW
br,g. Good Thyne (USA) - Infanta Helena
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Robert Roswell
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Opportunities initially may be limited for this
ex-Irish pointer who did nothing wrong last season, winning both
starts at Bonvilston and Trecoed. However as he landed a Maiden and
Restricted last term, opportunities will be less if he has not come on
this summer. His saving grace could be his ability to act on a quick
surface which does mean whatever happens, that he will get
opportunities to get his head in front, particularly at the back-end
of the season. Hopefully though, he is a little better than that. |
ENTRIES
Here are a few who ran last week, plus a
couple from this week's entries;
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BLUE MAGNUM (FR)
b,g. Pistolet Bleu - Dalticia (FR)
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Stewart Pike
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Blue Magnum caught my eye amongst this week's
meetings. Blue Magnum is a son of Pistolet Bleu, out of the mare
Dalticia, which makes him a half-brother to winning hurdler S´Assagir,
who won a couple of races with Nicky Henderson a few seasons ago. This
un-raced five-year-old is sure to have been well schooled and will
hopefully show us some promise before the end of the season.
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CABER
Celtic Swing - Arusha
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: C W W Dupont
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ I'll be hoping that Caber will be another
"newcomer" to win in this discipline this season. This five-year-old
son of Celtic Swing, has already had a few runs last year when trained
by Oliver Sherwood. His best effort was when he came home second
behind Celtic Boy at Worcester in April, [btn. 10lengths], and whilst
this isn´t exactly the strongest bit of jump form you'll see, it does
suggest he has potential, which hopefully we will see before the end
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DOUBLE ANGE (FR)
b,g. Double Bed (FR) - La Mésange (FR)
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: D Parker
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Double Ange is an interesting recruit to this
discipline. This son of Double Bed, is out the mare La Mésange (FR) ,
[a daughter of Olmeto], who has produced several winning chasers, the
most noteworthy of those being Mister Ange, a multi-times winner in
France. Double Ange has shown a fair level of form in France when
trained by Jean-Paul Gallorini and won over both codes, most recently
when winning the Prix de la Vendee (claiming steeple´CH) at
Cagnes-Sur-Mer in January '03 by a distance. He hasn't raced since
coming fourth behind Patterson in a claiming hurdle at Enghien-Soisy
in January '04, however he doesn't have too many miles on the clock
and could do well in this discipline if he is realistically placed.
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IT´SALLINTHESTARS
Fourstars Allstar (USA) - Vita Veritas
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Nigel Bloom
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ It´Sallinthestars is one of only a few horses
that we have selected this week that ran at last week's meeting at
Cottenham on 03.01.05. This six-year-old had only run once last term
before running in the second division of the younger horses' Maiden,
however he was given a lovely introduction making steady headway after
behind held up in rear, eventually staying on in eye-catching style to
finish third behind To The Top, [btn. 11lengths]. This son of
Fourstars Allstar (USA) is surely to come one for this experience and
must have a good chance of, at the very least, winning a maiden before
the end of the season. |
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JANITURE (FR)
gr,m. Turgeon (USA) - Majaway (FR)
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Mrs Sarah Dunsdon
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Janiture could develop into one of the better
recruits to join this discipline this season. This eight-year-old mare
has shown plenty of form under rules, initially winning over hurdles
when trained in France, before she joined Paul Nicholls's yard, where
after a shaky start, she did manage two wins last term at Wincanton
and Plumpton, and was last seen coming home eleventh behind Tango
Royal in the Nicholson Holman Cup Handicap Chase at Cheltenham in
April '04. This daughter of Turgeon was rated 125 on that start, a lot
higher than many horses will achieve in points and as long as she
hasn´t regressed must have good chance of winning some races between
the flags although connections are surely thinking more in terms of
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MARIA GIGI
b,g. Rakaposhi King - Lady Claudia
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Mrs Susan Humphreys
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Maria Gigi is another newcomer to added to this
week's list. This five-year-old son of Rakaposhi King is out of the
mare Lady Claudia, [a daughter of Good Thyne (USA)], and appears to
have plenty of stamina in his pedigree. He does appeal on this alone
and it'll be interesting to see how he turns out this season.
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MOONSHINE SURPRISE
b,g. Moonax - Balliniska Beauty
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: David Pipe
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ As we stated last week, we do like to add
newcomers to the list, and occasionally this will be because of the
pedigree or the trainer involved. Moonshine Surprise fulfils both of
these criteria, as this five-year-old son of Moonax is by Balliniska
Beauty, [a daughter of Roselier], which suggests that there should be
plenty of stamina in his pedigree. I don't hold high expectation for
him at present, however I will be disappointed if he doesn´t show some
promise before the end of the season. |
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NOBLE DEED
b,g. Lord Americo - Legal Statement
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Mrs T J Hill
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Noble Deed is another horses that we have
selected this week that ran at last week's meeting at Cottenham on
03.01.05. This eight-year-old son Lord Americo had only shown a little
promise under rules when trained by Henrietta Knight, however he made
a bold bid to land Division Two of the Open Maiden, making a lot of
the running before weakening on the run-in, narrowly going down to
defeat at the hands of Cmewin, [btn. ¾length]. Its hard to know what
the form amounts to, however he clearly operate in this grade and will
surely go close to landing a similar event on this evidence.
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STROMNESS (USA)
ch,g. Trempolino (USA) - Caithness (USA)
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: A C Kemp
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Former top-class hurdler Stromness attempted to
get back on the wining trail in the Ladies' Open on Cottenham' s card
on 03.01.05. This former winner of the Grade 1 Martell Sefton Novices'
Hurdle had not made the same impact over the larger obstacles and had
not been seen since coming home thirteenth behind Creon in the
Pertemps Final (Handicap Hurdle) at the 2004 Cheltenham Festival.
However this son of Trempolino ran really well here, travelling nicely
in the rear before making smooth progress to lead three out. He
couldn't sustain that effort and weakened close home, eventually
coming home fourth behind Chasing the Bride, [btn. 4 ¾lengths],
however he appears to retain plenty of his form ability, and that will
surely be placed t o good effect in similar company during the
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WILD KNIGHT
b,g. Jurado (USA) - Knight's Maid
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: J A Keighley
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Wild Knight is surely on a recovery mission, in
the hope that pointing may encourage him to polish up a somewhat
tarnished reputation. There is no doubt that he has ability, as he
demonstrated when beating Janus Du Cochet to land a novice chase at
Wincanton in December '03, however he not build on the promise he
showed over hurdles during the 2002/03 campaign and has blundered
himself out of far too many races... a 10½length third placing behind
Alvino at Wincanton in April '04 may be a good effort for some horses,
however you do get the impression that he is better than this. That
said son of Jurado was 120-rated when in Paul Nicholls care and could
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NOTEBOOK #01
Thursday, December 30.
HORSES OF 2004 [Part I]
Here is part one of the horses we're hoping will be amongst the winners
who ran in 2004 - Part two will be posted next week;
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ABABOÙ (FR)
ch.g. Sÿnefos (USA) - Racine Carree (FR)
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Mrs L. Latchford
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Ababoù makes it into this feature for the third
season in succession after two successes last season including a win
for the first time in Hunter Chase company at Market Rasen in March.
His form tailed off afterwards, however his win-to-run ration of seven
wins from twelve starts speaks for itself and I believe he will
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ARDLING
b. m. Broussard (USA) - May-Ling
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Graham Lavis
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Ardling is one to look out for in maiden company
this winter. This six-year-old has joined present connections after
hinting at having some ability despite coming home a distant fifth
behind Blonde Ambition in a 5 & 6-Year-Old Mares Maiden at Naas in
March '04. She is sure to come on for that experience, particularly as
she has joined such a good yard and is sure to make more of a
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ASTHEFELLOWSAID
ch.g. Glacial Storm (USA) - Celia's Fancy
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Sara Hickman
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Asthefellowsaid makes it into this feature for
the second successive year after three successes at Higham, Detling
and Parham; his most recent effort where he rallied after looking
beaten to beat Charlie's Angel by a length. This seven-year-old looks
open to further improvement and is sure to be well-placed by
connections this season. |
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AS DE LA GARENNE (FR)
b, g. Sleeping Car (FR) - Maria Theresa (FR)
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Robert Waley-Cohen
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ As De La Garenne made it into this feature last,
despite this son of Sleeping Car, out of the mare Maria Theresa not
having made it to the racecourse. He only made one appearance trailing
home in maiden company, however he appeals so much to us on pedigree,
that he deserves another chance to prove us right .. finger's crossed
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AUNTIE KATHLEEN
gr,m.. Terimon - Lady High Sheriff
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: P. J. Finn
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Auntie Kathleen made one appearance last season
at Wadebridge in March when rallying under strong driving to beat
That's My Boy in a Maiden by a length. She gave the impression that
she would be open to further improvement and it is interesting that
she has not appeared under rules for Martin Pipe this season. If she
appears this season, we are sure she is likely to add to this tally,
or at the very least, win in Restricted company. |
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BALÅU
br.g. Primitive Rising (USA) - Say Daphne
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Alison Hickman
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Balåu made a promising start to his career
between the flags, easily landing an Open Maiden at Detling in March
before an unfortunate experience at Penshurst when taking a heavy fall
two out for which he laid down for ten minutes before getting back to
his feet. Connections understandably gave him a chance to get over
this experience and he repaid their kindness with a promising fourth
behind Sutton Courtney in quite a decent Restricted race at Kingston
Blount in May. He is definitely a horse with some potential, however
he will need to brush up his jumping to maximise it. |
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BATHTIME BOYS
gr. g. Relief Pitcher - Path's Sister
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Caroline Bailey
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Caroline Bailey's six-year-old showed plenty of
promise in two attempts in Maiden company last season, finishing 2nd
on both attempts at Dingley, the most recent being when coming home
second behind Sandy Lark in May (btn. 5 lengths). This half-brother to
winning pointer Bedtime Boys is bound to have learnt a lot from those
experiences and hopefully will be well capable of winning races in
2005. |
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BEET DE BOB
br.g Bob Back (USA) - Beet Statement
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Sue Busby
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Beet De Bob was slightly disappointing last
season having shown plenty of promise in Ireland in 2003, winning in
two occasions. He only made two visits to the racecourse, consisting
of a modest third place in Confined company at Chaddesley Corbett in
February as well as a short-lived effort at Guilsborough in April
where he unseated his rider at the first. He did break blood vessels
last season which may explain his below-par efforts and arguably
deserves another chance in light of his previous efforts in
Ireland....definitely one to take interest in if he bounces back to
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BEST ACCOLADE
b,g. Oscar - Made Of Talent
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Sheila Crow
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Sheila Crow will have few entries in this list
this season, the first of these being this five-year-old who remains
unbeaten after successes in Maiden company at Tabley in April before
stepping up to Restricted company at Heslaker a month later where he
showed great tenacity to pip Gentleman Charles by a short head. This
son of Oscar is clearly going the right way and you'd like to believe
that further success is likely in 2005. |
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BILINGUAL
b,g. Prince Daniel (USA) - Gymcrak Cyrano
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Ian Stark
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Ian Stark's five-year-old makes it into the list
for the second season in succession even though he hasn't been seen
since beating Three Spires in a Maiden at Friar's Haugh in February.
Admittedly, he had a hard race that day which might explain his
absence, however he hopefully will make it onto the racecourse this
season. |
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BILLY WHITELIES
gr. g. Ala Hounak - Mirella Parsons
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Scott Joynes
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ I had the good fortune of seeing this
almost-white son of Ala Hounak once last season where he made a few
too many mistakes when weakening close home when odds on at Maisemore
Park at the end of March. He has previously fallen at the last when
well-clear at Didmarton and ended his season when again filling the
runners-up post back at Maisemore Park at the beginning of May. He
should have lost his maiden tag by now and you'd like to think that it
is the least he is able to achieve in 2005. |
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BODDIDLEY
b,g. Be My Native (USA) - Boardwalker
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Chloe Roddick
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Boddidley 's future may ultimately lay under
rules with owner Paul Nichols, however he could be capable of running
up a sequence between the flags this season, if he builds on his first
season efforts which began with a win in Maiden company at Stoneaston
in March which supplemented by two failures to complete the course at
Woodford in April and Flete Park a month later. However, on each
occasion, he travelled well before either making a serious error or
being brought down. Those last two efforts were in Restricted company
and if he improves his jumping technique, he should at the very least
win a race of that description. |
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BORDER FUSION
b,g. Weld - Monteviot
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Gary Hamner
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Border Fusion has only had one run between the
flags, however it was a highly-promising one at Eaton Hall in March
where he made up a lot of ground from half-way to lead on the bit at
the last, eventually beating Heathyard´s Element by 2 ½ lengths. He
hasn't appeared since, however is likely to add to that tally (granted
normal improvement) in 2005. |
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BRER BEAR
b,g. Perpendicular - Nestfield
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Emma Insley
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Brer Bear might prove to be a poor choice this
term, particularly when you consider that in the first of his three
attempts last season, he failed to complete and never at any stage
gave any indication that a win was likely in 2004. However, on his
final start at Lockinge, a totally different version of this son of
Perpendicular came to light and after being held up made strong
headway to lead five out, eventually slamming Nocash by 15 lengths
with the third and fourth placed horses well behind. If this version
of Brer Bear appears anywhere this season, it is hard to imagine him
not at least winning in Restricted company. |
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BUCKET AWL
ch, g. Lír - Upham Close
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Alan Walter
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Bucket Awl retains his place in the list as its
possible that with a full season under his belt he might improve on
two encouraging efforts last term, the best of these probably being
his run at Great Trethew 'in April, where this five-year-old son of
Lír was always prominent throughout and was second, holding every
chance, when falling at the second last. He demonstrated that day that
he has the ability to a maiden and hopefully he will go close to doing
this at some stage in 2005. |
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CANON BRIDGE
ch, g. Definate Article - Hit For Six
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Nikki Hughes
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Canon Bridge made the transition from a promising
Novice Hurdler to a potentially useful pointer, winning each of his
three starts, beginning with a win in Maiden company at Erw Lon in
February followed by victories at Llanfrynach in March and Bonvilston
a month later. He didn't race afterwards, however he appeared to have
knocked himself last time out which may explain his absence and
hopefully he returns fighting fit in 2005. |
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CAPYBARA
b,g. Commanche Run - The Pledger
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Mrs R. Arthur
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Capybara only made one appearance on the
racecourse last season, however he built on the promise he'd shown in
2003 when outstaying Birkwood when landing a Maiden at Friar's Haugh
in March. If he is sound, you'd like to think he could add to this
tally in 2005. |
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CARAIYNI
b,g. Be My Chief (USA) - Caraiyma
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Roger Wernham
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ This seven-year-old son of Be My Chief took a
while to justify his addition to the әPOINT Notebook last season when
beating Dreamy Battle on his fourth attempt in this country at
Kingston Blount in April. This ex-Irish pointer is progressing with
each experience and hopefully will add to that tally in 2005.
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CHÉ GUEVARA
b. h. Machiavellian - Girl From Ipanema
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: James Tuck
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ This ex-Irish pointer arguably deserves to get
into the winner's enclosure this term, finishing second on each of his
four starts at Didmarton, Garnons, Paxford and Maisemore Park. He is
no great shakes, however he did show improvement with each run and
whilst it's possible he may be a 'tame finisher' , he might get his
head in front at least once. |
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CHRISTIE BEAMISH
br.g. Jolly Jake (NZ) - Ballinatona Bridge
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Paul Jones
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ This seven-year-old son of Jolly Jake improved on
the promise shown in 2003, winning on both starts; a Restricted at
Garthorpe in March followed by a win I was fortunate enough to see at
Maisemore Park at the end of March where he quickened impressively 2
out, to beat William Lionheart by 12 lengths. This seven-year-old is
lightly-raced, however he is going the right way and is definitely one
to watch out for in 2005 and could be good enough to run in Hunter
Chase company by the end of the season. |
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COFFEE MORNING
b,g. Beneficial - Phar From Men
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Giles Smyly
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ This six-year-old son of Beneficial has only made
one racecourse appearance to date, however he showed plenty of promise
when coming home fourth behind Spanish Dolphin at Larkhill at the end
of January (btn. 29 lengths). He did rather blunder his way round that
day and as a result, assuming he improves his technique, could well be
capable of further improvement in 2005. |
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COMFORTABLY NUMB (FR)
br.g. Charnwood Forest - Regalante
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: J. S. Delahooke
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ We included Comfortably Numb in our feature last
season and whilst he failed to get his head in front, he improved with
each of his three starts, concluding with a solid third-placing at
Eaton Hall behind the aforementioned Border Fusion. We haven't lost
the faith and will not be surprised if he gets his head in front in
2005. |
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DENVALE
b,g. Denel (FR) - Brackenvale
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Caroline Bailey
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Caroline Bailey's six-year-old justified his
inclusion in our one-to-jump feature by winning two of his four starts
last season at Guilsborough and most recently Garthorpe where he
stayed on to beat Heisamodel to win his first race in Intermediate
company. This ultra-consistent pointer should progress again this term
and it would be disappointing if he didn't add to this tally in 2005.
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DON´TTELLTHETAXMAN
b,g. Executive Perk - Calfstown Night
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Tim Reed
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Don´ttellthetaxman is included in one of our
features for the third year in succession, even though he failed to
win last season. In fact, this seven-year-old son of Executive Perk
only made one appearance in 2004. However, he wasn't at all disgraced
when coming home sixth behind Imp's Way in his first attempt in
Restricted at Duncombe Park in February. He clearly isn't easy to
train however he seems to still retain some ability and therefore
deserves another opportunity in 2005. |
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EARL OF BUCKINGHAM
b,g. Alderbrook - Arctic Oats
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: S J Gilmore
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Earl of Buckingham retains his place in this
feature despite getting his head in front in 2004. This six-year-old
son of Alderbrook, out of Arctic Oats, [a daughter of Oats, who won
four races under rules during the late-eighties / early-nineties], is
related to useful handicapper Duke of Buckingham, who has shown fair
form over fences this winter. Earl of Buckingham may well not be as
good, however he is steadily improving with experience and did finish
in the frame on his last two starts at Dingley and
Clifton-on-Dunsmore. He's going the right way and should add to this
tally in 2005. |
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EASE THE PRESSURE
b,g. Roselier (FR) - Height Of Pressure
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Richard Barber
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Richard Barber's seven-year-old retains his
position in this list after another promising campaign. Although he
only raced three times, he netted two successes beginning with victory
in a Ladies Open at Milbourne St Andrew followed by success two weeks
later in a similar heat at Bishop's Court. He took his chance in Mixed
Open company on his final start of the season and held every chance
until the last, eventually weakening to finish second behind Hobbycyr
(btn. 8 lengths) in March. A slight concern that he didn't race
afterwards, however six wins from seven attempts speaks for itself and
you'd have to believe that further success will come this way if he is
tried in this grade in 2005. |
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EIGHTY DAYS
b,g. Air Quest - Valley Hope
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Morag Neill
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ We´ve added Eighty Days to the әPOINT portfolio
last term, even though this five-year-old son of Air Quest, (out of an
Altountash mare), has yet to race under any code of racing. He
rewarded us with two wins from attempts in Maiden and Restricted
company as well as finishing second on his final start when splitting
Comanche Law and Balisteros in a Ladies´ Open at Tranwell in April. He
is sure to build on this promise this term and should add to his
tally, [granted some luck in running] in 2005.
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EUROGAEDEL
b,g. Eurobus - Lisbawn
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Cherie Cunningham
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Eurogaedel is one of several promising youngsters
added to the list from last season's new recruits. This son of Eurobus
only raced once last term in an Open Maiden at Ampton in March. After
attracting some support in the market, this five-year-old showed a lot
of tenacity to stay on gamely to beat Arctic Snip by 15 lengths. This
wasn't the greatest of races, however he appears to possess an
abundance of stamina which should see him in good stead this time
around. |
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EUWILUWIL
b,g. Eurobus - Midnight Romance
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: P. J. Finn
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ This ex-Irish pointer will spend another year in
this feature having justified our initial confidence with victories in
an Open Maiden at Buckfastleigh in March and most recently success in
Restricted company where he beat Askers Jack by 2 lengths at Stafford
Cross in April. With former trainer David Pipe having handed in his
licence, it's unclear what he will be doing this winter. However, were
he to reappear in this grade, I would be hopeful that he is capable of
building on last season's efforts. |
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FANE COUNSEL
b,g. Leading Counsel (USA) - Fane Heights
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Sheila Crow
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ This six-year-old ex-Irish pointer gained a huge
reputation prior to his first races in the UK, (which is partly why we
put him in the әPOINT Notebook last year). On his first two runs at
Horseheath, he looked a quality recruit when winning a Restricted and
Intermediate race. However, the wheels appeared to come off afterwards
and I had the misfortune to see him cock his jaw and run out at
Brampton Bryan at the end of March and he subsequently disappointed
again when coming home only third behind Minella Silver in a Mens Open
at Chaddesley Corbett (btn. 9 1/2 lengths). It's quite possible that
might be as good as he is, however he left such a lasting impression
that we feel he does deserve the benefit of the doubt now. |
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FEDERAL CASE (FR)
b, g. Nikos - Miss Normania (FR)
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Ruth Hayter
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ As he was the last horse we cut from our "ONE TO
JUMP" feature, we had no hesitation in adding Federal Case to the
әPOINT portfolio last season. This six-year-old son of Nikos only has
one run to his name, when under Enda Bolger 's care in a 4&5yo Maiden
point-to-point at Eyrecourt in May ´03. On that occasion Federal Case
travelled well before inflicting a 3lengths defeat to Live Music and
thirteen other rivals. He didn´t build on that in five attempts for
present connections, however he did finish in the frame on three
occasions, so hopefully can use those efforts as a platform to build
on this time around. |
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FLASH POINT
br, g. Executive Perk - Shine Your Light
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Ollie Bush
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Flash Point could be a horse to follow in 2005 if
he builds on his only start to date in a division of the Maiden on
Wadebridge' s card in April, where he was held up before making smooth
progress to lead two out, eventually running on to beat Prioritisation
by 1 ½ lengths. That could be decent form and if he has come on for
that experience has high hopes of adding to the tally in 2005. |
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GREAT JUBILEE
ch.g. Beneficial - Red Donna
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Gina Weare
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ This six-year-old only ran three times last time,
however progressed with each effort, easily landing a Restricted at
Higham at the beginning of the season bouncing back before coming
third on his second start at Charing before making most of the runner
before accounting for former King George VI winner Àlgan at Parham in
March. Not sure what the reasons for his absence were afterwards,
however this son of beneficial is going the right way and is
definitely the sort who should add to his form figures in 2005. |
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GREGORY PECKORÝ
b,g. Teamster - Vill Alba
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Jelly Nolan
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ For me, part of the attraction of this feature is
the ability to indicate horses who may only have hinted that they may
possess ability, who occasionally go on to fulfil that potential. I'll
be hoping that this son of Teamster comes into this category. He had
shown some promise under rules before lining up in an Open Maiden at
Ashorne in May. Although he ran well, this six-year-old was always
doing a little bit too much during the first two thirds of the race
and this eventually told on him as he began to weaken from the 14th
fence, eventually coming down a few fences later. Hopefully he is a
little wiser as a result after that unfortunate experience and if he
learns to conserve his energy, or at the very least economise his
effort there is a chance that he'll get into the winner's enclosure at
some stage this term - 2 1/2 mile Maidens seem to be the most likely
race for him at present. |
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GUNNABALLRIGHT
ch, g. Gunner B (11.3f) - Mistress Corrado
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Paul Jones
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ This six-year-old made a brief appearance, almost
at the end of the campaign, running twice in seven days, appearing to
show little aptitude for the game and coming down at the 8th at
Eyton-On-Severn on the 3rd of May 2004 before justifying strong market
support to land a similar heat at Kingston Blount five days later
where he beat Rockford by 12 lengths. Hopefully the summer break will
not be lost on him and if he is able to campaign for a full season,
may well be capable of adding to the tally in 2005. |
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HEISAMODEL
b,g. Balla Cove - Liffeyside Lady
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: John Boulter
¦¨¨”Į¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Heisamodel retains his position in this feature.
This seven-year-old son of Balla Cove ran four times last term, having
been bought after showing promise in Ireland, steadily progressing
after each effort, failing to complete on his first two starts at
Bishop´s Court and Littlewindsor before coming home second behind
Denvale in an Intermediate race at Garthorpe in April, before finally
getting his head in front on his final start in a similar race at
Trebudannon, where he stayed on to beat State Medlar by 6lengths.
Clearly he is going the right way and hopefully will add to this tally
during the 2005 campaign. |
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HUNCA MUNCA
b. m. Presenting - Tulladante
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Laura Pomfret
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Hunca Munca was added to the әPOINT notebook last
term after she'd shown plenty of promise in the Mares' Maiden on
Mollington 's card on 22/02/04. This five-year-old daughter of
Presenting, was always prominent from flagfall and was in touch when
falling at the eleventh. A victory over the ill-fated Thanks Jim at
Brocklesby Park justified her inclusion, and whilst she disappointed
since deserve an opportunity to atone in 2005 |
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I AM SAID I
b,g. Presenting - Moonlight Romance
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: C. J. Bennett
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ I Am Said I had a good season for former trainer
David Pipe. This ex-Irish pointer ran seven times last term, winning
on four occasions beginning at Wadebridge in March before posting a
hat-trick of successes at the end of the campaign at Holnicote,
Kingston St Mary and most recently a hard-fought success, where after
being well clear two out, he weakened rapidly on the long run-in,
eventually only beating Milly Henry by 2 lengths. He didn't run well
when attempting to run under rules at the beginning of this year's
campaign and was subsequently sold at Doncaster's summer sale. If his
talent can be harnessed, he is still capable of winning races between
the flags, however he requires more of a watching brief than many in
this feature. |
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KASILIA (FR)
b,g. Silver Rainbow - Basilia (FR)
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Tim Brown
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ This son of Silver Rainbow is a fascinating
recruit to pointing as this ex-French chaser has run really well in
each of his four attempts in this grade, finishing in the frame on
three occasions, including in hunter chase company on his last two
starts, most recently when coming home second behind Bohemian Spirit
(btn. 8 lengths). He is still to get his head in front yet a bare look
at his form suggests that he would surely be good enough to land a
prize in Maiden company if ever given the opportunity. Connections are
entitled to do as they please, however if he ever gets a chance in
Maiden company, it'll be a surprise if he doesn't get the win he so
justly deserves. |
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KĮLLARD POINT
b,g. Old Vic - Chic And Elite
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Mrs S Carsberg
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ I like this son of Old Vic who ran three times
last season getting only as far as the eighth on his debut at
Horseheath at the beginning of February before coming out two weeks
later and justifying odds of even money to land a 2 1/2 mile maiden at
Mollington. He made one other appearance at Dingley in April where for
the first time he gave clear indication that he might be a horse to
follow when beating Mind The Gate to win his Restricted in a time two
seconds slower than useful pointer Shanavogh took to win the Mens Open
on the same card. Further improvement is almost guaranteed and it'll
be a huge surprise if he doesn't add to the tally in 2005.
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KING BARRY (FR)
br.g. Cadoudal (FR) - Leonie Des Champs (FR)
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: David Parker
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Despite being French-bred, this son of Cadoudal
had no previous racecourse experience before he lined up in an Open
Maiden at Corbridge in March. Despite this, there are clearly some
punters who knew that this horse had plenty of potential as he was
supported into 4/5 favouritism before being ridden out to easily
account for River Alder by 5 lengths. He was given one further
opportunity last term in Restricted company, this time at Tranwell in
April and after being backed into even-money favouritism, travelled
well before taking it up two out, eventually running on to beat
Coomakista by 5 lengths. This is clearly a useful individual and as
long as connections aren't tempted to race him under rules this term
(other than in Hunter Chases) he is almost certain to find further
opportunities in 2005. |
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KŸALAMI (FR)
gr. g. Royal Charter (FR) - Reine Margot III (FR)
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: R Kelvin-Hughes
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Kÿalami retains his place in this feature having
finished in the frame on both completed starts last term at Larkhill
and Kilworthy. He failed to complete on both his other starts,
ironically enough, coming down at the second last at both Bishop's
Court and in Hunter Chase company at Uttoxeter where he gave the
impression that he was coming to the end of his tether which may have
ultimately resulted in him coming down. He clearly does have ability
though and there must surely be opportunities for him to lose his
Maiden tag in 2005. |
ENTRIES
As was the case last year, we will also post
horses from the list of entries... as well as a few new recruits who raced
in Ireland last winter.
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ÄLFLORIANO
b,g. Alflora (IRE) - Swallowfield
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Mrs G. B. Walford
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Älfloriano could hopefully be a winning maiden
for this feature over the coming months. This five-year-old son of
Alflora is out of the dam Swallowfield, which makes him a half-brother
to winning bumper/hurdler Aérion. He has yet to show anything near
that ability in two runs for Oliver Sherwood, however that experience
will not be lost on him and we won't be surprised if he doesn´t get a
lot closer to the winner's enclosure in 2005. |
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BACK WITH A BANG
b,g. Oscar - Trapper Jean
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Robert Rosewell
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Back with a Bang doesn´t really have much to
recommend him having joined present connections after three runs in
Ireland, where he failed to complete in maidens at Clonmel in February
'04 and at the Horse And Jockey meeting at Thurles a month later. He
did come seventh on his final start at Ballindenisk however he owes
his place in this list more to the fact that he has reportedly
benefited from a wind operation which may result in him leaving his
Irish from well behind him in 2005. |
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BEAU GOSSE (FR)
b,g. Vertical Speed (FR) - Amie Jolie (FR)
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: S. N. Wilshire
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ As was the case in previous editions of the
әPOINT notebook, we occasionally include horses that have yet to make
it to the racecourse, but appeal to us maybe because of their
pedigree, or because of the owner/trainer combination involved. This
five-year-old son of Vertical Speed is a combination of both factors,
and although the dam Amie Jolie, [a daughter of Cadoudal], hasn't
produced any winner recently, her progeny has shown plenty of ability
over the big French courses. I don't expect an immediate impact,
however I wont be surprised if we see some promise from him before the
end of the season |
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BRIAR (CZE)
b,g. House Rules (USA) - Bright Angel (AUT)
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Mrs M. Norton
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Briar never really built on the promise shown as
a juvenile when coming from the Czech Republic, only winning a
juvenile hurdle at Folkestone in December '02. He hasn´t been seen
since running a lot better than a 27lengths defeat by Glacial Evening
might initially suggest, and I've always felt that we never saw the
best of him and he might do well in this sphere especially if he is
given the opportunity to race on soft/heavy ground, which he appeared
to revel on when trained by Mark Pitman |
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GAÏAC (FR)
b,g. Passing Sale (FR) - Ustitine (FR)
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: K. Rowlands
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Gaïac is an interesting recruit from France, who
may do well in this discipline. This ten-year-old son of Passing Sale
was a consistent sort winning two of his twelve starts at Auteuil, who
was consistently placed in claiming company when last seen at the end
of 2003, most recently when coming home second behind Insolent De
Cotte in a 2 ½ Mile claiming race, [btn. 4lengfths]. He is no great
shakes, however his consistency, [if translated to points] may well
stand him in good stead, particularly if connections place him
realistically. |
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HIGH CHIMES
b,g. Naheez (USA) - Forward Gal
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Sheila Crow
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ This six-year-old has joined present connections
after having run three times in Ireland last term, failing to compete
on his debut at Knockanard in February, before building on that effort
to come home fourth behind Uradodo in a 5 & 6-Y-O Geldings Maiden at
Dromahane at the beginning of April. Connections took him back the
same venue for a similar event sixteen days later and he did not let
them down, staying on to beat Kingfisher Tom a length. This son of
Naheez is clearly going to have improved during the summer and appears
to be a horse to follow this term. |
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HONEST YER HONOUR
b,g. Witness Box (USA) - Castle Duchess
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Caroline Beasley
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Honest Yer Honour appears to be an interesting
recruit to the pointing/hunter chase ranks having shown good form when
trained in Ireland, winning twice at Punchestown and Leopardstown as
well as solid runs in defeats behind the likes of Brave Inca and most
recently Randwick Roar at Fairyhouse in April '04. This 120-rated
hurdler is clearly useful and could be one to follow if he translates
that ability to the larger obstacles. |
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HONOR AND GLORY
br, g. Past Glories - Scalby Anna
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Mrs G. B. Walford
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Honor And Glory is another "unknown quantity"
we've added to the әPOINT notebook. This five-year-old son of Past
Glories, is by Scalby Anna; (a daughter of Sir Mago), and hails from a
yard, who not only ensures that they are well prepared, but have a
knack of getting gradual improvement from their charges. Definitely a
horse to monitor over the coming campaign. |
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HOULIHAN´S FREE
b,g. Gothland (FR) - Yawa Prince
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Richard Barber
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Houlihan´s Free could well develop into an
exciting prospect for 2005. This five-year-old son of Gothland has
only had two runs last season in Ireland, pulling up at Áthlacca in
March, before landing a 5-Year-Old Geldings Maiden at Dromahane in
May, beating Justthetwoofus by 2lengths. Its difficult not to imagine
Richard Barber getting further improvement from him and I won't be
surprised if doesn´t get into the winner's enclosure more than once
this term. |
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IKRENEL ROYAL (FR)
b,g. Bricąssar (USA) - Kreneldore (FR)
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Mrs Judy Wilson
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ When Ikrenel Royal bounded up the Sandown Park
hill to land the Daily Telegraph Novices' Chase in April 2001, many
foresaw a bright future for this son of Bricąssar. Things however
haven´t got right for him since and he has only made four appearances
showing little of the promise that saw him come home 12lngths ahead of
Crocadee. As he takes a big drop in grade this 125-rated
eight-year-old surely will find opportunities between the flags/in
Hunter Chase company ... won't he?!! |
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KING PLATO
b,g. King's Ride - You Are A Lady
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: J. M. Turner
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Any new recruit to the Turner stable deserves a
second glance and this former inmate of Micky Hammond has the very
least demonstrated that he possesses ability winning twice over
hurdles at Worcester and Bangor-On-Dee in August '02. This son of
King's Ride has not been seen out since pulling up at Hexham in May
'04, however as long as this 95-rated seven-year-old has not regressed
could well be placed to good effect this season. |
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LANCE TOI (FR)
br.g. Lampon (FR) - Devant Spring (FR)
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Mrs B L Shaw
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Lance Toi caught my eye amongst the entries for
the meeting at Cottenham on 03.01.05. This son of Lampon never won in
eleven attempts for Edward O'Grady during the last two campaigns,
however this son of Lampon has shown signs of ability, not least when
he came home second behind Cloney Lord in a handicap chase at
Ballinrobe in July '04. This 86 rated five-year-old is open to plenty
of improvement and could well finally lose him maiden tag in this
discipline during the current campaign. |
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MISS SALLYFIELD
b,m. Mister Lord (USA) - Rose Of Solway
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: Sheila Crow
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ This six-year-old brings an enviable record to
present connections since joining them from Ireland, having run four
times, winning her final last at Ballindenisk in May '04; as well as
coming home second on each of her other three starts. She looks to be
an ideal candidate for the mare's series or races and could run up a
sequence. |
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TELL´EM NOTING
b,g. Treasure Hunter - Imperial Butterfly
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: David Phelan
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Tell´Em Noting is an eight-year-old son of
Treasure Hunter, who failed to win under rules in Ireland, and also
failed to complete four out of five point-to-points however on his
other start he spread-eagled his field to land a Confined Maiden at
Kilfeacle in January '04. Clearly present connections saw some
potential and as a result he tries his luck on these shores this
season. Previous form suggests he will be seen to best effect on a
sound surface. |
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THEATRE CALL
b,g. Old Vic - Jennycomequick
¦¨¨trainer/owner¨¨¦ --: G. C. Maundrell
¦¨¨”I¨ÞOINTӘЯ”¨¨¦ :→ Theatre Call is another to have caught my eye
amongst the entries for the meeting at Cottenham on 03.01.05, even
though this six-year-old has yet to show anything in six attempts when
in Jim Old' s care last season. He is however a half-brother, [by Old
Vic], to Grade 2 winning hurdler Leinster, so all may not be lost ...
Hopefully he'll show some promise in Maiden company this season.
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Amongst the winners have been;
Alexanderthegreat
Celestial Gold
Coldabri
Dragon's Dream
Ease The Pressure - (#2 wins)
Eva So Charming
Great Jubilee - (#2 wins)
Henrietta
Itineris (FR)
Involved - (#4 wins)
Lough Dante
Ourman
Paymaster (NZ) - (#2 wins)
Sendonthecheque - (#2 wins)
Thosewerethedays
results
Unfortunately we don't have the
capacity to produce results, for the meeting.
THE TALKING POINT
(www.talkingpoint.co.uk) and JUMPING FOR FUN
(www.jumpingforfun.co.uk) do however and will post results/reviews of
the weekend's racing, though not immediately. The
Talking Point also have a premium rate number where you
can find out the results on the day (after 6:30pm I believe it is). This is
09068
446060.
Hope this helps
types
of races
Mens' Open Race
- i s open to any horse, to be ridden by Gentlemen Riders.
Ladies` Open Race
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is open to any horse, to be ridden by Lady Riders.
Mixed Open Race
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is open to any horse, to be ridden by either "Lady" or "Gentlemen" Riders.
Restricted Race
- is open to any horse which has won a race at a Point to Point meeting, but
hasn't won a Flat Race, National Hunt Flat Race, Steeplechase or Hurdle Race under the Rules of any recognised Turf Authority qualified with the Hunt or Hunts promoting the Meeting and not more than 15 Hunts actually adjoining it. If insufficient Hunts adjoin, the nearest neighbouring Hunts must be
included.
P.P.O.R.A. Races
- are restricted to horses either owned or ridden by members of the Point to Point Owners & Riders
Association.
Confined Race
- is for horses qualified with the Hunt or Hunts promoting the Meeting and not more than 15 Hunts
actually adjoining it. If insufficient Hunts adjoin, the nearest neighbouring Hunts must be included.
Intermediate Race
- is open to any horse, which has not won any Flat Race (other than a National Hunt Flat Race), Steeplechase or Hurdle Race under the Rules of any recognised Turf Authority, or any "Mens", "Ladies", "Mixed" Open or Intermediate Race at a Point to Point
Meeting.
Open Maiden Race
- is open to any horse which has never won a race at a Point to Point meeting or a Flat Race, National Hunt Flat Race, Steeplechase or Hurdle Race under the Rules of any recognised Turf Authority. A maiden horse means a maiden at the time of start.
Confined Maiden Race
- is open to any horse which has never won a race at a Point to Point meeting or a Flat Race, National Hunt Flat Race, Steeplechase or Hurdle Race under the Rules of any recognised Turf Authority qualified with the Hunt or Hunts promoting the Meeting and not more than 15 Hunts actually adjoining it.
Members/Hunt/Farmers
Races - are for horses qualified with the Hunt or Hunts promoting the meeting.
 DISCLAIMER
In no way does "Furlong To Go!! guarantee that selections
posted above will win the specified races advertised.
They are merely an indication based on current form. Whilst
the selections, and advice are the basis by which we will
personally place our own bets, like you, any selections
that are backed, are done so at your own risk.
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