"The word Chivalry is derived from the French cheval, a horse."
Fancy running a marathon? Me neither. Lizelle is one of our staff. She always does that bit extra for the horses she looks after. Be it a salt lick treat for them, paid for out of her own pocket or an extra nice mane plait and polish before the races. She takes pride in her work and we are very proud of her. She always goes that extra mile for us would you go that extra mile for her? No we are not going to ask you to run anywhere! Just read this. Click here.
1st Jan 2012
Well that's another year over. Older and wiser, I am sure about the first one but not so sure about the second bit.
Time to take a look at the whole website again. So is there anything you would like us to change? Some irritation to take off or something you would like to see on the website? If you have ever said to yourself "oh it would handy to have a link to .... on the website" now is your chance. Let me know and I will do my best for you. editor@awcarroll.co.uk
I am putting together the stats for last year for the yard. As soon as I get them I will put them up, was not a bad year at all though was it?
Anyway a happy and prosperous new year to one and all!! ED
Well that's another year over. Older and wiser, I am sure about the first one but not so sure about the second bit.
Time to take a look at the whole website again. So is there anything you would like us to change? Some irritation to take off or something you would like to see on the website? If you have ever said to yourself "oh it would handy to have a link to .... on the website" now is your chance. Let me know and I will do my best for you. editor@awcarroll.co.uk
I am putting together the stats for last year for the yard. As soon as I get them I will put them up, was not a bad year at all though was it?
Anyway a happy and prosperous new year to one and all!! ED
3rd Jan 2012
As promised I have some stats for you. I did not have to look far, they were on the Members Forum. For those of you who cannot access the forum here are the basic details, thanks James for these details. We managed to hit the 70 winner mark for 2011 and that was with 39 winning horses. We also had 168 placed runners during the year and quite a few of those were close seconds. Give us a good target to aim for next year, sorry I mean this year. Doesn't time fly?
Thanks by the way for all the nice emails we have had recently about the website. It's nice to know our work is appreciated. ED.
As promised I have some stats for you. I did not have to look far, they were on the Members Forum. For those of you who cannot access the forum here are the basic details, thanks James for these details. We managed to hit the 70 winner mark for 2011 and that was with 39 winning horses. We also had 168 placed runners during the year and quite a few of those were close seconds. Give us a good target to aim for next year, sorry I mean this year. Doesn't time fly?
Thanks by the way for all the nice emails we have had recently about the website. It's nice to know our work is appreciated. ED.
6th Jan 2012
Alas no winners to report as of yet but I have been down to, the somewhat muddy, stables this morning with words of encouragement and a few polo mints. Horses look well and everyone is optimistic that we should have the first winner of the year soon. Lets hope so.
Remember that mobile stable I reported on at the end of last year? Well its gone mobile and now I can't find it!
Had a nice chat to Rob the blacksmith this morning. Asked him to explain the difference between shoes and plates. Turns out shoes are for road and general workouts and are made of steel whereas modern plates are made of lightweight aluminium, for use at the races, with a small steel insert at the toe to stop the plate from 'spreading'. Not too long ago horses kept loosing their foot ware at races because they split at the toe and hampered the horse rather than helping it and eventually falling off. Just a little bit of an educational item for you whilst waiting for the winning reports.
Alas no winners to report as of yet but I have been down to, the somewhat muddy, stables this morning with words of encouragement and a few polo mints. Horses look well and everyone is optimistic that we should have the first winner of the year soon. Lets hope so.
Remember that mobile stable I reported on at the end of last year? Well its gone mobile and now I can't find it!
Had a nice chat to Rob the blacksmith this morning. Asked him to explain the difference between shoes and plates. Turns out shoes are for road and general workouts and are made of steel whereas modern plates are made of lightweight aluminium, for use at the races, with a small steel insert at the toe to stop the plate from 'spreading'. Not too long ago horses kept loosing their foot ware at races because they split at the toe and hampered the horse rather than helping it and eventually falling off. Just a little bit of an educational item for you whilst waiting for the winning reports.
11th Jan 2012
Now that's what I am talking about! A double yesterday, what a great way to start off the new year.
First race of the day for us was the 14:40 at Leicester. Tuesday, 10th Jan. A 2m Novices' Handicap Chase (Class 4) (5YO plus) . Winner £3,249 - 6 ran. Share Option ridden by Stable Jockey Lee Edwards. Nothing remarkable happened for much of the race and the pair were back markers for much of it. But gradually towards the final furlongs they worked their way up and jumping the second last the pair made their move. Lee pushed Share Option hard and jumping the last they were still only in second place. This is where the race gets exciting as Share Option still had a lot to do and the line grew closer and closer. Just yards to go and still second. Feet to go............ still second............ inches ......... Share Option and Lee Edwards snatched victory for the first win of the day and the stables first win of 2012. A great excting race for all. I bet the connections aged a lot in the last few feet of that race. If you wish to watch the race please click here. (please note this requires a free 'At The Races' account. If you do not have one you can sign in using the email address carrots@stables.com and use the password racehorse). Horse 5.
Tuesday January 10 2012, Leicester 15:40 a Handicap Hurdle. £5000 added, 4yo plus, 2m, Class 4, 9 ran. Winner £3249 2nd £954 3rd £477 4th £238. Going: Soft, Good to Soft in places. Mujamead ridden by stable jockey Lee Edwards (3). Virtually from the start one horse took off from the rest but Lee kept his head and did not attempt to chase. He kept Mujamead with the rest of the pack towards the centre. They came around the final bend and into the straight and Lee Edwards and Mujamead jumped the third last and made their move. By the time they approached the second last it was neck and neck for the lead. They jumped the second last well and Mujamead was now in front. An attempt was made several times by the second to overtake but Mujamead really had lots of finish in him and by the time the pair crossed the line they were a good three lengths in front. Well done horse, jockey and connections. If you wish to watch the race please click here. (please note this requires a free 'At The Races' account. If you do not have one you can sign in using the email address carrots@stables.com and use the password racehorse). Horse 9.
Now that's what I am talking about! A double yesterday, what a great way to start off the new year.
First race of the day for us was the 14:40 at Leicester. Tuesday, 10th Jan. A 2m Novices' Handicap Chase (Class 4) (5YO plus) . Winner £3,249 - 6 ran. Share Option ridden by Stable Jockey Lee Edwards. Nothing remarkable happened for much of the race and the pair were back markers for much of it. But gradually towards the final furlongs they worked their way up and jumping the second last the pair made their move. Lee pushed Share Option hard and jumping the last they were still only in second place. This is where the race gets exciting as Share Option still had a lot to do and the line grew closer and closer. Just yards to go and still second. Feet to go............ still second............ inches ......... Share Option and Lee Edwards snatched victory for the first win of the day and the stables first win of 2012. A great excting race for all. I bet the connections aged a lot in the last few feet of that race. If you wish to watch the race please click here. (please note this requires a free 'At The Races' account. If you do not have one you can sign in using the email address carrots@stables.com and use the password racehorse). Horse 5.
Tuesday January 10 2012, Leicester 15:40 a Handicap Hurdle. £5000 added, 4yo plus, 2m, Class 4, 9 ran. Winner £3249 2nd £954 3rd £477 4th £238. Going: Soft, Good to Soft in places. Mujamead ridden by stable jockey Lee Edwards (3). Virtually from the start one horse took off from the rest but Lee kept his head and did not attempt to chase. He kept Mujamead with the rest of the pack towards the centre. They came around the final bend and into the straight and Lee Edwards and Mujamead jumped the third last and made their move. By the time they approached the second last it was neck and neck for the lead. They jumped the second last well and Mujamead was now in front. An attempt was made several times by the second to overtake but Mujamead really had lots of finish in him and by the time the pair crossed the line they were a good three lengths in front. Well done horse, jockey and connections. If you wish to watch the race please click here. (please note this requires a free 'At The Races' account. If you do not have one you can sign in using the email address carrots@stables.com and use the password racehorse). Horse 9.
12th Jan
Another day, another winner. Wednesday January 11. Kempton Park 19:45 a Handicap £2250 added, 4yo plus, 7f, Class 7, 13 ran. Winner £1456 2nd £433 3rd £216 4th £108. Going: Standard. Surface: Polytrack. My Best Man ridden by David Probert. No doubt the connections were delighted with this win. So close so many times before and at last a good win for My Best Man. Out of the gates the horses ran as a bunch and My Best Man not prominent. Coming around the final bend David Probert found gaps and eased forward. They lay around fourth at this time. Final Furlong and now David Probert began to push and My Best Man responded and moved up. Half a furlong and My Best Man had his head in front with plenty of challengers all around him. Going flat out they kept their lead and won by an exciting half a length. Nice one! Racing Uk said " Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on " If you would like to watch the race please click here. Horse Number 6
Another day, another winner. Wednesday January 11. Kempton Park 19:45 a Handicap £2250 added, 4yo plus, 7f, Class 7, 13 ran. Winner £1456 2nd £433 3rd £216 4th £108. Going: Standard. Surface: Polytrack. My Best Man ridden by David Probert. No doubt the connections were delighted with this win. So close so many times before and at last a good win for My Best Man. Out of the gates the horses ran as a bunch and My Best Man not prominent. Coming around the final bend David Probert found gaps and eased forward. They lay around fourth at this time. Final Furlong and now David Probert began to push and My Best Man responded and moved up. Half a furlong and My Best Man had his head in front with plenty of challengers all around him. Going flat out they kept their lead and won by an exciting half a length. Nice one! Racing Uk said " Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on " If you would like to watch the race please click here. Horse Number 6
13th Jan.
Certainly keeping me busy, but I am not complaining. Yes its another winner. Thursday January 12 at Fontwell Park in the 13:05 a Novices' Handicap Hurdle. £2600 added, 4yo plus, 2m 2f 110y, Class 5, 7 ran. Winner £1689 2nd £496 3rd £248 4th £124. Going: Soft, Good to Soft in places. This time it's Dirty Deal ridden by Stable Jockey Lee Edwards, isn't Lee doing well this week! Dirty Deal got off to a good start. However she was soon overtaken by a somewhat over enthusiastic, and wandering, horse. Mile to go and Dirty Deal lay fourth. Home turn and Dirty Deal had moved up to second place. These front two making all the running. Final flight and it was still a two horse race. Both horses virtually neck and neck. Both horses now looking very tired but Dirty Deal had just that little more stamina and eventually began to pull away. The finish line growing closer and the gap between horses widening. Dirty Deal and Lee Edwards finally crossed the line some three and a half lengths in front. Good ride by horse and jockey. If you would live to watch the race yourself please click here. (please note this requires a free 'At The Races' account. If you do not have one you can sign in using the email address carrots@stables.com and use the password racehorse). Horse number 3
Certainly keeping me busy, but I am not complaining. Yes its another winner. Thursday January 12 at Fontwell Park in the 13:05 a Novices' Handicap Hurdle. £2600 added, 4yo plus, 2m 2f 110y, Class 5, 7 ran. Winner £1689 2nd £496 3rd £248 4th £124. Going: Soft, Good to Soft in places. This time it's Dirty Deal ridden by Stable Jockey Lee Edwards, isn't Lee doing well this week! Dirty Deal got off to a good start. However she was soon overtaken by a somewhat over enthusiastic, and wandering, horse. Mile to go and Dirty Deal lay fourth. Home turn and Dirty Deal had moved up to second place. These front two making all the running. Final flight and it was still a two horse race. Both horses virtually neck and neck. Both horses now looking very tired but Dirty Deal had just that little more stamina and eventually began to pull away. The finish line growing closer and the gap between horses widening. Dirty Deal and Lee Edwards finally crossed the line some three and a half lengths in front. Good ride by horse and jockey. If you would live to watch the race yourself please click here. (please note this requires a free 'At The Races' account. If you do not have one you can sign in using the email address carrots@stables.com and use the password racehorse). Horse number 3
18th Jan
A winner. Tuesday January 17. Folkestone 14:30. Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle. £3400 added, 4yo plus, 2m 1f 110y, Class 5, 7 ran. Winner £2327 2nd £678 3rd £339. Going: Good, Good to Soft in places. Mujamead ridden by stable jockey Lee Edwards. A second win in a row for this horse, last win at Leicester a week ago. A report of that race below in Gallop Gossip. Lee & Mujamead took it steady the first time around the course. Half a mile from home Mujamead moved into second still some six lengths behind the leader. Home turn and it was a three horse race, the others too far back to be a threat. By this time Mujamead and Lee Edwards were pressing the leader and the third horse on Mujameads heels. Approaching the final flight they took the lead and then began to pull away. Mujamead and Lee Edwards crossed the line winners the second a good three lengths behind him. Nice win. If you would like to watch the race yourself please click here. (please note this requires a free 'At The Races' account. If you do not have one you can sign in using the email address carrots@stables.com and use the password racehorse). Horse 4
A winner. Tuesday January 17. Folkestone 14:30. Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle. £3400 added, 4yo plus, 2m 1f 110y, Class 5, 7 ran. Winner £2327 2nd £678 3rd £339. Going: Good, Good to Soft in places. Mujamead ridden by stable jockey Lee Edwards. A second win in a row for this horse, last win at Leicester a week ago. A report of that race below in Gallop Gossip. Lee & Mujamead took it steady the first time around the course. Half a mile from home Mujamead moved into second still some six lengths behind the leader. Home turn and it was a three horse race, the others too far back to be a threat. By this time Mujamead and Lee Edwards were pressing the leader and the third horse on Mujameads heels. Approaching the final flight they took the lead and then began to pull away. Mujamead and Lee Edwards crossed the line winners the second a good three lengths behind him. Nice win. If you would like to watch the race yourself please click here. (please note this requires a free 'At The Races' account. If you do not have one you can sign in using the email address carrots@stables.com and use the password racehorse). Horse 4
I went down to the stables yesterday. It was cool to say the least. A light frost everywhere and a light breeze wafting over the ice, felt like you were standing in front of the open fridge door. So I spent a couple of hours there watching the horses on the gallops, sporting a woolly hat that would not look out of place in a establishment that gives you lollipops and electroshock treatment. But at least my shiny head was warm! On my wanderings I found the magic, very mobile, stables. See photo on right. I think they bought it from Brigadoon (younger readers please ask your mum and dad) It's now sheltering horses on the large open paddock. All looked well, very well in fact. Even Cane Cat let me give her a polo and a scratch behind the ears, yes I still have all my fingers. There are lots of new horses in the stables. Every stable occupied and lots more waiting for the chance to join the yard. I spoke to Tony whilst he unsaddled his mount and he has high expectations for the coming year. It's going to he hard to beat last years record but we are going to try! I'd better start buying polo's in bulk.
19th Jan
I am delighted to report yet another win. Wednesday January 18 at Kempton Park 17:55. A Handicap £2250 added, 4yo plus, 1m 4f, Class 7, 12 ran. Winner £1456 2nd £433 3rd £216 4th £108. Going: Standard. Surface: Polytrack. Mayan Flight (IRE) ridden by David Probert. This horse has improved no end since coming to the stables. Third first time out, then a second and now his first win. In this race David Probert and Myan Flight made their move just past the final three furlong marker. Coming up to the final furlong Mayan Flight began to overtake the front two as if they were standing still. The connections must have been eating their race cards at this point. Less than half a furlong to go the leader overtaken but pressing back but Myan Flight still going faster and faster. The pair crossed the finish line in style. A great win. If you would like to see the race yourself please click here. Number 11
I am delighted to report yet another win. Wednesday January 18 at Kempton Park 17:55. A Handicap £2250 added, 4yo plus, 1m 4f, Class 7, 12 ran. Winner £1456 2nd £433 3rd £216 4th £108. Going: Standard. Surface: Polytrack. Mayan Flight (IRE) ridden by David Probert. This horse has improved no end since coming to the stables. Third first time out, then a second and now his first win. In this race David Probert and Myan Flight made their move just past the final three furlong marker. Coming up to the final furlong Mayan Flight began to overtake the front two as if they were standing still. The connections must have been eating their race cards at this point. Less than half a furlong to go the leader overtaken but pressing back but Myan Flight still going faster and faster. The pair crossed the finish line in style. A great win. If you would like to see the race yourself please click here. Number 11
20th Jan
This is getting more like a daily report, but I am not complaining. Yet another winner, and two seconds today. The winner at Chepstow in the 1:10 a Mares' Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) (0-100, 4yo+) (2m110y) 2m½f Heavy 8 hdles. £1,689.48, £496.08, £248.04, £124.02. Dirty Deal ridden by stable jockey Lee Edwards. A second win in just over a week for this horse. Off to a quick start Dirty Deal in second place even before the first hurdle. The pace slowed a little on the climb on the back straight. Dirty Deal still in second. Third last hurdle and the race had thinned out to three horses in the lead with Dirty Deal still in second place, just. Second hurdle from home and Dirty Deal tiring did not jump it too well and the lead horse thundered away leaving Dirty Deal some five lengths behind and the gap still widening. Dirty Deal and Lee Edwards not giving up though and still coming on a pace. Last hurdle and a blunder by the lead horse. Leading horse and rider down with Lee and Dirty Deal storming past. Dirty Deal and Lee Edwards bring home another win for the yard and connections. If you would like to watch the race please click here. (please note this requires a free 'At The Races' account. If you do not have one you can sign in using the email address carrots@stables.com and use the password racehorse) Horse 1.
This is getting more like a daily report, but I am not complaining. Yet another winner, and two seconds today. The winner at Chepstow in the 1:10 a Mares' Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) (0-100, 4yo+) (2m110y) 2m½f Heavy 8 hdles. £1,689.48, £496.08, £248.04, £124.02. Dirty Deal ridden by stable jockey Lee Edwards. A second win in just over a week for this horse. Off to a quick start Dirty Deal in second place even before the first hurdle. The pace slowed a little on the climb on the back straight. Dirty Deal still in second. Third last hurdle and the race had thinned out to three horses in the lead with Dirty Deal still in second place, just. Second hurdle from home and Dirty Deal tiring did not jump it too well and the lead horse thundered away leaving Dirty Deal some five lengths behind and the gap still widening. Dirty Deal and Lee Edwards not giving up though and still coming on a pace. Last hurdle and a blunder by the lead horse. Leading horse and rider down with Lee and Dirty Deal storming past. Dirty Deal and Lee Edwards bring home another win for the yard and connections. If you would like to watch the race please click here. (please note this requires a free 'At The Races' account. If you do not have one you can sign in using the email address carrots@stables.com and use the password racehorse) Horse 1.
22nd Jan.
Whilst browsing the web this morning I came across a short article that you may be interested in. Written by journalist and tipster Sam Turner " Tony Carroll has his team in fine nick and that can rub off on the old boy KINKEEL (Towcester, 2.10), who has perked up on his last two runs. Despite the advancing years, he rarely runs a really bad race and a dodgy December spell has been left behind with the admirable 13-year-old looking close to his best in January. " If my memory serves me right today's race at Towcester is his 100th Chase race, no that is not a typo. I should be there really supporting him but apparently there is already quite a crowd, 50+?, of his fans heading for Towcester. We wish him well and will cheer him on from our setee. Good luck Kinkeel.
Footnote. Kinkeel came a respectable third.
Footnote of the Footnote: There is a small article in todays Racing Post, Sunday 22nd, about dear old Kinkeel. Page 7 entitled "Veteran not just there to make up the numbers" just in case you missed it, like I did. Interesting read if you can get a copy.
Whilst browsing the web this morning I came across a short article that you may be interested in. Written by journalist and tipster Sam Turner " Tony Carroll has his team in fine nick and that can rub off on the old boy KINKEEL (Towcester, 2.10), who has perked up on his last two runs. Despite the advancing years, he rarely runs a really bad race and a dodgy December spell has been left behind with the admirable 13-year-old looking close to his best in January. " If my memory serves me right today's race at Towcester is his 100th Chase race, no that is not a typo. I should be there really supporting him but apparently there is already quite a crowd, 50+?, of his fans heading for Towcester. We wish him well and will cheer him on from our setee. Good luck Kinkeel.
Footnote. Kinkeel came a respectable third.
Footnote of the Footnote: There is a small article in todays Racing Post, Sunday 22nd, about dear old Kinkeel. Page 7 entitled "Veteran not just there to make up the numbers" just in case you missed it, like I did. Interesting read if you can get a copy.
28th Jan.
I have been down to see the horses and happy to report all are well. Very cold and very muddy but the horses seemed pleased to get their carrots and Polo's. A lot of horse due to run tomorrow.
Absolutely nothing to do with horses but non the less I thought you might enjoy this clipping from the Daily Telegraph. I quote " Commenting on a complaint from a Mr. Arthur Purdey about a large gas bill, a spokesman for North West Gas said, 'We agree it was rather high for the time of year. It's possible Mr. Purdey has been charged for the gas used up during the explosion that destroyed his house.' " Typically British don't you think?
I have been down to see the horses and happy to report all are well. Very cold and very muddy but the horses seemed pleased to get their carrots and Polo's. A lot of horse due to run tomorrow.
Absolutely nothing to do with horses but non the less I thought you might enjoy this clipping from the Daily Telegraph. I quote " Commenting on a complaint from a Mr. Arthur Purdey about a large gas bill, a spokesman for North West Gas said, 'We agree it was rather high for the time of year. It's possible Mr. Purdey has been charged for the gas used up during the explosion that destroyed his house.' " Typically British don't you think?
29th Jan
A winner yesterday, Saturday January 28, Uttoxeter 13:05. Dapple Grey Maiden Hurdle. £3300 added, 4yo plus, 2m, Class 5, 9 ran. Winner £2144 2nd £630 3rd £315 4th £157. Going: Heavy. Boston Blue ridden by Robert Kirk (5). Remember Boston Blue? Last time Boston Blue won was at Goodwood last year with Charlie Carroll as Jockey. Robert Kirk took it easy at the start. A steady pace with Boston Blue sitting behind the leaders. First time around it was pretty uneventful. Boston Blue keeping fourth or fifth place. Rounding the final bend there was a danger of Boston Blue being hemmed in by the pack but Robert Kirk took Boston a little wide and gave him an open view of the track ahead. Heading for the second last the pair began their move. Robert Kirk beginning to push. They jumped the second last and jumped it well. Once over the pair had a good line for the finish and now lay third. The two in front still a couple of lengths away but weakening. Boston still going strongly and catching up fast. A few yards to go for the last and Boston Blue got his head in front. They jumped the last and now Boston Blue was the dominant horse and heading for the line. Two horses on their heels but they pushed strongly on. Almost to the line and the second horse trying desperately to overtake but the duo held on to cross the line winners. At The Races said " held up in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, led before last, edged left close home, all out " If you would like to watch the race yourself please click here. (please note this requires a free 'At The Races' account. If you do not have one you can sign in using the email address carrots@stables.com and use the password racehorse) The horse you are looking for is number one with these colours.
A winner yesterday, Saturday January 28, Uttoxeter 13:05. Dapple Grey Maiden Hurdle. £3300 added, 4yo plus, 2m, Class 5, 9 ran. Winner £2144 2nd £630 3rd £315 4th £157. Going: Heavy. Boston Blue ridden by Robert Kirk (5). Remember Boston Blue? Last time Boston Blue won was at Goodwood last year with Charlie Carroll as Jockey. Robert Kirk took it easy at the start. A steady pace with Boston Blue sitting behind the leaders. First time around it was pretty uneventful. Boston Blue keeping fourth or fifth place. Rounding the final bend there was a danger of Boston Blue being hemmed in by the pack but Robert Kirk took Boston a little wide and gave him an open view of the track ahead. Heading for the second last the pair began their move. Robert Kirk beginning to push. They jumped the second last and jumped it well. Once over the pair had a good line for the finish and now lay third. The two in front still a couple of lengths away but weakening. Boston still going strongly and catching up fast. A few yards to go for the last and Boston Blue got his head in front. They jumped the last and now Boston Blue was the dominant horse and heading for the line. Two horses on their heels but they pushed strongly on. Almost to the line and the second horse trying desperately to overtake but the duo held on to cross the line winners. At The Races said " held up in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, led before last, edged left close home, all out " If you would like to watch the race yourself please click here. (please note this requires a free 'At The Races' account. If you do not have one you can sign in using the email address carrots@stables.com and use the password racehorse) The horse you are looking for is number one with these colours.
30th Jan
I visited the stables again this morning. As you can see from the photo of the gallops on the right it was a bright clear morning. Don't be fooled though as the temp was only just above freezing by 1 degree.
Did the usual carrot and polo mint run. Had a chat to assistant trainer Mary and a few of the staff happy to report all is well and the horses are looking really good.
I also met owner Martin braving the chill to watch the horses on the Gallops. Nice to see you Martin!
I visited the stables again this morning. As you can see from the photo of the gallops on the right it was a bright clear morning. Don't be fooled though as the temp was only just above freezing by 1 degree.
Did the usual carrot and polo mint run. Had a chat to assistant trainer Mary and a few of the staff happy to report all is well and the horses are looking really good.
I also met owner Martin braving the chill to watch the horses on the Gallops. Nice to see you Martin!
2nd Feb.
A winner. Wednesday February 1, Kempton Park 19:20. A Handicap £6300 added, 4yo plus, 7f, Class 4, 11 ran. Winner £4075 2nd £1213 3rd £606 4th £303. Going: Standard. Surface: Polytrack. Adam Kirby riding Ocean Legend (IRE). Adam making up for the not so good run in the previous race.
Not really making much impression in the first part of the race with Adam Kirby holding the inside rail. Coming around the final bend the race sped up and horses thinned. Two marker approached and Ocean Legend pushing forward and finding gaps. Almost one furlong to go and Adam Kirby pushing hard starting to pass the hind quarters of the leading horse. They pass the final furlong marker and the leading horse. Ocean Legend appeared to grow longer as the line grew closer and the pair crossed the line at least a length ahead of the nearest rival. A really good race. If you wish to watch the race yourself please click here. Ocean legend is number 7, draw 5, wearing these colours.
A winner. Wednesday February 1, Kempton Park 19:20. A Handicap £6300 added, 4yo plus, 7f, Class 4, 11 ran. Winner £4075 2nd £1213 3rd £606 4th £303. Going: Standard. Surface: Polytrack. Adam Kirby riding Ocean Legend (IRE). Adam making up for the not so good run in the previous race.
Not really making much impression in the first part of the race with Adam Kirby holding the inside rail. Coming around the final bend the race sped up and horses thinned. Two marker approached and Ocean Legend pushing forward and finding gaps. Almost one furlong to go and Adam Kirby pushing hard starting to pass the hind quarters of the leading horse. They pass the final furlong marker and the leading horse. Ocean Legend appeared to grow longer as the line grew closer and the pair crossed the line at least a length ahead of the nearest rival. A really good race. If you wish to watch the race yourself please click here. Ocean legend is number 7, draw 5, wearing these colours.
5th Feb
Horrid snow. Just a quick reminder that you can check to see if the races are on and get a going report from the Office Page of this website. Just click the 'Going' button.
Horrid snow. Just a quick reminder that you can check to see if the races are on and get a going report from the Office Page of this website. Just click the 'Going' button.
7th Feb
A winner yesterday, Monday February 6, running at Wolverhampton in the 14:50. A 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Series Handicap. £2500 added, 4yo plus, 1m 5f 194y, Class 6, 8 ran. Winner £1704 2nd £503 3rd £252. Going: Standard. Surface: Polytrack. Vertueux (FR) ridden by stable Jockey George Downing. Terrible race to try and watch. The entire course being shrouded in fog. Away from the start George and Vertueux lay somewhere in the middle. Skipping ahead to the final four furlong marker George Downing was starting to make his move. Going slightly wide and putting pressure on the four horses in front. Third furlong they moved up to third and still pushing. Coming around the final bend and Vertueux now second but the leading horse still a good two lengths in front. Home straight and as they disappeared into the fog Vertueux and George Downing only a length behind. Out of the fog just short of the finish and they overtook the leader. They kept a good length in front to cross the line winners. Well done George Downing and Vertueux. Sporting Life said "disputed close 4th, ridden and went 3rd over 3f out, went 2nd over 2f out, in lead last half furlong, stayed on well opened 5/2 touched 11/4 " If you would like to watch the race yourself please click here. (please note this requires a free 'At The Races' account. If you do not have one you can sign in using the email address carrots@stables.com and use the password racehorse) They are number 2 drawn 5 racing under these colours.
A winner yesterday, Monday February 6, running at Wolverhampton in the 14:50. A 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Series Handicap. £2500 added, 4yo plus, 1m 5f 194y, Class 6, 8 ran. Winner £1704 2nd £503 3rd £252. Going: Standard. Surface: Polytrack. Vertueux (FR) ridden by stable Jockey George Downing. Terrible race to try and watch. The entire course being shrouded in fog. Away from the start George and Vertueux lay somewhere in the middle. Skipping ahead to the final four furlong marker George Downing was starting to make his move. Going slightly wide and putting pressure on the four horses in front. Third furlong they moved up to third and still pushing. Coming around the final bend and Vertueux now second but the leading horse still a good two lengths in front. Home straight and as they disappeared into the fog Vertueux and George Downing only a length behind. Out of the fog just short of the finish and they overtook the leader. They kept a good length in front to cross the line winners. Well done George Downing and Vertueux. Sporting Life said "disputed close 4th, ridden and went 3rd over 3f out, went 2nd over 2f out, in lead last half furlong, stayed on well opened 5/2 touched 11/4 " If you would like to watch the race yourself please click here. (please note this requires a free 'At The Races' account. If you do not have one you can sign in using the email address carrots@stables.com and use the password racehorse) They are number 2 drawn 5 racing under these colours.
8th Feb
For those of you who are 'Members' take a look at our forum. James has put up some good photo's and updates this week.
For those of you who are 'Members' take a look at our forum. James has put up some good photo's and updates this week.
10th Feb
A win today. Wolverhampton (AW) a Stakes (Class 6) (3-5yo) (5f216y) 6f Standard. £1,704.25, £503.25, £251.75. Sannibel ridden by Luke Morris. Since her first race in June last year this horse has always been in the frame having had two fourth positions and three seconds but it's great to get that first win. A hard fought race where Sannibel lay in fourth position until they rounded the final bend. The horse in front went slightly wide leaving a gap that Sannibel readily filled. Final stages of the race and Luke Morris took Sannibel away from the outside rail and for a second or two it looked like they had left it too late. But Luke Morris pushed on and Sannibel responded with a burst of speed. Sannibel began to overtake the leader. Last few yards and they were in front. Sannibel held on to cross the finish line at speed. No doubt to the delight of her connections. A promising little filly, must remember to keep an eye on this one! If you would like to watch the race yourself please click here. (please note this requires a free 'At The Races' account. If you do not have one you can sign in using the email address carrots@stables.com and use the password racehorse) The horse you are looking for is number two drawn two riding under these colours.
A win today. Wolverhampton (AW) a Stakes (Class 6) (3-5yo) (5f216y) 6f Standard. £1,704.25, £503.25, £251.75. Sannibel ridden by Luke Morris. Since her first race in June last year this horse has always been in the frame having had two fourth positions and three seconds but it's great to get that first win. A hard fought race where Sannibel lay in fourth position until they rounded the final bend. The horse in front went slightly wide leaving a gap that Sannibel readily filled. Final stages of the race and Luke Morris took Sannibel away from the outside rail and for a second or two it looked like they had left it too late. But Luke Morris pushed on and Sannibel responded with a burst of speed. Sannibel began to overtake the leader. Last few yards and they were in front. Sannibel held on to cross the finish line at speed. No doubt to the delight of her connections. A promising little filly, must remember to keep an eye on this one! If you would like to watch the race yourself please click here. (please note this requires a free 'At The Races' account. If you do not have one you can sign in using the email address carrots@stables.com and use the password racehorse) The horse you are looking for is number two drawn two riding under these colours.
16th Feb.
A winner yesterday,Wednesday February 15 . The lovely natured Trecase ridden at Kempton Park in the 17:10. An Apprentice Handicap £2250 added, 4yo plus, 1m 2f, Class 7, 8 ran. Winner £1456 2nd £433 3rd £216 4th £108. Going: Standard. Surface: Polytrack. The driver was Darren Edward Egan. Coming around the two furlong bend the horses were spread in a line across the track. Trecase was going strongly. Going wide drifting toward the inside rail looking, and finding, a gap and making a bid for the front. Final furlong and Trecase now in front leaving all but one behind and racing strongly for the line. By the time Trecase crossed the line his nearest rival was a good three lengths behind. Great run from a great horse. If you wish to watch the race yourself please click here. Number 2 ridden under these colours.
A winner yesterday,Wednesday February 15 . The lovely natured Trecase ridden at Kempton Park in the 17:10. An Apprentice Handicap £2250 added, 4yo plus, 1m 2f, Class 7, 8 ran. Winner £1456 2nd £433 3rd £216 4th £108. Going: Standard. Surface: Polytrack. The driver was Darren Edward Egan. Coming around the two furlong bend the horses were spread in a line across the track. Trecase was going strongly. Going wide drifting toward the inside rail looking, and finding, a gap and making a bid for the front. Final furlong and Trecase now in front leaving all but one behind and racing strongly for the line. By the time Trecase crossed the line his nearest rival was a good three lengths behind. Great run from a great horse. If you wish to watch the race yourself please click here. Number 2 ridden under these colours.
I visited the stables today. A bright sunny day. The horses and staff obviously enjoying the change in the temperature. A lot of new horses in and you can always tell the new ones straight away. The oldies’ like Jake The Snake have their heads stuck out of the box waiting for me, well to be honest I think its the carrots and polo's they are really interested in. But all the same its nice to be welcomed in such a way. Just wish I had the same effect on women! I gave Trecase an extra special fuss for the win yesterday. Though Trecase just likes a good scratch under the chin and down the side of his ears unusually for a horse he has no interest in polos or carrots.
A few more running tonight. Lets hope I am back on here tomorrow reporting another win.
The photo on the right is of the lovely Trecase. I took it this afternoon.
A few more running tonight. Lets hope I am back on here tomorrow reporting another win.
The photo on the right is of the lovely Trecase. I took it this afternoon.
