Gallop Gossip 2008
What a way to start a year! Golden Square a winner. Now Bold Diva does a remarkable double!
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Local Triumph. How's this for a local win. The horse was bred at Throckmorton Stud, the filly is trained at Cropthorne, and the owners live at Deerhurst. The yard is very pleased for owner Ann Izamis and her family. Having a winner is always something special but twice in such a short space of time, five days, makes it extra special. So well done the Izamis family & Tony!
A foot note. This is what the Racing Post had to say about the horses last performance.
"Certainly BOLD DIVA is an improved performer this season and she defied a 6lb penalty for her Kempton success five days earlier in fair style, leading over 1f out and holding on well.
She is likely to come in for some punishment by the handicapper now but there could well be better still to come from her, and she will have every chance of completing a hat-trick in a fillies' handicap at Kempton later this month, her reported next target."
A foot note. This is what the Racing Post had to say about the horses last performance.
"Certainly BOLD DIVA is an improved performer this season and she defied a 6lb penalty for her Kempton success five days earlier in fair style, leading over 1f out and holding on well.
She is likely to come in for some punishment by the handicapper now but there could well be better still to come from her, and she will have every chance of completing a hat-trick in a fillies' handicap at Kempton later this month, her reported next target."
What happend to 2007 news? It's still there but I have given it its own page. Just click the rather obvious '2007 News' button at the top of this page.
This way the page should download faster, and if the rest of the year is like the start I shall I have a lot to report so please check back regularly.
This way the page should download faster, and if the rest of the year is like the start I shall I have a lot to report so please check back regularly.
January 2008
Things are getting off to a good start this year (touch wood, plastic, glass, the local butcher and anything else that may avert bad vibes).
So far we have had Bold Diva deliver 2 wins and second. Mujamead same again 2 wins and a second, Golden Square a win, Jessica Wigmo another win. I shall not bore you with the full stats, they are on the office page anyway. But so far this year , that's right just in January, we have had 6 wins, 11 2nd's, 4 3rd's.
So lets hope this keeps up (the butcher is apparently looking forward to it too)
So far we have had Bold Diva deliver 2 wins and second. Mujamead same again 2 wins and a second, Golden Square a win, Jessica Wigmo another win. I shall not bore you with the full stats, they are on the office page anyway. But so far this year , that's right just in January, we have had 6 wins, 11 2nd's, 4 3rd's.
So lets hope this keeps up (the butcher is apparently looking forward to it too)
I should have waited to the actual end of January shouldn't I ? Harbour Blues romped home to the delight of the owners and the stable yesterday. To quote the Racing Post Harbour Blues......"won convincingly from the front.........". So that is 7 winners so far in January.
February 2008
On browsing the web I came across this short article.
"20 January 2008
THE GREAT SHAKES!
WE'VE GOT A BEAUTY AMONG THE BEASTS IN THE TASTIEST SUNDAY RACING SERVICE 'Milk' maid Kirsty was born to win
Larry Lynx Racing Special
"She could ride a clothes horse and still win," blurted the course commentator when calling home Bold Diva at Southwell last Monday.
The young lady he was referring to is the amazing Kirsty Milczarek, who just cannot stop winning on the all-weather tracks. "
Obviously Tony's faith in this Jockey has been rewarded. It is nice to see someone doing so well.
"20 January 2008
THE GREAT SHAKES!
WE'VE GOT A BEAUTY AMONG THE BEASTS IN THE TASTIEST SUNDAY RACING SERVICE 'Milk' maid Kirsty was born to win
Larry Lynx Racing Special
"She could ride a clothes horse and still win," blurted the course commentator when calling home Bold Diva at Southwell last Monday.
The young lady he was referring to is the amazing Kirsty Milczarek, who just cannot stop winning on the all-weather tracks. "
Obviously Tony's faith in this Jockey has been rewarded. It is nice to see someone doing so well.
My thanks to Sue Lunn, of William Hills, who came across this comment on the web :-
"Prettilini is from a shrewd yard and is worth a look........"
If anyone else comes across an interesting quote please let me know.
"Prettilini is from a shrewd yard and is worth a look........"
If anyone else comes across an interesting quote please let me know.
Mujamead does it again! Three times out, Three times a winner. Doesn't get much better.
Here is what the Racing post had to say about his latest win at Southwell.
"There was no doubting the current wellbeing of MUJAMEAD going into this race and the dual Wolverhampton winner duly completed a hat-trick with a gritty effort. "
Here is what the Racing post had to say about his latest win at Southwell.
"There was no doubting the current wellbeing of MUJAMEAD going into this race and the dual Wolverhampton winner duly completed a hat-trick with a gritty effort. "
Another Two wins at Kempton on Sunday 10th Feb, here is what the Racing Post had to say about Chatshows Race.
"A competitive looking sprint handicap featuring four course-and-distance winners, as well as another couple who had gone well round here previously.
Added to that, plenty of these arrived in good form with half of the 12 having won or made the frame on their previous starts, so full credit goes to the tough CHATSHOW, who came out on top having been given a well-judged ride. He could be seen travelling well in behind the leaders when they straightened up, and made headway up the rails before leading near the line. He got the breaks but deserved to win after a string of consistent efforts. He could head back here again this week."
Then, less than an hour later at Kempton Under Fire wins. A double for the stable on one day. This is what the Racing Post had to say about Under Fire
"UNDER FIRE, who arrived in rude health and was a deserved winner.
He has gone close without getting his head in front, but this drop back in trip worked. Depending on how he comes out of this, he could return later in the week where he holds entries over both this trip and 1m3f."
Also deserving a mention is a new horse in the yard. Caliban. I watched him at the gallops this week and he did look in fine form, but then again I am no expert. Personally I did not think he deserved the 40/1 odds, pity I did not back the thought up with some cash! The horse ran a fine race who would have thought he had been off for almost a year? Coming in a very close second. Racing Posts comments ~
"Caliban set out to makeall and, although one of the first to come off the bridle, he kept finding and managed to shake off everything bar the winner. This was his first outing for 343 days, but, like the winner, he has returned in great heart for a new yard, and he must be capable of winning a similar handicap hurdle before long."
"A competitive looking sprint handicap featuring four course-and-distance winners, as well as another couple who had gone well round here previously.
Added to that, plenty of these arrived in good form with half of the 12 having won or made the frame on their previous starts, so full credit goes to the tough CHATSHOW, who came out on top having been given a well-judged ride. He could be seen travelling well in behind the leaders when they straightened up, and made headway up the rails before leading near the line. He got the breaks but deserved to win after a string of consistent efforts. He could head back here again this week."
Then, less than an hour later at Kempton Under Fire wins. A double for the stable on one day. This is what the Racing Post had to say about Under Fire
"UNDER FIRE, who arrived in rude health and was a deserved winner.
He has gone close without getting his head in front, but this drop back in trip worked. Depending on how he comes out of this, he could return later in the week where he holds entries over both this trip and 1m3f."
Also deserving a mention is a new horse in the yard. Caliban. I watched him at the gallops this week and he did look in fine form, but then again I am no expert. Personally I did not think he deserved the 40/1 odds, pity I did not back the thought up with some cash! The horse ran a fine race who would have thought he had been off for almost a year? Coming in a very close second. Racing Posts comments ~
"Caliban set out to makeall and, although one of the first to come off the bridle, he kept finding and managed to shake off everything bar the winner. This was his first outing for 343 days, but, like the winner, he has returned in great heart for a new yard, and he must be capable of winning a similar handicap hurdle before long."
Its now six wins in February, so far, not to mention quite a few 'almosts'.
For those of you who like stats it works out at 19.35% win rate and 41.94% place rate over the last 7 days. Currently Tony Carroll is in the Top Three Trainer (flat) list. Currently less than1%, or two wins, off the top spot. (Source Ladbrooks 14.2)
Under Fire ran an excellent race real on the edge of your seat stuff. Watching the race last night was very exciting, if you don't believe me just ask my neighbours and our dog. Ridden by the Stable Jockey Mark Coumbe Under Fire led from the start and held on with a few close calls right until the end. RP had this to say "A cracking performance from UNDER FIRE and jockey Mark Coumbe, who appeared to set good fractions - before staying on gamely up the straight to repel all challengers and draw away again in the final 50 yards....... this looked a slightly stronger race, so he probably improved again. His jockey thinks he has got the speed to win back at 7f and he is very much going the right way now."
We must not forget this is Under Fire's second win in February.
Then of course there was Nautical. Who won at Wolverhampton. The reception back at the yard after his win would have done a Grand National winner proud.
Last, but by no means least, is Mokum. RP said "he usually goes well here and he proved suited by the strong pace set by Lulumar as he was produced in the home straight and was always going to win from three out.......................ridden as he was here, the trip posed no problems to him." Well done Mokum!
For those of you who like stats it works out at 19.35% win rate and 41.94% place rate over the last 7 days. Currently Tony Carroll is in the Top Three Trainer (flat) list. Currently less than1%, or two wins, off the top spot. (Source Ladbrooks 14.2)
Under Fire ran an excellent race real on the edge of your seat stuff. Watching the race last night was very exciting, if you don't believe me just ask my neighbours and our dog. Ridden by the Stable Jockey Mark Coumbe Under Fire led from the start and held on with a few close calls right until the end. RP had this to say "A cracking performance from UNDER FIRE and jockey Mark Coumbe, who appeared to set good fractions - before staying on gamely up the straight to repel all challengers and draw away again in the final 50 yards....... this looked a slightly stronger race, so he probably improved again. His jockey thinks he has got the speed to win back at 7f and he is very much going the right way now."
We must not forget this is Under Fire's second win in February.
Then of course there was Nautical. Who won at Wolverhampton. The reception back at the yard after his win would have done a Grand National winner proud.
Last, but by no means least, is Mokum. RP said "he usually goes well here and he proved suited by the strong pace set by Lulumar as he was produced in the home straight and was always going to win from three out.......................ridden as he was here, the trip posed no problems to him." Well done Mokum!
Editors Note. One must also appreciate the efforts of the yard staff. Actually heard singing on the gallops, apart from that they seem in good spirits.
21st
Yet another win for the yard with Jessica Wigmo and stable Jockey Mark Coumbe at
Kempton yesterday. RP Comments "JESSICA WIGMO was lining up here off a 2lb higher mark than when winning at Lingfield two starts ago, and she made amends for an unlucky last outing, when she was pushed out wide, to get up late on. She will be kept busy now and could make a quick return either here or at Lingfield. If she remains in this sort of form, she could well go close again. "
That brings it up to 13 Wins in February, as of today Tony is just 1 win off getting to the top of the Flat trainer list (source Ladbrooks 9am 21/2/08) With more runners today lets keep our fingers crossed!
Kempton yesterday. RP Comments "JESSICA WIGMO was lining up here off a 2lb higher mark than when winning at Lingfield two starts ago, and she made amends for an unlucky last outing, when she was pushed out wide, to get up late on. She will be kept busy now and could make a quick return either here or at Lingfield. If she remains in this sort of form, she could well go close again. "
That brings it up to 13 Wins in February, as of today Tony is just 1 win off getting to the top of the Flat trainer list (source Ladbrooks 9am 21/2/08) With more runners today lets keep our fingers crossed!
23rd
Mokum had another win yesterday, 16:40 at Sandown. This is his second win this year. Does anyone else see a pattern developing in the yard? I was hoping to put up a video of Mokum winning yesterday but alas I cannot find one. However I did find one of him running eight days before. Same Jockey. Same result. Click here to jump to the video.
March 2008
3rd
Arctic Wings ran at Newbury at the weekend and, much to the annoyance of the bookies, won. RP: " ARCTIC WINGS had been soundly beaten on his hurdles debut but managed to turn that form right around as he battled on well once getting to the front. Time may tell that he handled the underfoot conditions better than the others on this occasion........."
I was down at Newbury myself and it was a delight to see the win.
As a footnote I came across this in Newbury town center, nothing to do with horse racing but I thought you might enjoy it anyway!
I was down at Newbury myself and it was a delight to see the win.
As a footnote I came across this in Newbury town center, nothing to do with horse racing but I thought you might enjoy it anyway!
10th.
Tony’s persistence has paid off again. Arthurs Dream ran a terrific, well planned race at Taunton today. Letting others take the lead and burn themselves out at the start then three hurdles from the finish changing gear. By the time he got to the last hurdle he was ten lengths in front and "absolutely tanking along",was the quote from At the Races commentator, by the time he crossed the finish line he was fifteen lengths in front. A terrific win.
Racing post said "ARTHURS DREAM, a winner in quick ground showed his liking for testing conditions when running respectably in one of these last time. He was held up as they went a steady pace early on, and after taking it up three out, he won this easily."
Racing post said "ARTHURS DREAM, a winner in quick ground showed his liking for testing conditions when running respectably in one of these last time. He was held up as they went a steady pace early on, and after taking it up three out, he won this easily."
A happy owner & Arctic Wings at Newbury
April 2008
3rd.
Another exciting race last night at Kempton. The race started and the first things you notice is the rain pouring down and our horse, Jake The Snake, sitting at the back. But as any 'expert' will tell you its not how you start in racing but how you finish that counts. Coming around the last bend Kirsty 'Milkshake' Milczarek was still in last position. She had no way through the crowd of horses in front of her so she came around the outside. Changed gear. Then stormed away to the front to win. Even the race comentator remarked how good both the horse and rider were. The Racing Post said this morning "Diriculous then looked certain to collect once in front but the long-absent JAKE THE SNAKE found another gear inside the final furlong to win going way. Backed in from an early 14-1, he has a lot of talent "
Sue Lunn, one of the followers of the stables and this website found this quote for us on Ladbrooks webpage "whilst Elegant Step represents a shrewd yard and therefore is one to keep an eye on in the betting as he steps back up in trip."
Sue Lunn, one of the followers of the stables and this website found this quote for us on Ladbrooks webpage "whilst Elegant Step represents a shrewd yard and therefore is one to keep an eye on in the betting as he steps back up in trip."
7th.
A pretty smooth race from Jessica Wigmo and Stable Jockey Mark Coumbe on Saturday last at Kempton. Everything seemed to gel nicely. Mark took advantage of the gaps when they appeared and horse and rider moved as one, bringing home a convincing win. Jessica Wigmo has won four races now, three of them at Kempton and each time with Mark on her back. Definately a winning combination. The Racing Post said of the race "...... a nice performance from JESSICA WIGMO, who landed her third course win in pretty ready fashion. She’s the type who needs things to drop right as she waits for the gaps to open but things panned out smoothly for her here as she switched out from the inside to lead over a furlong out and win without her rider having to get overly serious. She can be forgiven her latest defeat as she stumbled early in the contest and she’s proving pretty reliable for Tony Carroll on the all-weather this winter. She can continue to pay her way"
The other star of the day was Red Rudy, ridden by Seb Sanders, again at Kempton. Red Rudy did not exactly leave the starting stalls with elegance and had a lot of work to do to catch up. At the start you would have got wonderful odds against her winning but a combination of a well trained horse and a determined Jockey proved too much for the competition and Red Rudy romped home with a convincing win. The RP reported " A quickfire double for Seb Sanders, but the manner of victory was slightly different to the opening contest, as RED RUDY, who likes to be held up off a decent pace, was awkward leaving the stalls where he lost a bit of ground.
It helped him that the early pace wasn’t strong and he was soon very much in touch but he was taking a keen enough hold. Still, he moved through to have the leader in his sights early in the straight where Sanders looked pretty confident and the six-year-old quickened up to lead in the final furlong and keep on for a deserved victory. He’ll be seen to even better effect in a strongly run race around here but Tony Carroll reported that he’s not the easiest horse to keep sound."
The other star of the day was Red Rudy, ridden by Seb Sanders, again at Kempton. Red Rudy did not exactly leave the starting stalls with elegance and had a lot of work to do to catch up. At the start you would have got wonderful odds against her winning but a combination of a well trained horse and a determined Jockey proved too much for the competition and Red Rudy romped home with a convincing win. The RP reported " A quickfire double for Seb Sanders, but the manner of victory was slightly different to the opening contest, as RED RUDY, who likes to be held up off a decent pace, was awkward leaving the stalls where he lost a bit of ground.
It helped him that the early pace wasn’t strong and he was soon very much in touch but he was taking a keen enough hold. Still, he moved through to have the leader in his sights early in the straight where Sanders looked pretty confident and the six-year-old quickened up to lead in the final furlong and keep on for a deserved victory. He’ll be seen to even better effect in a strongly run race around here but Tony Carroll reported that he’s not the easiest horse to keep sound."
May 2008
6th
A pretty exciting day over at Chepstow today. First of all Ermine Grey with Kirsty 'Milkshake' Milczarek was pretty much boxed in at the start and the only chance was to go wide. But Kirsty took the gamble and went to the outside of the pack. The gamble paid off and Ermine Grey stormed home to a fine win. A close win but a win non the less. This is what the Racing Post had to say
"ERMINE GREY had not won since scoring at Haydock in July of last year, but his trainer felt he appreciated the return to turf having failed to win during a busy spell on the sand lately. Having chased the pace early, he was produced with his challenge widest of all, more towards the middle ofthe track, and ran on strongly."
An hour later Kirsty once again took to the saddle with another of the yards horses, Unlimited. This race was strongly contested and Kirsty had to do some real hard riding. She fought for postition all the way to the line, but it paid off in the end as she rode home to win. A double for Kirsty and a double for the yard. A fine result. The RP comment :- "UNLIMITED was the subject of a heavy late gamblewhich dropped his price from 12-1 into favourite, and the bets were duly landed, although things were not that straightforward. Returning from a short break following a spell on the all-weather, he was very keen under early restraint before coming outof the pack in pursuit of the runner-up inside the final quarter mile. Kirsty Milczarek had to get pretty serious to get on top but in the end they were well in command."
Photo's will follow as soon as I have them. I have put the photo into the Photo section.
"ERMINE GREY had not won since scoring at Haydock in July of last year, but his trainer felt he appreciated the return to turf having failed to win during a busy spell on the sand lately. Having chased the pace early, he was produced with his challenge widest of all, more towards the middle ofthe track, and ran on strongly."
An hour later Kirsty once again took to the saddle with another of the yards horses, Unlimited. This race was strongly contested and Kirsty had to do some real hard riding. She fought for postition all the way to the line, but it paid off in the end as she rode home to win. A double for Kirsty and a double for the yard. A fine result. The RP comment :- "UNLIMITED was the subject of a heavy late gamblewhich dropped his price from 12-1 into favourite, and the bets were duly landed, although things were not that straightforward. Returning from a short break following a spell on the all-weather, he was very keen under early restraint before coming outof the pack in pursuit of the runner-up inside the final quarter mile. Kirsty Milczarek had to get pretty serious to get on top but in the end they were well in command."
Photo's will follow as soon as I have them. I have put the photo into the Photo section.
10th
Harbour Blues at Haydock. What a race! Catherine Gannon rode a superb race. Really running straight, superb rhythm with the horse. A real joy to watch. That is not just my opinion but the race commentators too. Each footfall was challenged. Each inch was hard fought for and even when the first two had crossed the line it was hard to say who had won. But all were in agreement that Harbour Blues deserved to win. Had Harbour won? Nail biting time waiting for the photo. Even then it was not 100% clear if he had pulled it off. But Cathy & Harbour had done it! The race finished so close that if Harbour Blues had had a shave that morning he would have lost it!
The Racing UK commentators said how much the horse had improved since moving to Tony Carroll's yard and how Tony works very quietly and if the spark is there Tony will find it. "Nibbling away bringing home the winners" was one such remark.
The Racing UK commentators said how much the horse had improved since moving to Tony Carroll's yard and how Tony works very quietly and if the spark is there Tony will find it. "Nibbling away bringing home the winners" was one such remark.
The old saying is 'horses for courses' has Aldirous found his? Could it be Uttoxeter?
Aldrious hardly got a mention in the racing commentary until they rounded the final bend as he was stuck at the rear of the pack, a wall of horse's in front. The jockey, C M Studd, took a chance and went wide of the pack. At three hurdles from home three horses jumped together but by one from home it was a two horse race between Madam Blaze and Aldirous. Aldirous found that little bit extra and as the others slackened pace he charged home to finish by a good clear length. A good win for Jockey and horse and a wise course choice by Tony.
The Racing Post made the following comments.
"This looked wide-open and there were still plenty in with chances turning for home, but from two out it developed into a duel between ALDIROUS and Madam Blaze, with the former asserting on the run-in to win readily in the end.
Aldirous had not wona race for two years and had been virtually pulled up at Fontwell last week on his first run since December, but trainer Tony Carroll explained that his horse was much better suited by this track than the tight Fontwell circuit and he expects the horse to go on to have a successful summer."
Aldrious hardly got a mention in the racing commentary until they rounded the final bend as he was stuck at the rear of the pack, a wall of horse's in front. The jockey, C M Studd, took a chance and went wide of the pack. At three hurdles from home three horses jumped together but by one from home it was a two horse race between Madam Blaze and Aldirous. Aldirous found that little bit extra and as the others slackened pace he charged home to finish by a good clear length. A good win for Jockey and horse and a wise course choice by Tony.
The Racing Post made the following comments.
"This looked wide-open and there were still plenty in with chances turning for home, but from two out it developed into a duel between ALDIROUS and Madam Blaze, with the former asserting on the run-in to win readily in the end.
Aldirous had not wona race for two years and had been virtually pulled up at Fontwell last week on his first run since December, but trainer Tony Carroll explained that his horse was much better suited by this track than the tight Fontwell circuit and he expects the horse to go on to have a successful summer."
26th
June 2008
25th
First of all may I say sorry that I have not posted for allmost a month. Things have been a little hectic. But hoping to catch up now!
At least once a week I visit the stables and over the past week or so visitors may have noticed a lot of empty stables. Allmost all the horses have been let loose into the individual paddocks to catch a little sun on their backs. Its a real pleasure to see those fit horses with gleaming coats springing around like lambs or rolling in the lush green grass. Summer is such a delight after all those rainy months.
Whilst the stables have been vacant the staff have been busy repainting and cleaning everything, so it's not just the horses that are starting to gleam.
At least once a week I visit the stables and over the past week or so visitors may have noticed a lot of empty stables. Allmost all the horses have been let loose into the individual paddocks to catch a little sun on their backs. Its a real pleasure to see those fit horses with gleaming coats springing around like lambs or rolling in the lush green grass. Summer is such a delight after all those rainy months.
Whilst the stables have been vacant the staff have been busy repainting and cleaning everything, so it's not just the horses that are starting to gleam.
19th
Titfer running at Warwick. This is the sort of race the hanicappers love. It means the system they use, sometimes, works. It was a fairly 'bunched up' race with all the horses in a block approaching the finish. Each from a hundred yards out looked they they could win. But Titfer and his jockey found that little bit extra nosed in front to win. This is what the racing post had to say.
"Some unexposed inexperienced three-year-olds, but a truly bunched finish (ten spread across the track covered by no more than three lengths into the final 100 yards, suggests the form is moderate, backed up by the maiden Titfer prevailing.
This was a big change for TITFER, who has been running over further on soft ground, so no surprise he raced prominently here and just outstayed his rivals, one of four to come widest up the straight with all four edging right under pressure."
"Some unexposed inexperienced three-year-olds, but a truly bunched finish (ten spread across the track covered by no more than three lengths into the final 100 yards, suggests the form is moderate, backed up by the maiden Titfer prevailing.
This was a big change for TITFER, who has been running over further on soft ground, so no surprise he raced prominently here and just outstayed his rivals, one of four to come widest up the straight with all four edging right under pressure."
25th
Lordship running at Carlisle. Just finished watching Lordship Run. The jockey B McHugh rode a great race and deserves a mention. Leaving the stalls it looked like both had a lot of work to do. They were sitting second from last. But after a furlong or so one could spot the stratergy the jockey was using. Rather than just follow the pack, the easy choice, the jockey appeared to take a definate line around the course and was soon gaining places whilst seemingly not quickening the pace too much. Taking advantage of the gaps as they appeared. By the last furlong Lordship had come from back to front and was only just beaten in to second place. Lordship & McHugh are the combination to look out for in future, especially on soft ground.
July 2008
3rd
What a race yesterday at Chepstow. I was there and the race reflected the weather. Did not look promising but turned out nice in the end. Ermine Grey was slow out of the gates and as a result was well behind the pack, heads were seen shaking slowly in the weighing room where I watched the race. The pair were not just behind, but well behind. Three furlongs from home Ermine Grey, Kirsty Milczarek ('Milkshake') on his back, was still at the rear of the pack. Coming up to two furlongs Kirsty steered Ermine to the outside and changed gear. At this point no one would have put money on them. Ermine in those last few lengths went from there to attack the front runners. I think everyone was so surprised, including me. Then the race was stretched to the last few inches and somehow Ermine & Kirsty won. It almost felt like the horse gave the others a 20 yard start then won just to show the other horses up. So well done Ermine Grey, well done Kirsty.
Pround owners of Ermine Grey.
The racing post comments:- "The feature on the card and this handicap went to ERMINE GREY, who seemingly had plenty on his plate after stumbling slightly as the stalls opened. However, he showed plenty of tenacity to get up and win but surely owes more to him being thoroughly honest but the runner-up not looking that enthusiastic about a battle."
A little update for you. First of all the facilities, the lower gallops have been significantly improved by the addtion of several furlongs of all weather track to increase the training range. This has proved very useful because, as I am sure you have noticed, this summer has not been exactly bright and sunny. Training will not be restricted due to bad ground conditions now. Something a lot of trainers will envy.
Remember in an earlier report I told you about Ermin Grey just stealing the win on the line having just come up from the rear of the pack? Perhaps some may have thought I was exagerating so just take a look at the photo below, close? Ermine is, obviously, the grey!
Remember in an earlier report I told you about Ermin Grey just stealing the win on the line having just come up from the rear of the pack? Perhaps some may have thought I was exagerating so just take a look at the photo below, close? Ermine is, obviously, the grey!
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Tony being interviewed at Chepstow by 'At The Races' television crew.
New section of all weather tracking going off into the distance, then bends right for the same distance again.
My thanks to the Racing Advertiser for the photo's.