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EYECATCHER NOBLE ASSET runs today at Newcastle 2.40 this race is 1f further than his race at Catterick last time out, and he did look like he could be better over slightly further, so one to consider today.
One EYECATCHER for the last week would be the good looking MAJOR CRISPIES trained by J Eustace and ridden by P Hannagan, he was well backed for the class 4 Nursery at York on Sunday 7f going good, badly drawn on the outside he kept on well in the final furlong and was just beaten by 2 lengths, one to consider in similar company.
One other horse to mention at York is the Kevin Ryan GALVANISE, a real EYECATCHER in the paddock, this 2 year old was very unruly in the stalls, so much so i really thought he should have been withdrawn particularly as he was well backed leading up to the off, he ran behind the field and never got into the race, his race was definitely lost in the stalls.
The flat season is winding down now and finding them in the parade ring isnt as easy at this stage of the season. So i will report anything special that i see between now and the end of the season on the flat, but from Tuesday i will be giving more attention to the jumps, visiting two jumps tracks next week.
Today i have 2 EYECATCHERS to mention from the last week and because the flat season for me is winding down im going to do a summary of my selections in my next post.
At Pontefract yesterday, going good, the maiden SOVIET COURAGE, trained by W. Haggas ridden by G. Gibbons, this was a strong looking colt who got hampered at the start, ran green but then ran on in the final furlong, one to consider in similar conditions.
Also at Pontefract a 4 year old caught my eye EVANESCENT trained by J. Quinn, ridden by Robert Winston, this nice looking gelding won impressively as he had done a few days earlier at Ayr, obviously progressive, one to keep on right side of.
Here is a list of all this seasons selections with comments and winning/placed results.
57 HORSES LISTED – 25 OF THEM WON, INCLUDING THE GIMCRACK WINNER, 11 WERE 2ND AND 3 WERE 3RD. AND 5 YET TO RUN SINCE NOTED.ABSOLUTE DIAMOND – (WON) – 20-1, Catterick 10th July,
2nd Catterick 6th Aug 2-1
has proved disappointing and not ran as well as he looks, may be one to follow as a 3 year old if he trains on, he is such a good looker.AETNA – (WON) – 5-1 Ncle June 1st 5-1 / 2ND -6-1 Nmkt June 22nd
3rd 5-1 Ayr 20th Sept.ANOTHER ROYAL – 3rd 6-1 Redcar 10th Sept
ANNOUNCEMENT – hasnt run since first mentioned one to note in similar company
ARR KID – has run in 2 handicaps finishing 3rd and 4th, may still improve, best runs on soft.
ASTAIRE – (WON) 5-6 Nmkt 27th July (WON)The Gimcrack 5-1 York 24th Aug. One to follow as a 3 year old if he trains on.
BALTIC FIRE – disappointing
BAR SHY – disappointing
BIRKACRE – probably needs 6f or 7f, one to consider when he runs in his nursery.
BONDESIRE (WON) 3-1 Ripon 5th Aug
BOUNTY GIRL – 2nd 20-1 York 12th July, 2nd 9-2 Muss 16th Sept
BROUGHTON – (WON) – 6- 4 Ripon 5th June, 2nd 10-11 Haydock 6th July, (WON) 8-1 Goodwood 1st August, disappointing last twice
COUNTRY WESTERN – 4th 7-2 /5th 12-1/ 3rd 10-1/4th 5-1
DARLING BOYZ – has had three runs in maidens so far, one to note in nursery
DUTCH COURAGE – (WON) 5-4 Nmkt 13th July
FIRECRUISE – has ran poor in two maidens so far, may be worth considering when running in a nursery
FOXY CLARETS (WON) 10-11 Ncle 7th Aug, disappointing since
GALLIC BREEZE (WON) 6-4 Chester 4th Aug
GALVANISE 2nd – 14-1 Haydock 27th Sept, only run since first mentioned good looking 2 year old colt trained by K, Ryan, had trouble at stalls on first run, 2nd at a good price today at Haydock one to watch out for in nursery, or as a 3 year old in handicaps.
HESKIN – (WON) 5-2 Chester 28th June Class 4, since been tried in class 2, one to consider when drops back in grade
HOT STREAK – (WON) – 3-1 York 24th Aug, disappointing since, taking too keen a hold in his races, needs to learn how to settle, fabulous looking sprinter, one to follow once he learns the game, and one to watch out for next year.
IL PAPARAZZI – 3rd 7-1 York 26th Aug
INDIAN TRIFONE – hasnt run since first listed, one to note
INNOCENTLY – (WON) 5-2 Carlisle 6th July, 3rd 11-2 York 12th July, (WON) 3-1 York 27th July 3rd 100-30 Haydock 10th Aug
INSTANT ATTRACTION – 2nd Carlisle 100-30 11th Sept
JAMBOREE GIRL – (WON) 3-1 Muss 21st Aug, 3rd 20-1 Haydock 27th Sept
JACQUOTTE DELAHAYE – she finished second in her first maiden class 5, then ran promising in a class 2 race at Mussleburgh, last time out played up badly going into stalls and ran disappointing, definitely worth considering again, maybe best in handicaps.
KENNY THE CAPTAIN – (WON) – 9-4 Ncle 6th Sept
KOPKAP – has run poor in 3 maidens, hasnt ran as good as he looked
KOMMANDER KIRKUP – 2nd 2-1 Ayr 19th Sept
LADY CAPTAIN – (WON) 6-4 Ripon 20th July (WON) 6-4 Redcar 10th Aug, 2nd 7-2 Wolv 19th Aug
LEXINGTON ROSE – (WON)8-1 Ripon 27th April, 2nd 6-4 Beverley 29th May, (WON)11-8 Muss 15th June
MAHICAN – (WON) – eves – Chester 14th Sept, 2nd 5-2 Yarm 18th Sept.
MAJOR CRISPIES – yet to run again since mentioned, one to watch out for.
MISTER IMPATIENCE – highly tried since Doncaster when first listed – 4th Derby trial 6-5 / 2nd Chester Vase 11-1 / 4th listed race 9-4 / 4th Queens Vase 14-1 2nd 8-1 Goodwood 25th Sept.
MICKS YER MAN – (WON) 4-6 Muss 30th March, disappointing since
NOBLE ASSET – disappointing, good looker, needs to learn how to settle better.
PASTUREYES (WON) 4-1 Brighton 9th Aug
PLEASE LET ME GO – 2nd Redcar 20-1 10th sept, 4th 8-1 Redcar 25th Sept
PORSH HERRIK 2ND 22-1 Catterick 10th July disappointing since
RACEHUNTER 2nd 2-1 Thirsk 2nd Aug
RE ROUTE 5TH 8-1 In Queen Mary, disappointing since, may do better dropped in class.
REGIMENT – 2nd 6-4 Catterick 17th july Class 4, since tried in Class 2 running disappointingly, may be worth considering dropped in grade
RIGHT TOUCH – (WON) – 9-4 Ripon 18th Sept, (WON) 10-1 Ncle 26th Aug, 3rd – 8-1 York 8th Sept, one to keep an eye on when running in grades Class 3 or less.
ROYAL BANKER (WON) 5-1 Ncle 6th Sept
RUFFORD – 2nd – 20-1 Newbury 21st September
SEE THE SUN (WON) 8-1 Ponte 18th Aug, (WON) 15-2 Thirsk 17th Sept
SLEEPER KING – ran at Royal Ascot, has disappointed
SAKHALIN STAR – has disappointed
SPIRIT OF RIO – only ran once since mentioned worth another chance
STREET BOSS – has disappointed
TEETOTAL – (WON) 8-1 Ponte 19th Sept, 2nd eves Hamilton 23rd Sept.
THE HOODED CLAW – 2nd – 50-1 Thirsk, then ran in stronger race at York unplaced, wouldnt give up on him yet.
THE GREY GATSBY 2nd 5-4 York 21st Aug, 2nd 13-8 Donc 14th Sept.
VENTURA QUEST (WON) 2-5 Ripon 6th Sept
VODKA TIME – (WON) 2-1 Nmkt 17th April
YUL FINEGOLD – 6th 28-1/ 5th 20-1/ 2nd 20-1
ZAIN EAGLE – (WON) – 5-2 Donc 13th Sept – Progressive, one to follow!
EYECATCHERS running today:
BOUNTY GIRL 4.15 Chester
COUNTRY WESTERN 4.50 Chester
HESKIN 4.25 Newmarket
THE HOODED CLAW 2.10 Ripon
ZAIN EAGLE** 3.05 chester – Ive been particularly impressed with this progressive horse and think he will go on to do better things.
EYECATCHER WINNERS FOR THE LAST WEEK:
HOT STREAK WON 9-2
I always thought that HOT STREAK looked physically like the classic 5f sprinter, and he duly obliged on Saturday returned to 5f, he may run again this Saturday, he is one to consider, and look out for next year.
HEAVENS GUEST WON 9-1 at Ascot on Saturday, this is one of the 3 year olds i flagged up to watch out for.
VENTURA QUEST WON 15/8 at Catterick on Tuesday.
The Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket is of particular interest as 2 of my EYECATCHERS which i flagged up the first time i saw them, are taking part. ASTAIRE AND HOT STREAK, i think they both deserve respect, my opinion is that ASTAIRE has the better chance, as i think the ideal distance for HOT STREAK IS 5f. However they do have some tough competition is Great White Eagle and Supplicant.
EYECATCHER result for Saturday 12th ASTAIRE WON 8-1 and HOT STREAK second at 5-1 in the Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket, as previously mentioned if Hot Streak trains on he is one to follow next year in 5f sprints – physically he looks like the perfect 5f sprinter and he is running as good as he looks and i think there will be more to come from him next year.
Eyecatcher – thanks for your work on this throughout the season. I was delighted to see Astaire win yesterday as I know you’ve been very keen on him. It’s a great feat to have just about 50% of those highlighted go on to win and your comments on best trip/conditions, etc, are really helpful.
One of my EYECATCHERS that i said watch out for when it runs in its first nursery runs today. The David Barron trained FIRECRUISE runs in the 2.10 at Pontefract ridden by R. Winston, maybe worth considering each way, its currently 10-1
Yet another winner with Firecruise. I’m already looking forward to this thread on the 2014 flat season Eyecatcher!
Zain Eagle runnning today on Ground and Course in a Class 3. I noted this horse also, as i think is physical capable of entering Group races, so has still a bit in hand on its mark. Is capable of doing very good things but struggled LTO with Chester track+ keeness settling. I think i dont see right with my eyes spotting this horse available 8/1 on Betfair on favoured ground and course in a Class 3 race. Took the price this night already. Only character issues can beat his horse in my view and for this price really not worth thinking about it.
Physical a beast and suited to these straight courses or one for Ascot i thought.
Cheers The Observer
Today at Doncaster one of my strong EYECATCHERS is running in the 3.50, i loved this horse physically when i first saw him, he won at York that day and has since finished second, but has looked green both times, THE GREY GATSBY trained by Kevin Ryan has some tough opposition today and is a huge price of 16-1 but may be worth a little each way as he will like the soft ground.
2 more WINNING EYECATCHERS yesterday FIRECRUISE WON AT Yarmouth and THE HOODED CLAW WON at Catterick.
Welcome to the start of my 2014 reports on maidens and 2 year olds, i am a paddock judge and i will be reporting on horses i see in the paddock that have obvious potential showing physical strength and mental maturity and are most likely to go on to win, last year of all the horses i mentioned 50% went on to win, one of my strongest selections that i flagged up the first time i saw him was Astaire who won the Gimcrack at 5-1 and the Middle Park at 8-1 with another on of my selections second in the Middle Park Hot Streak.
This year i will be listing the horses i see that i think will go on to win, those i think are extra special i will mark with a ** as i did with Astaire, you can make sure you dont miss any by putting them in a tracker system like the one on Attheraces site.
The first one for my list is QUEENS PARK a 3 year old filly trained by John Davies ridden by P.J. McDonald she ran in the Fillies Maiden at Newcastle on Saturday 1m going was recorded as Soft, however jockeys said it was very testing, she is a nice big strong type and i think she will go on to win a race, she looked like she could do with the race and raced prominently and finished 5th.
Another one for the list is DRAGLINE a good looking colt trained by Tim Easterby ridden by David Allen at Redcar on Monday in the 5f Maiden race, going good to soft, he finished down the field having dwelt at the start, but physically looks like a type to go on to win a race.
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