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Nice one No Idea. Even though it wouldn’t be of great use as a punting medium, I do like to think it paints a picture of sorts.
Irish opener wasn’t at all a classy affair on paper and the first five finished in a bunch. Although in fairness, save for the occasional scrimmage and ponderous leap, the protagonists all jumped reasonably well in the main and the time was 2.3 seconds faster than the seventeen runner maiden half an hour later. There was a false start due to the race going off some thirty seconds ahead of schedule and all bar Celtic Artisan, Prussian Eagle and Speedbird One jumped the first.
Atan
had been steadily supported all day, backed down from 6/1 to 7/2. He was clearly the sharpest jumper in the field and appears to have won better than the one length margin would suggest. Particularly as his flat form suggested he’d do better with a sterner test. After the race, trainer Patrick Flynn described Atan as "special" and that he might be going to the Doncaster Sale next month. Whilst the proximity of the second and the fourth casts a shadow over the quality of the form, one wouldn’t be entirely dismissive of his chances under a penalty.
Cabarete
steeped up markedly on his two runs this season and ran a brave race from the front keeping on after being headed after a very slight mistake at the last. Whilst his overall class is questionable, his resolve certainly isn’t and wouldn’t entirely be without a chance in a similarly poor contest.
Lady Clitico
hassled and disputed the lead with Cabarete throughout and took a narrow lead after the penultimate hurdle before losing it shortly after the last. Didn’t seem to enjoy a midair bump with Cabarete at the last but after a bit of a sulk, stayed on again to regain third on the line. No real excuses and this rather looks her level.
Glance Of Doon
is another who outran her SP and despite a scruffy jump at the first, quickly got the hang of things and jumped fine from there on. Being related to Copeland, she already looks better over hurdles although will probably have to wait for the handicaps before picking up a race.
Bay Hill
may be another who could use a stronger pace and given this was only his second start this term, can improve for the run. Having said that, he did spend a little too much time in the air over a several of his jumps and will need to iron that out if he’s to win a race. It was almost a further ten lengths back to
Celtic Artisan
in sixth who jumped OK and stayed in mid division throughout the race.
Speedbird One
jumped left handed throughout although one wouldn’t imaging her winning anything even if the other way round.
Prussian Eagle
was steady in the market but didn’t demonstrate any great deal of aptitude for the game racing keenly for much of the race and coming away slowly from a few of the hurdles.
Dresden Green
started as rank outsider, ran around a fair bit and finished down the field.
Impressive Duke
was completely friendless in the market and was the first off the bridle in the back straight and
Harry’s Summer
never got involved and will need to improve dramatically to justify his place amongst the Elliott ranks.
The next Juvenile Hurdle is another maiden and takes place on the 13th at Newton Abbot.
There are a couple of juvenile races tomorrow at Clairefontaine which will be of interest to the anorak. The meeting there is roughly the equivalent of the big Market Rasen summer meeting where it’s probably the classiest card during the summer months but it isn’t really comparable to a decent winter meeting. By that token, the two juvenile hurdles will probably be the best over the summer without necessarily having a great effect on the bigger autumn races.
The fillies’ race is due off at 13.30 local time (12.30 UK/IRE) with the market likely to be headed by Vision Sainte, won her only start by 10 lengths, Guillaume Macaire’s winner Star des Valois, Street Party and Intouchable. Intimissimi holds respectable efforts behind Wiccalina and leading filly Kotkikova.
Detailed card
Basic card with English titbitsThe juvenile for colts and geldings is due off half an hour later at 14.00 (13.00 UK/IRE). Ballotin is likely to go off as favourite and debut effort was of some interest to us as he finished three and a half lengths behind the very comfortable winner Peace And Co (who’s likely to be running on these shores in the winter). Monsieur Gibraltar is likely to be prominent in the market as he looked the likely winner when falling two out over course and distance. Achour was a surprise winner of a competitive course and distance event in early July.
Three horses in the field have met UK/IRE bound animals during the spring. Polo Rouge has finished 26l behind Full Blast, 9.5l (rec 4.4lb) behind Ibis du Rheu and 34l behind Top Notch. Cup of Win finished 14.75l (rec 4.4lb) behind Ibis du Rheu and 13l (rec 4.4lb) behind Top Notch. Maranjou finished 5l behind Ireland bound Buiseness Sivola and was beaten 15.5l in a listed race behind leading juvenile Bonito du Berlais.
Detailed card
Basic card with English titbitsThese races should be shown on france galop and a stream shouldn’t be too difficult to find.
The National Hunt season resumes tomorrow at Newton Abbot after the summer break and it all kicks off with a Juvenile Hurdle. It is a maiden and isn’t wholly dissimilar to the latest UK juvenile that took place at Market Rasen last month.
Vosne Romanee and Intermath filled second and third places that day and would be the strongest of those with hurdles experience.
Vosne Romanee
was the most consistent of those from the flat in that race and after a couple of iffy jumps, settled nicely into a jumping rhythm and chased the winner to the line with his ears pricked. He seems to go on all surfaces and looks set to put up another bold showing.
Intermath
was best on the flat up to a mile and in each of his three hurdles starts, he’s finished third looking like a non-stayer on each occasion. Whilst it is a form of consistency, it is also demonstrative of the fact that he always finds a couple too good and whilst Newton Abbot is a sharper track, there will be several runners who race prominently thus ensuring a faster early pace than last time.
Zephyr
finished second on his only hurdles start when mullered fourteen lengths by leading juvenile Goodbye Dancer at Market Rasen. The horses in behind Zephyr that day aren’t particularly winning standard and his inconsistency has since been further cemented by a lacklustre effort on the flat.
Arthur’s Melody
was a selling two year old on the flat although his switch to hurdling brought him the fortune of a berth at Jackdaws Castle and the Tony McCoy that comes with it. Nevertheless, he was beaten twenty-four lengths on his debut at Uttoxeter and even with improvement, still has ten lengths to find on Intermath.
Bountiful Sin
, being a son of Sinndar, bringing reasonable and consistent form from the flat and joining Oliver Sherwood really ought to have performed better at Uttoxeter on his hurdle’s bow. However, he finished a further thirty-seven lengths begind Arthur’s Melody and though the more experienced Leighton Aspell takes the ride, will need to step up leaps and bounds to be considered for a place.
Bright Society
was set to finish fourth at Stratford before violently unseating at the last when the best part of sixty lengths behind the leader. He has since finished well beaten on the Lingfield sand when a 66/1 shot running off 48.
Announcement
whilst lightly raced on the flat, did demonstrate a decent standard of class and consistency between six and eight furlongs. However, she jumped poorly on her hurdles debut and laboured in the closing stages.
Fast Green
‘s last start on the flat saw him beaten by thirty-four lengths and last year and has shown no encouragement over hurdles so far pulling up at Uttoxeter on his debut before being beaten by ninety-four lengths at Market Rasen. With Vosne Romanee looking easily the most feasible of those with jumps experience, it stands to reason that at least one of the newcomers looks set to be involved.
Full Day
is Brian Ellison’s second juvenile of the season after the dual winner Come On Sunshine and represents the same connections as previous decent juveniles Ultimate, Totalize and Bothy. The Champs Elysees filly brings solid form from the flat and has been steadily improving for the steps up in distance. Full Day also thrives on the faster surfaces and is afforded the seven pound fillies allowance.
Officer Drivel
won a Kempton 1m4f maiden for Luke Dace and ran close in a handicap over the same course and distance but has since put in two below par efforts. He was set to make his debut for Jim Best at Market Rasen before being withdrawn making it the fourth time this year he’s failed to face the starter. With a lay off stretching to 146 days, there are plenty of questions to answer. Tony McCoy is replaced by Richard Johnson who, whilst not at all a bad substitute, does not have a prolific partnership with the trainer. Ex-Juddmonte
Field Force
joins Sophie Leech from Amanda Perret’s yard, costing 7,000 guineas at the Tattersalls July Sale. His best effort on the flat was when fourth in a Kempton maiden which contained three future winners. He has looked far from straightforward on any of his three starts although the greater stamina test looks likely to suit on breeding. Apart from a dismal effort in soft ground at Newcastle,
Lady Red Oak
was a consistent enough sort on the flat, albeit at a lower level. After finishing third in a Yarmouth seller, nine lengths clear of the fourth, she left Tom Dascombe to join John Groucott. Whilst not an obvious stayer, there’s enough in her pedigree to hint at improvement over hurdles.
Nissaki Kasta
hinted at promise over shorter distances on the flat for Hughie Morrison although her hadicap mark has been steadily sliding to a low 55. Joins Evan Williams for the same owner and whilst the Llancarfan man has a good record with Juveniles, it’s difficult to envisage Nissaki Kasta being a flag bearer.
Magic Magnolia
was well beaten on two starts for Paul Deegan and the switch over the Irish Sea hasn’t enacted any change in fortune as she was beaten twenty-eight lengths in a Chepstow maiden last time out.
Arbitrary 1-2-3
1. Full Day
2. Vosne Romanee
3. Lady Red OakVosne Romanee 2/1
Sweet Glow
1st Long Distance Hurdle (G2), Ascot 1994
Lady Red Oak 3/2Solarius
3rd Prix Leon Rambaud (G2), Auteuil 2003 (2/2 Call Me Bubbles)
Full Day 6/4Bright Oassis
1st Knowsley (Later "Top") Novices’ Hurdle, Aintree 1982
Field Force 4/2Ulundi
1st Scottish Champion Hurdle (G2, 133), Ayr 2001
Nissaki Kasta 5/1Fiefdom
3rd Fighting Fifth (Listed), Newcastle 1986 (4/1 Agus A Vic 142)
Announcement 3/2Anusha
1st The Ladbroke (G1 Hcp, 10-2), Leopardstown 1995
Fast Green .5Le Bahamien
2nd Prix de Londres (55), Cagnes-sur-Mer 2013
Intermath .5Viaduct Joey
1st Handicap Hurdle (111), Galway 2013
Bright Society .5Deepika
121 1st Conditions Hurdle, Le Teste de Buch 2014
Officer Drivel 2/1King Of Oriel
1st Handicap Hurdle (95), Punchestown 2013
Bountiful Sin 3/2Premier Rouge
107 1st Maiden Hurdle (bt Schindlers Hunt), Cork 2005
Zephyr 2/1Rapier
1st Novices’ Hurdle, Ayr 1998
Arthur’s Melody .5Breadstick
7th Novices’ Hurdle, Worcester 2011
Magic Magnolia No jumps relatives – American familySires
Bountiful Sin – Sinndar (5)
Magic Magnolia – Azamour (4)
Lady Red Oak – Medicean (3)
Zephyr – Shirocco (3)
Nissaki Kasta – Sakhee’s Secret (2)
Officer Drivel – Captain Rio (2)
Announcement – Proclamation (1)
Bright Society – Diamond Green (1)
Arthur’s Melody – Oratorio (1)
Vosne Romanee – Arakan
Full Day – Champs Elysees
Field Force – Champs Elysees
Fast Green – Green Tune
Intermath – CamachoAnother excellent piece.
Well done.
I will be watching with interest tomorrow.
Keep it upThanks again no idea. I find you an excellent reader
I didn’t have a penny on the race but it was enjoyable and interesting fare all the same.The race was run at a reasonable gallop and the time was just over a second slower than the later novices’ hurdle which had a tearaway leader. The first two finished clear of the remainder which when considering they were the two best stayers, around Newton Abbot, it casts a shadow on the remainder of the field.
Full Day
jumped very cleanly and efficiently throughout despite being carried to the right by some wayward peers. Though she was being niggled and pushed for most of the contest, she needed only the solitary slap down the neck in the straight to make the seven pound allowance count at the end. A comfortable success on her debut, she picked up well and gamely for pressure and as such, one wouldn’t imagine it being to difficult to win under a penalty in a similar contest.
Vosne Romanee
raced prominently, travelling and jumping well throughout and keeping on to the line. No obvious excuses for not winning and wouldn’t be a certainty to reverse placings with the patently superior winner. Nevertheless, he jumps, he stays and he’s honest which is most of the battle at this level.
Bountiful Sin
has the pedigree and the stable to perform as a juvenile and made a significant improvement on his Uttoxeter debut. Whilst there was no massive difference between the way he jumped and travelled in his two hurdle starts, he saw today’s race out to a much greater effect and may be capable of picking up a small race.
Arthur’s Melody
‘s run was essentially a carbon copy of his Uttoxeter effort. After chasing the leaders and utilising the four legged harrier jump jet technique, he began to struggle entering the straight and was allowed an easy time of things during the final furlong. One imagines connections are waiting for a workable handicap mark. Seventeen lengths back in fifth,
Magic Magnolia
was the surprise package of the race surpassing her flat form. Whilst she jumped reasonably well at most of the obstacles, she doesn’t look a complete natural although she could run into a place in a very weak contest.
Officer Drivel
was a drifter in the market and whilst still holding a narrow lead entering the straight, capitulated quite badly. Running quite freely and making several novicey errors, he was somewhat disappointing compared to the best of his flat form. However, given his numerous withdrawals this year, he’s probably a difficult horse to get right and looked like he was done for fitness in the latter stages. Today’s form alone won’t amount to much but he was eased when beaten and is still potentially capable of better.
Zephyr
finished second behind the exciting Goodbye Dancer on his debut but was still comprehensively beaten and had little in behind him that day. No particular excuses today and give or take half a stone, this is probably as good as he is.
Intermath
was held up today but jumped and travelled worse than he usually does suggesting that his lack of stamina didn’t even come into play. Perhaps he is in need of a break and may look for a very sharp and slow race for his comeback if not a return to the flat.
Bright Society
looked like a gentleman when getting saddled up and jumped quite well in all fairness. However, he finished virtually pulled up after racing prominently and on all evidence thus far, will not be competitive under rules.
Field Force
showed a little promise on the flat for Amanda Perrett but also displayed temperament issues which were evident on his hurdling debut. Flashing his tail passing the stands first time round and spitting out the dummy in the back straight, he’s not one to have faith in until proven otherwise.
Fast Green
jumped poorly and erratically, was the first off the bridle and was also the first to pull up. Green, yes. Fast, no.
Lady Red Oak
took a very keen hold, jumped appallingly at times and almost got rid of Harry Challoner four out before pulling up after the next.
Nissaki Kasta
was held up and stayed in rear until pulling up two out.
The next juvenile hurdle will be a maiden at Rosscommon next Monday and the next UK juvenile will be at Cartmel on the 25th.
Ireland’s second juvenile hurdle of the season is another maiden which takes place at Rosscommon, almost a fortnight after the first juvenile ran over course and distance. Five horses from that race reappear from that day including the second, third and fourth. Furthermore, the conditions are also set to be similar. Whilst it didn’t look fantastic beforehand, the participants jumped well and clocked a reasonable time so it would be folly to dismiss the form out of hand.
Atan was a comfortable winner of that race and looked a notch above but it was only a length separated the second, third and fourth and the three were led by Aidan Fogarty’s
Cabarete
. Whilst his form from the flat was poor (beaten eighty-five lengths in two starts), his hurdles debut was relatively impressive running a brave race from the front and demonstrating strong resolve. His odds were halved during the afternoon so this effort wasn’t unexpected. Nevertheless, he was very inconsistent on the flat so it remains to be seen if this form can be reproduced.
Lady Clitico
went into her debut with the best flat form in the race and does so again in this contest. She somewhat shirked the battle after being bumped at the last and may be vulnerable if it turns into a rough race but her overall profile is a very consistent one and with that in mind, would have every chance of reversing placings with Cabarete. The highlight of
Glance Of Doon
‘s flat career was winning a handicap at Tramore off 48. Her recent fourth certainly represents a step up on her flat form and is going to have a better future over jumps than she did on the level. There’s no blatant reason why she should reverse form with the two who finished in front of her that day but she shouldn’t be to far away.
Dresden Green
finished last on three of his four starts on the flat and was well beaten on his hurdles debut when starting as rank outsider.
Impressive Duke
was unraced on the flat and was friendless in the market for his hurdles debut where he disappointed accordingly being the first off the bridle and being beaten by forty-two lengths. The newcomers’ form isn’t particularly inspiring although there is a standout amongst the ranks.
Tarabiyn
has not been seen for over thirteen months and was last seen finishing eighth of ten in a Killarney maiden for John Oxx. Afterwards, he was sold for 24,000€ in the Goffs October sale where he joined Willie Mullins. He will be the first juvenile representative of the season for the most successful juvenile yard in the country and has the most scope for improvement in the field. Furthermore, he’s sired by the consistent and laudable stallion Sinndar (Diakali is also trained by Willie Mullins) and has numerable jumpers in his pedigree. He could potentially be a few notches above the rest of these.
Love The Feeling
has already had ten starts this season but whilst she’s thoroughly exposed, she is at least consistent. Her best effort was in a ten furlong Navan claimer where she finished second on good to firm ground. Her overall standard of flat form is comparable to those with hurdles form but she has to prove she can jump. She is related to several good jumpers though and stablemate Dresden Green did run at Rosscommon so there may be market clues in that respect.
Allen Warrior
represents Christy Roche but that would appear to be where his chances end as he still has the fillies allowance to find on Glance Of Doon from their May meeting at Tramore and his sire, Duke Of Marmalade has a lamentable record so far with hurdlers.
Boston Icon
will be his trainer’s first ever runner over obstacles and has sixty-seven lengths to find with Lady Clitico from his latest start.
Ciankyle
has no racecourse experience to speak of and his trainer has sent out only two winners in twenty-four seasons. His sire has produced eleven jumps winners (best of whom being the infamous 1000th – Mountain Tunes) and Ciankyle’s family tree can boast the likes of Fair Along, Bimsey and Get Real. Whilst it would be a surprise to see him run well, it wouldn’t be the greatest shock in equine history.
Arbitrary 1-2-3
1. Tarabiyn
2. Lady Clitico
3. CabareteGlance Of Doon – Tagula 2/2
Copeland
1st Tote Gold Trophy (G3, 142), Newbury 2002
Ciankyle 4/3Get Real
1st BMW Chase (G1), Punchestown 2000 (5/4 Bimsey, 5/5 Fair Along, 2/1 Kinger Rocks)
Impressive Duke 3/2Endless Power
1st Grand Sefton (135), Aintree 2008
Tarabiyn 3/3Ring The Boss
2nd Rising Stars Novices’ Chase (G2), Wincanton 2008 (2/2 Tilabay 3/3 Theatre Girl)
Love The Feeling 2/0Antapoura
2nd Long Distance Hurdle (G2), Newbury 1996 (5/3 Ventana Canyon, 3/2 Silk Drum, 5/2 Penndara)
Cabarete 3/2Emperors Guest
5th Maghull Novices’ Chase (G1), Aintree 2004
Lady Clitico 3/2Jetnova
Fell Spa Novices’ Hurdle (G1), Cheltenham 2011 (2/2 Buck Mulligan)
Dresden Green 4/1Scottish Sound
2nd Free Handicap Hurdle (Listed, 10-1), Chepstow 1980
Allen Warrior 2/1Dice
3rd Novices’ Hurdle, Hexham 2010
Boston Icon 3/1Stolen Light
1st Novice Hurdle, Killarney 2006
Sires
Tarabiyn – Sinndar (5)
Love The Feeling – Intikhab (1)
Dresden Green – Diamond Green (1)
Glance Of Doon – Tagula
Ciankyle – Mountain High
Impressive Duke – Duke Of Marmalade
Cabarete -Yeats
Lady Clitico – Bushranger
Allen Warrior – Duke Of Marmalade
Boston Icon – Mr GreeleyThanks again No Idea.
The money was down for Love The Feeling so the win wasn’t a total shock. I didn’t have any money on it either but then again, I try not to bet on anything as I’m completely hopeless at the game! I still have to do/owe a review of that Irish race and hopefully I’ll get around to it before the next race over the sea.
Here’s another I hope will also be enjoyed.
Tomorrow, the wonderful Cartmel racecourse hosts the seventh juvenile hurdle of the season where previous winners of this particular race, Ben Haslam, Donald McCain and John Quinn, are all represented.
Five horses with hurdling experience are due to line up and these are headed by
Vosne Romanee
. After bringing a reasonable and consistent level of form from the flat for Keith Dalgleish, Vosne Romanee has finished runner up on both of his hurdles starts thus far. Though he didn’t have any particular excuses at Market Rasen or Newton Abbot, he jumped well, finished gamely and ran to a level far superior to that of his experienced opponents. The cheekpieces remain as does jockey Sam Twiston-Davies, plus the extra distance may even suit. Vosnee Romanee has very few questions to answer.
Ain’t No Surprise
was a consistent sort on the flat and her best effort over hurdles came on her debut when third at Market Rasen. On that occasion, she had both Izbushka and Istimraar in behind. She ran below that form on her two subsequent starts although shortly after her last outing, Jenny Candlish’s operation closed down for almost a month. Nevertheless, the yard sent out its first runner last week – a winner – so there’s a chance Ain’t No Sunshine can bounce back.
Izbushka
, in the season’s opening juvenile at Hexham, finished runner up to subsequent winner Come On Sunshine before finishing fourth at Market Rasen. His jumping was a little ponderous throughout and he dived at the last on both occasions. Afterwards, he had one last start on the flat for Ian Williams before changing hands at the Ascot July sale for £3,000. He loses the services of Richard Johnson and it remains to be seen if he runs better with blinkers rather than the usual visor.
Istimraar
started his career with Godolphin before going to Philip Kirby for 27,000gns in January. His overall jumps form was decent in this context although he did disappoint on his last run under that code. Both of his hurdles starts took place at Market Rasen and on each occasion, he jumped and travelled before utterly capitulating. Essentially a confirmed non-stayer, it’s difficult to see the extra half furlong suiting him here.
Moon Over Rio
‘s trainer, Ben Haslam, won this race last year with another filly who, coincidentally, also finished third in the same Hexham contest. The circumstances however were quite different as Moon Over Rio was beaten by sixty-eight lengths. The obvious excuse is that she tore off too quickly in sticky ground although the same conditional jockey takes the mount here. There is a ray of hope for her supporters though as she took a selling handicap at Beverley last time out, albeit a very weak one, so her mentality may have improved since Hexham.
Prim And Proper
has two wins on the flat for her trainer Brendan Powell as well as a couple of placings and her overall form is comparable to that of Vosne Romanee. She tends to run best when the going description has firm in it (current forecast good, good to firm in places) although there is a slight doubt regarding her ability to stay as she somewhat folded over ten furlongs last time out. Nevertheless, the sharpness of the track may negate that quandary and Prim And Proper has performed at the idiosyncratic left-handed venues of Bath and Brighton.
Dry Your Eyes
is a half sister to useful hurdler Bayan, represents Donald McCain (has a 29% strike rate at Cartmel over the past five seasons) and won a Beverley handicap in May by five lengths. However, McCain did have two short priced favourites beaten on Saturday and his only other juvenile this season, Arianrhod, jumped too badly for words at Hexham. Furthermore, the Beverley race Dry Your Eyes won has produced only one win from thirty-two subsequent runs. Afterwards, she left Mark Johnson’s yard after defeats of twenty-eight and fifty-three lengths.
Darling Boyz
is the first juvenile of the season for John Quinn whom has a terrific record in the field. A relatively unexposed sort having only had two starts this term, the latter seeing an improvement for the step up to ten furlongs when fourth off fifty-five in a Beverley handicap. John Quinn has won this race twice recently although both occasions were with penalised runners and Darling Boyz will need to find improvement on his flat form to take this.
Tashbeeh
had four runs in maidens on the flat, his best effort when fourth at over a mile and a half Wolverhampton in March. Since then, he was comprehensively beaten in a Haydock handicap in June off sixty-three. Trainer Dianne Sayer does have a 19% strike rate at Cartmel though and had a clear winner on Saturday.
Lord Brantwood
is Tim Vaughan’s second juvenile of the season after the similarly rated Dream Big was annihilated at Stratford in July. Formerly with Mick Channon, he is held by Izbushka n their meeting at Leicester in May and since then, he has been beaten forty-eight lengths in two subsequent starts. His sire, Sir Percy, has yet to produce a winning juvenile.
Fillydelphia
has a nice name but has never finished closer than seven lengths in four starts in low key contests on flat.
Kaizen Factor
was beaten 158 lengths in his last five starts on the flat for Rod Millman before joining Micky Hammond for £2,500.
Arbitrary 1-2-3
1. Vosne Romanee
2. Prim And Proper
3. Ain’t No SurpriseDarling Boyz 4/2
Arcalis
1st Fighting Fifth Hurdle (G1), Newcastle 2005
Vosne Romanee 2/1Sweet Glow
1st Long Distance Hurdle (G2), Ascot 1994
Prim And Proper 4/2Dusk Duel
3rd First National Gold Cup (G2, 149), Ascot 2001
Dry Your Eyes .5Bayan
3rd Coral Cup (G3,138), Cheltenham 2014
Kaizen Factor 3/1Lease Lend
1st Handicap Chase (133), Wetherby 2011
Ain’t No Surprise 3/4Power Elite
1st Cashmans Juvenile Hurdle (G2), Leopardstown 2004
Istimraar 4/1Wing And A Prayer
Tolworth Hurdle (Listed), Sandown 1985
Fillydelphia 3/2Mon Michel
1st Gerry Fielden (Listed, 116), Newbury 2007
Izbushka 4/2Zariyan
1st Conditions Hurdle, Fontainebleau 2007 (2/1 Zanderi)
Moon Over Rio .5Henry Higgins
5th Spring Juvenile Hurdle (G1), Leopardstown 2014
Tashbeeh 2/1Herkel
1st Maiden Hurdle, Thurles 2009
Lord Brantwood .5Il Portico
4th Juvenile Hurdle, Kempton 2010
Sires
Kaizen Factor – Azamour (4)
Istimraar – Dansili (3)
Dry Your Eyes – Shamardal (2)
Moon Over Rio – Captain Rio (2)
Ain’t No Surprise – Kheleyf (1)
Tashbeeh – Iffraj (1)
Darling Boyz – Auction House
Vosne Romanee – Arakan
Prim And Proper – Sleeping Indian
Fillydelphia – Strategic Prince
Izbushka – Bushranger
Lord Brantwood – Sir PercyAnother informative post and I am on Vosnee Romanee as experience counts for a lot in juvenile hurdles.
Keep up the good workhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qufcPNI … detailpage
STD quotes after getting beat last time on Vosnee-expepects to win next time out
That’s an excellent clip. Cheers!
I’m on too for a change. For a horse who ought to be odds on, I thought 2/1 was a huge price.
A clear cut winner indeed although I was only able to enjoy my winnings for a couple of hours as I blew the lot on Tromsø in the Norwegian Adeccoligaen (which is why I’m a terrible punter). As such, I spent Monday licking my wounds so the review of the Cartmel race will have to wait a few days.
Also, apologies for today’s late post. Busy busy day… though I suppose we should all be grateful for living in an age where information is almost taken for granted. Indeed, it is still within my living memory that we had to wait for the morning to read anybody’s insight into a race other than one’s own.
Tomorrow’s card at Stratford kicks off with eighth juvenile of the season. The 1.50 has the potential to be the strongest to date as the second best juvenile hurdler at this stage of the season takes on four newcomers whose flat ratings all surpass what has been seen thus far.
Alan King’s
Gimme Five
flat form was rather ordinary, reaching an official rating of just 60. However, he was a comfortable winner on his debut at Uttoxeter where he jumped and travelled sufficiently well enough to pick up a contest of its type. On his second start over today’s course and distance, he ran into an above average sort who dispelled any notion that Gimme Five would be a leading player in the Barbury Castle ranks this season. Nevertheless, he still finished fourteen and forty-one lengths clear of the remainder that day and would be ranked second best of all the juveniles seen up to now. With experience and a demonstrated jumping ability, he should provide a decent enough test for the newcomers.
Jazzy Lady
was a consistent sort on the flat finishing in the first two on over half of her starts. She reappears today after seventy seven days when she was last seen finishing second behind Gimme Five at Uttoxeter. She reached for a few and jumped novicey to begin with on that day but she improved as the race developed and stayed on past a tired horse on the run in. Would be capable of collecting a contest but the penalty wouldn’t be enough to bridge the gap between her and the winner.
Announcement
was unexposed on the flat at up to a mile but jumped poorly on her debut over course and distance when fifty-eight lengths behind Gimme Five. Vast improvement needed.
Lady Red Oak
was another ordinary horse on the flat although her pedigree does hint at a latent aptitude for hurdling. Unfortunately, her poor jumping and attitude were highly conspicuous on her debut at Newton Abbot will need all of destiny’s stars to manifest at once to be in with a shout here. Despite Gimme Five being a decent flag bearer for the hitherto form, there are four newcomers who have all, at one stage or another, demonstrated solid enough form to take any ordinary juvenile hurdle.
Mr Gallivanter
would probably be the most exciting flat recruit to date bringing solid form from the flat at the right distances (ten to fourteen furlongs) with the right trainer. Versatile with respects to going and competing off a mark in the low eighties, he has finished close without winning on all but two occasions where he found the competition a little too hot in valuable contests at Musselburgh and at the Shergar Cup. His resolve could potentially be called into question having not won a race since last September but by the same token, his being nonplussed and finding a foot after slipping at Haydock bodes well for his new career. Related to a few winning juveniles, his sire, Heliostatic has already had a juvenile winner from a small sample and being a son of Galileo means he’ll be able to sire a fair few more. Furthermore, John Quinn’s first juvenile of the season left his flat form miles behind when second at Cartmel on Monday. Initially,
Ravenous
seemed to have two ways of running on the flat but to his credit, his last two starts for Ralph Beckett were much more encouraging. After handling the Epsom configuration perfectly as he took a maiden on good to soft, he was game and honest in defeat when second off 78 on good to firm at Windsor over an extended mile. Bred to be suited by further, he’s a promising recruit for Jamie Snowden who’s already had a placed juvenile this term.
Malachim Mist
‘s two year old form is as strong as anything seen on these pages from a UK based horse earning a peak official rating of 90 and being far from disgraced in the Doncaster Sales race. However, he seems to have gone off the boil as a three year old and has dropped almost a stone in the handicap from six starts this year. His penultimate effort at Salisbury wasn’t without promise but having left the Hannon yard, it is unlikely that his full potential hasn’t been reached already. Oliver Sherwood is a good trainer to join but it is worth recalling that his first juvenile, Bountiful Sin, came on dramatically for his first run. Furthermore, Malachim Mist is from a predominantly sprinting family and has yet to demonstrate any discernible staying ability.
Relentless Pursuit
really only has one decent effort on the flat this year and that came when landing a gamble to win a seven furlong handicap at Dundalk in May for Ger Lyons. Since then, his efforts have been quite flat. He is a sibling to a bumper winner and a hurdle winner so stamina shouldn’t be an issue and he joins a very good yard for juveniles in Warren Greatrex but he would need a career best effort here to be competitive.
Arbritary 1-2-3
1. Mr Gallivanter
2. Ravenous
3. Gimme FiveLady Red Oak – Medicean (3) 3/2
Solarius
3rd Prix Leon Rambaud (G2), Auteuil 2003 (2/2 Call Me Bubbles)
Relentless Pursuit 3/2Elusive Dream
1st Mersey Novices’ Hurdle (G2), Aintree 2008
Announcement 3/2Anusha
1st The Ladbroke (G1 Hcp, 10-2), Leopardstown 1995
Mr Gallivanter 3/2Mohanad
Wensleydale Juvenile Hurdle (Listed), Wetherby 2009 (.5 Kissing Clara)
Ravenous .5Superciliary
1st Handicap Hurdle (108), Wincanton 2014
Malachim Mist 4/1Home Solutions
Placed Juvenile Hurdle, 1984
Gimme Five 3/1Rum Baba
1st Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (87), Market Rasen 2000
Jazzy Lady 2/2Tudor Falcon
1st Selling Handicap Hurdle (59), Market Rasen 1997
Sires
Lady Red Oak – Medicean (3)
Ravenous – Raven’s Pass (2)
Announcement – Proclamation (1)
Malachim Mist – Dark Angel (1)
Jazzy Lady – Intikhab (1)
Relentless Pursuit – Kodiac
Mr Gallivanter – Heliostatic
Gimme Five – Champs ElyseesTHIS IS THE REVIEW OF THE RACE RAN AT ROSCOMMON ON THE 18th OF AUGUST
A similar standard field to the one a fortnight earlier although the time was 14.5 second slower than the first juvenile over course and distance despite the ground being quicker which suggests this one was ran at a much slower pace.
With that in mind, it is to
Love The Feeling
‘s credit that she was able to quicken away at the finish with as much gusto as she did. Particularly as her trainer noted that she will be better with a bit of give in the ground. She was very smooth and quick over her hurdles and as her pedigree and the steady money for her suggested, she left her flat form behind with a convincing performance. Whilst unlikely to be a world beater, her future lies in this sphere.
Cabarete
was poor on the flat but he proved that his debut second was no fluke by filling the same position here. Whilst he made the running on his debut he chased the leaders on this occasion but he was still neck and neck with the winner and posted another honest performance keeping on honestly after being outpaced. Is entitled to pick up a prize of this sort and may be better suited by forcing the pace.
Tarabiyn
was having his first run for 399 days and with that, and his performance, in mind, he would be the one to take out of the race for the future. His jumping was fair enough although there is still scope for improvement and he travelled smoothly into the race at the home turn before he was outpaced. He kept on after the last however and shouldn’t be too long in picking up a race.
Lady Clitico
was keener and less fluent than she was on her jumps debut and she did finish further behind Cabarete than she had a fortnight ago. Nevertheless, this still looks her level and will need a poor race if she’s to taste victory at this stage.
Allen Warrior
bought with him very uninspiring form from the flat but he ran considerably better here, losing his chance only when blundering badly at the penultimate hurdle. He may have to wait for handicaps to make his impact but he’s already indicated he’s a better hurdler and he should be up to running into a place at some point.
Impressive Duke
was eleven lengths behind the fifth and whilst he stayed on past beaten horses, representing an improvement on his debut, he was still beaten in the back straight and doesn’t look like a winner at this stage.
Dresden Green
made the running for a lot of the race but he ran freely and made errors throughout before back-pedalling quickly before the home turn.
Boston Icon
had few credentials before hand and whilst he wasn’t noticeably poor over his obstacles, he was the first off the bridle and finished tailed off.
Ciankyle
has good horses in his pedigree but he went off as the rank outsider, started the race in last and following several slow jumps, was virtually pulled up at the end of the race.
THIS IS THE PREVIEW FOR TOMORROW’S RACE AT DOWN ROYAL
The third juvenile of the Irish season opens the card at Down Royal tomorrow evening. Similar to the first two contests which were held at Roscommon, this one looks also looks typically ordinary for the time of year. Particularly as it lacks any winners from the flat.
Cabarete
sets the standard for those with hurdles experience on account of his two seconds at Roscommon. Disappointing on the flat this year, he’s been something of a revelation over hurdles with his sound jumping and his admirable resolve. Though beaten fairly by Atan and Love The Feeling, he’s been honest in defeat and there’s been no fluke about his finishing ahead of his rivals. He has experience on his side, goes on faster ground, his small trainer is in form and may even be able to make the running given the small field. A solid benchmark.
Prussian Eagle
is an incredibly frustrating figure. A full brother to Kool Kompany, his attitude has deprived him of reaching comparable levels on the flat and it was a similar story on his jumps debut where he raced keenly and took his time getting away from the hurdles before finishing nineteen lengths behind Cabarete and seven behind Celtic Artisan. Prussian Eagle is bred and trained to be a success in these contests and even brings clearly the best form from the flat. However, it would be a brave move to count on him fulfilling his destiny. Especially as the going is likely to be too quick for him.
Celtic Artisan
has thrice finished in the first three on the flat despite never finishing any nearer than nine lengths to the winner. His sole effort over hurdles was another middling effort where he jumped OK and wasn’t disgraced but never looked like getting involved. Since that outing, he had two runs in three days at Tramore where he was comfortably beaten on both occasions, travelling poorly latest.
Harry’s Summer
was unplaced on the flat after five starts for Nick Littmoden and after joining Gordon Elliott for 5,500gns finished stone last on his hurdles debut. There’s nothing to suggest a stronger effort on evidence so far. None of the three newcomers scream Triumph candidate but Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott are represented.
Verawal
flies the flag for Willie Mullins and has a similar profile to the yard’s Tarabiyn who was third at Roscommon last week. Both are by good juvenile sire Sinndar, both were bought from Aga Khan after only hinting at promise as two year olds and both hadn’t run since last year. The striking difference between the two however is that while Tarabiyn sold for 24,000€, Verawal fetched only 5,500€. Furthermore, though both were entered for last week’s contest, Tarabiyn was the horse put forward for the race. Nevertheless, Willie Mullins will know exactly what he’s playing with on a line through Tarabiyn so significant money would be significant.
High Expectations
wouldn’t be carrying same after three very ordinary expeditions at Dundalk this year and was last seen finishing twenty-six lengths seventh of eight in a 1m3f maiden in April. There is a hint of hope however as his half brother, the ill fated Bigearsonmyright, vastly improved on his flat form during a brief hurdles career for the same trainer and owner. That said, he appears to be the stable second string on bookings.
Artistic Flame
is another who has yet to have a run since last year although even then, he never finished any closer than nine lengths to the winner in three all weather maidens. A greater concern would be that he remained in Amanda Perrett’s yard for seven months before he was sold for 4,500gns which would suggest there was something keeping him off the track.
Arbitrary 1-2-3
1. Cabarete
2. Verawal
3. Prussian EagleVerawal 4/3
Nasirabad
2nd Prix Melanos, Auteuil 1998
Celtic Artisan 3/2Tropical Lake
2nd Downshire Hurdle (G2), Punchestown 1995 (3/3 Megans Joy)
High Expectations 2/1Tashtikar
1st Prix Achille-Fould (Listed), Auteuil 2005 (.5 Bigearsonmyright)
Cabarete 3/2Emperors Guest
5th Maghull Novices’ Chase (G1), Aintree 2004
Harry’s Summer 4/3Ruler Of All
1st Novices’ Hurdle, Gowran Park 2011
Artistic Flame 2/1Tissifer
11th County Hurdle (G3, 130), Cheltenham 2002 (5/3 Ballygally Bay)
Prussian Eagle 2/1Absolute Image
2nd Conditions Hurdle, Downpatrick 2008
Sires
Prussian Eagle – Jeremy (8)
Verawal – Sinndar (5)
Celtic Artisan – Dylan Thomas (3)
High Expectations – High Rock
Cabarete – Yeats
Harry’s Summer – Roman Ruler
Artistic Flame – Archipenko
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