Monthly Archives: October 2022

Won back at Ponty in the summer but despite running well since has just struggled a bit off the higher mark. Eased another 2lbs here helps and back into a Class 5 as well. Likely we'll all be playing for places behind the unexposed Varian horse, but another of ours today with a chance of…

Hello Zabeel has run two cracking races for the yard and we have had this race in mind for him for a while as we think the trip and track will suit. He seems in great order at home and should go close.

A Midnight Legend filly out of a winning black-type mare, who has produced three winners from four runners, including the five-time winner, Schiaparannie.  This mare was 2nd on her racecourse debut at Ludlow and then won a bumper on her next start.  That race looked competitive, and we like this mare.  She jumps well, and…

Top call from the Kubler camp. Original quote: "Has run well in defeat several times this season and deserves to get her head in front this season."

By Shantou (the sire of multiple Grade 1 winners including The Storyteller and Death Duty), out of a winner on the flat and over jumps by Monsun.  Roger Pol is a brother to the Grade 1-placed and 3m hurdle winner Minella Crooner, and a half-brother to the seven-time winner, Adrrastos (who we used to train)…

By Westerner, the sire of multiple Grade 1 jumpers, out of a sister to four black-typed horses: Group-placed 1m4f winner Armand, Guilder (Grade 2), Rock Gone (Grade 3), and useful winner Goss (Grade 2).  He was 2nd in a bumper last season and was 2nd on his hurdling debut too, and although he didn’t have…

Second runner in the race for us - last seen back in March winning here, but has been off the track since. Up 6lbs for that win and in a better grade this time, but low weight helps and also Caoilin Quinn booked to ride. Might just need the run back but is a horse…

Cornicello won twice from 6 starts on the flat over 1m2, and was placed in four hurdle starts last season before taking a nasty fall at the last when looking the most likely winner. He remains a novice hurdler for this season, and that could prove a blessing in disguise. He will have improved for…

Good winner at Newbury last season and wasn't disgraced in a better race here last time out - also back in April. Has had a nice summer break and returns in the right grade. Likes the track here too - is a two-time winner and this is a race we like having won it last…

Winning Pointer that is lightly-raced under rules. Also back from around a year off here today but has been doing plenty at home and this doesn't look the strongest of races. Should be more to come from him and won't mind any overnight rain.

Fen Tiger has shown improved form since running on soft ground and a step up in trip. Hopefully Windsor will get the rain. Ross being a very good amateur is a big bonus so we would hope he goes well again here.

Ebonello is a gorgeous daughter of champion jumps sire Presenting out of smart, black-type winning mare Ravello Bay. She has acquitted herself well in her two runs to date, third at Ludlow and then second, staying on at Hereford. She could be capable of winning an autumn bumper after which her target will be the…

Valentine Blues had been off the track for 11 months when making her stable debut here seven weeks ago and won nicely. She too has been raised by the handicapper, in her case by 4lb. As with Coast, she should be a contender in a trappy affair. 

When Madaa, a son of Le Havre, was sent to the sales unraced from the John Gosden yard as part of the Shadwell dispersal, the last thing Jamie expected was to pick him up for £1,000. Unsold at only double that soon after, he came home and carrying Lucie's colours bolted in on debut in…

Our satellite Wolverhampton yard will be at full steam with plenty of runners at their home venue. Pop Favorite has been disappointing and it would be good for the Wolverhampton Racing Club who own him if he could give them a little more cause for optimism. He did have winning form in the past and…

Masqool has been in good form this year. Unfortunately the draw has not been kind to him but despite that he still looks the one to beat.

Datsalrightgino is by the high-class German stallion It's Gino (Arc third) and out of a triple winning and Group placed mare. He was second in three bumpers before a fruitful novice hurdles campaign when he won twice including at Cheltenham. He hated winter ground so he should appreciate autumn conditions as we go chasing with…

Wonderweasle is a lovely, well-bred filly but we've thrown her into a competitive race for her debut today. She ought to learn plenty but this is a tough ask.

Kiltealy Briggs is out of a half-sister to Grand National winner Ballabriggs. After a second on debut in a bumper he won two novice hurdles and was 3rd in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham. He excelled when sent novice chasing, winning twice and placed in Grade 1 and Grade 2 company. We'd like to aim…

Another back form a break and another that's had a nice summer - but is fit and well. Still to win a race though from 11 outings, but has been in the top 3 five times, plus doesn't look the best of races so hoping he can go well today. Looks to have Oceans Red…