Yearly Archives: 2022

Haddex Des Obeaux made rapid strides last season, winning twice late in 2021 after which he was off until last month. Resuming at Newton Abbot, also first time over fences, he was in contention until tiring in the closing stages. He will be straighter today and we feel he is potentially a chaser with a…

Dorking Lad, one of two we have in this handicap chase, is by far the more experienced. He ran right through last winter for two chase wins as his mark went up around 10lb. Back after a good summer, he could need this first run for seven months but he should not be long getting…

After winning his novice hurdle in the soft at Ffos Las late last year, Dalamoi had a few runs in handicaps and generally acquitted himself pretty well. He's bred to be a chaser and I'm looking forward to this first run over fences, in which he doesn't seem too badly weighted. Hoping for a good…

Colonel Harry is another with a lovely jumps pedigree - by Shirocco out of a sister to Colonel Yaeger,- and he's full-brother to smart Dorabelle. He fell at the last fence when having the race at his mercy on point-to-point debut but made amends with a fast-time win on his next appearance. Runner-up at 2m4f…

Datsalrightgino, by Gerrman-trained Arc third I'ts Gino, is out of a three-time winning Group placed mare. He was second in three bumpers before a fruitful novice hurdling campaign last season, including two wins around Cheltenham. He ran well to be second on his chasing debut at Newton Abbot last month and will be sharper for…

Endofastorm has improved from both her runs and ran an especially nice race last time at Catterick when beaten less than six lengths in fifth. This looks an ordinary race and I think she is capable of running a good race this evening.

Endofastorm has improved from both her runs and ran an especially nice race last time at Catterick when beaten less than six lengths in fifth. This looks an ordinary race and I think she is capable of running a good race this evening.

Southwold, a home-bred colt by Gleneagles, has taken a while to come to himself but goes nicely enough at home. He should be competitive in a weak-looking race on his debut as long as he doesn't get stage-fright on his first day at school.

Second the last twice, including once here back in May. Another that Caoilin rides and claims 7lbs on so that helps and is a horse that's gone well off a break in the past. Looks a very open race but stays further than this 2m4f trip and we'll be trying to make good use of…

Shahbaz has had a great year but should have won a race. Conditions should suit him perfectly and I think he will handle the track. He seems in great order at home.

By a son of Monsun called Bathyrhon (the sire of Compiegne Grade 3 winner Bathyscaphe and Isatis De L'Ecu, a Grade 1 winner at Merano), out of a Sleeping Car mare who won twice.  This filly is a full sister to Calipsa who won a hurdle race by 10 lengths on her racecourse debut.  She…

No great shakes so far after two runs and unlikely to be winning this, but will get a handicap mark after today and then will be a lot more competitive.

Down the field at Redcar in the week - 102nd race here today and back at Southwell where he's a course winner. Up in grade here to give him just 8-8 in weight to carry, which makes him dangerous but a bit of an in-and-out performer these days.

In good form and not beaten far the last day at Newcastle - down another 3lbs here and now career-low mark for this 100+ once rated sprinter. Of course, not getting younger but still has plenty of pace for races of this grade. Well drawn in 4 and Phil Dennis knows the horse well. Dangerous…

Winning Pointer but has only had two runs under rules. Needed the run back the last day at Bangor so will be better this time and the longer trip will help. Still work in progress though but one step nearer getting a mark.

Capable performer on his day - winning 5 times from 57 runs. The last of those wins came back in May 22 and is back to that winning mark too. Matthew Ennis a decent rider for these amateur riders' races and capable of having a small e/w chance, but no matter what will improve for…

Looks our better chance on the day after running some nice races recently without getting his head in front. Robert Havlin booked to ride too and handicapper has helped by dropping him a pound from last time too. Draw 3 helps and hopeful of a very good run.

Won well at Southwell two runs back but flopped as favourite the last day at Southwell. Ran a bit too free that day so we gave him a break to get over it. We think this front runners track will suit as he also likes to get on with things and Ben Godfrey rides this…

Pete ran very green in his only outing to date, a bumper at Southwell when finishing fourth. He travelled behind the bridle that day and the penny didn’t really drop until he passed the line where Alfie couldn’t pull him up. Pete has done plenty of schooling and his jumping is good, he’s running here…

Stintino Sunset ran well last run to finish a good fourth dropped a couple of pounds for that run so meets the favourite on 6lb better terms. Trip and ground will suit, we have added cheek pieces just to help her concentrate, she should have an e/w chance.