- Wednesday, 07 October 2015 07:35
- Written by Chelsea Eggleton
David conducted a good interview yesterday with Derek Thompson on Attheraces and after the 'Big Fella' was done asking his questions he then asked David if "the two old men" were still there? I didn't know who he was talking about but it seems that he was referring to MCP and myself! Careful Tommo, you are not that far behind us! Funny enough, I was at the yard yesterday and I managed to take a few nice photographs on the gallops and I will be sharing a few of those with you over the coming days. I saw Cesarewitch favourite Low Key in action, as well as star chaser Dynaste (pictured above) who could well make his seasonal reappearance at Auteuil on Sunday. Tom Scudamore was down to school Dynaste and some others over hurdles and I probably shouldn't say it but they all jumped well.
- Tuesday, 06 October 2015 07:38
- Written by Chelsea Eggleton
I see there are a few stories concerning David in today's Racing Post after he said, "He is very close to making his return and I am looking forward to getting a full season into him". He was talking about Dynaste (pictured above) who could make his seasonal return at Auteuil this Sunday in a 2m3 1/2f Grade 3 hurdle - it will certainly be good to see him back after last season was curtailed by injury. It is a big weekend for the stable as David has the ante-post favourite Low Key in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket and he will be ridden by top apprentice Tom Marquand.
- Monday, 05 October 2015 07:30
- Written by Chelsea Eggleton
There are three meetings taking place this afternoon with flat cards from Pontefract and Windsor as well as a jumps card from Market Rasen. I had a good day yesterday courtesy of the successes of Hello George at Kelso and the Tom Scudamore ridden Ullswater at Uttoxeter - I did give them a positive mention here yesterday so I hope a few of you followed me in. The big news of the day however was undoubtedly the Arc success of Golden Horn and Frankie Dettori at Longchamp - I thought the Derby winner scored with a bit in hand and he is a truly exceptional three year old. Treve could only manage fourth in her bid to land an historic third win in the race. There were eight races on the Longchamp card yesterday and British trainers won four of them.
- Sunday, 04 October 2015 00:00
- Written by Chelsea Eggleton
There are three meetings taking place this afternoon and incredibly they are all over the sticks at Kelso, Huntingdon and Uttoxeter. All eyes however will be on Longchamp as they host the £2.4million Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. It has the makings of a great race with Treve bidding for a historic third success, while English and French Derby winners Golden Horn and New Bay will be doing their best to spoil the party. Treve's big race partner Thierry Jarnet has stated that he hopes the rags do not get in the way, so it sounds as though he is fairly confident. Of the 18 runners, seven will be ridden by jockeys from over here including Golden Horn who will be partnered by Frankie Dettori (who you may recall was jocked off the French wondermare)...I'm sure he would love to get his own back!
- Saturday, 03 October 2015 07:30
- Written by Chelsea Eggleton
The stable continues in good form with our three runners yesterday yielding a win and two seconds. Skylander (pictured above) won the novices' handicap chase at Hexham on his first outing over regulation fences (he was the winner of an Irish point-to-point) jumping very well in the main, with the exception of a small mistake at the last. He won this from a mark of 120 and he clearly has a bright future as a chaser. Meanwhile on the same card Willem ran another sound race to finish a close second in the 2m4f handicap hurdle - it looks to be only a matter of time before he gets his head in front - furthermore, he is for sale and details can be found here if you are interested. Over at Fontwell Purple 'N Gold ran yet another solid race to finish second in the handicap chase behind last year's winner Workbench, picking up more good prize money in the process. He is an amazing little horse - he hardly ever disappoints and is fresh as a daisy again this morning!
- Friday, 02 October 2015 07:45
- Written by Chelsea Eggleton
What a great win yesterday from Weather Babe (pictured above) at Bangor! Our mare never looked comfortable in the three mile novices' chase and was the first of the three runners to come under pressure, yet she kept digging in under a persistent ride from Tom Scudamore and she began to get on top approaching the last. A good leap there sealed it and she was driven out to score by a hard fought 1 1/2 lengths. She is tough and genuine and kept responding for pressure despite not appearing to enjoy the sharp nature of the track - you wouldn't mind having a yard full of horses with her attitude. It was also great to get a winner for stable sponsors Wayne and Sarah Clifford and furthermore, Sarah is the proud breeder too...well done everybody!
- Thursday, 01 October 2015 07:29
- Written by Chelsea Eggleton
There is quite a balanced program for the day ahead with a couple of flat meetings from Beverley and Chelmsford City while there is jump racing action from Bangor and Warwick. The stable has two runners this afternoon as Impulsive American competes in the juvenile hurdle at 2.20pm and Weather Babe (pictured above) in the novices' chase at 2.50pm. Impulsive American won on the flat at Chepstow on his penultimate start and was far from disgraced in fourth on his hurdling debut at Perth last time - he should have learned plenty for that experience and looks to have the penalised Paddy's Runner to beat. There may only be three runners in Weather Babe's novices' chase but they all boast winning form this season and it is an intriguing contest - our mare looked good when winning her previous start over fences and another big run is expected.
