- Friday, 16 November 2012 08:32
- Written by Chelsea Eggleton
It's a big day for racing - the first day of The Open meeting at Cheltenham and what a way to kick the card off with the stables' Dynaste (pictured above) taking on Fingal Bay in the novices' chase. The other runners are no mugs either, but our charge was the best of these (with a rating of 161) over hurdles and he has schooled well over the larger obstacles at home. It's a race that I am looking forward to and the ground should be perfect for the jumpers. The stable also runs Consigliere, Waterunder, Top Wood, Swing Bill and Alderluck. To me, this meeting signifies the start of the jumps season proper, with three great days of action headlined by the Paddy Power Gold Cup tomorrow in which we are represented by ante-post favourite Grands Crus.
- Thursday, 15 November 2012 08:07
- Written by Chelsea Eggleton
There are four meetings taking place this afternoon - two flat cards on the all-weather at Kempton and Southwell as well as two jumps meetings at Ludlow and our local track Taunton. The stable has runners at both jump meetings - Molly Oscar, Businessmoney Judi (pictured above) and Kilrye at Taunton, while Dandyvic does duty for the yard at Ludlow. The step up in trip should suit Molly Oscar and she could be interesting in what looks like a very open handicap hurdle.
- Wednesday, 14 November 2012 07:49
- Written by Chelsea Eggleton
Unfortunately our only intended runner of the day Amigo doesn't participate in the 2.10pm at Exeter meaning that we have a rare blank day while there is action at the Devon track. There is also jumping taking place at Bangor and there is some decent prize money up for grabs at the two National Hunt meetings. I suppose I had better give the flat a plug too - there is action taking place on the all-weather at Southwell and Kempton, and the latter plays host to a decent handicap this evening with over £10,000 going to the winner.
- Tuesday, 13 November 2012 08:00
- Written by Chelsea Eggleton
Today there are three meetings taking place over the sticks at Huntingdon, Lingfield and Sedgefield. Although the stable does not have any runners, our jockey Tom Scudamore continues to travel the length and breadth of the country in search of winners and he has booked rides at Huntingdon today. Carlisle yesterday, Huntingdon today - I don't think I would like to buy a used car from Tom! I guess at least you would know that it had been properly run in(to the ground!). There is a picture of Tom on the front page of the Post today with an article saying that he is full of confidence in Grands Crus ahead of the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham on Saturday. The grey has been very well backed and is now as short as 2/1 favourite with some firms.
- Monday, 12 November 2012 08:15
- Written by Chelsea Eggleton
There was a great win for the stable on Saturday when The Package won the Badger Ales Handicap Chase at Wincanton - he battled out the finish with Michel le Bon but always looked to be holding the runner-up under a great ride from Timmy Murphy. The pair of them drew 41 lengths clear of the third. The Package is in the Hennessy at Newbury in just under three weeks time, while he looked to me to be an ideal type for the Grand National.
- Sunday, 11 November 2012 00:00
- Written by David Pipe
Weekend Millionair (photo by Bill Selwyn)
David has runners at both of the days jumps fixtures at Ffos Las and Market Rasen. Standing Ovation makes his hurdling debut at the Welsh track in the 1.25pm race with Timmy Murphy in the saddle. He was fourth on his only bumper runs last season and has also been placed in a point to point. He has summered well and it will be interesting to see how he gets on this afternoon. Weekend Millionair also runs at Ffos Las. He was a nice winner at Wincanton last time out, he is very consistent and we are hoping he can follow up this afternoon with Tom Scu back on board. David also sends two runners to Market Rasen. My Brother Sylvest has his second run over fences with Conor O'Farrell on top. He was a good third behind a useful sort on his chasing debut at Kempton last time and as long as they don't get too much rain then we hope he can build on the promise shown. Basil Fawlty also has his second start for Pond House in the final race of the day, the conditional jockey's handicap hurdle. Kieron Edgar rides and he looks to have a fair opportunity in this five runner contest. Check back here tomorrow for all of the news of the weekend runners.
- Saturday, 10 November 2012 08:01
- Written by Chelsea Eggleton
Wings of Icarus
Today there are four meetings, one on the flat at Doncaster and three over the sticks at Sandown, Wincanton and Kelso. David has one runner at Sandown and two at Wincanton. There are two good races at Wincanton, the Elite hurdle worth £57,500 and the Badger Ales handicap chase worth £60,000. Tamarinbleu and The Package are the stable representatives in the chase but both races have attracted a good class of runners. Tamarinbleu is an old stable favourite and ran some good races last season. Young Tom Bellamy takes a valuable seven pounds off his back and he has been working well at home. The Package is nine years old but has not had many races and just had the one run last season when he was a good fourth at the Cheltenham Festival. Timmy Murphy rides and both of our runners have good each way chances. Wings of Icarus is a sole runner at Sandown. He is making his seasonal reappearance in a competitive conditional jockey's handicap hurdle with Kieron Edgar in the saddle. Our five year old was a bumper winner last season and had a couple of runs over hurdles but it is quite a tough race this afternoon. David has four runners tomorrow, two at Ffos Las and two at Market Rasen so check back here for more news in the morning.
