Charlie Mann Racing

News@Neardown 06.12.12

Air Force One

He remains in an upbeat mood at home. He has been working well lately. He was entered in a 4m race at Exeter but the ground came up heavy in places so it was decided to give it a miss. A race over hurdles will be sort in an attempt to freshen him up on the racecourse.

Attimo

We have been slowly upping his work load. He is a very straight forward horse. We haven’t learnt a massive amount about him yet but we do know he is a good doer and has a nice nature. Charlie hopes to have him out by the end of January.

Ballymurry

Noel rode him on Saturday and did what looked to be 2 strong bits of work. Unfortunately we couldn’t school him this morning due to the frozen ground. He holds some entries over the next few days, including Chepstow on Saturday. Everyone is excited about seeing him run; although we are all aware of the fact his hurdling career is a mere stepping stone to taking on a fence.

Big Jer

Continues to grow both physically and mentally, which has really showed in his work lately. Yesterday morning he did his strongest bit of work yet and looked to really enjoy it. He is a horse that will improve no end with time; he is however close to a run.

Duke of Monmouth

Duke had the most horrific fall at Friday at Newbury, which he really didn’t deserve. Luckily both Gavin and Duke returned home unscathed. He has had a few quiet days since and as a precaution the chiropractor looked at him and found him a little sore through his withers. The plan is to take it easy with him for the rest of the week.

Enter Paradise

He was just pipped to the post again. Poor Enter Paradise put up another brave performance in defeat. It is safe to say he will have his turn soon. He came home in good order and will have a quiet couple of days.

Feisty Lass

She has completely recovered from her coughing, her bloods are now fine. She is back in the normal routine and we plan to work her on Saturday. She looks very perky and his behaving in her usual mischievous manner!

Fine Parchment

He ran a really good race at Newbury last Thursday. He was given a very good ride by Harry in what was his first ride against the pros. They both looked to love it out there. The handicapper dropped him a further 2lbs in the ratings. He could go to Fakenham again on Monday, if he gets his own way I think he will run another strong race.

King Arthur

He did his first bit of work yesterday. Charlie seemed to be impressed. He has been showing us lots of good signs at home and so far has been very straight forward. The plan is to run him in a Juvenile Hurdle towards the end of the month.

Lord of House

He had a few little coughs a fortnight ago but he seems absolutely fine now. We plan to work him again on Saturday. He looks terrific and will have lost very little fitness.

Maringo Bay

Is now ready to go again, he looks and feels fantastic. He looks to have a good chance in a Beginners Chase at Chepstow on Saturday.

Masked Man

He is now back in full work and as predicted on his first day of being ridden out he claimed another victim, Harry Bannister our new jockey for Fine Parchment was orbited in to sky! The wind op has taken a bit of weight out of him but I don’t think it will take long to put back on.

Prolinx

Hated the ground on Friday, however he did need the run badly. He will come on a tonne for it. He came out of the race well and should have another run in a few weeks; I would look to run him over a fence now.

Seventh Sky

Did what looked to be a very strong piece of work yesterday on the grass up ‘back of the hill’. He will need a couple more bits of work like this then will head out on the racecourse.

Shockingtimes

 He is in good form at home and really enjoying himself at the moment. There is a nice 0-110 Beginners Chase over 3m at Fakenham on Monday.

Stoney Silence

Did his first piece on the grass up ‘back of the hill’ yesterday, we could not have been more pleased with him. He is taking everything in his stride which is impressing considering how little he had done.

Surrey Dream

Aimee gave Surrey Dream a great ride yesterday. He broke well and was up there with the pace, he looked to be just looking after himself turning for home. I think he will need soft ground back on turf with a hurdle next time out.

Van Diemens Land

He did a nice piece of work yesterday with Seventh Sky. He is an incredibly straight forward horse to deal with. He is moving well for him at the moment.

Victor Leudorum

Did his first half speed yesterday and loved it! He bounced all the way home – he is such a fun horse. He went for a steady hack with the others this morning.

Western King

Hated the ground at Ascot 10 days ago, Noel said he felt great just really struggled with the heavy ground. He has returned home none the worse for it and is ready to go again.

Who Owns Me

He received Neardowns Gold Star this week with an impressive win. He has come out of the race well. He could be out again on Monday however he will have 12st 3lb. I think there is more to come from him.

Yazdi

Started cantering this week and has been very fresh. We don’t know too much about him yet but he seems to be very bubbly horse.