Charlie Mann Racing

News@Neardown 14.11.12

Airforce One

We have been continuing to vary his routine, he has been enjoying spending a few days going up ‘the home’ which is some grass near the ‘back of the hill’, which we have been able to use due to the rain. I still think a spin over hurdles is what he needs although it is proving difficult to find a race for him. Charlie has entered him in the Southern National on Sunday, but Fontwell could be a bit tight for him.

Ballymurry

Sam Thomas came in to ride him again this morning; he was delighted with the progress he had made since he last sat on him. He continues to think he is an exciting prospect for a fence.

           

Big Jer

I rode him this morning and was very impressed with how much he had come on lately. I rode him upsides Who Owns Me and Stoney Silence on ‘the bank’ and he gave me a really good feel. He is still a horse we have to take our time with.

Duke of Monmouth

A great performance last Wednesday at Warwick to knock in our first winner from Neardown. He has come out of the race well, and seems to already be fresh again! He has matured a lot more from last year, where it would have taken him more time to recover.

Enter Paradise

He heads of to Ludlow tomorrow where I think he has a really good chance. However 2m 5f could be just a bit short for him.

Feisty Lass

She has been going very well at home, we have stepped up her work and she impressed us with her first piece of work on the grass on the ‘back of the hill’. She coughed a few times yesterday but her bloods have come back all clear.

Fine Parchment

I have just watched him run a very disappointing race at Bangor, as yet we have no obvious reason for it. Hopefully something will come to light.

Lord of House

Sam Thomas rode him in a piece of work this morning up the ‘back of the hill’ with Surrey Dream. He was delighted with him. He is entered in a 2m Novice Hurdle at Uttoxeter on Saturday which looks to be the race for him.

Low Gales

I have just been on the phone to Iffy who was at the races with him today, he has taken a horrific fall. He said he is a little stiff and shaken but as of yet there does not look to be any major damage. We will know more in the morning.

Maringo Bay

Ran a good race at Towcester last Thursday, in what looked to be a very hot race. Noel was very happy with him and said it was the ground that beat him; he could do with it softer and would benefit from going the other way round.

Masked Man

His breathing problem came back to haunt him on Saturday. Therefore he went for a Wind-Operation on Tuesday, I have just returned from picking him up from the vets, he still looks very well.

Prolinx

He has really started to come into himself lately. He is bigger and stronger than he was this time last year and will just take a bit more work to get him where we want him, ensuring he is fit and ready for the track.

Seventh Sky

Thrown a few coughs in the last few days so we took a blood from him. It has shown a very mild infection, we will give him a few easy days. The vet has assured us it is nothing to worry about; it is such a shame as he is working so well.

Shocking Times

Runs tomorrow over fences for the first time and an increased trip of 2m 7f. The plan is to have him out in front from the start. He is in good order at home.

Stoney Silence

He did a nice bit with Big Jer this morning with Gavin on him, as ever he impressed us with the ease in which he did it. He is continuing to take his work well.

Strictly Rose

She is continuing to do some nice canters; she seems straight forward and has a good attitude. We have not asked anything too much from her yet.

Surrey Dream

He is still in great form and continues to impress who ever rides him, Peter has been getting on with him particularly well and rode him again this morning in a strong piece of work with Lord of House. He will be entered tomorrow for Lingfield on the 21^st.

Van Diemens Land

He is still slightly stiff from his last race, we have been doing lots of steady exercise on him. He looks terrific in his coat.

Western King

 Has come out of his race remarkably well and is enjoying doing some good canters on the grass.  I think he will be out again soon.

Who Owns Me

He did a nice strong piece of work this morning, I think you will see him out again very soon.  However 2m 4f at Uttoxeter might just bit a bit on the short side for him. He looks very well and is on terrific form at home.

Za’Lan

Jumped out in front today with blinkers, however this Plan B didn’t seem to work. I haven’t spoken to David Crosse yet to get his opinion. It might be back to the drawing board again with him.