News@Neardown
22.11.12
Air Force One
Had us all
excited for a moment on Sunday with a good front running performance, where his
jumping returned to its best. However he did weaken very quickly 3 out, he
maybe just thinking about it too much at the moment. He has come home from his
race fine.
Attimo
3yo Chesnut Gelding
SIRE: NAYEF (USA)
DAM: ALANDA (GER)
DAMSIRE: LANDO (GER)
Is the most
enormous horse for a 3 year old, although flat bred he looks made for a fence.
He finished 3rd in France in July ridden by Olivier Peslier who
Charlie has spoken to, he thought he was a nice horse. We have just been
steadily hacking him away at the moment.
Ballymurry
He worked
nicely yesterday upsides his usual partner Prolinx. Paul was very happy with him;
he thought he was doing it a lot more easily. He does look at lot straighter
now. He schooled very professionally this morning, however he is crying out for
a fence. He holds entries and Lingfield and Fontwell next week.
Big Jer
I rode him
yesterday in a piece of work with Stoney Silence. It really is amazing how much
he has come on in the last few months. He is using himself well and has
developed a nice top line. He schooled well over the fixed brush fences this
morning, he is definitely a chaser in the making.
Duke of Monmouth
Has the
most amazing skin on him at the moment and really looks to have filled out so
much in the last few months. He is very fresh, so much so that it is difficult
to leg people up on him! He did a nice piece of work yesterday with Who Owns Me
and should be out on the racecourse again soon.
Enter Paradise
He has come
out of the race incredibly well. We thought he ran a blinder, unfortunate just
to get beaten on the line by a nice horse of Evan Williams. The obvious thing
to take away from the race is that he does need further. We will get him fresh
again and run him again in a few weeks.
Feisty Lass
Unfortunately
she is still throwing a few coughs, we took a scope from her that informed us
she has a little infection, the vets are not too worried about it. Hopefully it
won’t take to long to get her back in full swing.
Fine Parchment
‘Took The Mick’
last week at Bangor, he needs to be ridden handy. Personally I would re apply
the cheek pieces. My suspicion of this was confirmed when I couldn’t hold him
up the gallops yesterday morning.
King Arthur
3yo Chesnut Gelding
SIRE: ELNADIM
(USA)
DAM: KONIGIN SHUTTLE (GER)
DAMSIRE: BIG SHUFFLE (USA)
He came
over from Germany last week from Mario Hofer the trainer of the German Derby
winner this year, Air Force One also came from him. So far he has been a very
pleasant horse to deal with. He eats well and is a pleasure to ride. We
schooled him this morning and he looks to be a natural, he comes from jumping
bloodlines. He is an exciting prospect for a juvenile/novice hurdling campaign.
Lord of House
He experienced
a very frustrating race at Uttoxeter on Saturday. They crawled along then
sprinted for home, tactics which in no way played to his favour. He did jump
well and Noel reported that he dealt well with the very soft ground. He has
come out the race absolutely fine, we hope to get him out again soon.
Maringo Bay
Remains in
his usual routine and is in very good spirits. We are just waiting for an
obvious race to pop up as he has completely recovered from his race at
Towcester.
Masked Man
He is on
the walker until Sunday, just to allow him time to fully recover from his
wind-op, I certainly won’t be the first to ride him on Monday morning-he looks
fresher everyday!
Prolinx
He is in
really good order at home. He did a strong piece of work yesterday and schooled
very well this morning, although with a little too much enthusiasm! We won’t
worry about this too much as he obviously loving it! He could head to Newbury
next Friday for a Novice Hurdle.
Seventh Sky
He has
completely recovered from his mild infection. He is now slowly moving back into
his routine. Peter has been riding him lots lately as they seem to get on very
well. Charlie hopes to get a bit of work into him on Saturday.
Shocking Times
He ran a
really nice race at Taunton last Thursday. There looked to be obvious
improvement for the step up in trip and a fence. I would be hopeful of him
having a big chance next time out. The Handicapper gave him a 3lb rise.
Stoney Silence
Sam Thomas
worked him yesterday morning and really liked him. He described him as ‘green
as grass’ but he has a great attitude and will be a really exciting horse when
the penny drops. He went for a nice walk today.
Strictly Rose
She has
thrown a bit of a splint on the off fore, it is going the right way but she is
on the easy list for the moment.
Surrey Dream
He gave Aimee
the thrill of her life yesterday riding in her first race, it turned out to be
a successful day as both horse and rider returned home safely. They could both head
to Southwell on the 27th for another spin on the flat.
Van Diemens Land
He is very
much back in his usual routine. He is eating well and I am very happy with him.
Sam schooled him yesterday and said he went very well. He had a walk round the
roads today.
Victor Leudorum
It is great
to have Victor back in the yard with us after giving us so much fun in the
summer. He has returned in his usual energetic manner. He is cantering up the
bank, and looks to have come back from his break a bigger stronger horse. This
bodes well for a Novice Chasing campaign.
Western King
He is ready
to get back on the track again. He has worked well and schooled very well
today. He is bouncing out of his skin. He holds and entry for Ascot on
Saturday, it doesn’t look like a bad race-there could be easier options.
Who Owns Me
The plan is
to head to Exeter on Sunday, which he is in flying form for. He is another one that
did a really solid piece of work yesterday and jumped well this morning. I
would be hopeful of a good run from him.
Yazdi
3yo Bay Gelding
SIRE: GALILEO (IRE)
DAM: LUCKY SPIN
DAMSIRE: PIVOTAL
Charlie
brought him at the Newmarket Horses in Training sale, we have since gelded him
which he has taken well. He will start hacking away next week. He had a rating
of 90 on the flat.
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