News@Neardown 19.12.12

News@Neardown 19.12.12

Air Force One

He ran a better race at Bangor back over hurdles last week. He came home fine from the race and has been dropped 7lb in the handicap to 115 so we might stay over hurdles for a bit.

Attimo

We are steadily upping his work load all the time, Charlie plans to school him tomorrow for the first time which we are all really excited about. He is in a routine going on the grass up ‘back of the hill’ and seems to be enjoying it.

Ballymurry

I rode him this morning for the first time in a while, and declare him the best ride in the yard! He is such a good mover for being such a big horse. He is now back in his normal routine after his run, and could go next to Chepstow on the 27^th December.

Big Jer

He ran a blinder to finish 3^rd at Taunton last Thursday. There was some pretty good form in the race with the likes of Gasline Boy. Noel said he was green as grass and would have preferred softer ground. He said he would make a really nice Chaser one day.

Duke of Monmouth

Holds and entry at both Ascot and Haydock on Saturday, with Ascot looking the more likely, Rose rode work on him this morning and he flew up the gallops. I have never seen him look as happy and well as he does now.

Enter Paradise

He remains in terrific form and is ready to run again, we are just holding out for better ground. I am looking forward to seeing him out again as he took off with me up the gallops yesterday!

Feisty Lass

I rode a piece of work on her this morning on the grass. I could not have been happier with the way she worked; she is a real tough cookie and was very honest in the way she did it. I think Charlie hopes to run her next week.

Fine Parchment

Nicky rode him this morning and reported him to be in great form. She also hinted on gaining a few extra Christmas pennies next time he runs! He will hopefully run next week somewhere.

King Arthur

Sam Thomas came in to ride work on him on the grass, he was happy with the way he worked and thought that he may like the soft ground. He has also schooled him a few times and he will school him again tomorrow morning.

Lord of House

Won very nicely at Folkestone, he jumped well and loved the soft ground. Noel feels there is more to come from him and should get further. He just needs to learn to settle.

Maringo Bay

He remains in great form after his run at Chepstow, Charlie hopes to run him again next week at Ffos Las, Wincanton or Chepstow again.

Masked Man

He did a strong piece of work this morning. He could go to Wincanton next week. Charlie didn’t run him today as he thought 3m on very soft ground would be a bit much for him.

Prolinx

Sam rode him in a bit of work this morning, upsides Victor Leudorum. He is eating well at the moment and holds an entry at Uttoxexter, we have struggled to get as much schooling into him as we would have liked due to the frozen ground.

Seventh Sky

He did a strong piece with King Arthur this morning, Paul was very happy with him. He holds at entry at Haydock this Saturday which he could head to.

Shockingtimes

He has been into the vets for some further checks and a decision has not yet been made to the next step with him.

Stoney Silence

He ran up a little light after the work he did a few weeks ago, so we haven’t worked him again but he is still cantering away nicely.

Surrey Dream

He did a strong piece of work this morning with Fine Parchment, he is really ready now to have a crack over hurdles. The soft ground at the moment should suit him well.

Van Diemens Land

He is back in his routine having come back out of his last race better than his previous runs. He will be ready to get back out soon. He was dropped 3lb in the Handicap to 109.

Victor Leudorum

It was very exciting to see him school for the first time over fences last week as he jumped like a little bunny, this now opens up the options for him. He could have a few more runs over hurdles first.

Western King

We were happy enough with his run yesterday as he just looked to get a bit caught in the ground at times, especially over 3m. He has returned home fine today. Sam suggested we drop him back in trip and look for better ground. The Handicapper put him up 1lb to 126.

Who Owns Me

He holds and entry at Haydock on Saturday, which Charlie thinks he might run him in as he is on such good form at home. He is taking it all very well so it is an opportunity whilst the ground is soft that he doesn’t want to miss out on.

Yazdi

He could look a bit better; it will just take a bit of time to get him to fill out again as it knocked him a bit when he was gelded. He does however eat up well. He is going up the ‘back of the hill’ due to his light frame and goes well up there.

Working this morning 19.12.12

Feisty Lass (nearside) working in perfect unison with Who Owns Me

King Arthur (nearside) working with Seventh Sky, going a very quick gallop.

Fine Parchment (nearside) with Surrey Dream, both working very well strongly, Surrey Dream just getting FP for a bit of pace.

Schooling

Mr Big leading 3yos King Arthur and Surrey dream over the hurdles.

Western King followed by Victor Leudorum schooling for the first time over fences.

News@Neardown 12.12.12

Air Force One

He holds and entry at Bangor in a 0-135 Hurdle on Friday. I hope he goes for this. He looks terrific in his skin.

Attimo

I rode him up ‘Back of the Hill’ this morning; he is a nice horse that gives you a great feel. However he is enormous for a 3 year old. He has a big knee action which will be perfect for the soft ground in these winter months.

Ballymurry

He ran a nice race for us at Warwick on Sunday. Sam was happy with him especially with his jumping; however he felt he hated the ground. He thought if it was better /softer ground rather than tacky holding ground he would have preferred it. He has returned home safe and well.

Big Jer

He heads to Taunton tomorrow for a Novice Hurdle. I hope he has nice day out and learns from the experience. He will come on for the run.

Duke of Monmouth

He has freshened up nicely after enjoying a quiet week. We will now put him back into a routine with all the others and will run him again soon. Charlie might give him a pop in the morning just to get his confidence back.

Enter Paradise

He has enjoyed a quiet few days since his run. So much so he took off with Nicky up ‘Back of the Hill’ this morning and jogged all the way home! He seems a much happier horse this year.

Feisty Lass

She looks great at the moment. Kyryl rode her this morning and was very happy with her. She did a nice piece of work last Saturday and Charlie hopes to work her again this Saturday.

Fine Parchment

He was running a blinder on Monday when he went a bit long 2 out and unshipped his pilot. Whether he would have won or not is for you to decide! He has returned home fine and well and we will find a race for him again soon.

King Arthur

He did a very good piece of work this morning upsides Lord of House. Paul was impressed with him; he thought he showed a very professional attitude to his work. He is still on course for a run at the end of the month.

Lord of House

He did a good strong piece of work this morning with Kyryl on him. He still looks amazing and holds and entry at Folkestone next Tuesday in a Novice Hurdle.

Maringo Bay

He ran a strong race on Saturday at Chepstow, coming up against one too good for him on the day. He has come out of the race well which means hopefully we can get him out again a bit quicker than last time. He is eating well and looks great.

Masked Man

He worked with Gavin on him this morning, he reported him feeling fresh and well. He is slowly putting his condition back on, but I feel I could still get some more shine into his coat.

Prolinx

He looks well at the moment and has put a good bit of the weight he lost at Newbury back on. He should be out again soon; we plan to school him over a fence in the morning.

Seventh Sky

He did another strong piece of work this morning. He holds an entry at Lingfield on Saturday, we will have to see how the race turns out.

Shockingtimes

He was a disappointing 3^rd on Monday and has returned home a bit stiff. We have sent him into the vets for a full check up.

Stoney Silence

He has had 2 nice canters up the bank today after his 2 bits of work last week, he feels to have come on a lot for the work. He will have a nice quite walk tomorrow.

Surrey Dream

He worked upside Victor Leudorum this morning. He looks pretty fit now after a couple of runs on the flat. He will school in the morning with the hope of running him over hurdles soon.

Van Diemens Land

He was right there turning in yesterday at Fontwell, however the tacky holding ground just caught him out. I think a step up to 2m 4f over better ground will just help him out. He has returned home fine today.

Victor Leudorum

He did a good bit of work this morning with Surrey Dream, he is getting fitter all the time. We plan to school him over a fence tomorrow morning and see how he takes to it.

Western King

Rose rode work on him this morning, alongside Air Force One and was delighted with him, however she did say he can get a bit lazy in his work sometimes. Charlie hopes to school him over a fence in the morning in the hope of running him in a Beginners Chase at Folkestone next Tuesday.

Who Owns Me

Once again the Golden Star! He put up such a battle for such a little horse. He was given a great ride by Paul. He has returned home fine and has been out for a walk this morning. The Handicapper knocked him up to 125 and I imagine he will go up another 4 or 5lbs for Monday’s efforts.

Still almost -6 at 10 this morning, 2nd lot on the way back from going up 'Back of the Hill'.

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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.