News@Neardown
28.02.13
Attimo
He has had a
little set back this week with a bang to his near fore cannon bone, we had the
vet in yesterday to confirm it was not that serious. The area is slightly
inflamed, therefore he will stay on box rest till Monday and then will resume
light exercise for a week with the hope of returning to full exercise the week
later.
Ballymurry
He came out
of his fall at Market Rasen so much better than I thought he would. He has
eaten well since and put the majority of his weight back on. Sam Thomas came in
to school him this morning. He was a bit careful, but Sam was happy with him-just
thinking he might need to be schooled a few more times before he runs again.
Big Jer
He is in
top form at home and is ready to run. He has strengthened up considerably in
the last few weeks. We are all looking forward to seeing him run, although we
are fully aware he will be a much better horse next year. Charlie has him in at
Exeter on Tuesday where he hopes to run him, but there is also an option of a
3m mile maiden at Chepstow a week Saturday.
Duke of Monmouth
He seems
fresh and well in himself, taking a good strong hold at home! Charlie rode him
on Tuesday and said he felt great. He is entered at Exeter on Tuesday back in
novice company – although Charlie would prefer to run Big Jer in the race, I do
think a return to novice company would benefit him.
Enter Paradise
He ran a very creditable race at Doncaster in
what was a very hot contest. He has come out of the race well. I think another
2 weeks of keeping him fresh and a return to novice company would give him the
best chance of getting his head in front.
Feisty Lass
She was
given a mark of 70 which enables us to go h’cap hurdling. We schooled her in
blinkers this morning which did seem to encourage her to attack her hurdles a
bit more. However there is no getting away from the fact that she is a bit of a
thinker! There is a 0-95 over 2m 4f next Thursday at Wincanton which would be an
option for her.
Fine Parchment
He has been
a bit quiet since his run at Sandown. Where he was once again pipped on the
line the poor bugger! He has gone out for a nice walk today; it shouldn’t take too
much to freshen him up again.
King Arthur
He was still
far to keen in his race at Doncaster. Charlie thinks it might be a good idea to
run him in a hood, something we have not yet tried but it does seem to be
working for other people. He is in good spirits and schooled well this morning.
There is a 0-125 juvenile h’cap hurdle for him at Sandown a week Saturday.
Lord of House
We did an
over ground scope with him yesterday which we have not yet had the results back
from yet. I am hoping they find a problem with his breathing as it is something
that can be fixed and often brings about considerable improvement.
Maringo Bay
We took a
track wash off him yesterday which is routine after a bad run, we have not had
the results back yet. He is eating well enough but looks a bit dull in his
coat.
Masked Man
He is good
form at home; the ground is drying out for him. He has benefited from not
having another run in the soft ground, and should be spot on for his big day
next Friday in the Grand Military Gold Cup.
Prolinx
Amazingly
his fall has not seemed to have affected him, he ate up that night and has
continued to eat well since. Sam came in to school him this morning and he was
his usual free self up the line of fences. He has been given a mark of 118
which I don’t think will stop him and gives him a lot more options.
Seventh Sky
He ran
another good race to finish fourth last time out, he came out of the race
better than he usually does so therefore Charlie plans to get him out again
soon. I think he would benefit from
being ridden a bit more handy.
Stoney Silence
He looks
great at the moment; Charlie has put him in a bumper on Sunday at Huntingdon.
He would benefit from the experience of a run; although he seems to take
everything in his stride he is still very green.
Van Diemens Land
He is in tip top form and ready to run. The
ground is drying out nicely for him although I still think it is still a bit
soft for him at the moment, therefore I would be leaning towards holding out
for good spring ground and a step up to 3 miles.
Victor Leudorum
He went for
a wind op 13 days ago which does not seem to have knocked him back at all! He
has eaten well through his 10 days of light exercise and has been cantering for
the last 3 days. He will back in full work on Monday.
Western King
He also
went for a wind op at the same time as Victor, he did seem to lose a bit of
shine to his coat which is quite normal.
He continues to eat well! He also has been cantering for 3 days and will
be back in full work on Monday.
Who Owns Me
He is still
on the easy list as he seems to be a much happier horse the fresher we can get
him. He will be back in full work on Monday and I don’t imagine he will have
lost any fitness.
Yazdi
He has come on so much in the last month.
Charlie took him for a racecourse gallop on Tuesday which has tightened him up.
Sam Thomas came in to school him this morning. He could go to Fontwell next
Wednesday for a 2m 2 ½ f maiden hurdle.
