News@Neardown 25.04.13

News@Neardown 25.04.13

Elmore Back

We were initially disappointed with his run at Southwell as we all thought he would win. However he has come back with a bit of a sore back, nothing serious but bad enough in my opinion to think there will be considerable improvement for his Novice Hurdling campaign next year.

Feisty Lass

She ran okay at Ffos Las, at one moment looking like she might get a decent place. I was particularly pleased with her jumping. However I think this is probably as good as she is. Charlie plans to keep on running her in the hope of nicking a weak race before she heads to the sales.

Fine Parchment

It has been a long season for him therefore we have been slightly altering his routine to try and keep him fresh and he is in good form. I think he will be ready to go in 10 days or so.

King Arthur

 After his poor run we got him gastric scoped as we thought he may have stomach ulcers, which could have been the reason for his poor run and looking backwards in his coat. However his scope wasn’t bad enough to suggest that was the problem. Charlie thinks he may just be over the top after racing all last summer in Germany and then coming over here running through winter. He most likely needs a summer on his back.

Masked  Man

He ran a great race at Wincanton, he came out of it very well. He really has turned a corner with the spring weather and looks so much healthier in his coat. It is likely that he will head to Market Rasen on Saturday.

Mlimau

4yo Filly Kayf Tara x Explorer

She is showing a great attitude and has come on a lot since she arrived. Her summer coat is coming through nicely. Rose has been riding her and says she has a good canter on her and thinks she will make a nice horse next year. She will go out to grass soon where hopefully she will add a bit of size and mature a little.

Prolinx

He looks great and is ready to run.  We had the back man do a precautionary check this morning; he was happy with him so we will work him on Saturday. Charlie will then find a race for him.

Seventh Sky

He has the most fantastic skin on him. He holds an entry at Sandown on Saturday, which Charlie plans to take a look out. However he does remain a Novice until October so there will be lots of opportunities between now and then. Personally I am interested to see how he goes on better ground as he shows so much speed at home.

Stoney Silence

He came out of his race well. He ate up and enjoyed the next morning in the field. He will make a very nice Novice Hurdler next year. He has already done some baby schooling so the jumping won’t be a problem.

Van Diemens Land

He did his first bit of work on Wednesday since his wind op.  Gavin was happy with him but said he would need a few more bits of work. I am looking forward to seeing him run on some better ground.

Victor Leudorum

He schooled this morning; Charlie tells me he was brilliant. He is ready to run again and holds an entry at Huntingdon on Sunday.

Western King

He looks very well now the spring weather is here; he is working well and is ready to run. I don’t think the better ground will be a problem for him so there will be lots of opportunities for him.

Who Owns Me

He really is bouncing out of his skin at the moment. He is another one ready to run. We just need to find somewhere where the ground is on the softer side for him.

Yazdi

He could go to Market Rasen on Saturday, another horse that looks better now the warmer weather has arrived. Gavin schooled him this morning and said he felt great. The drying ground will be a positive for him.v 

News@Neardown 4.4.13

News@Neardown 04.04.13

Attimo

With the ground drying up it is unlikely we will be able to get a run into him this year. We are going to keep him ticking over till the sun shines and the grass grows when he can then be turned out. I think he will benefit from having another summer to mature.

Ballymurry

A few little problems came to light after his disappointing run at Exeter. His back and heels were sore. We think we have now sorted them out and he is back in his normal routine and very fresh.

Big Jer

2m 6f at Fontwell was a bit on the short side; however Sam was very pleased with his jumping and felt he would be a much stronger horse next year. With the ground drying up it looking more and more likely that he won’t run again this year. We do plan to keep training him just in case we get some wet weather towards the end of the month.

Duke of Monmouth

Noel came in to school him over fences for the first time this morning. He took to it well and like everything he does he gave it his all. He was very clever going both long and short. Noel felt that his lack of size was made up for in his attitude!

Enter Paradise

He is in terrific form at home; he did a routine canter today and is entered at Ascot in a 0-145 boys race on Sunday. To me it looks to be a competitive race, there could be something else easier for him.

Feisty Lass

She did a piece of work yesterday with Masked Man. She went very well and showed she has fully recovered from the race on horrible ground at Southwell. I think the drying ground will help her, however the race she is entered for on Saturday is over 2m 4f which to me may be a little on the short side on quicker ground.

Fine Parchment

He is running rather sooner than we had planned, however he came out of his race at Fakenham better than I thought he would. He is in good form at home but is taking on a very competitive field.

King Arthur

 He does not look that great in his coat but he is working well at home. He seems to be going about everything with a lot of energy. He is entered at Chepstow on Saturday and Ascot on Sunday which are both realistic options.

Lord of House

Happy and fresh at home, we are praying for the weather to warm up and the grass to grow so we can turn him out.

Maringo Bay

I really think we have turned a corner with him; he is looking well and eating well. He seems to be back in good health.

Masked  Man

He really has come to himself in the last few weeks. His next run will be much improved on his previous two. He has had a nice break and done some nice bits of work-the better ground will be a big help to him too.

Prolinx

He has just been ticking over in his usual routine. Nicky felt he was not moving to well on Saturday so we had the back man in to take a look at him. He found him to be a little sore so put him right, it is not serious and hasn’t missed a day – he will be working again on Saturday.

Seventh Sky

He looks better than ever. He holds entries at Aintree and Chepstow on Saturday, with Chepstow being the preferred option. I think he will run at good race if he does go there.

Stoney Silence

He holds an entry at Chepstow on Saturday where his participation will be ground dependent. He wouldn’t want it to soft and he wouldn’t want it to quick! There could be a better option for him in a week or so.

Van Diemens Land

He is currently at the vets having a wind op.

Victor Leudorum

Noel schooled him this morning, he was great! He is very athletic and bold. He holds at entry at Ascot on Sunday however there could be easier places to start him in his chasing career.

Western King

Gavin schooled him over fences again today and he showed us he is getting better and better every time. The ground has dried up nicely for him; he is going very well at home and will run well wherever he goes.

Who Owns Me

He is in amazing form at home and will run his heart out today, however he really is up against some stiff competition.

Yazdi

Noel schooled him this morning and was happy with him. The better ground will be in his favour and he should be out again soon, needing only one more run before he gets a mark from the handicapper.