Following Ajara’s win today there is now a five-way tie for the lead in the All-Weather Competition, for which entries close on Friday.
Note, there are currently five entries with zero points, three of which have the surname DASCOMBE!
Ajara makes it three wins on the bounce today at Wolverhampton, this time winning off a mark of 67 under a well judged ride from Richard Kingscote.
The Racing Post commented;
“A wide open 61-75 sprint handicap. AJARA, who followed up her 6f handicap success here from a 5lb lower mark by taking a seller here again over six, had to overcome the drop back to five andan outside draw. Breaking smartly and moving sharply towards the inside running rail, she had the leader covered and scored a shade cheekily in the end. All her five career wins have been here and, though she won over 7f at two, she is obviously equally effective over this trip.“
Andy Jackson & Tom’s dog Whimper showing off Whimper’s new Christmas coat kindly donated by Andy
Simon Joseph showing off his new bright orange chainsaw boots
Earlier this week we had Donald McCain’s unbeaten hurdler Peddlers Cross on the Manor House Stables gallops. Peddlers Cross is a serious contender for the 2011 Champion hurdle.
Peddlers Cross
Peddlers Cross walking back down the gallop
Member’s of the Grant Thornton Racing Club who have completed a year’s membership will shortly be receiving a cheque for approximately £185 for their share in prize money earned by the club this year.
With membership costing just £40/month, the total annual cost for these members for 2010 was just £295.
During 2010 the club sent out a runner on 16 occasions, at each of which every member who required an owners’ badge was able to have one.
We currently have an offer running whereby all newly referred members receive £100 off their joining fee and the referer receives a £100 bonus.
If you are not a member of the club already, but would like to take advantage of the fantastic value on offer, please contact alex@manorhousestables.com…
Merry Christmas!
Jockey Richard Smith has been plying his trade out in Delhi this week and today rode his first two winners.
The first came in the 3.00pm MAHARANA PRATAP CUP DIV-II aboard Victory Star, a 5yo mare, for trainer Magan Singh.
The second came shortly after in the 4.30pm RAJIV GANDHI MEMORIAL CUP DIV-II on another mare, the 6yo Classic Spirit, this time for trainer S P Singh.
The races were worth 70,000 and 80,000 Indian rupees to the winner respectively, equating to around £1,000 for each race. Not far off the prize money levels for some of our low grade races in the UK!
It is currently 20′C in Delhi, with sun, sun and sun forecast for the rest of the week, so at least someone will be able to enjoy some racing!
Well done Smithy!
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Malpas Missile and Bassett Road make it a win double, while Mr Macattack and Una Pelota finish 3rd, leaving eight entrants on 30 points!
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Today saw the yard continue its excellent run of form with wins from Malpas Missile and Bassett Road. Following Bassett Road’s victory, the yard had recorded 6 wins from the last 7 runners.
The Racing Post analysis commented;
“MALPAS MISSILE returned from a 106-day absence to take this in facile fashion. Pushed up to lead after a furlong, she kicked clear rounding the home bend and ran right away from some very modest rivals. She didn´t need to run up to her official rating to win this, but had been competitive off marks in the 70s when last seen in nursery company. She is likely to be put away now.”
“BASSETT ROAD, a half-brother to smart 6f performer Gramercy, had shown early pace before weakeninglate on when well beaten over the extended 1m here on his racecourse debut last month. Suited by the drop back to 7f, he made his challenge with 2f to run and kept on gamely to the line, despite hanging right in the last 100 yards. He is quite a scopey sort and has the makings of a decent 3-y-o handicapper, with a step back up in trip likely to suit as he matures.”
Today we run four horses at Wolverhampton;
Malpas Missile 2.05 Median Auction Maiden Fillies´ Stakes
Bassett Road 2.40 Maiden Stakes
Mr Macattack 3.15 Handicap (3yo+ 0-85)
Una Pelota 5.50 Handicap (3yo+ 0-65)
Richard Kingscote takes all four rides.