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GOPOINTING
27 February 2020 the weekly guide to your sport
CHAMPAGNE
SPARKLES
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WELCOME FROM THE EDITOR
Clouds gather over the Ladies Open field at Badbury Rings
Photo: Neale Blackburn chasdog.com
Frustrating February... water on the racecourse, Kingston Blount Racing Club
with meeting organisers now and Tynedale at Corbridge
Hello, and welcome to the considering a new date. meets unfortunately the
final February issue of Go two unable to host racing -
Pointing (rejoice!) What a That leaves us with three both have now sadly been
month it’s been thus far, with scheduled meetings for this abandoned altogether.
six meetings having been lost weekend at time of writing
to the elements altogether (following the postponement Reports for the remaining five
and a further nine postponed of the Curre & Llangibby are also inside along with On
at some point or another, I and East Devon fixtures the Clock reaction to the best
think it’s fair to say it’s been a earlier in the week - the performances on offer from
rather frustrating few weeks. latter are now due to go on them, a From the Horse’s
Saturday 7th March). They Mouth featuring Gerald
Racing under Rules hasn’t are the Cambridgeshire with Bailey’s string (Jake Exelby),
fared all that much better, Enfield Chace (Horseheath) and a look at the entries for
as a glance at the six hunter on Saturday, the rearranged this year’s eagerly anticipated
chases lost this month will Combined Services (Larkhill) Cheltenham Foxhunters’,
tell you, and I’m afraid we’re on Sunday and the Derwent courtesy of Carl Evans. Sit
not out of the woods just (Charm Park) that same tight people, Spring is just
yet. Just before lunch time afternoon. Expert previews for around the corner...
today the news broke that the all three can be found inside.
Southdown & Eridge meeting Tom Chilman
at Godstone had joined the Five of the stated seven Editor
growing list of postponed meetings eventually went
fixtures due to standing ahead last weekend, with the
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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK
SATURDAY, 29 FEBRUARY SUNDAY, 1 MARCH
CAMBRIDGESHIRE WITH ENFIELD CHACE COMBINED SERVICES (rearranged meeting)
at Horseheath at Larkhill (Wiltshire)
4 miles W of Haverhill on A1307 (Exits 9 or 10, M11). CB21 4QF 5 miles NW of Amesbury, 10 miles N of Salisbury, near A303, A345
Provisional Going: Good to Soft, Soft in places & A360. SP4 8QT
First Race: 1pm Provisional Going: Good
Number of Races: 6 First Race: 12.45pm
Number of Entries: 108 Number of Races: 6
Admission Prices: £12 per person, £8 students/YF, U16s free Number of Entries: 90
Admission Prices: £10 per person, U16s free
POSTPONED
SUNDAY, 1 MARCH SUNDAY, 1 MARCH
CURRE & LLANGIBBY (POSTPONED) DERWENT
at Howick (Gwent) at Charm Park (North Yorkshire)
Near Wykeham, off A170, 6 miles SW of Scarborough. YO13 9QU
Postponed due to ground conditions. Meeting Provisional Going: Good, Good to Soft in places
organisers are now looking to rearrange for a later First Race: 12.30pm
Number of Races: 6
date, subject to the necessary officials being in
Number of Entries: 138
place. Admission Prices: £10 per person, U16s free
POSTPONED POSTPONED
SUNDAY, 1 MARCH SUNDAY, 1 MARCH
EAST DEVON (POSTPONED) SOUTHDOWN & ERIDGE (POSTPONED)
at Bishops Court at Court Farm, Oxted Road, Godstone (Surrey)
Postponed until SATURDAY 7th MARCH due to the Postponed due to standing water on the course and
recent adverse weather conditions. Entries will now further rain forecast. Meeting organisers are now
close at 12.30pm on Monday 2nd March. looking to rearrange for a later date, subject to the
necessary officials being in place.
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MEETING PREVIEWS
Fumet d’Oudairies (Jack Andrews)
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CAMBRIDGESHIRE WITH ENFIELD CHACE won at Revesby Park when defeating Multimedia. A guide to the
at HORSEHEATH possible outcome could come in the opener in which Multimedia
may run. Wick Green won a Conditions race at Larkhill in early
Saturday, 29 February January, defeating Captain Buck’s by a head, with Marten a long
by Graham Bishop way behind in third. Having just turned seven, Wick Green
showed improved form to win this contest and is on an upward
The Cambridgeshire with Enfield Chace fixture at Horseheath trajectory.
has attracted 108 entries across the six-race card, with the first
scheduled for 1pm. Prior to the main steeple chasing, there will Gina Andrews has a strong hand in the Ladies’ Open in which she
be two pony races from noon. could ride either Latenightpass or Haymount. In the equivalent
race at the earlier Horseheath fixture, Latenightpass, with the
The point-to-point action commences with a competitive benefit of a run, defeated Changeofluck by three lengths in a
Intermediate which has previous Horseheath winners Fumet slowly run race. Haymount was last seen finishing a distant second
d’Oudairies and Getting Closer amongst the entries. Fumet to Shantou Flyer in a hunter chase at Fakenham, having previously
d’Oudairies defeated Harmoney Row by two-and-three-quarter been runner-up to The Dellercheckout at Sheriff Hutton.
lengths when winning for the third time this season but must now
carry a 5lb penalty and contend with a race-fit opponent. Getting The Restricted features some of the best entries for a long while
Closer won the Restricted, beating Rebel Dawn Rising in a close- for this type of race in East Anglia. Tom Ellis has Bawnmore,
fought finish, whilst his stablemate Normofthenorth had an winner of the Young Horse Maiden at the earlier Horseheath
easier task when winning a Restricted at Higham in January. Last fixture, and Alnwick Maiden winner Black Jasper entered, whilst
season, Hadmeathello won a Maiden and Restricted, beating Law Stuart Morris has recent Thorpe Lodge winner Minella Wizard.
Of Gold in the latter, but was then beaten by Tullys Touch on his Huntsmans Jog, an easy winner of the Open Maiden at Ampton
third and final outing of the season. for Don Cantillon, and Panic And Run, who scored by the length
of the run-in at Cocklebarrow for William Twiston-Davies, are
The PPORA Club Members Novice Riders’ Conditions race joined by Goldenbrave for Philip Rowley and Big Dawg, the
could see Summer Sounds return to Horseheath, the scene of Older Horse Maiden winner at Horseheath for Pam Tetley, all
his most recent and successful outing. In that race, with victory of whom have victories to their name on their last start. Add the
seemingly beyond his reach, he was galvanised by Luke Scott likes of Chief Sittingbull, Fab Vinnie and Voie Dans Voie to the
and, despite a slipping saddle, caught Back Bar at the last to gain mix, and we should be in for a treat.
an unlikely victory, with Amigo, who helped to force the pace,
seven-and-a-half lengths back in third. Both Mister Dick and The concluding Open Maiden also has some intriguing entries
Trojan Star have won similar races this season, whilst Ballykan either from those that have shown promise on previous outings
has been beaten in to second by Call Me Vic on both starts. With or are running for the first time. Those to look out include recent
Susquehanna River and Gingili, both regular victors in this type Horseheath runners-up Catwalk Frank and Go Go Geronimo,
of race last season, and Mahlers Star, who could appreciate this Close Friend and Make A Deal for Gearoid Costelloe, Glen
stiffer track, also amongst the entries, another competitive race Mooar and Shells And Shingle for Francesca Nimmo, Mammoth
should ensue. and Man Of Means for Tom Ellis, My Bobby Dazzler and Tikitov
for Philip Rowley, Saquon for Tom Weston, Niftyfifty for Alan
Proximo, the winner of the Men’s Open at this meeting last Hill and San Agustin for Sophie Lacey.
season, could attempt to repeat that victory, which was also
achieved on his seasonal reappearance, but he may prefer a Whilst the Opens may be lacking in depth, the supporting card
quicker surface. Newsworthy, now in the care of Dale Peters, could see some of the best up-and-coming talent seen this season.
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COMBINED SERVICES (rearranged meeting) reproducing that run. Second Time Around won a National Hunt
at LARKHILL Flat Race for Alan King and should be noted.
Sunday, 1 March The ten entries in the Ladies’ Conditions race include Ptit
by Kirsty Boutflower Zig, formerly trained by Paul Nicholls and now in the care of
Lucy Felton. A high-class horse at his peak, he won the French
This Sunday’s rearranged point-to-point meeting at Larkhill is Champion Hurdle in his prime and, although off the course
hosted by the Combined Services in aid of the Services Charity, since February 2018, would be a serious prospect if connections
SSAFA. There is a good entry of 90 for this year’s event, and this have managed to get him back to full health. Champagne Lilly
unique meeting includes the prestigious Coronation Gold Cup, was a good winner at Badbury last Sunday and may not reappear
the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery Club Members’ race, and so soon. Captiva Island may have needed the run here last time,
the inaugural running of the Ladies’ Conditions race. which has while Inch Rock is consistent and would be of interest for a place.
been kindly sponsored by Lockheed Martin. The current going is
good, and with rain in the forecast may be on the softer side of The day’s feature Coronation Cup has attracted a quality entry
that come Sunday. of 19. Southfield Theatre’s jumping is a joy to watch around
here under regular pilot Lily Bradstock, and he was unlucky to
The Novice Rider Conditions race has attracted nine entries, just be denied last time by Virak. However, he won at Higham
including Captain Buck’s from the bang-in-form Rose Loxton last Sunday and this might come too soon. Chameron was an
yard. A three-time winner under Rules for Paul Nicholls, he made impressive Conditions race winner here last month for Rose
his pointing debut at this course in early January, putting up a Loxton. This former Paul Nicholls inmate also won twice in
strong performance only to be headed on the line. Leading novice France over hurdles and looks to be enjoying his new career.
rider Angus Cheleda has struck up a good partnership with Rose Marcle Ridge bumped into Caid du Berlais on seasonal debut
this season and looks likely to take the mount. Multiple course but took a hunter chase at Cheltenham last year as well as a
winner Storm Lantern could be one to threaten Captain Buck’s, Conditions race here. Monbeg Gold has won four races under
and easily took a similar event at the last meeting here. Roc Rules for Jonjo O’Neill and is now in the care of his wife, Jacqui.
d’Apsis is a six-time winner under Rules and looks an interesting He made his debut in this sphere in a hunter chase when he was a
recruit for his owner/jockey Victoria Sollitt, but did run at good second to The Dellercheckout. Wick Green ran an excellent
Badbury Rings last Sunday, while Ballykan achieved a rating of race to just deny Captain Buck’s here last time, while Green
141 and has posted two solid seconds this season at Cottenham Winter stays well, was a running-on second to Shantou Flyer here
and Barbury. Theatre Evening won a match here last season but and boasts two wins here including an Open.
may prefer quicker ground, as might According To Harry, an easy
winner at Trebudannon last season. The Maiden Conditions could go to Famous Clermont, who
was desperately unlucky not to win here three weeks ago when
The Restricted has 15 entries, including Byzantium Lad who was stumbling at the last. He should make amends. Shells And Shingle
gifted his Maiden here last time when the likely winner unseated makes his British pointing debut for the powerful Nimmo yard,
at the last. Ed Walker’s horses often improve for their first run, having had four runs in Ireland. My Bobby Dazzler was a good
and Dancing Dave is better judged on his maiden win (dead- second here to Fedelta, while Smoking Pigeon unseated when
heated) at Flete Park last season. He was fourth in a similar race running well in early January. Smoking Pigeon was then was a
at Badbury last Sunday. Gottagottagetaway unseated early on here close second at Cocklebarrow with Bespoke Cave in fourth.
last month but made amends at Buckfastleigh last time under Sam Cranbrook Causeway was a distant second at the same venue
Jukes; he should improve again. Rookie trainer Willy Twiston- behind the useful Panic And Run.
Davies certainly hit the ground running when Panic And Run
trotted up at Cocklebarrow; he should prove very hard to beat if To read the full meeting preview, click here
Chameron (Angus Cheleda)
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DERWENT Alto des Mottes was a once-decent recruit for Harry Hogarth
at CHARM PARK and a close second in the Yorkshire National in his prime. Crazy
Jack was formerly a decent performer, including winning the
Sunday, 1 March 2m4f race at Stratford’s Hunter Chase evening in 2018, but his
by Will Milburn form has tailed off since and he’ll need a revival. Cup Final put
in another good effort at Duncombe Park but could have easier
A massive 138 entries have been received for the Derwent Hunt’s options on the card, whilst Mickey Miller bounced back to form
Scarborough Races at Charm Park, Wykeham, and with 39 of last year and could make the frame if continuing in that vein.
them in the Open Maiden, it is highly likely that this race will Minella Friend was previously a very competitive recruit in points;
divide on the day. All looks set for a very competitive day’s racing. however, he was well tailed off last time and will need to bounce
back if he’s going to figure. Monsieur Jourdain is well in to the
In the opening Hunt Conditions race, horses must prove they veteran stage but is a multiple Grimthorpe Gold Cup winner. He
have been hunting a minimum of four times with a Yorkshire will have benefited from his run at Brocklesby and very much
pack. Super Lunar would easily qualify for this race, and although appreciates this track. Sambremont was a very useful performer in
solidly consistent last year, may find one too good. The same Ireland in his prime and did well in Irish points, but put up a very
could be said of Phil Greaves’ pair, Balach Mor and Neville lacklustre effort on his British debut back in December, whilst Six
Woods, although Neville Woods made a very below-par return at A Side could make a quick reappearance after staying on well to
the Sinnington. It looks like this will be between Shantou Prince win at Duncombe Park on Saturday.
and Royal Chant. The latter made a pleasing return but is at his
best on quicker ground, so it looks Shantou Prince’s race for the The Mixed Open looks a really exciting contest, with several very
taking. However, he was beaten when falling on his most recent talented performers on display. Absainte is a mare going places,
start at Wetherby. Cup Final could be a threat if turning out and she bolted up at Brocklesby Park last time; a sounder surface
again quickly after finishing second at Duncombe Park, where he could see further progress. Carter McKay was the very easy
chased home the decent Black River. winner of a couple of hunter chases last season and could be very
talented dropped into this company, whilst Matts Commission
The Restricted has attracted 17 entries, and recent Sheriff Hutton was impressive when winning an Alnwick Open last time, beating
winner Classic Lady looks the leading player, having made a good Path To Freedom, and looks set to improve further. Southern
impression when second in a Brocklesby Restricted. Dynamite raider Petrou was a dual Open winner last season, including this
Kentucky is another who has broken his maiden this season and race last year, and ended last season with a creditable fourth in a
was only narrowly touched off last time at Alnwick. Jack Teal’s Cheltenham hunter chase.
string is in fine form this season and he’s probably the one to
keep on side. Lucky Hit broke her maiden at the second attempt The Conditions race is run over 2m 4f and will no doubt suit
but that was only a three-runner contest and she will need to those that prefer an easier trip. Shimla Dawn bolted up around
step up massively. A similar thought applies to Manicman, who here two years ago and was an easy Mussleburgh hunter chase
won at Cottenham but it’s yet to be seen how strong the form winner last season. Oliver’s Gold could have his first run since
was. Robins Legend has been looking regressive this season but leaving Mark Walford’s yard; he is highly consistent and looks best-
a return to last year’s form could put him in with a chance, whilst suited over a shorter trip, which can also be said for Burrenbridge
Super Lunar could be more at his level here and should be ready Hotel, who should be noted on his first start for Jack Teal.
to go after a hard campaign with the Middleton. Teescomponents Karezak was a very useful juvenile when with Alan King, but was
Boy was awarded his most recent race at Witton Castle, and so is absent for three years and hasn’t found his form since returning,
forced into Restricted; he is a likeable type and is a brother to the Monbeg Chit Chat should be capable of better, whilst Signed And
useful Teescomponents Lad. Sealed was the easy winner of his Restricted at Cottenham last
time, so this short trip should suit; however, he will need to take a
The Veteran Conditions race is now a qualifier for the Jockey big step forward. West Torr put up a better performance last time
Club and ROR Final, and is for 10-year-olds and upwards. and his sole win under Rules was over this trip.
Petrou (Will Thirlby)
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IN THE FRAME
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Robert Alner Memorial Service
The memorial service for Gold Cup-
winning trainer Robert Alner will
take place on Monday, 2nd March at
Okeford Fitzpaine Church at 2.30pm.
The funeral, which was private, has
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MEETING REPORTS
Black River (Will Easterby, near side) and Cup Final (Ross Wilson)
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SINNINGTON disappointing since we got him,” said Will. “We tried blinkers
at DUNCOMBE PARK today which seemed to work, although it wasn’t a great race, next
time will be the test.” Will hopes his charge can now build on
Saturday, 22 February this performance, the pair having made all the running with only
by Will Milburn Buzzkillbob (Leah Cooper) a threat after the last.
The Sinnington made it third time lucky and put in a tremendous Although the Mixed Open featured only four runners, it was still
effort in staging their meeting at Duncombe Park, Helmsley. a competitive event. Black River, Cup Final and One Conemara
The weather relented enough through the afternoon to allow all fought it out in a bunched finish, but it would be the first-
racing to take place, and many people enjoyed the heated bar and named who would find the most near the line and stretch on to
live coverage of the meeting, at which the first point-to-point win. “He needed the run at Alnwick and I think he’ll be aimed at
bumper in Yorkshire was held. Both Will Easterby and Joe Wright the Grimthorpe Gold Cup,” said his trainer-rider Will Easterby.
recorded doubles on the day, with the latter ending the afternoon That race which could see all three of these reoppose in a
with an impressive performance in the aforementioned bumper. month’s time at Sheriff Hutton, with runner-up Cup Final also
having Yorkshire’s feature race as a target.
The opening Hunt Members’ race gave Joe Wright the first
half of his double, as Snow Castle rallied strongly to deny Will In the Confined, Six A Side continued his long run of consistent
Easterby and Greensalt. The latter looked to have the race won, efforts for trainer-rider Will Milburn and just got up on the line
but a strong finish from the Guy Brewer-trained eight-year-old to beat the Dale Peters-trained and -ridden The Unmentionable,
saw him get up close home. with Things Change in third. “He had some niggly problems
behind last year but touch wood our vet Charlie Cook seems to
The Novice Riders’ race got owner-trainer Tom Sowersby off to have fixed him,” said Will. “I was sure the ground would be too
a flying start as he saddled the 13-year-old Big Sound to victory. soft for him, but he’s tough!” Six A Side was recording his third
Tom acquired the son of Supreme Sound from his previous yard victory from five runs at Duncombe Park and could turn out
of Gill Walford last summer and has produced his first training again next week at Charm Park depending on how he takes his
success after only starting to ride last February. He was piloted race.
to good effect by Lyall Hodgins, who currently works for trainer
Nicky Richards and was recording only his second victory in Without a doubt, the most impressive performance of the day
the saddle. Tom, who hopes to build on his small string in time, came in the Open Maiden with trainer-rider Jack Teal steering
works for his parents’ cleaning supplies company and fits in Daly An Sceil to an impressive victory. The pair had only Trap
training Big Sound between work. The winner had to dig deep For Fools (Will Easterby) to fend off but it was clear sailing from
under his young pilot as he and the favourite Port Melon fought it the second-last as they eased down near the line. “She came from
out all the way up the run-in; however, the winner was gutsy and Ireland from our usual source,” said Jack. “We’ve had to work
held on. on her jumping, but she had good Flat form.” The winner had
run only once over hurdles, when tailed off, but Jack’s string is
Will Easterby never leaves Duncombe Park without a winner in fantastic form at the moment and he continues to turn out
and his first victory of the afternoon came courtesy of Panthers progressive-looking youngsters. Ballygown Bay (Natalya Irvine)
Creek in the Restricted. Previously trained in Ireland, where finished second, whilst Trap For Fools looks a four-year-old to
he won his Maiden and then finished runner-up in a Tipperary follow; he was making his debut and served it up to the winner
hunter chase, he’s shown very little since coming to these shores; for a long way.
however, the application of blinkers looks to have revived
some of his old form. “He’s a lovely big horse, but he’s been To read the full meeting report, click here
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SOUTH EAST HUNTS CLUB Featherstone-owned, -trained and -ridden Winola came home in
at CHARING fourth ahead of the only other finisher, Max My Boy ridden by
his owner/trainer Hannah Jones.
Saturday, 22 February
by Nicola Dean The Men’s Open also saw the bookies’ favourite of the seven
runners fail to finish, the James Owen-trained Silvergrove pulling
The South East Hunts Club kicked off the 2020 South East Area up before heading out on the final circuit having led until the
point-to-point season a week later than expected on Saturday, tenth fence and then weakening. Luke Scott took up the lead
with their meeting at Charing seeing Jack Andrews ride a treble. on Follow The Paint heading out for the final circuit, with Alan
Hill’s Man of Steel hot on his heels. As the six remaining runners
The opening race of the day, the two-mile, four-furlong Maiden, turned down the hill for the final time, the pace increased and
saw 12 runners face the starter with the Francesca Nimmo- Lynn Redman’s Expedite and Follow The Paint both found
trained Kenyan Cowboy and Nigel Padfield’s Howitsdone sent the injection of speed difficult to keep up with. However, both
off the 3/1 joint-favourites, and it was this pair that fought out Streets of London, under Phil York for Nigel Benstead, and
the finish. Local hopes of a winner dwindled when both the David Phelan’s Full Irish slowly made their way through the field
Cynthia Woods-trained Bit Of A Legend and David Phelan’s to lead three fences from home. Streets of London appeared to
Kilmaley weakened over the final three fences, so Kenyan have the advantage after the penultimate fence but Jack Andrews
Cowboy and Howitsdone were left to race to the final fence 20 produced Full Irish on the run to the final fence to pull away by
lengths clear of their nearest rival, Andrew Leyshon’s Cydercourt. four lengths and take a second victory for the trainer-and-jockey
Kenyan Cowboy, ridden by James King, was only carrying 10-7 combination. Full Irish’s owner, Anthony Ward-Thomas, had
compared to the 12-0 carried by Gina Andrews on Howitsdone, even more to celebrate later in the day when Highway One O
and was able to pull away on the run to the winning post to deny Two, trained by former South East Area champion jockey Chris
Howitsdone by seven lengths; however, Howitsdone looks certain Gordon and ridden by another former South East Area champion
to lose his maiden status soon. jockey Tom Cannon, won the Grade 2 Sky Bet Dovecote
Novice’s Hurdle at Kempton Park.
The Veteran Conditions race saw 11 horses with a wealth of
experience make their way to the start. The market favourite, The Ladies’ Open also saw the favourite beaten. Having already
Nicholas Wright’s Burtredgipandgump, led to the first fence saddled two winners, David Phelan’s Peggies Venture, with Gina
but managed to send his jockey Kate Gowing crashing to the Andrews in the saddle, was sent off the 5/4 favourite but a
floor, which in turn left Laura Horsfall’s Ballycahane, ridden by mistake four fences from home saw her weaken and a further
Luke Scott, and Sarah Ashby’s Double Whammy, ridden by her blunder at the following fence saw Gina pull the mare up before
daughter Mary, to lead the remaining runners. Double Whammy the penultimate fence. The finish was fought out by the Libby
was still in contention with three fences to jump but was joined Lawson-trained 13-year-old Don’t Do Mondays, ridden by Izzie
by Andrew Leyshon’s Kelvingrove, with Tommie O’Brien in the Marshall, and the seven-year-old Darius des Bois, with novice
saddle, and the David Phelan-trained Generous Ransom, who jockey Francesca Flinton in the saddle for trainer Jennifer Owen.
was being piloted by Jack Andrews. Generous Ransom is a course Many expected the more experienced duo to prevail but Darius
winner and took the inside line to the final fence and looked to des Bois wasn’t in the mood for adding another second to his
have the race won. However, Kelvingrove rallied on the flat and form figures for 2020, having two already to his name, and held
produced a late challenge but was denied by a short head. Double on to a one-length advantage on the race to the winning post,
Whammy looked as if he was going to follow them home but a giving his jockey her first success. Alan Hill’s Namako, ridden by
tired jump at the final fence saw Mary lose her balance and hit Georgie Benson, was the only other finisher but again was the
the deck, allowing the Phil York-ridden Thomas Junior for Nigel distance of the run-in behind the leading pair.
Benstead to take third but a distance behind the leading pair
who were already heading for the winner’s enclosure. The Katie To read the full meeting report, click here
Generous Ransom (Jack Andrews, near side) and Ballycahane (Luke Scott)
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COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE CLUB (WESSEX) by just over a length. Not seen since the opening day of the
at BADBURY RINGS season at Cottenham, Philip explained that there had been no
particular problems with the mare but he wanted to find the right
Sunday, 23 February race where she was not carrying too much weight. The winner
by Bob Bracher is owned by Tim Leadbeater, who is a solicitor for JCB but
unfortunately was not able to be present to see his mare’s victory.
The perfect ground at Badbury Rings drew horses, owners and
riders from all over the country for the Countryside Alliance Alex came very close to winning the second division when he
(Wessex) Club point-to-point. Many were paying their first visit to partnered the Neil McLean-trained and John and Floss Symes-
the popular Dorset course and it is highly likely that they will be owned Sixteen Letters. Narrowly defeated at Milborne St Andrew,
returning at a later date. With much of the country waterlogged, he once again went down, this time by a head in a duel with
the going was described by several riders as being just on the Curious Carlos, ridden by Byron Moorcroft. The Welsh raider,
soft side of good and a fair test for horses and riders. Philip whose journey to Badbury took some five hours, is trained by
Rowley and Alex Edwards will certainly remember their first visit, Mickey Bowen, having previously in the care of Mickey’s father,
as they secured a double with the runners they brought from Peter. Bred by his owner Carl Pyne, he is already the winner of
Shropshire, as will Mickey Bowen with his Curious Carlos from eight races under Rules and on this evidence showed he still
Pembrokeshire, and closer to home there was a return to form of retains ability. Byron admitted that his mount jumped himself to
Master Baker in the Ladies’ Open. the front earlier than he planned, but he was just able to maintain
his lead. A hunter chase may be next on the agenda for the
Master Baker turned a competitive Skinner’s Ladies’ Open into winner.
a procession and looks back to his best. Jo Supple was happy to
track the leaders turning for home, but once she asked her mount The Novice Riders’ race produced another easy winner in the
for an effort, both Tom Barton and Zamparelli, who had been shape of Master Dancer, ridden by Fergus Gillard and trained
vying for the lead, had no more to give. Winning owner Jacqui by Stuart Sampson. He drew right away from his 12 rivals to
McCullough was thrilled with her horse’s win and hopes that he record a 17-length victory. Acquired from Tim Vaughan, who
can resume a successful hunter chase campaign and take in the won three Flat races and two hurdles with him, he is now owned
Newbury Hunter Chase at the end of March, a race he won last in partnership by Garth Whisker and Derek Prettyjohn, two of
year. Stuart’s neighbours. Although Fergus works full-time at David
Pipe’s stable, he does ride out at Stuart’s when time permits.
The Wessex National Men’s Open was won in good style by
Champagne Lilly, ridden by Alex Edwards, from Three Faces Organised Solution, ridden by Milo Herbert, and Thechaseison,
West, ridden by Nathan Vergne. Making only her fifth appearance ridden by Martin McIntyre, had the finish of the first division of
on a racecourse, her victory was rather a surprise to her trainer the Restricted to themselves, with the former staying on strongly
Philip Rowley, who was completing his double with this race. to win by two-and-a-half lengths. Bought from Arthur Moore
She is owned by Fanny Armitage from Oxfordshire and and trained by Nicky Sheppard at Ledbury for the Herbert family,
Mary Bathurst from Surrey, and bred by them from the mare he appreciated the going, which Nicky described as ‘beautiful
Champagne Lil, who won a Bumper and three Hurdle races. A ground’. Although Nicky had been to Badbury before, when her
half-sister to the prolific Champagne At Tara, she is one to follow son Stan rode in point-to-points, this was her first training success
as the season progresses. and ‘worth the three-hour trip’. Nicky reported that Risk And
Roll, Milo’s other horse, is likely to next appear in a hunter chase
Alex Edwards and Philip Rowley had started the day by winning at Taunton on Thursday.
the first division of the Conditions race with Undisputed, who
stayed on well to beat Dr Rhythm, ridden by David Prichard, To read the full meeting report, click here
Master Baker (Jo Supple)
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WAVENEY HARRIERS In the Open Maiden, Gina Andrews allowed Tekap to sit behind
at HIGHAM the leaders, going out on the final circuit before producing their
winning effort to see off long-time leader Ballinagore, by a
Sunday, 23 February six-length margin. This was the first time Gina had sat on the
by Mike Ashby ex-Henry Daly-trained seven-year-old, and she was keen to make
up to owner/trainer Nick Wright for a “rein entanglement issue”,
Odds-on favourites Just Cause (Men’s) and Southfield Theatre at Charing the previous day. According to Archie Wright, who
(Ladies) won their respective Opens with similar front-running would have been aboard but is recovering from his Cottenham
displays at the Waveney Harriers meeting at Higham. Their future injury, the credit for the gelding’s performance is down to Paddy
race plans, however, differ as the season progresses. Gerety, who has been actively involved in his preparation.
Just Cause and Rupert Stearn won their fourth race of the season, Again, Archie’s Cottenham injuries turned out to be more severe
and the 10-year-old is now the leading national horse for the than was first thought, as he is now needing to recover from
number of wins achieved in this current campaign. The plan is a pinned, broken shoulder blade as well as a collarbone break.
to be entered in similar races around East Anglia, with a possible Archie hopes to be back in 6-8 weeks.
hunter chase being targeted later in the season. Exciting times,
ahead, for the Stearn family with this purchase, and the only The Gunner Brady recorded his second Higham career win, in
blemish on this performance was a final-fence blunder. the Conditions race, with Izzie Marshall, a late replacement in
the saddle, winning the battle up front against Can Mestret. The
Southfield Theatre made the journey from Wantage and, with favourite, Early Retirement, was a faller five fences out after some
regular jockey Lily Bradstock aboard, never looked in real trouble sketchy jumping. At the prize presentation, Izzie was thankful
throughout the race. They will head to the Cheltenham Festival for the chance to ride, and over the final stages of the race was
Foxhunters next month, hoping to repeat their course win at fearing the worst when “Gina came upsides but he took a hold
the prestigious track last May. Here, the pairing were briefly and went on well.” She also commented on the ground, offering
challenged for the lead by three other rivals at the cross-fence that although it was softer than normal at Higham, it was lovely,
four from home, but Lily admitted post-race “he is lazy and will safe jumping ground.
do just enough” and felt it was a very good performance overall.
The winning distance was six lengths from the Gina Andrews- The concluding Restricted saw a tight finish between brother
partnered An Scairp. and sister Jack and Gina Andrews. Barrack Hill and Oscars
Fame made the running heading over the first circuit, with the
The good-to-soft conditions and strong headwind up the former taking the lead as the field went out in the country for the
finishing straight may have affected some races more than final time. As the field approached the final three fences, Hard
others, and two winners came through the field to catch leading Ground and Oscars Fame had pressed on and it was here that the
contenders between the last two obstacles. favourite (Fiddler of Dooney) fell, leaving the Andrews siblings
to tussle for the ultimate prize. Jack took the honours on Hard
The opening Hunt race saw Laser Beam and Alice Stevens make Ground, by two lengths from Oscars Fame. Jack is currently
late progress to collar front-runner Knight Bachelor and win second in the Men’s National Jockeys’ Championship, whilst Gina
by two lengths. Alice was contacted for the ride by the sidelined leads the Ladies’ standings.
Dicky Collinson, who, it appears, has further injuries than was
first thought after his crunching fall at Cottenham. In her first Gearoid Costelloe, Hard Ground’s owner/ trainer, journeyed
ride for trainer Andrew Pennock, Alice stated that Laser Beam from the Marlborough area to pay his first visit to Higham and
had found his rhythm late in the race, hence their belated entry thoroughly enjoyed the day’s experience – the journey, the ground
on the scene, and the trainer also confirmed that the seven-year- conditions, and his six-year-old’s performance. Other visits to
old had suffered a form of whiplash in his last appearance, when East Anglia are in the planning as a result of Gearoid’s away-day
pulled up here, which required subsequent muscular therapy. success.
Just Cause (Rupert Stearn)
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WESTERN Spies, who took the Intermediate by 10 lengths in the colours of
at WADEBRIDGE George and James Beilby. Cloudy Music proved a disappointing
favourite here for Darren Edwards, dropping back after five out,
Sunday, 23 February leaving Dragon de La Tour to chase home the winner in a slow-
by Granville Taylor motion finish up the hill.
Point-to-pointing resumed in the Devon & Cornwall area at Darren Andrews partnered the runner-up in the Intermediate,
the Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge, as the Western but had earlier secured his sixth winner of the season when the
meeting finally defeated the bad weather. Much credit goes to the gallant mare Cottage Rose outstayed her 10 opponents to win
organisers, whose determination to race paid off following their the Open Maiden. John Heard trains this homebred six-year-old
two postponements. Morning rain gave way to a dry, overcast and shares ownership with David Willis. “I think the break did
afternoon, and a turnout of 37 runners from the 59 entries her good. I had her so well at home,” reported the Okehampton
on very soft ground provided plenty of action for the diehard trainer.
spectators.
Navanman, seeking his fourth win of the season, was expected
It was a day to remember for jockey Conor Houlihan who to give the Heard/Andrews combination further success in the
partnered his first winner in England, on Raddon Top in the Men’s Open, but was never really travelling under his penalty
opening Novice & Veteran Rider Conditions race, before and could only finish third behind 14/1 winner Ballyhowne and
following up on Bridge of Spies in the Intermediate. Millanisi Boy. The winner had shown little in his two previous
efforts this season, but got the benefit of a positive ride from
Sue Trump’s promising seven-year-old Raddon Top had to fend Tom Chanin, whose father Robert trains the 10-year-old for the
off the sustained challenge of Somewhere To Be (Tamby Welch) Stone Valley Racing Club. “We decided to ride him differently,”
on the finishing climb. Trainer Leslie Jefford explained: “Raddon said the winning rider. “We had tried to settle him but it didn’t
Top had a stress fracture after Ottery last year. He is a bit more suit him, so I let him settle in front today. He had won his races in
streetwise now but really wants better ground.” Ireland like this and it paid off.”
His 21-year-old jockey, whose brother Sean won the Devon & Josh Newman was narrowly denied on Millanisi Boy, but had
Cornwall Novice Riders’ title before turning professional, is from earlier taken the Restricted when the promising six-year-old
Dungarvan, near Waterford, and had ridden three winners in Nickelsonthedime strode clear of Georges Legacy from the
Ireland. “I work for Will Biddick and he has given me lots of good bottom bend to follow up his North Cornwall Maiden victory.
advice,” said Conor, easily the tallest rider in the weighing room. The Shantou gelding looks a smart prospect for owners Terry
Hamlin and John Gardener.
Tall or not, the young jockey rides stylishly enough, and went
on to complete a double thanks to the progressive Bridge of To read the full meeting report, click here
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A high-class meeting at Badbury Rings was the highlight of last weekend’s action.
Fastest performance on the card came from Champagne Lily (120) in the Men’s Open. She had fallen three
from home when travelling strongly at Cottenham on her re-appearance but made amends here, running
on strongly from two out. Once again her jumping was not the best, however, which tempers enthusiasm
somewhat for her chances in hunter chases.
The majority of other events on the card were truly run, with Master Dancer (114) and Master Baker (118)
recording figures close to their form ratings. Both have prospects of hunter chase success later this season.
One performance that may have
gone under the general radar was
that of No Limitations (100) in the
second division of the Restricted. Far
from straightforward in the past, he
nevertheless can show a fair bit of toe
when on song. The third home –
Brass in Pocket (96) – was set a fair bit
to do and appeared to be caught out by
the substantially quicker second part of
the contest. He should be able to land
a similar event run at a more uniform
pace.
Snow Castle (114) got the better of
a good tussle with Greensalt at the
rearranged Sinnington meeting. This
was his fourth win from just nine
outings, and whilst his consistency
should hold him in good stead in similar
No Limitations (Bradley Gibbs) contests, he is still only eight and might
Photo: Tim Holt timholt@talktalk.net
have further improvement in him.
The South East Area got underway at Charing where the opening event saw a good contest between two
promising types. Victory went the way of the Francesca Nimmo-trained Kenyan Cowboy (114), a neat type who
will probably now head for the sales. Runner-up Howitsdone (108) is a different stamp of individual altogether,
with a strong pointing pedigree, and looks to have a bright future on the East Anglian circuit.
There were no outstanding performances at Higham, but down in Cornwall at the rearranged Wadebridge
fixture, Nickelonthedime (102) impressed again in the Restricted and remains one to follow. In the following
Intermediate, Bridge of Spies (104) recorded a figure some 9lb above his form rating. Both he and runner-up
Dragon de la Tour (98) should find further success, the latter better suited to a right-hand track.
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Hazel Hill (Alex Edwards)
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Hazel Hill, Shantou Flyer and Top Wood, the 1-2-3 Former Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-
from last year’s St James’s Place Foxhunter Chase up Minella Rocco appears to be relishing hunters’
at the Cheltenham Festival, are among 34 entries for chases this season and at ten is clearly still young
this year’s race writes Carl Evans. enough to play a big part – trained by Jonjo O’Neill,
Minella Rocco beat Hazel Hill at Wetherby on
Among those not engaged are Hazel Hill’s Philip his latest start. Kelso winner Mr Mercurial is also
Rowley-trained stablemate Wishing And Hoping, entered, while leading ladies’ open horse Southfield
Caroline Robinson’s The Dellercheckout and Caryto Theatre is another candidate.
Des Brosses from David Kemp’s stable.
Alex Edwards lifts the St James’s Place Foxhunter Chase trophy
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Britain’s champion hunters’ chase trainer, Rose
Loxton is responsible for three entries – Shantou
Flyer, Caid Du Berlais and Earth Leader, while
champion Jump trainer Paul Nicholls has entered the
David Maxwell-owned Bob And Co and also Alcala
– the pair finished first and second at Fontwell on
Sunday.
Tom Ellis has entered Kalabaloo and Latenightpass –
the last-named was bred by and races in the colours
of the trainer’s mother, Pip – while Ollie Pimlott
has entered Duhallow Tornado and Carter McKay.
Owned by David Redvers, Carter McKay is engaged
at Charm Park on Sunday.
Don Poli bids to convert two Alnwick victories into
a Festival triumph for trainer Nick Pearce, and while
Caryto Des Brosses is an absentee his stablemate,
Law Of Gold, is in the frame following his recent Eight hunters trained in Ireland are in the picture,
Horseheath win. headed by the Willie Mullins-trained Billaway.
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Gunmoney (John Russell)
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Dairy farmer, racehorse trainer, Midlands Area Chairman Thetalkinghorse (IRE) 12 b g
– Gerald Bailey wears many hats and is never short of a Another yard favourite, who has given Margaret Moody
quotable comment! Based at Holdenby, Northamptonshire, plenty of success over the years. He is in great form and
Gerald shares a yard with wife Caroline, daughter of ran well to be third in a competitive open at Horseheath.
pointing legend and Grand National-winning trainer Dick Needs good ground to be at his best and may go back to
Saunders, who – after a stellar career training pointers Horseheath on Saturday.
now holds a professional licence. Gerald has 13 to run this
season – including the ageless Gunmoney for long-standing The Triple Pillar (IRE) 6 br g
owner Richard Russell (older readers will remember him A progressive young horse owned by Charles Dixey (who
coming second on Teaplanter, trained by Caroline, in the owned Caroline’s Cheltenham Foxhunters winner Castle
Cheltenham Foxhunters) – and talks to Jake Exelby about Mane). Came from Tom Lacey, where he’d been very well
some of his string... produced. He won his maiden last season but was still weak,
so we’ve given him plenty of time to mature. Will come on
Early Retirement (IRE) 8 b g for his seasonal debut at Higham.
Have been leased for the season to run for The Hunting
Partnership – myself, David Docker, John Sharp, Alice Go Go Geronimo 5 b g
Vaughan-Jones and Robin Vestey – who are all well-known A nice five-year-old owned by John Chatfeild-Roberts and
hunting and racing enthusiasts, so hopefully there should ridden by his son Tom. He had one run last spring and
be some fun days ahead. Early Retirement started the ball finished a promising third, and we were pleased with his
rolling for us with a win at Thorpe in January before falling recent reappearance at Horseheath, when he finished
when going well at Higham last weekend. He had been second in a competitive maiden. He is a good, natural
running under Rules for Caroline but had lost his way a jumper, should give his owners plenty of fun, and is entered
bit, so she felt a bit of hunting and point-to-pointing might at Horseheath again. They also have the five-year-old mare
reignite his enthusiasm - so far so good! Dainty Doris, who made her debut at Higham on Sunday.
She is quite small but is a great character and really enjoys
Bardista (IRE) 8 b g jumping.
Ran for Alice last season and was very consistent, winning
a maiden and restricted under Alex Vaughan-Jones, who Mister McCoy 7 b g
has since retired from the saddle. Alex was a true amateur Home-bred by his owners John and Mel Sharp, who have
and did amazingly well considering his height and that he been very patient with him as he has taken a long time to
worked in London all week. He’s a real stayer, will be aimed mature. He had a run in a bumper a couple of years ago and
at longer-distance races later in the season, and may run at will be ready to run shortly. He has been quite a challenge
Horseheath on Saturday. as he had a few ideas of his own early in his training! We
have been very pleased with his schooling recently and Tom
Gunmoney (IRE) 15 br g McClorey is looking forward to riding him as I think he feels
Still going strong aged 15 and was a good third at the horse owes him a win or two!
Horseheath, having made the running until two out. He has
been with us since he came over from Ireland as a four-year- Pair of Jacks (IRE) 12 ch g
old and is much loved in the yard. Richard and John Russell Nearly ready to run but prefers good ground, so may have
have had huge amounts of fun with him and he will continue to wait a little longer! He will be ridden by Tom McClorey
to run this year while he retains his enthusiasm. The Russells this season as, like Alex Vaughan-Jones, George Greenock
also have Easythingsarebest to run this season – he is has hung his boots up. Sadly, the lower weights these days
consistent, should be competitive in conditions races, and is are not helping to keep these enthusiastic amateurs in the
entered at Horseheath this weekend. sport.
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Eight owner(ships) on three wins
SKINNER’S LADY RIDERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP GENTLEMAN RIDERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP
Gina Andrews riding Kalabaloo Alex Edwards riding Hazel Hill
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G. Andrews 15 wins A. Stevens 2 wins A. Edwards 13 wins J. King 6 wins
I. Robinson 3 wins P. Topley 2 wins J. Andrews 12 wins N. Orpwood 6 wins
L. Bradstock 2 wins A. Waugh 2 wins W. Biddick 8 wins B. Gibbs 5 wins
C. Emsley 2 wins M. Wonnacott 2 wins T. O’Brien 8 wins D. Edwards 5 wins
N. Parker 2 wins 19 riders on one win D. Andrews 6 wins R. Stearn 5 wins
HIGHFLYER BLOODSTOCK’S LADY NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HIGHFLYERBLOODSTOCK’SGENTLEMANNOVICES’CHAMPIONSHIP
Paige Topley riding Azure Fly Angus Cheleda riding Shantou Flyer
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P. Topley 2 wins A. Cheleda 4 wins
10 riders on one win A. Tufnell 3 wins
C. Houlihan 2 wins
L. Scott 2 wins
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Just Cause, trained by James Owen Kalabaloo, trained by Tom Ellis
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J. Owen 6 wins N. Pearce 3 wins T. Ellis 18 wins A. Hill 4 wins
J. Heard 4 wins O. Pimlott 3 wins P. Rowley 10 wins S. Jukes 4 wins
T. McKie 4 wins J. Teal 3 wins R. Loxton 6 wins R. Potter 4 wins
J. O’Shea 4 wins J. Wadland 3 wins F. Nimmo 6 wins Five trainers on three wins
S. Randell 4 wins H. Waight 3 wins W. Biddick 4 wins
THE JOCKEY CLUB CHAMPION NOVICE MARE AWARD CONNOLLY’S RED MILLS NATIONAL CHAMPION HORSE
Taboo, trained by Max Young Just Cause, trained by James Owen
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Taboo 9 pts Janeslittlevoice 3 pts Just Cause 4 wins
Cottage Rose 7 pts Boss Baby 2 pts Fleur du Pommier 3 wins
Golden Clermont 4 pts Latenightfumble 2 pts Fumet D’oudairies 3 wins
Lady Sally 4 pts Nerual 2 pts Navanman 3 wins
Minella Beag 4 pts So Socksy 2 pts 23 horses on two wins
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Don Bersy, trained by Ryan Potter
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Don Bersy (Midlands) 24 pts
Fleur du Pommier (West) 24 pts
Fumet D’oudairies (Midlands) 24 pts
Salvatore (Midlands) 21 pts
Four horses on 20 points
HOWDEN NOVICE AWARD FOR THE PRINCESS ROYAL TROPHY HOWDEN NOVICE AWARD FOR THE WILKINSON SWORD
Paige Topley riding Azure Fly Kyran Tompkins riding Trojan Star
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P. Topley 2 wins M. McGuinness 1 win S. Brown 1 win K. Tompkins 1 win
L. Burton 1 win R. Pugh 1 win M. Dodd 1 win I. Woods 1 win
H. A. Drowne 1 win D. Kitts 1 win
A. Ingram 1 win F. Lambert 1 win
A. Knight 1 win S. Malson 1 win
THE PPRC HUNTER CHASE LEADING RIDER THE PPRC HUNTER CHASE LEADING TRAINER
David Maxwell riding Saint Xavier Virak, trained by Rose Loxton
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D. Maxwell 4 wins R. Loxton 3 wins W. Ramsay 1 win
N. Parker 2 wins P. Nicholls 3 wins C. Robinson 1 win
10 riders on one win J. Guerriero 2 wins P. Rowley 1 win
J. O’Neill 2 wins N. Sheppard 1 win
P. Hobbs 1 win G. Slade-Jones 1 win
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