THE Zebedee colt has been broken in and is now cantering in the outdoor ring and he certainly has a spring in his step! I was at Harper Lodge Farm yesterday and the colt, a full-brother and a half-brother to two winners from two foals, was in fine fettle! He limbered up initially in the manège… Read more »
Posts By: Simon Double
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LULU STANFORD BOOKED FOR CATHARINA
DEAN IVORY runs two today, Goldslinger in the 3pm at Southwell and Catharina in the 5.10 at Kempton and Lulu Stanford, claiming 5lbs, looks interesting on the latter. The 4yo Dutch Art filly won over 11.5f on the turf earlier in the year but has struggled in four attempts on the all-weather. Maybe, the step… Read more »
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REVIEW OF THE WEEK: LULU DOUBLES UP ON THE BIRD
LULU STANFORD may not be a household name but this very capable young apprentice won again last week on Secret Bird to give Dean Ivory his 35th win of the year. Last month, Lulu defied the outside draw to win at Chelmsford over 6f on the Arcano gelding in an Apprentice race. On Friday, she… Read more »
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SECRET BIRD GIVES LULU SOMETHING TO SHOUT ABOUT
LULU STANFORD was not a twinkle in her grandmother’s never mind her mother’s eye when the singer Lulu had a top ten hit with “Shout” in 1964 but the promising young apprentice had plenty to shout about yesterday after her second consecutive success on Secret Bird for Dean Ivory. Lulu defied a bad draw (14… Read more »
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SECRET BIRD DROPS TO FIVE AT WOLVES
DEAN IVORY drops SECRET BIRD to five furlongs for the first time when competing in a 0-55 handicap at Wolverhampton today (5.45pm) and with last time winning jockey Lulu Stanford aboard, he could be of interest. The 7lb claimer gave the 4yo Arcano gelding a great ride last time out from a bad draw at Chelmsford… Read more »
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LUCYMAI RETURNS TO FAVOURITE TRACK
LUCYMAI, who sprang a 50/1 surprise on her juvenile debut at Kempton last year and who has subsequently been third at the track, returns to her favourite course today for a 7f handicap due off at 6.40pm. She is running off a mark of 74, a pound lower than her unlucky third at the track… Read more »
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SOLARIO RACING OWNERS CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN STYLE
SOLARIO RACING held its traditional Owners’ Christmas lunch yesterday and owners came from far and wide to celebrate the festive season with trainer, Dean Ivory. This year, we went to St Albans’ award-winning restaurant, Freddie’s, in the heart of the historic city and ringing the changes proved a real winner. From Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire they… Read more »
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REVIEW OF THE WEEK: BLUE REVELATION ONE TO FOLLOW
BLUE REVELATION looks a horse to follow after his comfortable win at Lingfield last Wednesday, on his first run for Paul Webber. Despite a 15-month absence, the former Johnny Murtagh trained 3yo son of Exceed and Excel was well backed into 5/4 favouritism before the off in the mile maiden and the support was fully justified. Always in contention under… Read more »
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ROSIE SELLS FOR 100,000 GUINEAS AT TATTERSALLS
ROSIE’S PREMIERE sold well at Tattersalls December Mare Sale yesterday, being knocked down for 100,000 guineas to Haras du Mezeray, a French stud in Normandy. The 4yo Showcasing filly, owned by one of Dean Ivory’s principal owners, Mrs Heather Yarrow, won three of her 25 starts, over 5-6f and achieved a BHA rating of 93 at her best. She… Read more »
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BLUE REVELATION INTERESTING FOR PAUL WEBBER
DEAN IVORY runs just the one horse today, Wotadoll in a 2yo fillies’ 6f maiden at Kempton today (5.55pm). Robert Winston rides but the Harbour Watch filly has shown little on two starts and is the 80/1 outsider. Of more interest is Paul Webber’s Blue Revelation in the 12.10 at Lingfield, a mile maiden for 3yos… Read more »
