THE TAMAYUZ 2yo, aka “Jerry” went for a racecourse gallop today at Kempton with another 2yo and two older horses and he impressed rider, trainer and Racing Manager! This was his first awayday and all part of the education process for a 2yo and he took it all in his stride. Stable five pound claimer,… Read more »
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POETIC FLARE LIGHTS UP ROYAL ASCOT WITH CROWDS!
ROYAL ASCOT 2021 started today with the usual three Group Ones and normal service was resumed not just with crowds being back but with 50-years-young Frankie Dettori winning the opener, the Queen Anne Stakes on hot-pot Palace Pier but it was Poetic Flare who stole the show in the Gr 1 St James Palace Stakes… Read more »
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TWILIGHT BAY NEWLY NAMED 2YO FOR SOLARIO RACING
SOLARIO RACING (Childwickbury) owners were out celebrating in the glorious sunshine today as they named their 2yo filly Twilight Bay. As is the custom, Solario Racing likes to dabble in a spot of democracy when it comes to naming its horses and during the last few days, the owners have been voting on their own… Read more »
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DREAM HORSE: A TRUE SYNDICATE SUCCESS STORY
DREAM HORSE will be the wonderful feel-good film of the summer and probably of the whole pandemic and shows that a small syndicate can beat the odds and live the dream! The film, on general release on June 4th, is based on the true story of Jan Vokes, a cleaner and bar tender in a Welsh ex-mining… Read more »
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TWO-YEAR-OLDS MAKING VERY GOOD PROGRESS
SOLARIO RACING’S two-year-olds are progressing very nicely at Harper Lodge Farm and I was impressed with their work on the gallops yesterday morning. We bought two youngsters, a colt and a filly, both of which were bought at Tattersalls Book 3 last October. The filly by dual Group One winner, Twilight Son, is a “very nice,… Read more »
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RESTRICTIONS EASED FOR OWNERS & SPECTATORS RETURN!
GOOD NEWS was announced today from racing’s authorities regarding the easing of racecourse restrictions for Owners and the welcoming back of spectators, all to start a week today on Monday 17 May. As the Government announced that the country was moving from Stage 4 to Stage 3 alert level and indoor hospitality could begin, so… Read more »
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SEVEN FURLONGS AT WOLVES…IT HAS TO BE NEZAR!
NEZAR loves going to Wolves, particularly over 7f and last night he made it three wins over course and distance under first time jockey, Callum Shepherd, continuing the fine form of the yard in recent days. The phrase “horses for courses” is a phrase for a reason and certainly Nezar always seems to perform better at Wolverhampton or Wolves… Read more »
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STAKE ACCLAIM WINS AT WINDSOR AGAIN
STAKE ACCLAIM just loves Windsor and he made it win number three at the course this afternoon, from just seven visits, when getting the better of Firenze Rosa by a short head in a five furlong apprentice handicap under Callum Hutchinson. The 9yo son of Acclamation had lost his way over the winter and in fact it was two… Read more »
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WELL BACKED WOODY WINS UNDER HOLLIE DOYLE
DANCINGINTHEWOODS, aka “Woody,” won today at Leicester, the well-backed 3/1 second favourite, under Hollie Doyle to the delight of owners, Solario Racing (Ashridge). Hollie, rode the perfect race on the horse. The 4yo son of Garswood was initially held up per instructions behind the leaders. Pushed along he made headway two furlongs out and soon chased the leader,… Read more »
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ENJOYABLE VISIT TO AMY MURPHY YARD AT NEWMARKET
AMY MURPHY is a dual purpose trainer based at Southgate Stables on the Hamilton Road, Newmarket and I had a thoroughly enjoyable stable visit yesterday. I was invited up to the stables by Steve Surridge, who runs Eclipse Sports Promotions and whose company has a syndicate horse in training with Amy, the six-times winner, 8yo Napping. Steve… Read more »
