“SHARPIE” GAINS DESERVED THIRD SUCCESS!
22 November 2024
Winning Owners!
SHARP DISTINCTION, aka “Sharpie” won his third career start yesterday and his second out of two outings at Lingfield when winning a mile and half handicap for three-year-olds and upwards under jockey Freddie Larson for Solario Racing (Berkhamsted).
Following a disappointing last time out effort at Newcastle, the first time he had tried the mile and half trip, we decided to give him another go over the same distance and Amy suggested putting blinkers on him for the first time.
Despite the woefully slow early gallop, “Sharpie” didn’t pull but travelled beautifully throughout in mid-division. On the final bend, when the race started in earnest, Freddie Larson made his move and inside the final furlong, after a sustained duel with Switchel, he went to the front and was a shade cosy half a length winner!
Sharp Distinction heading for victory
Hardly anything has gone right for the horse this year with the ground going too soft/heavy twice at Chester and once at Goodwood, while he has had to suffer wide draws on more than one occasion. As a result, he had dropped to a good mark and provided the drop to 1m4f wasn’t an issue (he’d won previously over 1m5f and 1m6f) then connections were hopeful of a big run.
It may have been a very cold day but the syndicate was out in force to cheer him on. He’s such a favourite at Southgate Stables and Amy was thrilled for both horse and syndicate.
Wel done Amy for persevering with the 1m4f trip and for applying different headgear! The trainer was on hand to saddle him up and see him give the yard its 30th domestic winner on the flat. (There have been nine wins in France to boot).
Sharp Distinction in the Winner’s Enclosure with winning connections
Sharp Distinction is staying in training for another year but is likely to go hurdling next spring, when the ground is hopefully not too bottomless! He’ll then resume racing on the flat.
Most of the existing syndicate owners have stayed with him and after yesterday’s great win, they’re glad they did! However, there are two 1/12th shares available for one season, so if you wish to get involved in a three-time winner, who’s been in the prize money in 70% of his 28 starts, please do get in touch! Contact Racing Manager, Simon Double on 01442 877 597 or email info@solarioracing.com.
