An instructive but frustrating day yesterday, with the weather intervention. To be fair, I only had myself to blame for not keeping a close eye on the going at Sandown, which changed mid-morning to soft. Had I been more attentive, I would certainly not done Commander Crouch on that going. I wonder if anyone reading this blog might’ve looked the horse’s form and had that thought. If so, a little reply on here to that effect would be appreciated. My own responsibility, I know.
Instructive inasmuch as I learnt that Invictus Machin needs to be abandoned; his jumping has deteriorated and, as such, he ceases to interest me as a chaser. He’ll win next time out now, we know, but they’re welcome to him, whatever the price.
Al Rufaa was notable mostly for the ride he got. He was sent haring out in front by Mr Kingscote, which is most definitely not the way to ride this one, as well they know. That was a huge flag for me which says he may need backing next time out.
Today, I shall have just the one:
Swinging London -,Pontefract 7.15 11/2 Ew
I noted him last time out and believed he was denied on several occasions when trying to mount a challenge, something not really mentioned in dispatches. He’ll do for me in this lower grade race.
Elsewhere I shall take an interest in:
Claymore Goodwood 15.35 Ew
Racingbreaks Ryder – Goodwood 4.10 Ew
Instructive inasmuch as I learnt that Invictus Machin needs to be abandoned; his jumping has deteriorated and, as such, he ceases to interest me as a chaser. He’ll win next time out now, we know, but they’re welcome to him, whatever the price.
Al Rufaa was notable mostly for the ride he got. He was sent haring out in front by Mr Kingscote, which is most definitely not the way to ride this one, as well they know. That was a huge flag for me which says he may need backing next time out.
I remember, years ago, getting a tip for Tender Heart in the Hunt cup. The run before that race he ran a prep and the jockey sped to the front and made it a ridiculous gallop, then folded quickly. In the Hunt Cup, they put Joe Mercer aboard, who held on to him until the very last, then popped him up on the line.‘Rab Havlin was able to switch Al Rufaa off early doors as he can over-race but he came through well in the end. Ideally he would enjoy some more give in the ground’- Thady Gosden, assistant trainer
Today, I shall have just the one:
Swinging London -,Pontefract 7.15 11/2 Ew
I noted him last time out and believed he was denied on several occasions when trying to mount a challenge, something not really mentioned in dispatches. He’ll do for me in this lower grade race.
Elsewhere I shall take an interest in:
Claymore Goodwood 15.35 Ew
Racingbreaks Ryder – Goodwood 4.10 Ew