Friday 24th April
Peter Chapple-Hyam has his team in excellent order at present and working around the bend on Friday morning Monitor Closely (Alan Munro) moved nicely in his first gallop since his commendable 2nd in the Tattersalls race at Newmarket. Led by Al Qasi the pair went a strong gallop right from the bottom of the Round Gallop and it was Monitor Closely who strode out nicely towards the end of the work suggesting he has improved since Newmarket last time. He is sure to head for the 10f listed race for colts and geldings on Saturday at Newmarket.
Palacefield is another to continues to impress in his work and over 7f he stretched out well taking the measure of Warwick winner Maxwell Hawke. Sitting on his inside, Palacefield travelled much the better of the pair suggesting he could be of serious interest at Thirsk on Saturday.
Leicester winner Sayif moved nicely under Jamie Spencer in his 6f gallop. Tracking through Fat Boy (Adrian McCarthy) the son of Kheleyf suggested he was in top form at present and that he could be a force to be reckoned with in the Duke Of York Stakes in the middle of next month.
Sir Mark Prescott was over on the Al Bahathri this morning and he worked a fair number of his nice types in what I would say was his first serious workout of the year.
Prescription (Stephen Donohoe) makes the long journey north to Musselburgh on Friday and its fair to say she could be just what the doctor ordered. The 4yo daughter of Pivotal improved with every start last season and she looks to have done exceptionally well in the winter months. Tracking through Starlit Sands (Seb Sanders) over 6f it was seriously hard not to have been impressed by Prescription as she quickened up impressively taking 3/4L easily out of her work companion. Rated 86 Prescription looks the one to get the Prescott teams ball rolling on Friday given her companion is rated some 16lb higher at present.
Speed Dating is another who must not be missed when making his return this week and he was thoroughly impressive in his 8f gallop. Led by Point Of Light and joined by Uncle Brit, the son of Pivotal has a couple of options on Thursday and Friday and gives the impression he could be very hard to beat off a mark of 59. Quickening up smartly he took two lengths easily out of his work companions and he certainly looked value for a lot more. Off a nice light weight over a mile at Redcar on Thursday he would make most appeal to me, whilst the Folkestone race off of 59 in a 0-60 would be the race I would like to see him in myself.
Completing a busy morning on the gallops Luca Cumani gave Curtain Call a searching gallop with Kieren Fallon on board. Led by consistent handicapper Bullet Man the 4yo travelled easily in behind before stretching some 6 – 7L clear for hand riding in the final couple of furlongs of the 7f gallop. For a horse who couldn’t live with Riggins in recent work, this was an encouraging gallop.
Major Phil was another on the Limekilns who took the eye and travelling easily alongsides Three Ducks, the pair went 3L clear of Paisley who didn’t really have any response to the front two’s turn of foot. Major Phil was going best at the end of the 7f gallop and looks in great order at present.
Axiom did little more than confirm his well being as he strode out well over 7f picking up by a length from Annabelle’s Charm and one other. In a fair gallop this was a pleasing workout for the mentioned pair.
Saturday 25th April
Sir Michael Stoute was the early bird up the Limekilns on Saturday morning and he worked a number of his useful prospects in some strong gallops.
Only doing a steady gallop was St Leger winner Conduit. Led by Meethaaq he moved easily in behind his lead being asked no questions before moving nicely alongsides. In what was little more than a half speed gallop it was a pleasing piece of work.
Lang Shining (Robert Winston) has slowly been brought to hand this season and he looked in good form as he worked 9f with regular work companion Ask. The pair went a fair but sensible gallop with Lang Shining holding a 1L advantage at the end of the gallop.
Spanish Moon (Ryan Moore) again impressed and he looked in top form as he pulled just over a length ahead of a scrubbed along Doctor Fremantle (J D Smith). In what was a decent gallop it was not hard to notice the ease in which Spanish Moon was travelling and he should be a steering job in the Jockey Club Cup at Newmarket on Sunday.
Harbinger (Robert Winston) completed the treble for the rider as he picked up in taking fashion to draw on by a couple of lengths in his work. The Wood Ditton 2nd has improved out of all recognition for the run and looks sure to be very hard to beat in maiden company next time out. Sitting last in his quartet which included Desert Creek (led)( D Smith), Marching Time (Ryan Moore) and Ave (Kieren Fallon), the once raced colt moved through stylishly string out in impressive style to suggest he was a class act. Under a hand ride Ave kept on nicely to go 2nd best giving the impression she could be a nice filly this term.
Henry Cecil was another trainer busy on Saturday morning and he used to Al Bahathri to put some work into his string.
Derby hopeful Native Ruler (Tom Queally) should be a case of point and steer at Pontefract on Wednesday and the son of Cape Cross quickened up impressively this morning taking a couple of lengths out of Sight Unseen (Jimmy Quinn) with a punched out Father Time last of the trio. Having run extremely green at Newmarket Native Ruler certainly looks to have done well for the run, and the recent rain that fell at Pontefract would be music to connections ears. With one eye firmly cast over the Dante next month, he is still working like a potential group performer and whilst his debut 2nd may have dented some people’s confidence a solid performance on Wednesday should put him back in the picture.
Earl Of Sefton disappointment Twice Over moved well in his 7f gallop this morning and he moved nicely alongsides Doncaster 2nd Unnefer. The pair went a decent gallop with Twice Over travelling best at the end of the work.
Workwatcher’s Notes
Sure Fire Winner – Prescription (Sir Mark Prescott) looks a filly going places this season and she is not one to be missed off a mark of 86 on Thursday. The daughter of Pivotal has impressed in her homework of late and should take all the beating in handicap company.
Class Act - Native Ruler (Henry Cecil) fills the spot once more and his work on Saturday morning keeps the dream alive. He impressed in what was a strong gallop on Saturday suggesting he will be extremely hard to beat at Pontefract on Wednesday before heading for the Dante.
Dark Horse – Tislaam (Mick Channon) is a nice 2yo by With Approval and he has been steadily catching the eye on the West Ilsley gallops working well with winners and 2yo’s that have previously won. He’ll probably need 6f to start off with but is showing enough to excite connections already.
Good Luck
Chris
Peter Chapple-Hyam has his team in excellent order at present and working around the bend on Friday morning Monitor Closely (Alan Munro) moved nicely in his first gallop since his commendable 2nd in the Tattersalls race at Newmarket. Led by Al Qasi the pair went a strong gallop right from the bottom of the Round Gallop and it was Monitor Closely who strode out nicely towards the end of the work suggesting he has improved since Newmarket last time. He is sure to head for the 10f listed race for colts and geldings on Saturday at Newmarket.
Palacefield is another to continues to impress in his work and over 7f he stretched out well taking the measure of Warwick winner Maxwell Hawke. Sitting on his inside, Palacefield travelled much the better of the pair suggesting he could be of serious interest at Thirsk on Saturday.
Leicester winner Sayif moved nicely under Jamie Spencer in his 6f gallop. Tracking through Fat Boy (Adrian McCarthy) the son of Kheleyf suggested he was in top form at present and that he could be a force to be reckoned with in the Duke Of York Stakes in the middle of next month.
Sir Mark Prescott was over on the Al Bahathri this morning and he worked a fair number of his nice types in what I would say was his first serious workout of the year.
Prescription (Stephen Donohoe) makes the long journey north to Musselburgh on Friday and its fair to say she could be just what the doctor ordered. The 4yo daughter of Pivotal improved with every start last season and she looks to have done exceptionally well in the winter months. Tracking through Starlit Sands (Seb Sanders) over 6f it was seriously hard not to have been impressed by Prescription as she quickened up impressively taking 3/4L easily out of her work companion. Rated 86 Prescription looks the one to get the Prescott teams ball rolling on Friday given her companion is rated some 16lb higher at present.
Speed Dating is another who must not be missed when making his return this week and he was thoroughly impressive in his 8f gallop. Led by Point Of Light and joined by Uncle Brit, the son of Pivotal has a couple of options on Thursday and Friday and gives the impression he could be very hard to beat off a mark of 59. Quickening up smartly he took two lengths easily out of his work companions and he certainly looked value for a lot more. Off a nice light weight over a mile at Redcar on Thursday he would make most appeal to me, whilst the Folkestone race off of 59 in a 0-60 would be the race I would like to see him in myself.
Completing a busy morning on the gallops Luca Cumani gave Curtain Call a searching gallop with Kieren Fallon on board. Led by consistent handicapper Bullet Man the 4yo travelled easily in behind before stretching some 6 – 7L clear for hand riding in the final couple of furlongs of the 7f gallop. For a horse who couldn’t live with Riggins in recent work, this was an encouraging gallop.
Major Phil was another on the Limekilns who took the eye and travelling easily alongsides Three Ducks, the pair went 3L clear of Paisley who didn’t really have any response to the front two’s turn of foot. Major Phil was going best at the end of the 7f gallop and looks in great order at present.
Axiom did little more than confirm his well being as he strode out well over 7f picking up by a length from Annabelle’s Charm and one other. In a fair gallop this was a pleasing workout for the mentioned pair.
Saturday 25th April
Sir Michael Stoute was the early bird up the Limekilns on Saturday morning and he worked a number of his useful prospects in some strong gallops.
Only doing a steady gallop was St Leger winner Conduit. Led by Meethaaq he moved easily in behind his lead being asked no questions before moving nicely alongsides. In what was little more than a half speed gallop it was a pleasing piece of work.
Lang Shining (Robert Winston) has slowly been brought to hand this season and he looked in good form as he worked 9f with regular work companion Ask. The pair went a fair but sensible gallop with Lang Shining holding a 1L advantage at the end of the gallop.
Spanish Moon (Ryan Moore) again impressed and he looked in top form as he pulled just over a length ahead of a scrubbed along Doctor Fremantle (J D Smith). In what was a decent gallop it was not hard to notice the ease in which Spanish Moon was travelling and he should be a steering job in the Jockey Club Cup at Newmarket on Sunday.
Harbinger (Robert Winston) completed the treble for the rider as he picked up in taking fashion to draw on by a couple of lengths in his work. The Wood Ditton 2nd has improved out of all recognition for the run and looks sure to be very hard to beat in maiden company next time out. Sitting last in his quartet which included Desert Creek (led)( D Smith), Marching Time (Ryan Moore) and Ave (Kieren Fallon), the once raced colt moved through stylishly string out in impressive style to suggest he was a class act. Under a hand ride Ave kept on nicely to go 2nd best giving the impression she could be a nice filly this term.
Henry Cecil was another trainer busy on Saturday morning and he used to Al Bahathri to put some work into his string.
Derby hopeful Native Ruler (Tom Queally) should be a case of point and steer at Pontefract on Wednesday and the son of Cape Cross quickened up impressively this morning taking a couple of lengths out of Sight Unseen (Jimmy Quinn) with a punched out Father Time last of the trio. Having run extremely green at Newmarket Native Ruler certainly looks to have done well for the run, and the recent rain that fell at Pontefract would be music to connections ears. With one eye firmly cast over the Dante next month, he is still working like a potential group performer and whilst his debut 2nd may have dented some people’s confidence a solid performance on Wednesday should put him back in the picture.
Earl Of Sefton disappointment Twice Over moved well in his 7f gallop this morning and he moved nicely alongsides Doncaster 2nd Unnefer. The pair went a decent gallop with Twice Over travelling best at the end of the work.
Workwatcher’s Notes
Sure Fire Winner – Prescription (Sir Mark Prescott) looks a filly going places this season and she is not one to be missed off a mark of 86 on Thursday. The daughter of Pivotal has impressed in her homework of late and should take all the beating in handicap company.
Class Act - Native Ruler (Henry Cecil) fills the spot once more and his work on Saturday morning keeps the dream alive. He impressed in what was a strong gallop on Saturday suggesting he will be extremely hard to beat at Pontefract on Wednesday before heading for the Dante.
Dark Horse – Tislaam (Mick Channon) is a nice 2yo by With Approval and he has been steadily catching the eye on the West Ilsley gallops working well with winners and 2yo’s that have previously won. He’ll probably need 6f to start off with but is showing enough to excite connections already.
Good Luck
Chris
