Wednesday@Whitcoombe 25/01/2012
posted on 27 Jan 2012

 

Wednesday@Whitcoombe
 
AIRFORCE ONE
Had a little accident at the weekend which should put him back a few days. Hopefully nothing to worry about.
AIRMEN'S FRIEND (IRE)
Has returned from the vets and is currently receiving repeat shockwave therapy.
BENCH WARRENT (IRE)
It’s remarkable how fresh he gets considering he has raced 8 miles in the last three weeks. He is bouncing round the yard and seems to be really enjoying himself.
CARRIGLEA WOOD (IRE)
A bit disappointing yesterday however seems absolutely fine today.
CAST CADA (IRE)
Was dropped a further 5 lbs after his Newbury outing which takes him down to a more realistic mark where he will be more competitive. He just did two steady canters this morning.
CHARMING LAD (IRE)
Worked well this morning alongside Tarquinius Dave Crosse rode him and was very happy with him. He felt he was ready for another run so he could take his chance at Ffos Las on Sunday.
DE WAITING GAME (IRE)
Is off to Hereford today where we hope for him to learn a lot more from his day out.
DUKE OF MONMOUTH (IRE)
Is slowly walking and trotting. We have been gradually upping his work. He is a lot happier now that he is doing something and not just standing in his box.
DUN SEE DEE (IRE)
Did a good piece of work this morning, with Gavin on her. Said she gave him a really good feel, she has continued to school well and will school again tomorrow in preparation for her to hopefully run at Uttoxeter or Ffos Las on the weekend. 
ENTER PARADISE
Worked this morning alongside Low Gales. Is in tremendous order at home and has been schooling well. He holds an entry at Huntingdon on Friday and Folkestone on Tuesday.
FAIR POINT (IRE)
Ran well at Wincanton considering he hated the ground. He looked to be uncomfortable jumping out of it and all that taken into account ran on well at the end. He has come out of the race fine and has had his first little canter today.
FINE PARCHMENT (IRE)
Monica reported him to feel great this morning. He did a half speed up the back of the hill. He holds an entry for Cheltenham on Saturday however we may wait for an easier contest early next month.
GREYFRIARS DRUMMER
Is recovering well and is on the walker until Monday.
HOW'S BUSINESS
I rode her this morning in a bit of work alongside Voltigger Hill. She feels in tip top shape and ready for outing on the weekend at either Uttoxeter or Ffos Las.
LORD OF HOUSE
Was again ridden by Charlie who really likes him. He rode him in a piece of work upsides Seventh Sky up the back of the hill grass and looks to be progressing with each piece of work.
LOW GALES (IRE)
Worked well this morning up the back of the hill grass. Is showing a lot of enthusiasm for the game and should go to Cheltenham on Saturday or could go to Plumpton on Monday.
 
 
MARINGO BAY (IRE)
Worked this morning with Charlie up the bank first lot. He looked great as he always does and Charlie was very happy with him and felt he would come on for it.
MAHAYOGIN
Another one to work up the back of the hill grass and also another one that seems to be progressing with each piece of work and should be ready to run soon. We have put a bungee on him to help him to strengthen up behind.
MASKED MAN (IRE)
Did his first piece of strong work on Saturday and did another piece this morning. In great order and remains on course for the 17th February.
MOON OVER MIAMI (GER)
Continues in his normal routine. Going out in the paddock lots to try and keep him fresh and as always shows enormous passion for the game on the gallops.
NOSECOND CHANCE (IRE)
Is very fresh and well and should run a good race tomorrow at Warwick.
PROLINX (IRE)
Has come home fine and is very relaxed. His race at Newbury has not buzzed him up as we feared it could. He did two normal canters this morning and looked a picture.
REBEL MELODY (IRE)
Is off to Hereford as I write. He looks to be in a grade where he should be very competitive.
RED ADMIRAL (USA)
Still in his box and is off for reassessment early next month.
SEVENTH SKY
Was ridden by Noel up the back of the hill grass. He was very happy with him and could go to Uttoxeter or Ffos Lass on the weekend.
SHOCKINGTIMES (IRE)
Worked with Noel onboard this morning. Looked in flying form. Is very fresh at the moment and could run at Fontwell on Friday, Uttoxeter on Saturday or Ffos Las on Sunday.
SPEAR THISTLE
Coming back to himself nicely and is very fresh and well.
SUM LAFF (IRE)
Remains in epic form. Eating better than ever and worked like Shergar this morning. Will go for a nice long walk tomorrow.
SPACE MISSION
Continues to just do one canter and is slowly freshening up.
TARQUINIUS (FR)
Worked this morning alongside Charming Lad and was ridden by Gavin. He could take his chance of a low mark at Plumpton on Monday or Folkestone on Tuesday.
VICTOR LEUDORUM (IRE)
Worked with Brian onboard this morning, is in absolute flying form and holds lots of entries over the next few days and Huntingdon, Ffos Las, Plumpton and Folkestone.
VOLTIGGER HILL (GER)
Did a nice piece of work up the back of the hill grass and could run at Plumpton on Monday where he will have hopefully come on from his last run at Ascot.
WHO OWNS ME
Is in good order at home and should run again soon.
WESTERN KING
Noel felt he would have learnt a lot from yesterday and was very happy with him. He said he felt stronger than his last two runs and again did not find the ground was in his favour. Seems absolutely fine today and could hopefully run again soon.



Wednesday@Whitcoombe
posted on 20 Jan 2012

 

AIRFORCE ONE
Remains in good order at home. Continuing in his normal routine with a few extra easy days. Did a piece of work yesterday and went for a walk today.
AIRMEN'S FRIEND (IRE)
Has been to the vets for the last few days to find out what the problem is.
BENCH WARRENT (IRE)
Ran a good race on Saturday only to find Warwick a bit sharp on that ground. Has come out of the race well and slipped straight back into his normal routine.
CARRIGLEA WOOD (IRE)
Schooled this morning jumped well will school again next week.
CAST CADA (IRE)
Ran a better race at Newbury yesterday definitely travelling better in blinkers and should hopefully soon be running off a competitive mark.
CHARMING LAD (IRE)
Went out for a nice long walk today after doing a very good piece of work with Low Gales yesterday up the back of the hill.
DE WAITING GAME (IRE)
Worked upsides Western King yesterday with Gavin onboard and holds an entry for Hereford on Wednesday where he has every chance of running.
DUKE OF MONMOUTH (IRE)
Has now had his time on the walker and was ridden for the first time by Maurice yesterday, obviously with the aid of a little Sedalin!
DUN SEE DEE (IRE)
Worked with Rebel Melody yesterday up the back of the hill. Noel schooled her this morning over fences again and was very happy with her. He felt she had a lot of life in her and seemed very happy.
FAIR POINT (IRE)
Is in tremendous order at home. Really does look well. He did a nice piece of work yesterday with Air Force One and schooled this morning with Gavin on board which he seemed to really enjoy.
FINE PARCHMENT (IRE)
Was out paced over 2m 4f around Kempton on that ground he looks like he would probably get 3m round there. Ran on well to finish 5th. He has come out of the race very well and could go to Cheltenham next Saturday.
GREYFRIARS DRUMMER
After making a bit of a noise with Charlie onboard yesterday he has now gone in for a wind op.
HOW'S BUSINESS
Noel rode her this morning in a racecourse gallop at Newbury, he was very happy with her. He said she gave him a really good feel and is on course for Exeter or Ffos Las next weekend.
KATIES TUITOR
Off on a break.
LORD OF HOUSE
Another one that went for a racecourse gallop this morning, was ridden by Charlie. Worked very well in great order and ready to run, ¾ of him still for sale (don’t miss out!).
LOW GALES (IRE)
Did a good piece of work up the back of the hill with Charming Lad yesterday. Looks to be gradually losing weight. Looks great.
MARINGO BAY (IRE)
Did his 2 normal canters yesterday with Peter Carberry onboard and has gone out for a nice long walk today.
MAHAYOGIN
Did a piece of work yesterday with Noel onboard and again schooled this morning with Noel he was very happy with him. We will continue to school him up until he runs which should not be too far away.
MASKED MAN (IRE)
Did a slightly quicker piece of work yesterday, continues to look great and remains fresh. Everything going in the right direction.
MOON OVER MIAMI (GER)
Was slightly outpaced going down the back at Warwick and ran on towards the finish. A step up in trip looks the obvious thing to do however when trying this in the past his form reads PP9. Has come out of the race very well and really needs the ground to come a bit softer again.
NOSECOND CHANCE (IRE)
Very fresh at the moment. I rode him yesterday and was nearly bucked off at the top of the gallop. We will continue to gradually increase his workload and should not be too long before his is out on the track again.
PROLINX (IRE)
We were over the moon with the way he ran yesterday. He did everything we hoped, has travelled well and his jumping improved throughout the race. He did have a good blow after the race but he was entitled to do so after such a long layoff. He seems to have returned home safe and sound.
REBEL MELODY (IRE)
Did a nice piece of work yesterday alongside Dun See Dee we are trying to keep him as fresh as possible, he holds an entry for Towcester on Sunday and Hereford on Wednesday where he should be competitive off a rating of 92.
RED ADMIRAL (USA)
Still in his box doing well.
SEVENTH SKY
Was another one that went to Newbury this morning, was ridden by Dave Crosse who reported him to be a serious animal which is great to hear. We hope to run him next Friday at Huntingdon where the track should suit him.
SHOCKINGTIMES (IRE)
Ticking away nicely in his routine at home. We plan to do a piece of work with him on Saturday.
SPEAR THISTLE
The bang to his joint is taking a bit longer than we thought, resulting in him having a few extra days in his box, therefore he won’t be out as soon as we thought.
SUM LAFF (IRE)
Really is back to his normal self I did a nice half speed on him yesterday and he felt really good, full of beans and we’ll continue to gradually up his work.
SPACE MISSION
After returning from Hereford we have been trying to get him fresh again. He did one canter yesterday and went for a walk today.
TARQUINIUS (FR)
Was again disappointing at Fontwell and has since been dropped 15lbs where we would hope for him to be competitive again.
TRAFFIC CHAOS (IRE)
Is off to the sales next week.
VICTOR LEUDORUM (IRE)
He is in fighting form. Did a nice piece of work yesterday which he has taken very well as he was still very fresh on the schooling ground this morning, where he schooled very well.
VOLTIGGER HILL (GER)
Ran a good race on Saturday to finish 4th in what looked to be a competitive contest. He has returned home just as fresh and therefore we hope to run him towards the end of next week or early the week after.
WHISPERING JACK
Has had a couple of days in the field to freshen him up for when the ground comes right. Seems very happy.
WHO OWNS ME
Ran well at Kempton on Saturday. He got a bit knocked out of it turning in. He will come on a lot from the race both in fitness and experience and we hope to get him out again soon.
WESTERN KING
Did a nice piece of work yesterday with the boss onboard alongside De Waiting Game. He schooled well this morning with Dave Crosse onboard and has an entry for Leicester on Tuesday where he has every chance of running.



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Weds 5th Jan
posted on 27 Jan 2011

 On Monday Quilver Tatou traveled to Lingfield for a novice handicap chase, he has been off the track for a wee while so it was good to get him back on the track. He jumped pretty well and finished second to what appears to be a well handicapped horse. Hopefully he will go one better soon.

We were really hopeful of a big run from Dunseedee but unfortunately after the race she was found to be lame behind. Dunsee will be off the track for the rest of the season but she does remain a novice so she should be one to keep an eye on next season. Simply Strong was having his first run for some time and Denis O Regan said that he will come on for the run and thought he would be better on quicker ground.



3rd Jan
posted on 27 Jan 2011

 Rebel Melody and Charming Lad have both come out of their races well. Charming Lad ran a cracker in what looks like an above average novice hurdle, he will make a lovely staying chaser one day. Rebel ran another sound race, although he runs in blinkers he is the most genuine horse, the blinkers just help him concentrate when jumping.

Traffic Chaos was having his first run for us after winning an Irish point, Denis O Regan said that he did not enjoy the ground.



Goodbye to 2010
posted on 31 Dec 2010

 Mr Big has just won the 3 mile handicap chase at Warwick. He was given a power packed ride in the finish by Peter Toole to beat AP McCoy a head, so a great way to finish the year.

We have plenty of runners this weekend, Moon Over Miami runs at Cheltenham tomorrow, Paul Moloney takes the ride, Paul was in to school Moon Over yesterday. It is a terribly competitive handicap. We have 3 runners at Fakenham, Nosecond Chance, Schumpters Lad and Art Exhibition, Peter Toole rides all three.

On Sunday Charming Lad and Rebel Melody make the trip to Plumpton for Peter Toole and a new recruit to the yard Traffic Chaos, has his first run for us at Folkestone,  Denis O'Regan gets the leg up. Denis was also in yesterday to school, Charlie had about 25 horses schooling,as it was the first time we could school on the grass for a couple of weeks we thought we had better get as many horses jumping as possible.

 



Cheltenham
posted on 10 Dec 2010

 Fine Parchment has just won a competitive Conditional Jockey's handicap chase at Cheltenham. He was given a great ride by Peter Toole, who was positive throughout, Fine Parchment jumped superbly and won by 15 lengths going away. He will not get away lightly by the handicapper after this performance but he has certainly been progressive this season. After his summer break Charlie changed his daily routine & gave him  a wind operation which all seems to have worked the oracle.



Thursday
posted on 09 Dec 2010

Spear thistle back in light work after suffering a nasty overreach while winning at Leicester, The rest of the string cantering on the hill gallop

No schooling this morning as the ground is frozen solid!!  We have a few runners at Cheltenham tomorrow. Mr Big returns for his favoured cross country jumps under new rider Ken Whelan. Ken has plenty of experience over these unique obstacles. Ebony Diamond should run well in the Novice hurdle if settling better but a few at the head of the market will be hard to beat. Fine Parchment runs in the Conditonals Jockeys Chase, He has progressed well this season but would probably prefer softer ground over this trip (2m 5f). Fingers crossed racing will go ahead as planned!!

 



No warmer!
posted on 06 Dec 2010

  It has been freezing here all day, with fog just to add to it. All jump racing is off, the first prospect of any jumping being on is at Huntingdon on Thursday but they are not terribly hopeful and are having an inspection on Wednesday morning at 8am.

Thankfully our gallops have been open for the whole period of this arctic weather & the horses have been training as normal. Once racing resumes there will be plenty of horses looking to get a run, so in some of the novice events horses will be getting balloted out which is a real pain but out of our hands.



Thursday
posted on 02 Dec 2010

 This morning we had Paul Moloney and Denis O Regan in for one lot. We managed to school some of the new horses over tyres and barrels in the rubber arena. Still very cold and some snow to make matters worse. The gallops have remained opened with the horses work still remaining as normal. Hopefully next week things will get back to normal.

Gallops open as normal                                                                      Kieran on Akbabend



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