Isn't it always the way - one week you have results that put a smile on your face, then the next - all you want to do is scream! Well thats what happened this weekend.
First off was Arod in a G2 1mile race on turf who finished 5th so it looks like he will be dropping back a few furlongs next time out (and probably in grade too).
Next up was United, one of our new purchases who managed to find a field of 4 which included the marvellous Beamington and Personally Majestic so I suppose a 4th place was the best we could hope for and he duly obliged, picking up $17,500 for his efforts. Next time out we will try for a few more furlongs as we dont think that 10f is his optimum trip but will stick to dirt and G2 races which seem to suit.
One of our 2yr olds, Union of the Snake was sent out to contest a G3 sprint over 5.5f on turf but finished just out of the money in 5th. Perhaps another furlong or so would be better and its early days yet for her career.
Rain Man was out again in an stakes race over 6f and despite rating out the back and then finishing like a train, was just denied a win to bring home a 2nd place cheque of $18,750 and keeping up his fine earnings record. Same again for him next time.
Hold Back the Rain was next up in his 2yr old G2 race over 5.5f but disappointed slightly to only finish 5th but after his first run where he came back very sore, we were relieved to see no ill effects. Perhaps another furlong or so would be of benefit and a few weeks rest before sending him out again.
Dangold, like United, managed to pull a 4 runner field and also found herself up against some of the best fillies in the game, including Queen Street, Perfect Star and Charming Lil. Still, 4th place paid $10,000 so cant complain too much! Not sure of where to go with her - may have to consult the Oracle known as Otsego soon!
Another new purchase, Notorious, was sent out to run in a SA race to get some confidence back and finished a nice 5th but probably found the 9f a bit too far. Expect to see him out again in the next few weeks but perhaps in more a sprinting role.
SpanishInquisition was scratched from his intended turf debut and we are now thinking that perhaps we should let him run without any scratch conditions just to see what happens. Volcan was due to run but an administration error meant his entry never made it to the Steward.
Overall slightly disappointing but all the horses came back sound and safe and we made a slight profit so there are always good things to see no matter how small!
First off was Arod in a G2 1mile race on turf who finished 5th so it looks like he will be dropping back a few furlongs next time out (and probably in grade too).
Next up was United, one of our new purchases who managed to find a field of 4 which included the marvellous Beamington and Personally Majestic so I suppose a 4th place was the best we could hope for and he duly obliged, picking up $17,500 for his efforts. Next time out we will try for a few more furlongs as we dont think that 10f is his optimum trip but will stick to dirt and G2 races which seem to suit.
One of our 2yr olds, Union of the Snake was sent out to contest a G3 sprint over 5.5f on turf but finished just out of the money in 5th. Perhaps another furlong or so would be better and its early days yet for her career.
Rain Man was out again in an stakes race over 6f and despite rating out the back and then finishing like a train, was just denied a win to bring home a 2nd place cheque of $18,750 and keeping up his fine earnings record. Same again for him next time.
Hold Back the Rain was next up in his 2yr old G2 race over 5.5f but disappointed slightly to only finish 5th but after his first run where he came back very sore, we were relieved to see no ill effects. Perhaps another furlong or so would be of benefit and a few weeks rest before sending him out again.
Dangold, like United, managed to pull a 4 runner field and also found herself up against some of the best fillies in the game, including Queen Street, Perfect Star and Charming Lil. Still, 4th place paid $10,000 so cant complain too much! Not sure of where to go with her - may have to consult the Oracle known as Otsego soon!
Another new purchase, Notorious, was sent out to run in a SA race to get some confidence back and finished a nice 5th but probably found the 9f a bit too far. Expect to see him out again in the next few weeks but perhaps in more a sprinting role.
SpanishInquisition was scratched from his intended turf debut and we are now thinking that perhaps we should let him run without any scratch conditions just to see what happens. Volcan was due to run but an administration error meant his entry never made it to the Steward.
Overall slightly disappointing but all the horses came back sound and safe and we made a slight profit so there are always good things to see no matter how small!
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My track record this season and the term Oracle don't exactly go hand-in-hand Mandy. I can give you sound advice on finishing out of the money, but you probably don't want that! lol
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