2023 October Archive | From The Stables

18/10/23 – 1st 15/2 – Holkham Bay – William Knight – Kempton Park

I've taken the hood off Holkham Bay as it hasn't seemed to be helping him. He has a nice draw and is back down to a winnable mark, so hopefully a strong each-way chance for this fast horse.

18/10/23 – 1st Evens – Calvert – Roger Teal – Bath

Calvert has run to a reasonable level but is primarily a galloper so we're going up in trip today. It seems there's a storm coming in, so hopefully, he will cope with the ground if as expected it turns testing.

16/10/23 – 2nd 15/2 – Typical Woman – Ian Williams – Kempton Park

Typical Woman drops in class today. This is her ideal trip and I would expect her to run into the money if the horses were showing a little more.

16/10/23 – 1st 9/1 – Caragio – Roger Teal – Kempton Park

If Caragio takes to all-weather he would have an each-way chance. He has been pleasing us at home and we know he's always had plenty of ability.

14/10/23 – 1st 17/2 – Bandit D’Ainay – Micky Hammond – Hexham

Bandit D'Ainay ran a better race than the finishing position might suggest last time, and we have to conclude he is better at 2m than further after that. He likes soft to heavy ground at 2m and that's what he's getting today. It's a shame there are only seven runners, but you might find a…

14/10/23 – 1st 3/1 – Universal Folly – Nicky Richards – Hexham

Universal Folly won two chases in early summer in small fields and we've given him a break since. He's ready to run and while he could find fitness stretching him a bit he can go close and will certainly improve for the outing.

14/10/23 – 2nd 28/1 – Witness Stand – Tom Clover – Newmarket

Witness Stand works very well at home but since his winning debut, he hasn't really put it together on the track. If it falls right, he should run a big race.

12/10/23 – 1st 15/8 – Aviewofthestars – Fergal O’Brien – Worcester

Aviewofthestars has been raised 6lb for her nice debut win for the stable at Plumpton last month but remains near the foot of this handicap. It's competitive, but she could win again although we wouldn't want too much rain.

12/10/23 – 1st 5/6 – Kamsinas – Fergal O’Brien – Worcester

Kamsinas has been going really well at home. A good bumper winner, he jumps great and we think he will have a big novice year. He could win this but may lack a little match fitness, unlike a few summer runners who could be relatively more forward.

12/10/23 – 1st 13/8 – Jeudidee – Kim Bailey – Exeter

Jeudidee has already been enjoying a good season. His latest run was certainly respectable considering the ground was far too soft for him. Track, distance and ground should suit here and he must have a great chance of winning this.

10/10/23 – 3rd 16/1 – Vinaka – Ali Stronge – Leicester

Vinaka has been a little disappointing in her two runs since her win at massive odds at Epsom. Ground conditions should be fine and we hope she can come back to form here.

10/10/23 – 2nd 4/1 – Charencey – Ian Williams – Leicester

Charencey starts handicapping on what looks a fair mark. I think he'll probably need a mile ideally in the future, but this stiff 7f should suit, especially if they go a good gallop. Hopeful.

10/10/23 – 1st 11/2 – Mikhailovich – Kim Bailey – Huntingdon

Mikhailovich is a baffling example of the handicap system. Having said that I hope the handicapper is right. If the clerk of the course is correct with his ground description then he has place chances.

07/10/23 – 1st 9/1 – Regal Envoy – William Knight – Wolverhampton

Regal Envoy has been running consistently well of late and it's a pity he has a wide draw here as otherwise I would have fancied him strongly. If he can avoid the typical Wolverhampton trouble at this trip, he could still be competitive but it's more an each-way hope than a confident win suggestion.

05/10/23 – 2nd 33/1 – Ellexis – Roger Teal – Chelmsford

Ellexis has been handicapping herself with slow starts in her recent runs. If she could get a better break here she might make more of an impact.

05/10/23 – 3rd 7/1 – Von Baer – Brian Meehan – Salisbury

As expected Von Baer ran well well 2nd time out at Newbury, coming up against a smart Godolphin juvenile but running a respectable 2nd. He seems good value today as he's done nothing wrong. Each-way chance again.

05/10/23 3rd 100/1 – Solar Power – Roger Teal – Salisbury

Solar Power was beaten some way behind today's favourite at Kempton and will find it hard to reverse the form. Realistically he is one for handicaps.

03/10/23 – 1st 9/1 – She’s A Rocca – Nicky Richards – Southwell

She's A Rocca won around here in the summer of last year since when she has run poorly in all her three subsequent races. There was a valid reason last time as she'd been off for almost ten months before her comeback at Bangor. She does need to start showing something or else she will…

02/10/23 – 2nd 11/2 – Whiteley Way – Roger Teal – Bath

Whiteley Way had a couple of okay runs at Newbury on fast ground before completing her qualifying runs with a 3rd on the Lingfield all-weather. She's by Sixties Icon, whose progeny usually handle soft ground and can go well off what looks a fair mark of 69 in this first handicap.

02/10/23 – 2nd 5/1 – Miss Dolly Rocker – Roger Teal – Bath

It was 33 degrees in the Kempton stables when Miss Dolly Rocker behaved badly on her last planned outing and had to be withdrawn. Otherwise, she's been very consistent and should have nothing to worry about with the temperatures today. Big chance on the balance of her very solid form.

Monthly Archives: October 2023

18/10/23 – 1st 15/2 – Holkham Bay – William Knight – Kempton Park

18/10/23 – 1st Evens – Calvert – Roger Teal – Bath

16/10/23 – 2nd 15/2 – Typical Woman – Ian Williams – Kempton Park

16/10/23 – 1st 9/1 – Caragio – Roger Teal – Kempton Park

14/10/23 – 1st 17/2 – Bandit D’Ainay – Micky Hammond – Hexham

14/10/23 – 1st 3/1 – Universal Folly – Nicky Richards – Hexham

14/10/23 – 2nd 28/1 – Witness Stand – Tom Clover – Newmarket

12/10/23 – 1st 15/8 – Aviewofthestars – Fergal O’Brien – Worcester

12/10/23 – 1st 5/6 – Kamsinas – Fergal O’Brien – Worcester

12/10/23 – 1st 13/8 – Jeudidee – Kim Bailey – Exeter

10/10/23 – 3rd 16/1 – Vinaka – Ali Stronge – Leicester

10/10/23 – 2nd 4/1 – Charencey – Ian Williams – Leicester

10/10/23 – 1st 11/2 – Mikhailovich – Kim Bailey – Huntingdon

07/10/23 – 1st 9/1 – Regal Envoy – William Knight – Wolverhampton

05/10/23 – 2nd 33/1 – Ellexis – Roger Teal – Chelmsford

05/10/23 – 3rd 7/1 – Von Baer – Brian Meehan – Salisbury

05/10/23 3rd 100/1 – Solar Power – Roger Teal – Salisbury

03/10/23 – 1st 9/1 – She’s A Rocca – Nicky Richards – Southwell

02/10/23 – 2nd 11/2 – Whiteley Way – Roger Teal – Bath

02/10/23 – 2nd 5/1 – Miss Dolly Rocker – Roger Teal – Bath

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