Minley off the mark

Saturday, 10 August 2013

Chris and Lesley Mills' homebred colt Minley got off the mark at Brighton yesterday.  After some seemingly good form in defeat (Ambiance was fourth in the Norfolk and Tanseeb placed at Glorious Goodwood) he made fairly light work of a Brighton four runner maiden to score by a comfortable six lengths.  Congratulations go to Hugh (or Snowy as he is better known!) for looking after and riding him. Well done also to Robbie Mills for making it to Brighton after a combination of the M25 and the Dartford tunnel put an end to Mr Guest's travel plans!

Another update from Rachel!

Friday, 09 August 2013

Just 9 days to go and I am creeping closer to my fundraising goal.  Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me.  Think of Rae's Dad Charlie whizzing round town on his mobility scooter and say thanks to Racing Welfare.  Just started to get details of the other riders this week - there are nine.  Most have had rides in charity races, a new experience for me.  Amy Starkey tells me that the plan is to run the race before racing if the ground stays as it is.  That's a relief as I will be able to enjoy the rest of the day with you all afterwards.  Boxer Pat McAleese has been helping with the fitness and I was nearly sick during training yesterday.  Yuck.  One day closer.

Calm Attitude doubles up!

Tuesday, 06 August 2013

Calm Attitude proved last weeks victory was no fluke when following up at Ffos Las yesterday.  Clearly relishing the softer conditions again, both her and the eventual second pulled a long way clear of the field.  She is an improving filly and clearly appreciates a bit of cut in the ground.  She provided regular jockey Chris Catlin with a double on the day so well done to all connected.

Calm Attitude makes it a double

Thursday, 01 August 2013

Calm Attitude, a three year old Dutch Art filly, owned by a partnership known as the 'Calm Again Syndicate' got off the mark at Leicester yesterday evening.  

A filly who has taken her time to come to herself, she appreciated the cut in the ground as she stayed on well over a mile to score buy a cosy length and a half.

Calm Attitude completed a double for Chris Catlin on the day after winning on Boadicee, she also became our third double of the season.  It was also a memorable day for the partners as it produced their first win in the partnership so well done to all concerned.

Congratulations also go to Anil who looks after her and lead her up on the day and to Tony Whelan who rides her at home.

Boadicee and Calm Attitude became our fifteenth and sixteenth winners of the season, putting us almost half way to last years excellent total, and well over two thirds of the way to beating last years prize money haul. Let's hope we keep it up!

Boadicee bags 14k

Thursday, 01 August 2013

Boadicee (right), a homebred two year old filly by Aqlaam made a successful winning debut at Leicester yesterday evening under Chris Catlin. Bred locally at Pantile Stud in Soham and owned by Colin Murfitt who has been successful with Flynn's Boy and Cufflink in recent years, Boadicee was slow away and although running green at times kept on persistently to win by two lengths going away.  She is sure to improve for the run and becomes our third two year old debut winner this season from six runners.  In the process she also scooped an extra £10,000 bonus on top of the £4,528.30 for winning a Racing Post Yearling Bonus selected race.  Along with BOBIS (British Owners and Breeders Incentive Scheme) it offers a great bonus for winning selected two-year old races.  For more information on the schemes, check out www.yearlingbonus.com and www.bobis.co.uk

Congratulations go to Sunny who looks after her and lead her up on the day, and to Fran who rides her a fair bit at home.