Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted October 25, 2018 Journalists Share Posted October 25, 2018 Last season wasn’t plain sailing at Sandhill Stables, with health issues contributing to the lowest seasonal total in many years, but Philip Hobbs, as befits his many years of experience, remains unperturbed by the blip and quietly optimistic for the future. “We had 60-odd winners but for us it was a little bit slow, because a lot of our horses were affected by a bug that we couldn’t really get rid of,” he explains. “It’s frustrating because you never know quite what you’re dealing with. It’s the same as you or me having a cold – there are so many different viruses around that it’s impossible to say what it is you’ve got, so you just have to give them antibiotics and plenty of time. They’re good and healthy again now though, and we’re looking forward to a good season. “Defi Du Seuil was among those affected and obviously it was a big disappointment for him to be beaten on his only two starts, but he’s back in good nick again and we’re looking forward to an exciting novice chase campaign for him. “We’ve had a good summer with very few horses on the go. Leapaway and Imperial Presence both stepped up and won us plenty of races and plenty of prize-money to keep us ticking over, which is always a great help around the yard. “Apart from the obvious stars, we’ve got nothing that has proved themselves to be very good but plenty with the potential to be very good and lots of youngsters who’ll be capable of winning races. I’d like to think it’s in the younger division that our strengths lie because I can see plenty of untapped talent out there.” Stable profile Yard Sandhill Racing StablesWhere Bilbrook, near Minehead, SomersetStarted training August 1, 1985Horses in yard 108Members of staff 37Assistant Johnson WhiteSecond assistants Darren O’Dwyer, Leighton McGuinessHead girls Liz Welsh, Carol BurnettTravelling head grooms Sean Mulcaire, Laura Parker, Izzy Stadden, Zoe Moore-WilliamsJockeys Richard Johnson, Tom O’Brien, Micheal Nolan, James BestConditional Sean HoulihanAmateurs Stefan Kirwan, Ben Jones, David MaxwellSecretary Jo Cody-Boutcher, Diana HobbsStable sponsor Amlin PlusWebsite pjhobbs.com WINNERS IN BRITAIN 2017-18 632016-17 1112015-16 1132014-15 1022013-14 106 PROFIT/LOSS TO £1 STAKE 2017-18 -161.952016-17 -92.032015-16 -64.732014-15 -80.062013-14 +21.37 PRIZE-MONEY 2017-18 £709,992 Awake At MidnightSix-year-old gelding Midnight Legend (sire) – Wakeful (dam) Owner: Mrs Charles Lloyd-Baker Form figures: 23237-1 Racing Post Rating: 121 (hurdles); Official BHA rating: 121Won well at Worcester last time after being placed several times last season. He’s the type to make a chaser sooner rather than later and I’d expect him to improve, although he wouldn’t want the ground too firm. Ballotin7g Enrique – Orphee De Vonnas David Maxwell Racing 0/3152P- RPR 147c OR 141cWon last year’s Bobby Renton at Wetherby. He wouldn’t want very soft ground but 2m4f is his trip and he’ll go hunter chasing for his owner to ride as soon as the season starts. He may go up to 3m at some stage. BALLOTIN with Mr D Maxwell wins Bobby Renton Handicap chase at Wetherby 18-10-17.Ballygown Bay5g Flemensfirth – Star Shuil Mrs Joanna Peppiatt 33/33P-4 RPR 112h OR 116hRan some decent races last season, seems to be maturing now and I hope he’d improve this year over 2m4f in novice hurdles. Barbrook Star6g Getaway – Fille de Robin Mrs B Hitchcock 0/3006-4 RPR 115h OR 114hPlaced last season over hurdles and looks as though he should do better over fences, but he may run in a handicap hurdle first because I think he could win one over 2m4f. Beau Du Brizais6g Kapgarde – Belle Du Brizais Mrs R J Skan F22P-63 RPR 127c OR 124cRan a good race at Ludlow last time and has been coping with fast ground very well, although I don’t think he needs it. He’ll go to Exeter today and should give a good account. Bradford Bridge6g Milan – Isis Du Berlais Brocade Racing 2PP-621 RPR 119h OR 112hLost his confidence over fences when he slipped very badly going to the first in his novice chase debut at Fontwell. He was an eight-length winner of a handicap hurdle on good ground at Worcester this month, but chasing will be his job, he’s very well in himself and his confidence seems to have come back. He probably doesn’t want it very soft but is on the up. If I could sum up last season in one word . . . Frustrating Casterly Rock6g King’s Theatre – Alderbrook Girl The Juwireya Partnership 4/523-82 RPR 119h OR 118hPleased me on his reappearance in a handicap hurdle at Bangor but will go chasing very soon. I may give him one more run over hurdles and he’d go on any ground. Cedar Valley4f Flemensfirth – Lunar Path Mrs Caren Walsh and Mrs Kathleen Quinn 19-3 RPR 106b OR –A nice mare who won well first time at Taunton, ran a good race in the Grade 2 bumper at Aintree, then showed up well on her seasonal reappearance at Carlisle, all with plenty of give in the ground. She ran extremely well the last day, going on strongly at the finish, and I’d say she’ll definitely want 2m4f when she goes over hurdles, but she may go for a Listed mares’ bumper at Cheltenham on November 17 in the meantime. She has a really good attitude and looks a progressive type for mares’ races. Chef D’Equipe6g Presenting – Millesimee David Maxwell Racing 136517- RPR 137c OR 132cA handicap chaser who will go hunter chasing eventually. He copes well with soft ground but doesn’t have to have it. I’d say 2m4f is his trip at the moment. Come On Charlie6g Anzillero – End Of Spring Martin St Quinton 903-P1 RPR 103h OR 106hWon well at Stratford over 2m2f last time and will run in another handicap hurdle before going chasing fairly soon. I’d think he’ll want 2m4f at least and will cope with soft ground as the winter goes on. Cotswold Way5g Stowaway – Rosies All The Way Miss I D Du Pre 5372 -1 RPR 126h OR 123hDid it nicely last week at Huntingdon and looked to be an improved performer. He’s very much a potential chaser but will probably stay over hurdles for this campaign. He can be a bit keen and 2m4f is probably his trip for now. Cotswold Way (Micheal Nolan) jumps the final flight and wins the 2m 4f maiden hurdle Crooks Peak5g Arcadio – Ballcrina Girl Andy Tilley 110-4 RPR 123b OR –Looked an exciting horse when scoring at Newton Abbot and Cheltenham on his first two runs but was disappointing in the Champion Bumper and again on his first hurdling effort, over 2m1f at Newton Abbot this month. He seemed fine afterwards and in his defence the ground was bad that day and he lost a lot of momentum at the second-last with a poor jump, so he deserves another chance. Dancingatdunraven5g Mahler – My Kit Let’s Get Ready To Rumble Partnership 1- (point form) RPR 90 OR –Won his only point-to-point in Ireland, stays very well and may go straight over hurdles. He’s a 3m chasing type and will want at least 2m4f over hurdles. Dark Episode4g Getaway – No Moore Bills Louisville Syndicate Elite 3 RPR 101b OR –Ran fine in his first bumper at Newton Abbot, even though the ground was awful and the pace wasn’t strong enough. Will improve for better conditions and a faster gallop in bumpers, but he’ll be a chaser in time. Star quality Defi Du Seuil5g Voix Du Nord – Quarvine Du Seuil JP McManus 1111/47- RPR 150h OR 157hHe’s in good nick, will go straight novice chasing this season and would be ready to go fairly soon, but we’ll need more rain for that to happen. Only ran twice last year, was disappointing when odds-on for the Coral Hurdle at Ascot, then again in the Irish Champion Hurdle, so it was sensible for him to go home and have the summer off. A lot of our horses were under a cloud last season and there are plenty of reasons why he should improve over fences, so we’re very hopeful. He’s bright and well. Deise Aba5g Mahler – Kit Massini Trevor Hemmings 1 (point form) RPR 90 OR –Won a point in Ireland and looks a stayer who will probably start in a 2m4f novice hurdle. He’s a big, strong horse with a very good temperament. Demopolis4g Poliglote – Princess Demut JP McManus 1- RPR 124h OR –Won his only race in France, a hurdle at Auteuil, and will go handicap hurdling to start with, although I have no idea what kind of mark he’ll get. We’ll file him under ‘could be anything’. Diplomate Sivola5g Noroit – None De Sivola David Maxwell Racing 76F43-3 RPR 115c OR 117cJoined us from France in the spring and got off the mark at Fontwell this month over just short of 2m4f. He may improve for going a bit further. Dostal Phil5g Coastal Path – Quiphile JP McManus 1/4-2 RPR 117h OR –Came from the Arqana Sale in November 2016, having won over 1m4f on the Flat at Deauville. We had high hopes of him and were a little disappointed when he finished only fourth at odds-on in his novice hurdle at Bangor on his first run for us, but we decided he may have found the track and trip a little on the sharp side. He wasn’t at his peak after that so we put him away for the year to retain his novice status for this season, and he pleased us on his reappearance when second over 2m at Uttoxeter. He ran too keen early on, something he hadn’t done last season, but he was probably just a little fresh and well and it was a performance that suggested he’ll be winning soon. Duke Des Champs8g Robin Des Champs – Ballycowan Lady Diana Whateley and Tim Syder 2136/23- RPR 142h OR 139hRan two good races in handicap chases at Newbury last year but is still a novice. He’ll want some rain before he runs but will be out in the autumn on soft going over 3m plus. Richard Johnson celebrates his 3000th winner in the UK and Ireland when steering Duke Des Champs to victory in the 2m 5f NH novice hurdleEarth Moor4g Ask – Merrylas Mrs Catherine Penny 4-221 RPR 105b OR –Showed a lot of promise last season and won his bumper well at Fontwell this month. He’ll go to Exeter today over 2m2½f and I’d expect him to stay well. Ebony Gale4g Shirocco – Glenora Gale Mrs Judith Luff 61- RPR 104b OR –A bumper winner at Wincanton last season, he’ll go straight over hurdles, either over 2m4f or 2m at a stiff track, but we’ll wait for a bit of rain first. Ecu De La Noverie4g Linda’s Lad – Quat’Sous D’Or David Maxwell Racing 52F451- RPR – OR –A big, strong horse who won a 2m3f chase on soft ground in Pau and will run in a novice hurdle before going back chasing at some stage. We’ll start him at 2m and go from there. Dark horse Evidence De Thaix4f Network – Nacre De Thaix JP McManus 211- RPR – OR –Twice a winner on the Flat in France up to 1m5f on good to soft, she’s a lovely strong filly who looks a good prospect for mares’ races. She has a good pedigree and lots of potential. Festival Dawn6m Kayf Tara – Keel Road British Racing Club 2-2 RPR 117h OR –Ran well on her reappearance at Chepstow on good ground and you’d hope she was up to winning a mares’ novice hurdle fairly soon, although she has the scope to go chasing at some stage. Flinck4g Fame And Glory – Princess Supreme Ronnie Bartlett 5- (point form) RPR 67 OR –Showed promise in an Irish point-to-point and looks a nice type who should do very well, either in a hurdle or a bumper, when he runs for the first time in two or three weeks. For Good Measure7g King’s Theatre – Afdala JP McManus 5290/43- RPR 138h OR 137hA full-brother to Balthazar King, he showed up well over fences last season – finishing third in the Grade 2 Pendil Novices’ Chase over 2m 4½f at Kempton, after which we put him away to preserve his novice status – and should make an impression in long-distance chases this campaign. He’d want good ground and will be out in a fortnight or so. From The Heart4g Jeremy – Zephyr Lilly Zoe Moore-Williams 80-3 RPR 86b OR –Third place in his first hurdle race at Market Rasen on Saturday – leading for a long way and only being run out of second late on after a mistake at the last – was a big step up on his bumper form and hopefully he’ll be winning before too long. Curragh Fri 11 May 2018 Picture: Caroline NorrisHand On Heart ridden by Chris Hayes winning The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race from Bond Street ridden by Seamus Heffernan, far side, 2nd.Garde La Victoire9g Kapgarde – Next Victory Diana Whateley 18/240-4 RPR 162c OR 149cWasn’t a healthy horse in the second-half of last season and needed the run on his reappearance at Chepstow, so he’ll improve on that. He’s a high-class handicap chaser who could go 2m or 2m4f, so we have the option. The Haldon Gold Cup is a possibility after his fourth in the race last season and the handicapper seems to have given him a chance. Gosheven5g Presenting – Fair Choice The Grocer Syndicate 535-3 RPR 128h OR –Ran well when third in the Persian War at Chepstow on his reappearance – an unusual race for us to run a horse in before he’s won a novice hurdle – and I’d like to win an ordinary novice with him before we up our sights again. One with lots of promise. Gumball4g No Risk At All – Good Time Girl Terry Warner 122P21- RPR 139h OR 148hWon three times for us last season after arriving from France, his best effort coming when he finished second in the Grade 1 juvenile hurdle at Aintree over 2m1f. That sort of horse becomes more difficult to place as a four-year-old as he’s now high in the handicap, but he’ll start off at Cheltenham this weekend in a four-year-old conditions hurdle and he seems in good nick at home. He seems to be a horse that likes better ground, nothing too soft. I’m A Game Changer6g Arcadio – Drinadaly Paul and Clare Rooney 6519-22 RPR 142h OR 138hRan very well in a 2m hurdle at Chepstow after his break and may well go novice chasing before too long. He’s got a decent level of form but he’ll be better when he settles better – he can be a bit keen, but he seems to be learning. Jerrysback6g Jeremy – Get A Few Bob Back JP McManus 11/- RPR 129h OR 139hWon his only two hurdle races for us very well after winning his fourth Irish point-to-point, but he was never sparkling in his work last season and although there was nothing wrong with him, I wasn’t happy and he didn’t run. He should do well as a novice chaser but could win a good handicap hurdle if we decided to go down that route. We’re looking forward to seeing him on the track again. Kayf Adventure7g Kayf Tara – My Adventure Louisville Syndicate 312372- RPR 144c OR 137cDid very well in 2m4f chases last year and while his ideal conditions at the moment may be that trip on heavy ground, he’ll be wanting 3m at some stage. We’ll wait for buckets of rain before we start thinking about where to go first. Kensukes Kingdom5g Stowaway – Hamalata Tim Syder and Martin St Quinton 41-1 (point form) RPR 94 OR –Won two Irish points, which is unusual, is going very well at this stage and will start in a bumper very soon. Larkbarrow Lad5g Kayf Tara – Follow My Leader The Englands and Heywoods 332- RPR 107b OR –Placed in three bumpers and ought to win one before he goes novice hurdling. He’s ready to go but is a big, tall horse who will improve with time and will want 2m4f over hurdles. Leapaway6g Stowaway – Gisela Dr V M G Ferguson 111113 RPR 134h OR 137hHad a fantastic summer, winning five hurdles and helping us get the season off to a flying start, but his effort at Kempton on Sunday showed he’s now in need of a break. He’ll have the winter off and be back in the spring. LEAPAWAY Ridden by Richard Johnson wins at Cartmel 1/7/18Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography 0771 046 1723Little Miss Poet6m Yeats – R De Rien Sivola Michael and Mrs Norma Tuckey 1/543-31 RPR 130h OR 130hDid well in handicap hurdles last season and may reappear in a valuable 2m5f open mares’ handicap hurdle at Wincanton on November 10. She’ll go novice chasing at some stage. Lord Duveen5g Doyen – Afdala Field, Cognet, Sigler and Walsh 52-6 RPR 121h OR –Looked a very nice horse when second at Kempton on his final run last season but was a bit disappointing on his reappearance at Chepstow. I’m sure that was just a blip, though, and he’s one who should do well this year. Louis’ Vac Pouch6g Oscar – Coming Home The Vacuum Pouch Company Ltd 1/6100-0 RPR 147h OR 141hBelow par in the spring, he ran respectably last time in the Silver Trophy at Chepstow, which was just to get him to settle as he’s a bit keen at the best of times. With that under his belt he’ll very likely go novice chasing and looks promising. Majestic Touch7g Kalanisi – Alexander Divine N Sutton 0/62/1-14 RPR 125h OR 123hWasn’t a healthy horse last season and wasn’t seen on the racecourse. Won well in a handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot on his first run back but disappointed at Fontwell last time when there was no pace and he was extremely keen. He’ll probably go novice chasing and wouldn’t mind any ground apart from very soft. McNamaras Band5g Getaway – Katies Pet Frank Jarvey 1- RPR 102 OR –Really nice young horse who won his only bumper for us a year ago. Back in training now, ready to run and for sale, he’ll go for a 2m4f novice hurdle to start with, on decent ground, but he’s very much a chaser and has plenty of potential. Melekhov4g Sholokhov – Yorkshire Girl Owners For Owners 211-4 RPR 113b OR –Won two bumpers last season but disappointed when only fourth at Bangor last time. I’m sure that was only a blip and hopefully he’ll be back on track soon. Mendip Express12g King’s Theatre – Mulberry David Maxwell 52/441-5 RPR 154c OR 127cA fantastic old horse with some very good form in big chases, he’s well capable of winning again for his owner/rider, hopefully starting next weekend at Cheltenham in the amateurs’ chase. Ninth Wave4g September Storm – Royale Pearl Trevor Hemmings1-4RPR – OR –Easily won a point-to-point bumper at Bitterley in April and made a very pleasing debut at Ffos Las at the weekend, travelling well throughout and shaping very encouragingly for the future in fourth place. I’m not sure yet if he’ll run in another bumper or move straight to hurdles. No Comment7g Kayf Tara – Dizzy Frizzy JP McManus 722/36-5 RPR 137c OR 139cHad some decent form over hurdles before transferring his ability to fences when third in the Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase. He didn’t enjoy the best of health last season and his only other run was when not staying the trip in the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham, but he’s been dropped 6lb by the handicapper, is well treated over fences compared to his hurdling mark, and I think he’s one to follow in 3m novice chases. It was a very hot race he reappeared in at Ffos Las on Saturday and he was a little bit rusty, but after a few early mistakes he ran on well and it was a satisfactory first run back. No Comment (Barry Geraghty) runs on from the final flight and beats Minella Awards in the 2m 4.5f nh novices hurdle Oakley5g Oscar – Tirolean Dance Tim Syder 35- RPR 112b OR –Showed up well in his bumpers without quite getting home, and will start over hurdles at 2m, as he has plenty of pace. I think he’ll improve. Ozzie The Oscar7g Oscar – Private Official Bradley Partnership 1321-13 RPR 157c, 140h OR 151c, 145hA big improver last season, winning three from five over fences, he returned with an excellent effort when third in the Welsh Champion Hurdle at Ffos Las on Saturday, looking as though he was going to win at one stage. I was delighted with that and it should set him up nicely for a tilt at the Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter on November 6, as long as the ground’s not too firm. Pineapple Rush5m Kayf Tara – Celtic Native Bradley Partnership 3211-50 RPR 111h OR 120hShe disappointed us a little when unplaced in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Carlisle last week, travelling very well until after the third last but not really getting home, so at this stage we’re a little bit stumped, but we’ll see how she is in the next week and plan from there. She may go over fences in time. Perform9g King’s Theatre – Famous Lady Merry Old Souls 5/1/64/F4- RPR 136h OR 132hHas been in training for four years and won just the one race from six starts [at Aintree three years ago], but he’s had no end of minor hiccups and we’ve never had a clear run with him. He’s still with us because we think we can still win with him, probably in 3m handicap or novice handicap chases. Reikers Island5g Yeats – Moricana James Drummond F15- RPR 123h OR 124hDid very well to win a 2m5f novice hurdle at Fontwell in March before disappointing slightly over 3m at Kempton, but I think he was just in need of a break. He’ll go novice chasing, starting fairly soon, and I think 3m will be no problem. Rock The Kasbah8g Shirocco – Impudent Diana Whateley 26/1P2-6 RPR 155c OR 147cRan well for a long way at Chepstow this month and remains a top-class 3m handicap chaser. It’s hard to start making plans until we get some rain, but we have plenty of options, with the Ladbrokes Trophy and the Grand National at the back of our minds. ROCK THE KASBAH with T O’Brien wins Handicap Hurdle at Haydock 21-11-15. Rolling Dylan7g Indian River – Easter Saturday Mrs I D Du Pre 1P2312- RPR 149c OR 142cDid well novice chasing last season but will find things harder this term off a high mark. He’ll start wherever the ground’s safe – not necessarily soft, just decent – and I think 3m will be his trip. He can continue to progress. Roll The Dough9g Definite Article – High Dough The Kingpins 63-2114 RPR 123c OR 117cHas won two handicap chases already this season and the first next option is on November 1 at Stratford in a 2m6f handicap chase. I don’t think he’d want it too soft but on decent ground he’d go there with a real chance. Royal Regatta10g King’s Theatre – Friendly Craic Lesley Field and Eileen Murphy 1P3P/PP- RPR 161c OR 150cA Grade 2 winner in his pomp, he’s been a great servant to us for a long time and with the handicapper ready to drop him to 145, he’ll go to Ascot for a 0-145 at Ascot at the end of November. He was pulled up in both starts early last term but we identified a breathing problem that we hope we’ve sorted out. I’d love to see him win again. Samburu Shujaa5g Poliglote – Girelle Robert and Janet Gibbs 02/3334- RPR 126h OR 125hIn reasonable form over novice hurdles last season, he’s a lovely strong horse who’ll start in a 2m4f maiden hurdle, probably on a left-handed track, because he can hang a bit. He has the size to jump a fence in time. Show On The Road7g Flemensfirth – Roses Of Picardy Roger and Catherine Penny 12318-4 RPR 128h OR 126hTwice a winner over hurdles at Exeter last season on heavy ground I thought he’d hate, he looks the type to go over fences before too long but stayed on well in fourth place over hurdles at Market Rasen on Saturday for what was a very respectable comeback. Springtown Lake6g Gamut – Sprightly Girl Tim Syder 1F2310- RPR 138h OR 137hVery decent novice hurdler last season – twice a winner and runner-up in a Sandown Grade 2 – who we hope will do very well over fences this year, although he may run in a handicap hurdle first. He had a good summer, came back in looking very well and I’d see him as a decent novice chaser over 2m4f and beyond. Steely Addition6g Craigsteel – Blond’s Addition Step By Step 34/F118- RPR 136h OR 137hA very thorough stayer who won a good handicap hurdle at Chepstow over just shy of 3m in soft ground last November. He’ll go novice chasing over 3m and will be suited by plenty of give. Sternrubin7g Authorized – Sworn Mum Terry Warner 0/2203-0 RPR 148h OR 137hWon twice on the Flat last year and has the option to stay handicap hurdling after a good third at Aintree on Grand National day, but he’s quite high in the handicap and I could see him going back novice chasing after a couple of decent placed efforts last term. He needs to go right-handed over fences. Sternrubin – Tom O’Brien winsThe William Hill Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)Ascot 29/10/16That’s A Given4g Great Pretender – Aulne River Andrew Cohen 10- RPR 104b OR –Won a bumper well at Huntingdon last season so we took him to Punchestown but the race didn’t go to suit and I’m sure he’s capable of more than he produced that day. He has plenty of speed and will go novice hurdling over 2m. Thyme Hill4g Kayf Tara – Rosita Bay The Englands and Heywoods 1 RPR 110b OR –Won on debut at Worcester this month but we won’t be in any hurry to run him again. I think he’ll need a bit of time to get over that, maybe go for returned with an excellent effort when third in the Welsh Champion Hurdle at Ffos Las on Saturday, looking as though he was going to win at one stage. I was delighted with that and it should set him up nicely for a tilt at the Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter on November 6, as long as the ground’s not too firm. Tidal Flow5g Black Sam Bellamy – Mrs Philip Brocade Racing 14- RPR 115b OR –Bred by Richard Johnson and my wife Sarah, he won his bumper well at Newbury but then disappointed under a penalty at Wincanton in the spring. I think he’s better than he showed there and he’ll start in 2m4f novice hurdles. Truckin Away5g Getaway – Simons Girl Brocade Racing 3- (point form) RPR 87 OR –Ran well in his only Irish point-to-point and looks one to start in novice hurdles at 2m4f or upwards. Umndeni4g Balko – Marie Royale St Quinton, D L Whateley and Syder 1-4 RPR 111h OR –A half-brother to Vision Des Flos, he’s always shown plenty at home and won his bumper last season at Warwick. A bit disappointing at Warwick on his reappearance but he hadn’t schooled on grass since the spring and he made mistakes, looking hesitant and jumping left. He should benefit for the experience and is a very nice prospect. Waiheke5m Black Sam Bellamy – Its Meant To Be Mrs Sally White 51424- RPR 111h OR 117hScored second time out last season at Exeter and ran some good races in defeat, despite showing a tendency to hang left, which we’ve tried to correct. She looks one to start in a handicap hurdle off a fair mark, but she’ll run in mares’ novice chases later on. War Sound9g Kayf Tara – Come The Dawn The Englands and Heywoods 234222- RPR 140c OR 136cWon the Swinton Hurdle back in 2015 but has been placed eight times in chases without winning. You’d have thought he’ll be landing a handicap chase or novice chase before too long, because he has the ability. I think 2m4f is his trip. WAR SOUND ridden by Ciaran Gethings WINNER at HAYDOCK 9/5/15 Westend Story7g Westerner – Sarahall Mick Fitzgerald Racing Club 2B/4121- RPR 138h OR 137hHas had his jumping issues but won well on his last two runs of last season, looks one to improve a fair bit and may go to Cheltenham at the weekend before beginning a novice chase career. He’d go on anything but quick ground. Who’s My Jockey5g Yeats – Skandisk Paul and Clare Rooney 1231-43 RPR 134h OR 136hA good third at Stratford recently on a track that was probably too tight for him. I’d say he wants 3m on a more galloping track – we tried him over the trip at Aintree on his final start of last season but I think he was over the top by then, so I’d be happy to try again. He could go novice chasing before too long. Zanza4g Arcadio – What A Bleu Louisville Syndicate Elite 6 RPR – OR –Ran a very respectable race on his debut in a Ffos Las bumper last Saturday, looking like he had a chance three furlongs out but just running a bit green in the closing stages. It was a run full of promise. The post Phillp Hobbs Stable Tour appeared first on RaceBets Blog EN. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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