On The Cold List (Trackers And Previews)

13.45 Kempton Mon 18 April

One tracker here for Eve Johnson Houghton and owners Woodway 20 who had a lovely winner with Whistle And Flute the other day. Blatant ran in the Brocklesby and was a touch keen the first few furlongs, pretty steady in the betting that day. I would expect a better run here but can he beat Ocean Cloud who looks a nice type is a different matter. Ocean Cloud carries a penalty here, tough race to be honest and a watching brief for me.

15.05 Yarmouth Tue 19 April

Eight go to post here and potentially a few nice fillies who make their debut, I'm concentrating on my tracker Soleil Blanc who nearly landed a touch for me at Windsor last Monday. The 50,000 purchase is trained by David Evans. The 12/1 shot was slowly away, then met trouble before flying at the finish. Honestly the Fast Company filly would have won if quicker away, can't imagine much price here and also has a few nice looking first season sires 2yos to contend with.

I do still have 3yo trackers coming through and honestly looking at my notes it's something I'm really considering stopping if they don't do the business this year. Writing my bets down is a good way of weeding out the negative bets, the early signs are that this season is their last season.

A few early entries here.

15.25 Catterick Wed 20 April.

 

One tracker I have here is the Tim Easterby trained Graceland's Girl for owners The Wolf Pack 2 and Partner who cost £17,000 at the Yearling Sales in 2020. Offspring include full-brother Storting who won a couple of times for Mick Channon and half-sister to another Channon horse called Caravela who won three times. Not going to lie, I'm taking a leap of faith here, especially first time out as Easterby doesn't have the best record with winners never mind debutante winners. I will keep an eye on the market.

Another 3yo debutante here but feel bit more confident about this one 

Chelmsford 16.35 Thursday April 21

Early entry here for Richard Hughes and his 3yo Acclamation colt Zero Carbon. Richard Hughes is in great form with his 2yos so I hope it's extended to his 3yos here. Zero Carbon worked well last season and was well regarded. I just hope he can produce it first time as a 3yo. The 45,000 gns purchase is a bit of a gamble here considering half-sister Andelysa has been average to say the least for trainer William Knight. Anything over 10s is negative.

On another note it was great to see Dave Lowe have a great day with his 2yos yesterday. Dave is an owner I have plenty of time for after kindly forwarding information to the blog. He did give 11/1 winner Absolutely Flawless a mention so hopefully a few readers got on, I wish I would have took his advice as I bet on the Charlie Fellowes 2yo Strength n Honour who disappointed, I'm definitely on the cold list, actually I'm bloody freezing and need to warm up soon before the betting bank melts away. 

Thanks for reading and sticking with the blog. 

Newmarket Thursday (14th April)

Bit of everything here, first off I'm not putting my bets up as I just don't have time plus it's been a bad month, only kidding. I will just put my trackers up and details like I used to do. 

13.50 Newmarket Thursday 14 April.

Small field here but I will give it a go. 

1: Cheeky Maxi

The Brocklesby winner combo of Hannon & Amo Racing are back again here. A 38,000 gns purchase at the Goffs Sales. Dam Alhawdaj only ran twice, winning second timeout as a 3yo over six furlongs on soft ground. Cheeky Maxi has already had one run under his belt, it's always good to get a bit of experience and sometimes a bad looking debut means nothing with 2yos as they can look a different horse next timeout, he certainly need to improve here I imagine after finishing near last on debut at Leicester on April Fool Day. Really well supported into 15/8 favourite, could have been the Amo factor we will see. Cheeky Maxi was a bit slow away that day but soon caught up, Brocklesby runners Jiffy Boy and Evolicatt showed their experience by drawing away while Cheeky Maxi faded to finish towards the back. Interesting to see the betting here if a big price would be a negative for me.

2: Kingdom Of Dreams 

James Tate runs his first 2yos here and on paper the 100,000 gns Oasis Dream yearling Kingdom Of Dreams looks a nice type. Dam Beneventa had a RRP rating of 110 for trainer John Dunlop, and won a group 3 in 2004. Notable offspring would be Bow Creek (118 best RPR) for Mark Johnston and Dare To Dream (111 best RPR) for Jeremy Noseda. Owner Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum ran El Hadeeyah at this meeting last year and finished third on her debut.

3: Royal Mariner

James Tate's second runner here. Unraced dam Learza was a half-sister to the Aidan O'Brien Middle Park winner Ten Sovereigns who now stands stud at Coolmore. James Doyle takes the ride. 

4: Tajalla 

Roger Varians first 2yo runner. Rogers first 2yo runners have finished 2,2,2,2 and 4 since 2017. The 90,000 gns yearling is by dam Armum who won second timeout on good to soft back in 2017. Over 15/2 would be a negative.

5: Candy Rain 

Trainer Micheal Bell not really noted for his first timeout 2yo winners but last season actually wasn't to bad with a 16 percent win strike rate, May was notably the best month for his juveniles winning on debut. Surprisingly he's hasn't had a first timeout 2yo winner at Newmarket over a five year period, if well supported it would be a positive for the Kodiac filly who is a half-sister to the Richard Hughes gelding Aussie Stormer who won twice over five furlongs in 2020.

6: Fragrance

Charlie & Mark Johnston run the 105,000 gns yearling Fragrance for owners Highclere BredRacing. Mark Johnston always hits the ground running at the start of the season and had his first winner the other day with Duchray. Won this race in 2016 with Sutter County. 

Conclusion

Do the opposite to what I write ha as nothing seems to have turned out like I expected, that's the beauty of 2yo racing, you can look like Hugh Taylor one day or a total loser the next. Difficult race and one I imagine I won't be getting involved in. Cheeky Maxi is interesting after being made favourite for debut and interested to see the market. Tajalla being Rogers first runner should know his job.  

Wed 13 April 16.15 Gowran Park

Tracker Alroos 

Could be the last Irish 3yo tracker I mention because even though I'm not betting on them I'm pretty sick of them, I blame Aidan O'Brien, this one looks alright to be honest. Alroos was well regarded last season by Kevin Prendergast and stayed on well when beaten by Purple Dawn last timeout, the Golden Horn filly could have claims here against a O'Brien hotshot. 

13.00 Ripon Thursday 14 April

Trackers Beach Breeze, Teatime Tipple

Star Of Lady M won well on debut at Redcar for David O'Meara but she has a penalty to carry here and will be all the rage. Tony Coyle only has a small string of 2yos but gets the odd winner, Teatime Tipple was very green on debut but managed to run a decent race in the Brocklesby, if the gelding settles could improve from that fine effort. Beach Breeze was behind Tipple that day, was also keen but faded quickly. Shame it's only six runners here. 

Early entries trackers: 

17.30 Sat 16 April

Blatant for Eve Johnson Houghton.

Knowwhatimeanharry for Bill Turner.

16.10 Sat 16 April Newbury

Chef de Partie for Harry & Roger Charlton

Tashkent (3yo to follow) for Richard Hannon.

16.45 Sat 16 April

Valsad for Harry & Roger Charlton

Via Serica for Brian Meehan

Thanks for reading, hopefully I can fit another post in if some of the early entries run.