9 Two-Year-olds from Edward Bethell for 2022

We would like to thank Ed for taking the time to detail 9 two-year-olds for this new Flat Turf season 2022. 

I've always been a fan of James Bethell and Ed has hit the ground running and made an exceptional start to his training career at Thorngill, Coverham, Middleham, North Yorkshire.   

Last year, we saw a number of talented 2yos including debut winners, which is the mark of a trainer who knows his horses. 

Exminster, Eidikos & Reel Rosie all tasted success on their first start. 

The star performer turned out to be the first two-year-old he raced back in May (25th) when Fearby finished a creditable fourth. However, he really found his stride winning second start, before thrashing the opposition at Sandown when flying clear by five lengths to win the Coral Dragon Stakes (Listed Race) before being tried at Group class. 

Another 2YO Stakes winner for HAVANA GOLD as Fearby bolts home to win the Listed Dragon Stakes 🔥

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A runner-up in the Molecomb Stakes (Group 3), beaten less than three lengths when fourth in the Gimcrack Stakes (Group 2), then finishing third, beaten less than two lengths, in the Mill Reef Stakes (Group 2) at Newbury. 

This son of Havana Gold concluded his formative season winning £33,210 when runner-up in the Newmarket Tattersalls October Auction Stakes. 

What  a great yearling purchase by Ed Bethell for just 21,000 guineas, racing in the silks of Clarendon Thoroughbred Racing. Seven races saw two winners, a highest official rating of 107 and total earnings of £93,950.

Exceptional.  

No wonder we're all looking forward to this season. 

Ed wrote:  

CHAOTIC (GB) 2020 Grey Colt by Bungleinthejungle (GB) ex Silver Games (IRE)

''A fine big horse, who has been doing everything right but I feel he might be a mid to late season two year old.'' 

CHARLI SANDS (IRE) 2020 Bay Filly by Footstepsinthesand(GB) ex Lady Canford (IRE) 

''Lovely big filly who has been cantering away nicely, she is quite a leggy individual who I see as an Autumn type. She is very nice though.'' 

COVERDALE (IRE) 

''Smashing colt who is well built and very professional. His work up to now has been very good and I am looking forward to getting him started probably by the end of May.'' 

KARDIA 2020 bay filly by Kingman (GB) ex Elpida (USA) 

''A very elegant filly, who has a great stride length. She is just cantering away at the moment but I would imagine she will be out in the summer. She is a beautiful mover, who I am looking forward to.'' 

MEGATRON 2020 bay colt by Zoustar (AUS) ex Rohlindi (GB) 

''Strong, fast looking colt who I hope will be one of my earlier runners. He moves very well and looks to one to look forward to this year.'' 

MOUNTAIN WARRIOR (GB) 2020 bay colt by Brazen Beau (AUS) ex Plucky (GB) 

''A very strong, straightforward colt who has been doing everything as you would expect. I like him a lot, he is a natural and I think he could be very nice.'' 

TRIUMPH ARCH 2020 Bay Colt by Kodiac ex Pearl Of The Night 

''Very light mover on his feet for a big colt. He is progressing nicely at the moment, so fingers crossed we will have a bit of fun with him.'' 

UNNAMED 2020 by colt by Lope De Vega ex Gallitea 

''A easy moving colt, who has been very straight forward since his arrival here. He is growing quite a bit at the moment, so I envisage him running mid to late summer over 7F.'' 

UNNAMED 2020 Mayson ex Azpeitia 

''A compact colt, who has been doing everything really well since his arrival here. He looks every inch a sprinter. I am looking forward to him, hopefully in the mid summer. Swanland Profitable ex Waterhole A smashing colt, who is progressing really nicely. I am looking forward to him this year.''

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Trainers Talk 2-Year-Olds - Edward Bethell

New trainer on the block Edward Bethell has big stirrups to fill this year after taking over the reins from his legendary father James; I say new kid but racing was in his blood from an early age and it’s not like he’s just been thrown in at the deep end. Edward grew up around his family’s Thorngill Stables in Middleham, North Yorkshire, a place rich with history. After a couple of spells as assistant trainer in his early years, Edward became assistant to Charlie Hills in 2016 and most recently Robert Cowell. I’m pretty sure the Yorkshire trainer will be just as successful as his father James who won plenty of big races over his 46 years in the game.

Edward has kindly forwarded a number of two-year-olds to follow this flat season 2021. We thank him kindly for taking the time and wish the stable all the best for this season and happy retirement to his father James. 

FEARBY 

Colt 

Havana Gold (IRE) 

Coolminx (IRE) 

Owned by Clarendon Thoroughbred Racing and a half-brother to Cool Team 

“This colt is very straightforward and looks to me as if he will be one of my earlier types, he is out of a fast black type two year old so I see no reason why he won’t be early. Although he looks to have enough size to possibly go on to be a three year old.” 

YOUNG WINSTON 

Colt 

Churchill (IRE) 

Come with me (GB) Owned by Mr G van Cutsem & Partners

“Very straightforward, precocious type. He is all there and I am really happy with his progress, he should be starting off in April/May time.”

EXMINSTER 

Colt 

Ribchester (IRE) 

Surface of Earth (USA) Owned by Clarendon Thoroughbred Racing

“Lovely moving horse, great stride and mind on him. He is not so sharp, he will be more of a backend type, he is doing a lot of growing at the moment, he is a horse to look forward to towards the end of the year.” 

CHILLINGHAM 

Colt 

Ulysses (IRE) 

Last Jewel Owned by Mr J Carrick & Mr S Taylor 

“Smashing colt, he is a great mover, very well built and one that I am excited about. He will not be an early two year old, more later developing and we will probably see the best of him in his three/four year old season.” 

RICH KING 

Colt 

Gleneagles (IRE) 

Hairspray (GB) 

Owned by Mr R Vickers and Mr D Vickers 

“Nice colt, who is doing everything right, he moves well and is very forward mentally and physically. I like him a lot, he won’t be rushed at all, I would like to think he will be a mid-summer two year old who should give his owners a lot of fun.”

KHURUMBI 

Filly 

The Gurkha (IRE) 

Sharaarah (IRE) 

Owned by Mr G van Cutsem & Partners

“Small, compact filly who is built like a colt. She is a half sister to the yard favourite Moss Gill, although The Gurkha wouldn’t imply speed she is showing a lot of speed in her work, although early days she looks precocious!” 

THEWAYTOTHESTARS 

Filly 

Due Diligence (USA) 

Last Supper (GB) 

Owned by Mr R Gibbons “Small, slight filly with a bit of filling out to do at the moment. She is in full work and is coming along really nicely. She won’t grow a great deal so I would imagine she will be out early.” 

CHICANERY 

Filly 

Aclaim (IRE) 

Feint (GB) 

“Nice compact filly bought cheaply with the GBB bonus scheme in mind. She is all there at the moment and I think she looks like she will be an early sort.” 

REEL ROSIE 

Filly Highland Reel (IRE) Lady Canford (IRE) Owned by Mr Richard Nolan

“A sweet filly, who is growing a lot at the moment, she is very up behind. In her work she moves nicely and I am happy with her progress but I think she is one for the later part of the year, possibly a three-year-old campaign.” 

ROUND ACRE 

Filly 

Garswood (GB) 

Winters Night (IRE) 

Owned by Mr D W Armstrong 

“Lovely big filly, with a great stride on her. She is an imposing filly to look at. Her work has been good and I am looking forward to her work stepping up in the spring.” 

LAYLAND LANE

Filly 

Garswood (GB) 

Highleaf (GB) 

Owned by Mr D W Armstrong 

“A sweet filly with plenty of size. She is also a good mover. I think she will be the more forward of the two Garswood fillies I have.” 

EMILY POST 

Filly 

Charming Thought (GB) 

Mary Read (GB) 

“She is still in Pre-training at the moment.” 

Thanks for reading and stay in the race for my next installment of Trainers Talk 2 Year Olds!

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