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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Winners, Winners,Winners for Trainer Quotes 2021

It’s been another great flat season and I for one won’t be resting on my laurels after another exciting season for craigsbettingblog. I will be hoping I can put more effort in next season and make it even better. I always love getting in touch with trainers and finding out about their new crop of 2-year-olds for the season ahead. Taking a look back at what horses they mentioned before they even set foot on the race course is always interesting. 

Eve Johnson-Houghton kindly forwarded information about her 2021 crop as early as February and one stand out horse was the Havana Gold colt CHIPOTLE who gave owners the Woodway 20 an unbelievable season winning £139.000 in prize money. As mentioned in one of my recent posts the Brocklesby is normally a good indicator that the horse has some level of ability and it proved the case for Chipotle who made light work of the other eight runners and went on to win the Windsor Castle and finished the season in style winning the Listed William Hill Trophy at Redcar. NUVOLARI, another mentioned by Eve as one for the future, won first timeout at Epsom in September and could be worth following as a 3-year-old.

New trainer Edward Bethell, another who forward some invaluable information on his first crop of 2-year olds. Edward mentioned that FEARBY was an early straightforward type and he wasn’t wrong when an eye-catching fourth on debut in May before going on to win the Dragon Stakes and finishing an excellent second in the Molecomb Group 3 Stakes Goodwood bringing in a total of £93.000 in prize money. Young Winston, Reel Rosie and Exminister, another three who got wins on the board in what was an excellent first season for Edward.

Charlie Fellowes chipped in with ATRIUM who grabbed a couple of wins who Charlie described as a strong, nice well made colt. 

George Scott, a trainer who always has time for the blog, gave MISTRIX as a horse to follow and the Vadamos filly won a nice class 3 Stakes race at York in September and might have more to come. 

Karl Burke, one of my favourite 2-year-old trainers never disappoints and had good things to say about the Dandy Man gelding KORKER and described him as a sharp 2-year-old who moves very well. Korker finished second on debut then added three wins in a great season for owners Fine Claret and More Turf Racing. GIFTED GOLD another winner for Karl who won first timeout in September. 

Marco Botti only mentioned a few but ODISSEO found his way the second part of the season. The £26.000 Ulysses colt took time to warm up and find his grade before winning two on the bounce and running his best race when stepping up a level last timeout. 

James Tate always gives a winner or two with his horses to follow and this season it was the same again as HIGH VELOCITY followed his promising debut at Yarmouth with a cosy win at Chelmsford last timeout and definitely has more to come. EL HADEEYAH took a few attempts to break her duck but got off the mark at Lingfield in July. 

AMAZONIAN DREAM had a great season for Rod Millman who finished second on his debut way back in April then went on to run with credit in a few tough races before finishing the season instyle winning back to back races at Newbury and Sandown and looks like a nice horse for the future. 

I managed to get a few owners on board this season and I love the way owners Quantum Leap don’t rush horses. It was nice to see the Ralph Beckett trained SPEYCASTER win on his third start after being given a nice write-up here back in February by Niall O'Connor and another to look out for next season. 

It was to get Qatar racing on board and they came up trumps with SUNSTRIKE who won second timeout for John Gosden then went on to run at group level and recent Hugo Palmer winner CUBAN BEAT another second timeout winner who looks a nice type going forward. 

The 2022 season is still a good few months away but next year I will be working harder to bring the best 2-year-old information to my readers. 

I would like to thank all my readers for making craigsbettingblog the place to go to for top 2-year-old information, without you my motivation would soon go.

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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