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.

Thursday's Racing Tips (7th October)

Just a quick post to fill a space. 

1:00 Ayr - 

This looks a race where most have been searching for a win. 

I'm always worried about any horse that doesn't win in its first three starts. Beltane has run well and should have a fighting chance here. You may say he needs more than a chance at even money. Monsieur Jumbo ran well last time out and if doing the same may have claims at 11/4. Not a race I will be betting. 

5:30 Chelmsford - 

High Velocity is a good-looking colt who ran well enough on debut. Dropping back to five-furlongs after being put in his place by Light Infantry. Has very good stat but with the original favourite, True Icon, being a non runner it looks a pointless exercise. I say that because Tate's horse in this category (I'm not saying anymore) either win or unplaced. I'd be pretty surprised if this grey colt loses but at relatively short odds there isn't much meat on the bone. 

6:30 Chelmsford - 

An intriguing race where the two favourites look the types to win. Flora Finch is my idea of the winner and probably a fair price to chance. If drifting to the extreme would be a good bet. Rae Guest's Mizzen You ran well on debut at Yarmouth and may well have won if a little more clued up. This grey filly should go well in this banded race although whether she will be good enough to beat the favourite is the gamble. A wide draw doesn't help, especially on a turning course. Even over seven furlong, which gives time, you don't want to be pushed wide because it is big problem. In addition, Guest's two-year-olds on their second start often struggle to win. It is a concern. On the stats, there is more chance of being placed and if drifting to the extreme may make a fair each way bet.

Author: Jason Coote

James Tate's Two-Year-Olds (2yos) for the Flat Season 2021

James Tate is a trainer who you can rely on having a nice crop of two-year-olds. 

A variety of owners make this successful Newmarket yard a powerhouse. 

For me, it is the connection with Saeed Manana which holds special memories. It's always intrigued me how such a rich owner doesn't mind buying a fair number of cheaper yearling and breeze-up purchases. It really isn't a surprise because they win their share of races. With over 400 winners this stable has been built on success.

Last year, for a sizable stable, they had a select number of juveniles rated as their star performers. In fact, only five two-year-olds were given significant engagements. This proves the worth of a stable because they know their horses and don't waste their time tilting at windmills. 

For reference, these are the two-year-olds I noted with my thoughts: 

Sense Of Romance

''Will improve at three''

Victory Heights 

''Won three times at two and contested Group class''

Live Stream 

''Won on debut and contested Listed class''

Risk Of Thunder 

''A consistent horse, winner on second start and contested Listed class''

Desert History 

''Winner and contested Listed class'' 

James Tate 2yos 2021

HIGH VELOCITY (IRE) gr c Gutaifan (IRE) – Reflect Alexander (IRE) (Kodiac) 

'' A strong grey colt who is showing plenty of speed and should be out early.'' 

SPECIAL FORCES c Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) – Affectionately (Galileo (IRE)) 

''A strong colt who is showing up well and is out of a sister to Invincible Spirit and Kodiac.'' 

EL HADEEYAH f Invincible Spirit (IRE) – Blhadawa (IRE) (Iffraaj) 

''She is a nice fast filly out of a Listed winning dam that we trained - should be out early.'' 

UNNAMED f Dark Angel (IRE) – Roseraie (IRE) (Lawman (FR)) 

''She is a nice filly by Dark Angel whose full sister was second in the May Hill.'' 

KING OF GOLD - (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) 

''A beautiful big colt for mid-season out of a mare who we trained to Listed success over one mile.'' 

UNNAMED f Kingman – Uleavemebreathless (Tiger Hill (IRE) 

''A nice filly by Kingman out of a Group placed mare. Should be one for mid-season.'' 

UNNAMED f Shamardal (USA) – Samdaniya (Machiavellian (USA)) Half-sister to Group 3 Fred Darling Stakes winner Dabyah. 

''A nice strong filly by Shamardal who is showing up well.'' 

MISS SHIRLEY - Dandy Man – Shirley (Arcano (IRE)) Strong Dandy Man filly 

''Showing plenty of speed. Should be out early.''

STYLISH ICON f Starspangledbanner – Refreshed (Rip Van Winkle (IRE)) 

''Strong filly showing up well.''

I would like to thank James for sending this information and wish the team a successful 2021 season. 

Take a look at his website to learn about his stable

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