There are some fascinating maidens scheduled for this week.
At Salisbury on Wednesday there is a 6f maiden in which several of the newcomers make plenty of appeal, not least the Andrew Balding-trained/Jeff Smith-owned/bred pair of Blue Twister and Desert Command (whose mother, Speed Cop, is the daughter of Blue Twister's dam). Roger Charlton has entered a filly by the name of Abated, a daughter of Dansili who is a full sister to connections' very smart sprinter Bated Breath and a half sister to their very smart miler Cityscape, and she holds an entry in the Fillies' Mile. Richard Hannon has entered a Lady Rothschild-owned/bred colt by the name of Glean, a Raven's Pass son of the smart miler Harvest Queen.
Leopardstown stages a pair of potentially very interesting maidens for both sexes on Thursday. The one that jumps off the page is the Dermot Weld-trained Bracing Breeze, a Dansili daughter of French Oaks winner Nebraska Tornado. The stable also has a Nayef filly by the name of Salhooda in the race, and she is a half sister to a trio of winners and out of a high-class 7f-1m winner (including the Group 2 Sun Chariot Stakes) who was a half sister to the dam of 1000 Guineas winner Harayir, family of Favoletta, Teenoso, Sir Percy etc. John Oxx has entered a newcomer by the name of Majestic Jasmine, a daughter of New Approach who is the first foal of Sun Chariot winner Majestic Roi. Jim Bolger's Scintillula is a Galileo full sister to the yard's high-class 6f 2yo/1000 Guineas runner-up Cuis Ghaire, 7f 2yo debut winner/1000 Guineas third Gile Na Greine and Group 3/Listed-placed 7f 3yo winner Claiomh Solais.
Bolger also has a very interesting unraced juvenile in the 1m colts and geldings maiden in the shape of Alpinist, a son of New Approach who is half brother to dual Champion Stakes heroine Alborada and triple German Group 1 middle distance winner Albanova as well as many other winners, from an excellent family that includes Last Second, Alleluia, Quarter Moon etc. He is one colt I have really been looking forward to seeing run this term. Aidan O'Brien has his usual blanket entry, though his only newcomer is Kingdom, whose notable relations are connections' Group 1 winners Jan Vermeer (full brother) and Together. David Wachman's Galileo Rock is a three-parts brother to very smart stayer Saddler's Rock and another interesting potential newcomer, as is the Kevin Prendergast-trained Mooqtar, an Invasor half brother to connections' high-class 6-7f winners Haatef (including at Group 2/Listed level) and Walayef (including at Group 3/Listed level), smart multiple 6f winner (including at Listed level) Ulfah and smart dual 6f 2yo winner (including at Listed level) Shimah.
Newbury's opening 7f maiden on the Friday has been won by some smart types in recent times (best of them perhaps 2009 first division winner Saamidd) and this year's renewal could be a cracker. The one that immediately leaps out is Roger Charlton's Pythagorean, a well-bred son of Oasis Dream who shaped exceptionally well under very considerate handling when a staying on third over this course and distance behind Montridge, coming from way off the pace having still been on the bridle two furlongs out. However, as you would expect, there are interesting newcomers aplenty, and the list could well be represented by A Ladies Man, while Hillstar, a half brother to connections' very smart middle distance mare Crystal Capella and the son of a course and distance 2yo Listed winner is also entered. Poor old John Dunlop runs Muthafar, a son of Tamayuz who is a half brother to a handful of winners including smart pair Almiqdaad and Munaddam; has also entered Beatrice Aurore's half brother, a Dansili colt by the name of Polhem. Saeed Bin Suroor, who won this with Saamidd in 2009 on debut, looks set to saddle Tarikhi, a Berandini half brother to Lincoln winner Expresso Star and 1m 2yo debut winner Raucous Behaviour.
In the evening on the same day, the Newmarket July course stages the maiden that has been won by Motivator and Frankel in the past decade. This year's renewal doesn't look set to be overly strong judged by the initial entries, but one that hits you right between the eyes on paper is the Mahmood Al Zarooni-trained Tally Stick, a Street Cry half brother to smart 9f-2m winner (including at Group 3/Listed level) Whispering Gallery and 10f 3yo debut winner Eavesdropper, out of a high-class 8-14f winner (including twice at Group 2 level) who was a half sister to King George winner Nathaniel, Irish Oaks heroine Great Heavens, Fillies' Mile/very smart middle distance performer Playful Act and very smart US 10-11f winner (including twice at Grade 3 level) Changing Skies. However, stablemate Ennistown also has to be of significant interest, given he is the first foal of Phoenix/Moyglare Stud winner/1000 Guineas third Saoirse Abu.
Ashdan became the list's second winner of the year with an ultimately impressive debut success at Newmarket (July) last Friday, prominent in what was a steadily run race and needing nudging along from past halfway, but the manner in which he powered clear inside the final furlong marked him down as a colt of considerable potential. He is bred to stay further than 7f, and it wouldn't at all surprise to see him upped a furlong in trip for a novice/conditions contest of some description next time en route to pattern class.
Today's only representative is a well-bred and highly regarded newcomer from the Richard Hannon stable, though it appears word is well and truly out with 5/4 being the best price available about him at the time of writing.
A LADIES MAN- 17th August 2012 - 13.50 - Newbury - DON DEADMAN MEMORIAL EUROPEAN BREEDERS' FUND MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (2YO)- 7f - ALERT by BUDGIE27 - 18th July 2012
From a family of winners, looks likely to prove best at 6fs this season and apparently high up in the pecking order and given Julie Wood has Olympic Glory that's a fair thing to say. Was entered for a 7f Newbury on 13th July a race which was won by the stable's Montiridge so gives the stable a good handle on soft ground recent juvenile form. Would carry 8-7 in the Tattersalls Miilions race at Newmarket in September. Should be interesting to see how he goes on his debut and probably one to follow until he is beaten.
RP Spotlight: 56,000gns foal, 220,000gns yearling; dam's four runners all winners, notably 7f winners the useful Chef and fairly useful Self Centred; dam useful 6f 2yo winner out of Nell Gwyn winner; Racing Post Trophy entry for top 2yo stable.
(220,000gns) Half brother to useful 7f-1m winner (including on 2yo debut) Chef, multiple 7f AW winner Cut And Thrust and 7f 2yo winner Self Centred, out of a very useful dual 6f 2yo winner (placed at Listed level) who was a half sister to 6f 2yo winner/Champagne Stakes third Ghayth out of Nell Gwyn winner Myself
Trainer: Richard Hannon
Owner: Mrs Julie Wood
Breeder: Bloomsbury Stud _________________ Horses To Follow 2013 - Flat
It was a very disappointing debut display from A Ladies Man in the opening 7f maiden at Newbury today, going off the 5/4 market leader but trailing home 10th behind lesser-fancied stablemate Glean. He raced in behind the leaders and went comfortably for a majority of the way, but the response was very limited once shaken up over a furlong out and he dropped away inside the final furlong. His pedigree has a fair amount of speed about it and perhaps he will take more after his sire after, but there seemed more to this defeat than just stamina having travelled well enough for a long way.
Tomorrow's runner is a filly who needs to up her game following two solid but unspectacular efforts in defeat, and she faces a couple of potential improvers as well as some very well related newcomers, of whom Bated Breath's sister Abated makes the most appeal. I have decided to switch from the RP Spotlight (which is essentially a load of nothing) to the Timeform comments available with the racecards on Betfair.
SUPERNOVA HEIGHTS - 18th August 2012 - 13.30 - Newbury - Betfred "THE HOME OF GOALS GALORE" EBF MAIDEN FILLIES' STAKES (CLASS 4) (DIV I) - 6f- ALERT by SPINNINGCOIN - 15th May 2012
Half-sister to Greek Renaissance winner of a Group 3 over six furlongs and Side Saddle group class horse in France over middle distances. Likely to be most effective around six and seven furlongs.
Timeform comment: Well-bred filly who made a highly promising debut over 6f at Newmarket last month. Didn't appear to get home over 7f when failing to build on that at Goodwood since and worth another chance.
Half sister to smart multiple 6f winner (including at Group 3 level) Greek Renaissance, smart 9-12f winner (including at Group 3 level) Side Saddle, very useful 5-7f winner Machinist, French 12f-2m winner Last Roman, 10f 3yo debut winner Sir John Hawkwood and 7f 3yo fibresand winner Athens, out of a 10f 3yo winner who was a half sister to high-class US middle distance performer Nash Terrace, smart dual purpose performer Landing Light and to the dam of Prix Jean-Luc Lagadere winner Naaqoos
Trainer: Brian Meehan
Owner: Ballymacoll Stud
Breeder: Ballymacoll Stud Farm Ltd _________________ Horses To Follow 2013 - Flat
There are some potentially interesting maidens scheduled to take place next week, none more so than Thursday at Haydock.
The opening one-mile contest features Sir Michael Stoute's hugely promising Altharoos, a son of Sakhee who was noted as making giant late strides under minimal duress to take third in what was probably a good 7f maiden at Newbury won by Glean. Hughie Morrison has entered Another Cocktail, who finished back in ninth on that occasion though was far from given a hard time; interesting to see whether he pulls him out (meaning he thinks he can win a maiden with him second time out) or runs him (which would probably mean he is being brought along steadily with nurseries/handicaps in mind, given he would need to improve hugely to reverse form with Altharoos). Ed Dunlop's Concise is a filly who I backed on her debut when a running on third at Lingfield, while Luca Cumani's Elhaame is another I backed when he disappointed badly at Kempton following a good run Ghurair's HQ maiden in July; surely better than that at some stage. By far the most eyecatching of the newcomers is the Mahmood Al Zarooni-trained Tally Stick, a Street Cry half brother to smart stayer Whispering Gallery out of the smart Echoes In Eternity.
Huntsmans Close's name appears among the list of entries for a 6f maiden at Haydock on Thursday, where he could well meet the Brian Meehan-trained newcomer Correspondent, a well regarded Exceed And Excel half brother to connections' 2000 Guineas runner-up/Dewhurst third Delegator. The same stable also have entered, a promising colt by the name of David Jack; finished fourth in a 5f maiden at Salisbury earlier in the season that has worked out really well. Pivotal Movement is a costly son of Pivotal from the Hannon stable, while another newcomer of significant interest would be the Roger Varian-trained Raven's Rock, a half brother to classy duo Captain Gerrard and Saturn.
Three of the summer's more impressive maiden winners could do battle in the opening novice contest at Salisbury on Thursday. Azrur came through almost the entire field to win a Doncaster maiden in late June, though the form has since shown itself to be fair at the very best. The aforementioned Glean made an extremely impressive winning debut in the race Althroos finished third in at Newbury, travelling powerfully throughout and winning decsively. Mahmood Al Zarooni's Cap O'Rushes was very impressive in registering an 8 length win on his debut at Kempton a couple of weeks ago. Ed Dunlop's Red Runaway did it nicely at the same venue, but appeals more as a nursery type rather than a pattern class performer in the making. Beatrice Aurora's half brother Polhem , from the John Dunlop yard, is surely better than he showed on his debut at Newbury, but is another for the longer term in all likelihood.
The following 7f fillies' maiden features perhaps one of the biggest eyecathers of the season, namely John Dunlop's Alnawiyah. She was out the back and searching for room for a good furlong or so, finally switched to the stands' side rail where she powered home, passing all but two of her rivals to snatch third behind Winsili. She is stoutly bred and will undoubtedly need more time/distance before showing her very best, but to finish where she did considering her position a furlong out was very promising. Interested to see Golden Causeway hold an entry. She couldn't fail to catch the eye on her debut run at Goodwood, snatched up when just beginning to hit full flow; ran dreadfully at HQ the other week, but had a legitimate excuse as she was found to be in season. Talent was a major eyecatcher at Newbury last month, shaping as though six furlongs wasn't enough of a test; could be a big improver for that experience and another furlong. Roger Varian's Lanansaak and Sweet As Honey from the Hannon stable are two newcomers of note. _________________ Horses To Follow 2013 - Flat
The only runner from the list today is a well-bred filly who disappointed slightly on debut; however, she had got upset beforehand and, having been outpaced initially in the race itself, came back inside the final furlong under considerate handling at the finish to give hope for the future.
CUSHION - 4th September 2012 - 14.55 - Goodwood - EBF RACING UK MAIDEN FILLIES' STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) (2YO) - 1m- ALERT by AIDANLDREBIN 26th July 2012
Smartly-bred filly who could prove to be the best of her top racemare's progeny to date, with the Galileo influence appearing to have woven its magic if this filly's work at Clarehaven in recent times is any guide; fact she holds an entry in the Fillies' Mile suggests top connections expect her to make her presence felt this term; should have few problems with 7f to begin with but ought to stay a mile before the season's out.
Timeform comment: Well-bred filly who shaped well when midfield in 7f Newmarket maiden on debut last month, in need of the run. Holds a Fillies' Mile entry and will improve
Three-parts sister to 1m 2yo winner Devastation (by Montjeu) and a half sister to 7f 2yo AW winner Elation, out of a top-class miler who won the English and Irish 1000 Guineas as well as three other Group 1 contests, whilst also proving to be a very smart 5-6f winner at two, winning the Cheveley Park Stakes, and she was a half sister to this yard's useful dual 1m winner Racketeer.
Trainer: John Gosden
Owner: The Duke Of Roxburghe & Mrs Sue Magnier
Breeder: Floors Farming _________________ Horses To Follow 2013 - Flat
Cushion took a step forward from her slightly disappointing debut effort to take third behind the incredibly exciting Liber Nauticus in the 1m fillies' maiden at Goodwood yesterday. She had proved keen but travelled nicely into things and looked a major player over a furlong from home, but she ran very green off the bridle (didn't appear to handle the track) and was outclassed by the winner in any case in the run to the line. It may not have been the start envisaged of this Fillies' Mile entrant, but she ought to win next time at the right level and still make up into a useful performer; next year will be her time to really shine.
Tomorrow sees a couple of runners from the list, and both, I feel, owe the thread something after thus far disappointing starts to their respective careers. Huntsmans Close simply needs to settle better in his races in order to fulfil his undoubted potential; Supernova Heights looks up against it, facing her conqueror from Newbury, Tantshi, off level weights and with that one now having the benefit of experience to call on having beaten this filly when making her debut.
HUNTSMANS CLOSE- 6th September 2012 - 15.05 - Haydock - Betfred MOBILE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (2YO COLTS & GELDINGS) - 6f - ALERT by AIDANLDREBIN - 10th July 2012
Well-related colt who has been catching the eye of late with some of the yard's nicer 2yo types, most of whom are winners, and he is certainly bred to make his mark at two, his dam a smart performer as a juvenile; ought to prove capable of making an impact right away, and should find 7f his optimum distance this term.
Timeform comment: Elusive Quality half-brother to 7f winner Burghley. Fancied when second on debut at Yarmouth (7f) and better than result when held in a Goodwood maiden since. Holds Group entries and considered.
Half brother to 7f 3yo AW debut winner Burghley out of a smart 6-7f winner (including at Listed level)/Cheveley Park third who was a half sister to the very useful 6-7f winner Cala, useful miler Badalona, 7f-1m winner Rafferty and 7f 2yo winner Fox
Trainer: Michael Bell
Owner: Sheikh Marwan Al Maktoum
Breeder: Darley
SUPERNOVA HEIGHTS- 6th September 2012 - 15.15 - Salisbury - COUNTRY GENTLEMAN'S ASSOCIATION EBF DICK POOLE FILLIES' STAKES (CLASS 1) (LISTED RACE) (2YO) - 6f - ALERT by SPINNINGCOIN - 15th May 2012
Half-sister to Greek Renaissance winner of a Group 3 over six furlongs and Side Saddle group class horse in France over middle distances. Likely to be most effective around six and seven furlongs.
Timeform comment: Well-bred filly who has shown a fair level of ability in her 3 runs so far. Work to do with Tantshi on latest running though and wouldn't be open to the same improvement as that rival.
Half sister to smart multiple 6f winner (including at Group 3 level) Greek Renaissance, smart 9-12f winner (including at Group 3 level) Side Saddle, very useful 5-7f winner Machinist, French 12f-2m winner Last Roman, 10f 3yo debut winner Sir John Hawkwood and 7f 3yo fibresand winner Athens, out of a 10f 3yo winner who was a half sister to high-class US middle distance performer Nash Terrace, smart dual purpose performer Landing Light and to the dam of Prix Jean-Luc Lagadere winner Naaqoos
Trainer: Brian Meehan
Owner: Ballymacoll Stud
Breeder: Ballymacoll Stud Farm Ltd _________________ Horses To Follow 2013 - Flat
The two major disappointments of this year's list picked up where they left off, though that's perhaps being a little harsh on Supernova Heights given she was biting off more than she could chew at Listed level.
However, no such niceties are afforded to Huntsmans Close, the ultimate bridle merchant who has now managed to hit 1.01 and 1.18 in running on Betfair and still remain a maiden. He came there crusing on the stands' side from the two furlong marker but, when push came to shove inside the final furlong, he found next to nothing and would've been caught for third in another few strides. Gelding, headgear and nurseries will be seen as some as hope for getting a win out of him for the future by some, but he certainly won't be carrying my confidence/money again.
Tomorrow sees a very promising filly look to build on a hugely promising debut effort at the Galway Festival, where she was the recipient of a very average ride from Pat Smullen.
BIG BREAK - 8th September 2012 - 15.40 - Leopardstown - IRISH STALLION FARMS EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND FILLIES' MAIDEN (2YO) - 7f- ALERT by LOMBIE - 20th May 2012
Full sister to multiple Group 3 and 2YO winner in Ireland Famous Name. Owner Khalid Abdulla is said to think she's one of his best 2YO's and should be out later in the year.
Timeform comment: Dansili sister to high-class 6f to 1¼m winner Famous Name, out of a 7f winner. Very much caught the eye when third to Magical Dream on debut at Galway and open to substantial improvement.
Full sister to the high-class and prolific 6-10f winner (including numerous times at Group 3/Listed level) Famous Name and a half sister to smart 7-10f winner (including at Listed level) Zaminast, 1m 3yo debut winner Photo Opportunity, 1m 3yo winners Everlasting Fame and Final Esteem and 6f 3yo winner Anchor Date, out of a 7f 2yo debut winner
Trainer: Dermot Weld
Owner: Khalid Abdulla
Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd _________________ Horses To Follow 2013 - Flat
Big Break became this list's third winner of the year with a very impressive victory in the opening 7f fillies' maiden on Leopardstown's Champion Stakes card. She is a full sister to Famous Name who is held in extremely high regard, so much so that her handler was talking her up as a potential 1000 Guineas filly for next season; could well make the breakthrough at pattern level this autumn if given the chance.
I thought I would take this chance to list below the current members of the thread and what they have achieved so far. I have added a few others since the last update, and I would ask anyone with a 2yo for the autumn months to put their youngster forward as a candidate for this thread.
I am hoping to see a few of the unraced horses make it out in the coming weeks, though obviously the likes of Noor Al Watan and Secret Session may be struggling given they have spent periods of time either on the sidelines or out of training. Flying Officer at least holds entries at Doncaster and Sandown next week.
0 A Ladies Man(Richard Hannon) - Budgie27
1 Ashdan (John Gosden) - Aidanldrebin Ataraxis (Sir Henry Cecil) - Aidanldrebin
31 Big Break (Dermot Weld) - Lombie
73 Cushion (John Gosden) - Aidanldrebin Demonic (Sir Henry Cecil) - Aidanldrebin Elsiniaar(Roger Varian) - Aidanldrebin Flying Officer (John Gosden) - SpinningCoin Hekaayaat (Roger Varian) - Aidanldrebin
202 Huntsmans Close (Michael Bell) - Aidanldrebin Make The News (Dermot Weld) - Aidanldrebin 1Mars (Aidan O'Brien) - Aidanldrebin Morpheus (Sir Henry Cecil) - Budgie27 Noor Al Watan (John Oxx) - Aidanldrebin Phaenomena (Sir Henry Cecil) - SpinningCoin Point Piper (Aidan O'Brien) - Aidanldrebin Response (William Haggas) - AnthonyLocke Royal Flag (Saeed Bin Suroor) - Lombie Secret Session (Marco Botti) - Aidanldrebin
4520 Supernova Heights (Brian Meehan) - SpinningCoin Takaathur (Saeed Bin Suroor) - Micko70 Victory Song (Aidan O'Brien) - Shrews Wadaa (James Tate) - Aidanldrebin _________________ Horses To Follow 2013 - Flat
Today sees a pair from the John Gosden yard represent the list, the first of them a full brother to high-class pair Lucarno and Thought Worthy by the name of Flying Officer, a mid-May foal who holds an entry in next month's Racing Post Trophy and whose two aforementioned siblings were both able to get off the mark at today's distance of 1m.
The second runner is the very well regarded Ashdan, a hugely impressive debut winner in a 7f maiden confined to newcomers at HQ last month; form has been working out extremely well since then, with the runner-up scoring twice since including at a higher level whilst the fourth, sixth and ninth have all won since. I suppose you could say he shaped as though 1m was needed right away on that occasion, and today's race could well prove tactical; however, it was a steadily run affair on debut and, despite it not really suiting this colt, he still powered clear inside the final furlong in a manner of a top-class prospect. His work since that day has reportedly been impressive, and hopefully he can maintain his unbeaten record en route to something like the Racing Post Trophy back here next month.
FLYING OFFICER- 14th September 2012 - 14.30 - Sandown - BRITISH STALLION STUDS SUPPORTING BRITISH RACING EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (2YO) - 1m- ALERT by SPINNINGCOIN - 21st May 2012
Full-brother to Lucarno, winner of the 2007 St.Leger and Thought Worthy a winner at Newmarket on Saturday. Likely to need at least 10 furlongs in time.
Timeform comment: Brother to same connections' St Leger winner Lucarno and Great Voltigeur winner Thought Worthy. Likely to appreciate further in time but still holds Racing Post Trophy entry. Much respected.
Full brother to connections' St Leger winner/high-class middle distance performer Lucarno and high-class 8-10f winner/Derby fourth Thought Worthy and a half brother to 7f 2yo debut winner Morning Charm and multiple US sprint winner Minute Of Fame, out of a high-class UK/US 6f winner who was a half sister to several winners including smart milers Be Elusive and On A Cloud
Trainer: John Gosden
Owner: George Strawbridge
Breeder: George Strawbridge
ASHDAN - 14th September 2012 - 15.30 - Doncaster - ROSSINGTON HALL CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) (2YO) - 7f- ALERT by AIDANLDREBIN - 26th July 2012
Well-bred colt who is reportedly doing absolutely everything right on the practice grounds at Clarehaven, so much so, he has earned himself an entry into the Group 2 Royal Lodge Stakes in September; top handler knows the family inside out, and it would be extremely surprising if this son of Dansili couldn't make a significant impact as a juvenile.
Timeform comment: Brother to useful 2007 2-y-o Sense of Joy and half-brother to smart 1¼m to 13.4f winner Day Flight. Successful in hot 14-runner 7f Newmarket maiden on debut and an exciting prospect.
Full brother to twice raced dual 7f 2yo winner (including at Group 3 level) Sense Of Joy and a half brother to high-class multiple 10-13f winner (including at Group 3/Listed level) Day Flight, 10f 3yo winner Sense Of Pride and once-raced 7f 2yo winner Bionic, out of a very smart 8-12f winner (including at Group 2/3 level)
Trainer: John Gosden
Owner: Khalid Abdulla
Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd _________________ Horses To Follow 2013 - Flat
An excellent day for this thread, which began with victory for Flying Officer on his debut at Sandown; travelled nicely on the outer and went readily to the front over a furlong out, and showed all of the family's grit and determination to hold off the fast-finishing runner-up to score by a neck. I would imagine he will be put away until next term, when he should uphold the family name and make up into an at least useful performer over 10f+.
An hour later stablemate Ashdan further enhanced his reputation with victory in a 7f conditions race at Doncaster that has been won by Al Zir, Frankel and Ektihaam in the past three years, and this colt once again did well to win over a distance that is going to be too short for him in what was a slowly run affair. He travelled nicely throughout once again and was firmly on top at the finish, having taking a little while to hit top stride, in the process seeing off some useful and more experienced performers; logical route would now be the Royal Lodge followed by the Racing Post Trophy. He will be so much better over 1m.
Tomorrow sees a newcomer from the Aidan O'Brien stable represent the list, and I'd be quite confident of him proving up to the task at the first time of asking despite appearing to the second string on jockey bookings.
POINT PIPER- 15th September 2012 - Curragh - 15.00 - GAIN FREEDOM EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND (COLTS & GELDINGS) MAIDEN (2YO) - 1m- ALERT by AIDANLDREBIN - 31st July 2012
Full brother to connections' smart Viscount Nelson and a half brother to the sadly ill-fated but very smart 2yo Horatio Nelson; reported to be one of the nicer youngsters in a yard packed full of well-bred juvenile talent, this borne out by entries in the Champagne, National Stakes and Royal Lodge; sure to be seen out within the next few weeks in one of the better maidens.
Timeform comment: Brother to Group 2 1m winner Viscount Nelson and half-brother to top-class 2-y-o performer Horation Nelson, out of Oaks winner Imagine. Entered in a host of top races, and a must for the shortlist.
Full brother to high-class Irish/UAE 7-10f winner (including at Group 2/Listed level) Viscount Nelson and a half sister to top-class multiple 7f 2yo winner (including the Group 1 Prix Jean Luc Lagadere) Horatio Nelson, 7f Group 3 Rockfel Stakes winner Kitty Matcham and 10f 3yo winner Red Rock Canyon, out of a top-class performer who won the Irish 1000 Guineas and Epsom Oaks and was a half sister to top-class middle distance performer Generous
Trainer: Aidan O'Brien
Owner: Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier
Breeder: Barronstown Stud _________________ Horses To Follow 2013 - Flat
Point Piper shaped with promise on his debut outing in a 1m maiden at the Curragh last Saturday, but the pre-race market drift told a story and he ultimately shaped as though fitness was an issue, having held a prominent position for the most part. He remained challenging until unable to sustain his effort into the final furlong, eventually coming home in fourth behind Pearl Music; ought to find a maiden within his capabilties at some stage this autumn, and it wouldn't be the greatest surprise to see him stepped back a furlong in distance next time.
Tomorrow sees a couple from the list do battle in the opening maiden at Yarmouth. Supernova Heights is beginning to look a little exposed, but I would be hopeful that the well-bred newcomer Hekaayaat is up to making a significant impact first time out.
HEKAAYAAT- 18th September 2012 - 14.30 - Yarmouth - BRITISH STALLION STUDS SUPPORTING BRITISH RACING EBF MAIDEN FILLIES' STAKES (CLASS 5) (2YO) - 6f - ALERT by AIDANLDREBIN - 26th June 2012
Well-bred filly who has shown herself to be one of her powerful stable's nicest 2yo fillies in recent weeks, and looks yet another useful member of a family that has served her owner/breeder well; likely to have the speed to start out over 6f, but ought to prove best over seven furlongs this term if her pedigree is any sort of guide.
Timeform comment: Half-sister to 2-y-o 7f winner Nawwaar out of a mare who won over 6f/7f as a juvenile. Yard 9-29 in 2-y-o maidens this year, and one for the shortlist on her racecourse bow.
Half sister to 7f 2yo winner Nawwaar out of a very useful 6-7f 2yo winner who was a half sister to high-class 7-10f winner Muqbil and 1m 3yo winner Hureya (later dam of the high-class triple 7f winner (including the Group 3 Fred Darling) Muthabara and useful 7f-1m UK/UAE winner Aqmaar) out of an unraced half sister to the top-class miler Bahri and Champagne Stakes winner Bahhare
Trainer: Roger Varian
Owner: Hamdan Al Maktoum
Breeder Shadwell Farm LLC
SUPERNOVA HEIGHTS- 18th September 2012 - 14.30 - Yarmouth - BRITISH STALLION STUDS SUPPORTING BRITISH RACING EBF MAIDEN FILLIES' STAKES (CLASS 5) (2YO) - 6f - ALERT by SPINNINGCOIN - 15th May 2012
Half-sister to Greek Renaissance winner of a Group 3 over six furlongs and Side Saddle group class horse in France over middle distances. Likely to be most effective around six and seven furlongs.
Timeform comment: Well-bred filly who has shown enough in 3 maidens to suggest she can win at this level, and may have found step up in class against her when running below form in listed race at Salisbury last time.
Half sister to smart multiple 6f winner (including at Group 3 level) Greek Renaissance, smart 9-12f winner (including at Group 3 level) Side Saddle, very useful 5-7f winner Machinist, French 12f-2m winner Last Roman, 10f 3yo debut winner Sir John Hawkwood and 7f 3yo fibresand winner Athens, out of a 10f 3yo winner who was a half sister to high-class US middle distance performer Nash Terrace, smart dual purpose performer Landing Light and to the dam of Prix Jean-Luc Lagadere winner Naaqoos
Trainer: Brian Meehan
Owner: Ballymacoll Stud
Breeder: Ballymacoll Stud Farm Ltd _________________ Horses To Follow 2013 - Flat
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