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Results for tag: Weird Al
Posted by:
DonaldMcCain
on Apr 10, 2012 at 07:50:54 AM
After a lengthy discussion with the owners, we have decided that [b]Weird Al[/b] will join [b]Ballabriggs[/b] in Saturday's Grand National.
We just felt that he might not get the chance to run off such an attractive mark in the future and that he might be the sort of horse who would really take to the place - in the end, it's the [b]Grand National[/b] and the decision really took care of itself.
He was obviously below par in the Gold Cup but he bled there and it clearly wasn't his true running - he has looked in great nick at home since.
[b]
Timmy Murphy[/b], who rode him to win the Charlie Hall, will take the ride
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Posted by:
DonaldMcCain
on Nov 7, 2011 at 10:47:09 AM
What a difference seven days makes - after the disappointment of the previous week, last weekend was one to remember with Weird Al's win in the Charlie Hall a thrill for all at the stable.
I was delighted with the way he did it and I thought Timmy [Murphy] gave him a great ride - he really only knew he was in a race from three out.
He seems to have come out of the race very well, which was obviously a slight concern given the problems he has had over the years. He hasn't had much continuity through his career for a number of reasons but, fingers crossed, everything looks fine at the moment.
The plan for him now is to head for Haydock for the Betfair Chase on November 19 - he is owned by some local lads and we have taken the view that the best time to take on Long Run and Kauto ...
Posted by:
DonaldMcCain
on Oct 29, 2011 at 09:30:04 AM
[b]15.20 Wetherby - Weird Al[/b]
This looks a good race to start him off in and although he is wrong with a few of them at the weights, it is probably better for him to come here rather than the big-field handicap at Ascot which was the other option. He has been in good form since he joined us - his work has been solid and he looks very well. We know that he has plenty of ability from his novice days and although things haven't been straightforward since, he has shown me no signs of any of the problems he has had. I like to learn as I go along with new horses to the stable and this should give me a better idea of where we are with him - if he is back to his best, he wouldn't be out of this and it is worth remembering that he hasn't had that many runs - there could be more to come.
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