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Starformer (15/4 b f Dynaformer - Etoile Montante), trained by Criquette Head-Maarek. The dam Etoile Montante (by Miswaki out of Willstar, a French 8f winner, full sister to Listed winner Vivana, from the family of Chief's Crown) was second to Six Perfections in the Gr.1 Prix Marcel Boussac as a juvenile, and the following year was a close third in the Gr.1 Poule d'Essai des Pouliches, runner-up to Porlezza (the dam of Pontenuovo) in the Gr.1 Prix Maurice de Gheest over 6½f and won the Gr.1 Prix de la Foret over 7f; at four she raced successfully in the States, winning a Gr.2 handicap at Del Mar and finishing runner-up to Intercontinental in the Gr.1 Matriarch Stakes over a mile. Starformer, who was originally given an entry for the Gr.1 Cheveley Park Stakes, is entered for the Prix Tahiti over 7f at Maisons-Laffitte on 24 September.
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Too late for this thread now, as she is no longer unraced, but Galikova (21/5 b f Galileo - Born Gold), a half-sister to Goldikova, made quite an impressive debut for Freddie Head yesterday at Longchamp. Apologies if anyone had already flagged this one up.
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Thought I'd revive this brilliant thread.
World Domination (25/3 b c Empire Maker - Reams Of Verse) Trainer: Henry Cecil Owner: Khalid Abdulla Half brother to Ithaca, a debut winner over 6f at two who later placed at Listed level over 7f/1m at 2-3 (later dam of the high-class 7f/1m performer Zacinto), 6f 2yo debut winner Western Verse and the very smart 10-11f winner Many Volumes, out of a top-class performer who won the Fillies' Mile as a 2yo and then the Oaks the following year and is herself a half sister to the top-class 8-10f performer Elmaamul. This colt hails from another hugely successful family that his trainer knows all too well having trained most of the dam's successful progeny, as well as most of her relatives; this colt should make it out on the track this year; it's notable that many of these colt's siblings have either won or placed on debut, suggesting this regally-bred sort should be watched closely on debut. Has reportedly shown plenty of promise at home. Mentioned tonight, could be a bit special? Probably given plenty of time by patient owner-breeders/trainer while Frankel cuts loose. Looks a middle-distance prospect to me on breeding, anybody know how he's going at home? |
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Also, not unraced but surely its time people started talking about Maxios, a once-raced winning half-brother to Bago by Monsun. Looked a bit special at Longchamp the other day, has Criterium International written all over him..
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I have tried to do an "update" as Led on bit brought the tyhread back up.
Apologies to contributors of the horses I have missed out, but would have a very long time covering them all as we have moved along. UNRACED: AIR TRAFFIC- Unable to find any data. ALMAGEST – Unable to find any data. ALL TIME - No entries at present. AMEN – Entered in the “Millions” on Saturday (2/10) and a couple of unlikely Group entries. AZORES – Holds entries in two “Millions” races on Saturday (2/10). COMMUNICATOR - No two year old entries, Derby entry. DIOGENES - Entered in a Maiden at Newmarket on Thursday (30/9). DURANTE ALGHIERI – No datafound. END OR BEGINNING - Holds a “Millions” entry for Saturday (2/10). ENJOY TODAY – Holds Maiden entries for Newmarket on Thursday (30/9) and Friday (1/10). FASTEST MAGICIAN – No entries, did hold a Gimcrack entry. Could have met a setback, or taking longer to come to hand. GULF OF NAPLES – Still not holding any entries . GUESSING – No two year old entries at present. LORDOFTHEHOUSE - Holds Maiden entries for Wednesday (29/9) @ Newcastle and Thursday (30/9) @ Newmarket. PURE SCIENCE - No current two year old entries. Raced still maidens: ARC LIGHT – Okay debut run, but subsequently very disappointing. Nurseries ahead, no entries at present. ABTASAAMAH – Beaten a head on debut, on the line, when favourite. Second has won since and run a decent race in the Park Stakes. Holds a Maiden entry at Kempton on Wednesday (29/9). CENSUS – Unfortunately, did not look anything special on debut. Holds a Maiden entry for Salisbury this Wednesday (29/9). DENY - Didn’t seem to like the “soft” ground on debut, but showed signs of promise on second run in a decent looking Newbury maiden. Looks sure to make a decent three year old, and likely to start of from decent enough mark Holds a “Millions” entry for Saturday (2/10) DUMBARTON – Looked a typical “educational” run for the Stoute yard on debut, sure to improve for it next time. MOHEDIAN LADY – Finished a good second in Newmarket maiden on debut @ 10/1. Should be capable of winning a maiden, entered in both two “Millions” races on Saturday (2/10) TANJUNG AGAS - Very disappointing to date, the big race entries looking extremely optimistic. Holds a “Millions” entry on Saturday (2/10) YASHILA – Looked fairly average on Goodwood debut over 6f, and in subsequent run. Holds two “Millions” entries on Saturday (2/10) NATHANIEL - Second to Frankel on debut, subsequently second to another Cecil horse on second run, with Genius Beast in third. Holds a Racing Post Trophy entry. Interesting to see where connections go from here. Raced winners: BIONDETTI- Debut win looked fair for the course but nothing exceptional. Subsequently won a three runner Conditions race at Kempton. Entered for the Somerville Tattersall Stakes on Thursday (30/9). CORSICANRUN - Beaten favourite (Second) on debut, made amends second time out , looks decent without being anything special. Currently holds a “Millions” entry for Saturday (2/10). FACTUM – Satisfactory debut when clearly not fancied @ 14/1. Won an AW Conditions on third appearance. Difficult to know what to make of his run in Beresford. Looks a horse that will be difficult to place to advantage. FRANKEL – Difficult to say anything that hasn’t already been said. Looks to have too much speed for the Derby in my opinion, but could class get him through? GENIUS BEAST- Staying on third behind Frankel, and third on second run. Got off the mark at the third attempt. Interesting to see the “mark” he gets. MAKEYNN - Debut run at Brighton showed promise, won a facile victory @ Wolverhampton second time out at odds of ¼! Holds two Nursery entries at Kempton (29/9) and Newmarket (30/9) off a mark of 85 which could be interesting. PAUSANIAS - Cosy debut victory at Goodwood followed up with victory in Conditions race at Kempton. Entered in the Somerville Tattersall Stakes on Thursday (30/9). SHROPSHIRE – Impressive debut win visually, but very disappointing in the Gimcrack. Holds an entry in the Dewhurst. |
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Just one horse from P.C.H Yard for next years oaks Whey Sauce
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On the same card, Haggas saddles a seriously interesting newcomer in the opening NGK Spark Plugs EBF Maiden Stakes.
Lordofthehouse is a half-brother to multiple Group One winners Grandera and George Washington, and Haggas has liked what he has seen on the gallops. "We'll see how we go but it's quite rare that my two-year-olds win first time out," the Newmarket handler added. "His work has been nice, but we'll just have to see how he goes and how he handles the ground." |
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Yes, Sintonian we have been waiting for LOTHsince July. The ground shouldn't be an issue if DD is the influence, at this time of year likely to be an educational run.
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Looks a good maiden. Michael Bells runner, Maharana, is interesting too. His win first time out aswell.
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Seville of Aidan O'Breins - 2nd at Gowran Park last weekend looks a good middle distance prospect to me. Wouldn't be surprised to see him going to France for the Gp1 Criterium de Saint Cloud over 1m2f
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I see Seville bolted up last week and is now favourite on here for the Racing Post Trophy.
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I thought I would update again as the season nears a close, and following Biondetti's Gran Criterium win on Saturday.
UNRACED: AIR TRAFFIC- Unable to find any data. ALMAGEST – Unable to find any data. ALL TIME - No entries at present. AMEN – No entries at present. AZORES – No entries at present. COMMUNICATOR - No two year old entries, Derby entry. DURANTE ALGHIERI – No data found. END OR BEGINNING - No entries at present. ENJOY TODAY – No entries at present. FASTEST MAGICIAN – No entries did hold a Gimcrack entry. Could have met a setback, or taking longer to come to hand. GULF OF NAPLES – Still not holding any entries. GUESSING – Entered No two year old entries at present. PURE SCIENCE - No current two year old entries. Raced still maidens: ARC LIGHT – Okay debut run, but subsequently very disappointing. Nurseries ahead, no entries at present. CENSUS – Unfortunately, did not look anything special on debut. Second at Salisbury next run an improvement, maiden entries for Nottingham (14) and Newmarket (15) this week. DENY - Did not seem to like the “soft” ground on debut, but showed signs of promise on second run in a decent looking Newbury maiden. Looks likely to make a well handicapped three year old. DIOGENES - Hopefully better than showed yesterday, clearly not fancied starting at 10/1. DUMBARTON – Looked a typical “educational” run for the Stoute yard on debut, sure to improve for it next time. LORDOFTHEHOUSE - Difficult to assess debut that appears disappointing at first sight. Holds Maiden entries for Nottingham (14) and Newmarket (15) this week. MOHEDIAN LADY – Finished a good second in Newmarket maiden on debut @ 10/1. Ran okay in the Fillies Millions race, no further entries at present, nurseries look the likely option if running again this year. NATHANIEL - Second to Frankel on debut, subsequently second to another Cecil horse on second run, with Genius Beast in third. Holds a Racing Post Trophy entry. Interesting to see where connections go from here. TANJUNG AGAS - Very disappointing to date. YASHILA – Looked average on Goodwood debut over 6f, and in subsequent run. Raced winners: ABTASAAMAH – Beaten a head on debut, on the line, when favourite. Second has won since and run a decent race in the Park Stakes. Won average Southwell maiden very easily on 5 Oct, no future entries. BIONDETTI- Debut win looked fair for the course but nothing exceptional. Subsequently won a three runner Conditions race at Kempton. Won the Group 1 Gran Criterium in Italy on 9 October). CORSICANRUN - Beaten favourite (Second) on debut, made amends second time out, looks decent without being anything special. FACTUM – Satisfactory debut when clearly not fancied @ 14/1. Won an AW Conditions on third appearance. Difficult to know what to make of his run in Beresford. Looks a horse that will be difficult to place to advantage. Finished midfield in the Millions race, Dewhurst entry looks fanciful. FRANKEL – Difficult to say anything that has not already been said. Looks to have too much speed for the Derby in my opinion, but could class get him through? My three generation pedigree analysis forecasts improvement for the Derby trip!, even with the "dam" line looking to be speed.Will hopefully be the thread’s second Group 1 winner on Saturday. GENIUS BEAST- Staying on third behind Frankel, and third on second run. Got off the mark at the third attempt. Interesting to see the “mark” he gets. Received mark of 88, which is potentially generous? MAKEYNN - Debut run at Brighton showed promise, won a facile victory @ Wolverhampton second time out at odds of ¼! Holds two Nursery entries at Kempton (29/9) and Newmarket (30/9) off a mark of 85, which could be interesting. Came 6th of 8 in a heavy ground nursery @ Epsom, best forget the run on that ground. PAUSANIAS - Cosy debut victory at Goodwood followed up with victory in Conditions race at Kempton. Came second in a strange Group 3 Autumn Stakes at Ascot on 9 October at 9/1. Likely to prove a difficult three year old to place. SHROPSHIRE – Impressive debut win visually, but very disappointing in the Gimcrack. Holds an entry in the Dewhurst, will be interesting to see if he runs. |
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There are some noteworthy debutantes running today:
Dubai Queen (9/2 b f Kingmambo - Zomaradah) is a half-sister to Dubawi and makes her debut for Luca Cumani (Kempton 3.25) Follow My Dream (3/3 ch f Kyllachy - Follow A Dream) is a half-sister to dual Gr.2 winner Pipedreamer and runs for John Gosden (Salisbury 2.40) Tannasuq (13/2 b f Rahy - Wasnah) is half-sister to Bahri and Bahhare, she is trained by John Dunlop (Salisbury 2.40) Striking Veil (22/4 b f Smart Strike - Yashmak): the dam was a smart middle distance performer (won the Ribblesdale by 9 lengths, runner-up in the Irish Oaks) and is half-sister to Warning, Deploy, Commander In Chief and Dushyantor (all from the Slightly Dangerous line); she makes her debut for Sir Michael Stoute (Salisbury 2.40). Miss Topsy Turvy (22/3 b f Mr Greeley - Cara Fantasy) is a half-sister to Elusive Pimpernel and Palavicini and is trained by John Dunlop (Salisbury 3.15) |
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I thought I would do an end of term report. I think a return of 11 individual winners from 20 runners doesn’t seem bad to me. Lets hope Biondetti can round it off with victory in the Breeders Cup Juvenile Dirt.
UNRACED: AIR TRAFFIC- Unable to find any data. ALMAGEST – Unable to find any data. ALL TIME - AMEN – AZORES – DURANTE ALGHIERI – No data found. END OR BEGINNING – ENJOY TODAY – FASTEST MAGICIAN – GULF OF NAPLES – GUESSING – PURE SCIENCE Raced still maidens: ARC LIGHT – Okay debut run, but subsequently very disappointing. Handicapping as a three year old from a mark of 81, which could be lenient on the Biondetti form. COMMUNICATOR – Fourth of eleven in average maiden at Newmarket in educational style on 29 October. DENY - Did not seem to like the “soft” ground on debut, but showed signs of promise on second run in a decent looking Newbury maiden, no improvement on third run. He has been given a mark of 70, if he is still in training, with Michael Stoute, at three chances are he is well handicapped! DIOGENES – Hasn’t looked anything special in two runs. DUMBARTON – Looked a typical “educational” run for the Stoute yard on debut, sure to improve for it next year. LORDOFTHEHOUSE – Based upon his breeding has to be described as very disappointing, this dam does seem to get them quality or poor, no in between. Three poor runs. NATHANIEL - Second to Frankel on debut, subsequently short head second to Picture Editor on second run, with Genius Beast in third. Interesting to see where connections go from here, and what mark he gets. Could be difficult to place at three. TANJUNG AGAS - Very disappointing in three runs. YASHILA – Looked average on Goodwood debut over 6f, and in subsequent run, probably be sold. Raced winners: ABTASAAMAH – Beaten a head on debut, on the line, when favourite. Second has won since and run a decent race in the Park Stakes. Won average Southwell maiden very easily on 5 Oct, last in the Rockfel when 5/1 third favourite. BIONDETTI- Debut win looked fair for the course but nothing exceptional. Subsequently won a three runner Conditions race at Kempton. Won the Group 1 Gran Criterium in Italy on 9 October. Runs in the Breeders Cup Juvenile Dirt. CENSUS – Unfortunately, did not look anything special on debut. Second at Salisbury next run an improvement, won Bath maiden at odds on third start. Mark of 82 seems about right, improvement likely for step up in trip, bred to improve at three. CORSICANRUN - Beaten favourite (Second) on debut, made amends second time out, looks decent without being anything special. Given a mark of 75, potentially lenient. FACTUM – Satisfactory debut when clearly not fancied @ 14/1. Won an AW Conditions on third appearance. Difficult to know what to make of his run in Beresford. Looks a horse that will be difficult to place to advantage. Finished midfield in the Millions race. I don’t know where they will go from here with a mark of 97. FRANKEL – Difficult to say anything that has not already been said. Looks to have too much speed for the Derby in my opinion, but could class get him through? Comfortable Dewhurst winner, nothing really to add except became the thread’s second Group 1 winner. GENIUS BEAST- Staying on third behind Frankel, and third on second run. Got off the mark at the third attempt. Interesting to see the “mark”, he gets. Received mark of 88, which is potentially generous? MAKEYNN - Debut run at Brighton showed promise, won a facile victory @ Wolverhampton second time out at odds of ¼! Came 6th of 8 in a heavy ground nursery @ Epsom, likely best forget the run on that ground. Mark now 81. MOHEDIAN LADY – Finished a good second in Newmarket maiden on debut @ 10/1. Ran okay in the Fillies Millions race, won Yarmouth maiden on third start comfortably. Given a mark of 88, bred to be better at three. PAUSANIAS - Cosy debut victory at Goodwood followed up with victory in Conditions race at Kempton. Came second in a strange Group 3 Autumn Stakes at Ascot on 9 October at 9/1. Likely to prove a difficult three year old to place. SHROPSHIRE – Impressive debut win visually, but very disappointing in the Gimcrack. Not been seen since. |