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I sat next to Jessie Harrington at a dinner a month back and she made no bones about the fact that she thinks that this is the best flat horse she has ever trained. Won well first time up in a decent maiden and yesterday.....don't think he could have been much more impressive........ran very green early, looking around, but when he was asked to knuckle down he did so with the minimum of fuss and won as he pleased. Will unquestionably improve for the race (potentially a fair bit)and will be a serious challenger for top two year old honours. Happy with my 33s ticket for the Guineas. The owners had said (a month back) that they would not sell.....may be different now, but I hope not. I would love to see Jessie given a clear run at the back end of this season and next year with this fellow....opinions?
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I would imagine the only question here is : Which one of the two operations will buy it ?
2-y-o bay colt
Distorted Humor (USA) - Visions Of Clarity (IRE) (Sadler's Wells (USA))
Ummmmmmm....
Aiden seemed keen to find out something more about him when unleashing 4 against him on the last day.
Dont know which one tbh.
2-y-o bay colt
Distorted Humor (USA) - Visions Of Clarity (IRE) (Sadler's Wells (USA))
Ummmmmmm....
Aiden seemed keen to find out something more about him when unleashing 4 against him on the last day.
Dont know which one tbh.
Like the horse a great deal. Wholeheartedly agree that it would be wonderful for Mrs H to keep the horse as a 3 year old. When she has a good one the lady avoids nobody.
Supplemented for the National Stakes on Saturday......all has gone well since last outing I understand and hopes are high.
He is a horse who I really liked the look of when he won on debut, then the way in which he travelled when disposing of Glor Na Mara last time in the Futurity marked him down a very smart prospect. It will be fascinating to see whether he can counteract Zoffany's turn of foot tomorrow - they look two totally different horses to my eye, so it'll be interesting to see who comes out on top. For me, it has to be Pathfork all the way.
cant wait to see zoffany v pathfork tmrw. reckon the more experienced zoffany will win.
Love it when you have a race where you don't have to have a bet to look forward to it
Did the job well enough today. Looked as if he wasn't all that keen on the ground. Travelled best throughout and proved that he is a battler who will dig deep. Will be interested to hear what Jessie m made of the run.
Harrington said: "Fran said he had to be really tough and that he didn't really like the ground.
"Pure class got him there in the end and it's just fantastic.
"I felt sick beforehand and my panic during the race was that he was in front for so long.
"I'm going to the sales at Keeneland in the morning and I'll make plans with the owners then.
"He did have a very hard race there."
"Pure class got him there in the end and it's just fantastic.
"I felt sick beforehand and my panic during the race was that he was in front for so long.
"I'm going to the sales at Keeneland in the morning and I'll make plans with the owners then.
"He did have a very hard race there."
Think he liked the ground better than some of the others. Not sure how he is so short for the Guineas off the back of that on the ground. Thinks 14s would be more realistic.
Joint favourites for the 2000 Guineas at 10s are Pathfork and Saamidd who both won today. The market is a tad volatile. 
Getting to be quite a exciting 2yo season and im really looking forward to the Autumn races
Saamid hasn't taken on anything as good as Pathfork yet but could not have won any easier. Throw in Frankel and we have an interesting crop of 2yo's.
Saamidd taking on Strong Suit in the Dewhurst is the race I'm looking forward to most. Hopefully they both go there.
When I spoke to Jessie back in July she said that if he was good enough she was keen to come to England for one of the big end of year races.......although I can't help but think that her American owners might be very tempted by the Breeders Cup (which I suspect Jessie would be dead against!)
Interesting to read what Fran Berry said today about how much scope he has to develop from two to three.
"It was pure guts and class got him home. He was treading water in the last 100 yards," said the jockey.
"I was very worried all week when the rain came - the ground was very soft.
"He won despite the ground even though he looked to be travelling well he was never totally comfortable. It was more a relief that he got through it.
"He prefers much better ground. When he won the Futurity Stakes he showed an impressive turn of foot at the furlong pole on good to firm ground.
"A mile won't be a problem - he's very relaxed. I don't know how far he'll stay after that, time will tell.
"He's not only a two-year-old - he's a big, scopey horse and he's physically still weak.
"If he goes the right way over the winter and fills his frame, a mile will be the ideal trip to start him off next year.
"He's going to be a lovely three-year-old,"
"It was pure guts and class got him home. He was treading water in the last 100 yards," said the jockey.
"I was very worried all week when the rain came - the ground was very soft.
"He won despite the ground even though he looked to be travelling well he was never totally comfortable. It was more a relief that he got through it.
"He prefers much better ground. When he won the Futurity Stakes he showed an impressive turn of foot at the furlong pole on good to firm ground.
"A mile won't be a problem - he's very relaxed. I don't know how far he'll stay after that, time will tell.
"He's not only a two-year-old - he's a big, scopey horse and he's physically still weak.
"If he goes the right way over the winter and fills his frame, a mile will be the ideal trip to start him off next year.
"He's going to be a lovely three-year-old,"
my fav 2 yr old anyway!!nive type, powerful!like frankel!
it's a really good horse but don't think it's good enough to beat frankel
If it goes to the Breeders Cup, forget winning any Classics next year
agree with bosra shame,breeders cup take a lot out of the horses who travel over from ireland and the uk,particuarly 2yo's
same!!really like this fella, breeders cup= no guineas!
Shocking decision to run this one in America. Almost certain not to have been the trainer's call.
This now puts Pathfork backers in the same boat as Saamidd fans. One goes to the U.S, the other to Dubai. 
Worrying news indeed imo.
Worrying news indeed imo.
looks like FRANKEL is the one then sintonian[;)]
PATHFORK BREEDERS' BID DERAILED
By Ashley Iveson, Press Association Sport
Jessica Harrington's unbeaten juvenile Pathfork has been ruled out of next month's Breeders' Cup meeting after suffering a minor setback.
The American-bred colt took his record to three wins from three starts with victory in the National Stakes at the Curragh last time, and the Breeders' Cup Juvenile was due to be his next assignment.
"He's had a bit of a setback and he just wouldn't go to the Breeders' Cup ready enough - you need to be 110%," said Harrington.
"We said all along that he needed not to miss anything. He worked last Friday and everything was fine but we weren't quite happy with him on Monday.
"We just had to back off him and we've taken a view today that we can't go having missed working him this week, which he needed to do.
"You can't go over there just hoping that he'll be all right, so we'll let him down now and get him sorted out.
"It's disappointing for the owners and I feel sorry for them, but that's horses for you."
By Ashley Iveson, Press Association Sport
Jessica Harrington's unbeaten juvenile Pathfork has been ruled out of next month's Breeders' Cup meeting after suffering a minor setback.
The American-bred colt took his record to three wins from three starts with victory in the National Stakes at the Curragh last time, and the Breeders' Cup Juvenile was due to be his next assignment.
"He's had a bit of a setback and he just wouldn't go to the Breeders' Cup ready enough - you need to be 110%," said Harrington.
"We said all along that he needed not to miss anything. He worked last Friday and everything was fine but we weren't quite happy with him on Monday.
"We just had to back off him and we've taken a view today that we can't go having missed working him this week, which he needed to do.
"You can't go over there just hoping that he'll be all right, so we'll let him down now and get him sorted out.
"It's disappointing for the owners and I feel sorry for them, but that's horses for you."
Could put the Guineas back on the agenda............and must increase the chance of being sold.
And you can bet that Jessie is rather pleased about the small setback.......I wonder how small it was![;)]
He surely hasn't done enough to get a spot in the Kentucky Derby field now has he? Would almost certainly have to go to America for a race in March or April to qualify.
Guineas must be much more likely now.
Guineas must be much more likely now.
This is good news for fans of horse racing. Why on earth have your horses trained in Ireland if it's US racing you're interested in?
It was fairly predictable that this horse was going to encounter a 'setback', the only issue was when they were going to announce it !
STRAIGHT TO GUINEAS FOR PATHFORK
Jessica Harrington is considering sending Pathfork straight for the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket in May without a prep run.
The County Kildare trainer reports the unbeaten colt to be progressing nicely in his winter quarters following a successful juvenile campaign in which he won all of his three starts, culminating in the Group One National Stakes at the Curragh in September.
The son of Distorted Humor was being trained for a crack at the Breeders' Cup Juvenile at Churchill Downs in November when he sustained a minor problem which ruled out a trip to America.
"We're very pleased with him," said Harrington.
"He's done very well, he's grown and he's developed.
"He's cantering away at home and he'll stay cantering for another couple of weeks and the work will get stepped up all the time.
"As for targets, a lot will depend on the weather.
"At the moment I would say we'd go straight for the 2000 Guineas."
Pathfork, who had subsequent Racing Post Trophy hero Casamento a head behind in the National Stakes, is around a 14-1 chance for the colts' Classic.
Bets back on!!
Jessica Harrington is considering sending Pathfork straight for the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket in May without a prep run.
The County Kildare trainer reports the unbeaten colt to be progressing nicely in his winter quarters following a successful juvenile campaign in which he won all of his three starts, culminating in the Group One National Stakes at the Curragh in September.
The son of Distorted Humor was being trained for a crack at the Breeders' Cup Juvenile at Churchill Downs in November when he sustained a minor problem which ruled out a trip to America.
"We're very pleased with him," said Harrington.
"He's done very well, he's grown and he's developed.
"He's cantering away at home and he'll stay cantering for another couple of weeks and the work will get stepped up all the time.
"As for targets, a lot will depend on the weather.
"At the moment I would say we'd go straight for the 2000 Guineas."
Pathfork, who had subsequent Racing Post Trophy hero Casamento a head behind in the National Stakes, is around a 14-1 chance for the colts' Classic.
Bets back on!!
Added him to my Breeders Cup Classic portfolio with along with
So You Think and Awesome Patriot.
Clearly a nice horse, rock solid form, scores well on the dosage but more importantaly he has the necessary 10f dirt breeding. Distorted Humour has sired a whole host of wonderful 10furlong dirt performers at the highest level...Funny Cide even picked up the first two legs of the US Triple Crown.
Owners wanted to take on Uncle Mo last year b4 injury scuppered that chance so if he has a good season they might send him over again.
So You Think and Awesome Patriot.
Clearly a nice horse, rock solid form, scores well on the dosage but more importantaly he has the necessary 10f dirt breeding. Distorted Humour has sired a whole host of wonderful 10furlong dirt performers at the highest level...Funny Cide even picked up the first two legs of the US Triple Crown.
Owners wanted to take on Uncle Mo last year b4 injury scuppered that chance so if he has a good season they might send him over again.
yessssssssssssss guineas!!i may have an ante post bet at some stage!!love this horse!
Harrington maps out Pathfork Guineas route
BY BRIAN FLEMING 6:31PM 24 JAN 2011
JESSICA HARRINGTON may send the unbeaten Pathfork for a prep race before tackling the 2,000 Guineas if spring arrives early this year.
Pathfork had been mentioned as a possible Kentucky Derby contender last year but looks set to remain in Europe.
"If we had a good spring he could run in the 2,000 Guineas Trial at Leopardstown
, but it takes place early this year [on March 27] so we'll wait and see," said Harrington. "I won't mind if he goes straight to Newmarket without another run and we're pleased with him since he came back in."
On his final start last term Pathfork defeated subsequent Beresford and Racing Post Trophy winner Casamento in the National Stakes at the Curragh. This followed success in the Group 2 Futurity Stakes, a race won before by the likes of St Jovite, Giant's Causeway, Hawk Wing and New Approach.
Pathfork is generally available at 14-1 for the 2,000 Guineas.
BY BRIAN FLEMING 6:31PM 24 JAN 2011
JESSICA HARRINGTON may send the unbeaten Pathfork for a prep race before tackling the 2,000 Guineas if spring arrives early this year.
Pathfork had been mentioned as a possible Kentucky Derby contender last year but looks set to remain in Europe.
"If we had a good spring he could run in the 2,000 Guineas Trial at Leopardstown
, but it takes place early this year [on March 27] so we'll wait and see," said Harrington. "I won't mind if he goes straight to Newmarket without another run and we're pleased with him since he came back in."On his final start last term Pathfork defeated subsequent Beresford and Racing Post Trophy winner Casamento in the National Stakes at the Curragh. This followed success in the Group 2 Futurity Stakes, a race won before by the likes of St Jovite, Giant's Causeway, Hawk Wing and New Approach.
Pathfork is generally available at 14-1 for the 2,000 Guineas.
I know he won the National Stakes on officially soft ground but I think he will prove best on faster ground and if he gets that he looks as good a bet as any against the favourite at 14/1.
Wonder if we could see him in the Prekness or the Travers later on?
problem with the K Derby was the graded stakes earnings. wouldve struggled to get a run unless they committed to a prep race or two stateside to boost his winnings.
problem with the K Derby was the graded stakes earnings. wouldve struggled to get a run unless they committed to a prep race or two stateside to boost his winnings.
From mwhat I saw last year, combined with his breeding think he'll be best at a mile so the American triple crown races wouldn't have been ideal anyway.
Just wathced his 3 wins again on atr website and the more I watch him and look at his pedigree the more I really fancy him. Not going to go in now as with Frankel making the market I don't see him shortening considerably.
10/1+ on the day on good or better will do me[;)]
10/1+ on the day on good or better will do me[;)]
agreed he will do well over a mile especially with the dam being a winning miler by Sadlers Wells but his dosage mark and exceptional juvenile form had him as one of the leading contenders in the K Derby if they had choosen that route. Hopefully he'll mature over the summer into a progressive horse over the trip.
Saw Jessie at Cheltenham on Wednesday. She confirmed that he has wintered really well, has filled out and done everything you could wish for physically. He will need decent ground and, if it is quick on the day, she thinks he has a big, big chance.
yeah defo wants good ground, thats what makes his defeat of casamento even more impressive!! cannot WAIT to see this machine!will defo give frankel a race from what ive seen anyway!thanks for the news richardf.
Hope Frankel wins the Greenham easily so the price on Pathfork holds up
Does anyone know what Distorted Humor is like as a sire? It looks like most of the US grade 1 winners he has sired have been better over 9 or 10 furlongs but he doesn't appear to have any grade 1 winners over a mile at 3 years old or above.
Had 1point on Pathfork @ 12s today (same on Wooten Bassett @14s).
really fancy pathfork too, dont play ante post tho, gl
Price has been contracting constantly last couple of days; must be good vibes.
I have him at 12's in doubles with Twice Over and Cape Blanco for Saturday, but might take the last of the remaining 9's in a single.
I have him at 12's in doubles with Twice Over and Cape Blanco for Saturday, but might take the last of the remaining 9's in a single.
Was Pathfork tipped up somewhere today? or did he do a monster gallop??
Jessica Harrington's unbeaten colt Pathfork remains firmly on course in his bid for Classic glory in the Qipco 2000 Guineas on April 30.
The three-year-old rounded off an unbeaten juvenile campaign with a narrow defeat of Casamento in the National Stakes at the Curragh, and Harrington is happy to let her charge line up at Newmarket without a prep run as she is keen to preserve him for the long season ahead.
"He's working away and with the sun on his back he looks strong and looks well," Harrington told At The Races.
"I'm very happy with him and it was always the plan to go straight to Newmarket.
"He has American owners and their aim would be to get to the Breeders' Cup this year, so it's going to be a long season.
"I'm just hoping I have him well enough for the Guineas first time up. We'll just see how things go, but it's very exciting."
Harrington also has a live contender for the 1000 Guineas in Laughing Lashes, a Group Two winner last year and second in the Moyglare Stud Stakes.
"She's very good and she's grown a good bit over the winter," the trainer continued.
"She's a big filly, I'm very happy with her and she's going straight for the Guineas.
"She's only really now beginning to fill out and mature."
i saw Jessie at Aintree on Friday, full of hope. Only problem is that Pathfork needs it quick and Laughing Lashes needs cut. So it better rain pretty hard on the evening/night of April 30th.
The three-year-old rounded off an unbeaten juvenile campaign with a narrow defeat of Casamento in the National Stakes at the Curragh, and Harrington is happy to let her charge line up at Newmarket without a prep run as she is keen to preserve him for the long season ahead.
"He's working away and with the sun on his back he looks strong and looks well," Harrington told At The Races.
"I'm very happy with him and it was always the plan to go straight to Newmarket.
"He has American owners and their aim would be to get to the Breeders' Cup this year, so it's going to be a long season.
"I'm just hoping I have him well enough for the Guineas first time up. We'll just see how things go, but it's very exciting."
Harrington also has a live contender for the 1000 Guineas in Laughing Lashes, a Group Two winner last year and second in the Moyglare Stud Stakes.
"She's very good and she's grown a good bit over the winter," the trainer continued.
"She's a big filly, I'm very happy with her and she's going straight for the Guineas.
"She's only really now beginning to fill out and mature."
i saw Jessie at Aintree on Friday, full of hope. Only problem is that Pathfork needs it quick and Laughing Lashes needs cut. So it better rain pretty hard on the evening/night of April 30th.
I wouldn't be put off by Distorted Humor - obviously a dirt sire with little European form but Pathfork has already proven he can travel and win on worse than good ground. He'll be much better on quicker. The hope is that Frankel wins the Greenham against weak opposition this weekend and keeps prices artificially high.
Just wish I'd taken the 14/1 when I advised it (only did it in a double with Oscars Well at Cheltenham
)
Doubt I'll be getting 10/1 on the day as I had hoped either, espeically after Frankel gets beat in the Greenham[;)]
)Doubt I'll be getting 10/1 on the day as I had hoped either, espeically after Frankel gets beat in the Greenham[;)]
news this evening...
Robbie Power has started cutting weight in case for whatever reason Fran Berry cant ride the horse
:o
Nice to know they are covering all bases but.......
S H U D D E R
Robbie Power has started cutting weight in case for whatever reason Fran Berry cant ride the horse
:o
Nice to know they are covering all bases but.......
S H U D D E R
come on pathfork, u can defy the drift, v surprised at it btw, perfect conditions!
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