Who are the real speedsters in the 2yo division this year and are there any hidden gems in your opinions? I love the sprinters and cant wait to see the entries for the flying childers come out later this week. Two of my favourites this year are Zebedee and Dinkum Diamond. New Planet is another to keep an eye on.
Chinese Wall (trained by Didier Guillemin) is a very fast juvenile filly. She won a Listed race at Deauville on 18 August by 3 lengths and had a lot left in the tank. She was produced about 2f out and showed a remarkable turn of foot. Back in third was Dingle View, who went on to beat Glor Na Mara at the Curragh next time. On her first start at Maisons-Laffitte, Chinese Wall won the Prix Épinard, beating Broox, who went on to finish second in the Prix Robert Papin (Gr.2). The third placed horse on that occasion, Maiguri, went on to win the Prix Roland de Chambure (L), while fourth placed Miss Liberty followed up with a win in the Prix la Flèche (L). I'm a bit surprised that Chinese Wall has not been entered for the Prix de l'Abbaye. The six juveniles entered for the Abbaye are: Choose Wisely, Dinkum Diamond, New Planet, Boccalino (runner-up to Chinese Wall last time), Magic Potion, Meow.
Chinese Wall (trained by Didier Guillemin) is a very fast juvenile filly. She won a Listed race at Deauville on 18 August by 3 lengths and had a lot left in the tank. She was produced about 2f out and showed a remarkable turn of foot. Back in thir
Given quick ground Marlinkais a quick filly. She won a 5f Listed race in Vichy on 21 July in a good time and I believe Ioritz Mendizabal, the jockey, was impressed with her speed.
Given quick ground Marlinkais a quick filly. She won a 5f Listed race in Vichy on 21 July in a good time and I believe Ioritz Mendizabal, the jockey, was impressed with her speed.
Chinese Wall was favourite for that listed race at Vichy behind Marlinka but only finished fourth. According to trainer Didier Guillemin, "she had had too long a break and was too fresh". The runner-up at Vichy, Boccalino, was beaten three lengths by Chinese Wall next time at Deauville (a turnaround in form of 5½ lengths).
Chinese Wall was favourite for that listed race at Vichy behind Marlinka but only finished fourth. According to trainer Didier Guillemin, "she had had too long a break and was too fresh". The runner-up at Vichy, Boccalino, was beaten three lengths
Plenty of speedsters among the 17 entries for the Flying Childers: Arctic Feeling, Bathwick Bear, Black Moth, Broox, Cocktail Charlie, Dinkum Diamond, Electric Waves, Face The Problem, Keratiya, Ladie's Choice, Marlinka, Meow, New Planet, Roman Dancer, Sir Reginald, The Thrill Is Gone, Zebedee
Keratiya was a bit disappointing last time in the Prix Morny but may be worth another chance back over the minimum trip.
Plenty of speedsters among the 17 entries for the Flying Childers:Arctic Feeling, Bathwick Bear, Black Moth, Broox, Cocktail Charlie, Dinkum Diamond, Electric Waves, Face The Problem, Keratiya, Ladie's Choice, Marlinka, Meow, New Planet, Roman Dancer
Okay, these are the fastest 50 winners in terms of yards covered per second.
NO ALLOWANCE HAS BEEN MADE FOR TRACK, GOING, WEIGHT ETC.
As some kind of guide, I've included their rating as well.
26/05/2010 Marlinka (GB) 82 + 21/07/2010 Mi Amor (SWI) 06/08/2010 Tom Sawyer (GB) 88+ 24/07/2010 Best Be Careful (IRE) 64+ 15/06/2010 Kojak (IRE) 81 05/06/2010 High Award (IRE) 98 13/06/2010 Clondinnery (IRE) 99+ 31/03/2010 Arctic Feeling (IRE) 85+ 01/07/2010 Wizz Kid (IRE) 95+ 31/07/2010 Face The Problem (IRE) 105+ 22/08/2010 Dream Ahead (USA) 116+ 01/07/2010 Bachelor Knight (IRE) 66 28/05/2010 Just Louise (USA) 05/06/2010 Excel Bolt (GB) 97+ 01/07/2010 Majestic Myles (IRE) 86+ 22/08/2010 Declan's Warrior (IRE) 90 21/08/2010 Meow (IRE) 102 08/05/2010 Moment Of Weakness (IRE) 90 + 19/08/2010 Hooray (GB) 109 24/07/2010 Face The Problem (IRE) 89+ 27/07/2010 Zebedee (GB) 103+ 19/08/2010 Wootton Bassett (GB) 106+ 31/03/2010 Jamesway (IRE) 85+ 29/04/2010 Novabridge (GB) 70 06/06/2010 Waking Warrior (GB) 79+ 10/05/2010 Scarlet Rocks (IRE) 72+ 20/05/2010 Meow (IRE) 91+ 07/06/2010 Radharcnafarraige (IRE) 99 17/07/2010 Major Art (GB) 86+ 25/05/2010 Malice Or Mischief (IRE) 76+ 01/05/2010 Zaidan (USA) 87+ 05/06/2010 Fanny May (GB) 73+ 06/05/2010 Style And Panache (IRE) 74 18/05/2010 Excel Bolt (GB) 87+ 30/04/2010 Lightening Thief (IRE) 88 + 22/07/2010 Regal Approval (GB) 82 10/08/2010 Brevity (USA) 88 07/05/2010 Roche Des Vents (GB) 79 31/07/2010 Normandy Maid (GB) 68+ 27/06/2010 Marlinka (GB) 89 13/07/2010 Bold Bidder (GB) 82 18/08/2010 New Planet (IRE) 102+ 11/06/2010 Joyously (GB) 78 18/07/2010 Next Edition (IRE) 80 27/06/2010 Formosina (IRE) 105+ 10/07/2010 Lady Royale (GB) 81 29/04/2010 Misty Morn (GB) 64 30/05/2010 Swiss Dream (GB) 82+ 06/08/2010 Reckless Reward (IRE) 90+ 26/06/2010 Leiba Leiba (GB) 94
Okay, these are the fastest 50 winners in terms of yards covered per second. NO ALLOWANCE HAS BEEN MADE FOR TRACK, GOING, WEIGHT ETC.As some kind of guide, I've included their rating as well.26/05/2010 Marlinka (GB) 82 +21/07/2010