Thursday, 29 March 2012
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Wednesday 21st March 2012 - Feature Races Preview
I've decided to do this blog post in text format, to try and juggle between the different formats to keep everyone happy!
Wednesday is a big night at Swindon, with a Monkey 509er Final and an Owners Bonus series final, as well as a couple of other open races. Here's my take on these key races:
Owners Bonus Final
My Pick: Klockwork Kiki
This £500 to the winner final is a very wide open contest, and I think its a 3/1 the field job when you look at it objectively, however for a bit of value I'm going for Klockwork Kiki. Alan McDowell's bitch is on the comeback trail after being off for some time, and has found herself posting two 3rds in A7 grade recently. With the draw for the inside runners being very tricky, with Banki Moon in particular moving left, I think Kiki can get a clear run round the outside. On her day, she's alot better than these, however you have to allow for that time off. Ark At Ee will also run a big race in 6.
The William & Peter King Standard
My Pick: Hedsor Arthur
In fairness this isn't exactly the hottest open race you'll ever see, and I think Hedsor Arthur can take full advantage of this. He recently won the 480m Easter Bunny competition at his home track of Sittingbourne, and has recently posted an impressive 29.07 A1 run round there. Sittingbourne and Swindon 480m runs are a very good correlation (something to keep in the book!). By the looks of it he'll be coming off the pace, and I can see the likes of Glenbane Air and Bealady Rover setting good pace first, with him running on strongly. Don't write off Seek The Cash in 6, however. Matt Dartnall's dog run very well in an A1 a couple of weeks ago, but struggled a 509 heat last week.
The William & Peter King 509er
My Pick: Young Sid (NAP)
Admittedly he's going to be a short price in this, but Young Sid is hands down the classiest dog in this race. A Scottish Derby finalist, Sid has had quite a long spell off with injury, but has come back well, producing a very good Romford 575m run last time out. This 509 trip will be right up his street, and the draw has worked out really well for him aswell. You'd be filling the bookies in at 1/2 about this lad, he's a seriously good thing in this race. Silverton Blaze could be a big price forecast link.
The Swindon Monkey 509er Final
My Pick: Farloe Orion (NB)
After a shorty in the last race, I thought I'd offer a spot of value for my NB in Farloe Orion. Merv Jeans' runner looks to be, arguably, the best draw dog in this race, and ran very well last week. He's showing a little kick of early nowadays, which could see him going round 2nd or 3rd. I should think he'll be roughly the same price as last week (5/1), and that would be worth taking. Sawpit Sensation is the obvious choice to win the race, but looks sure to go off near odds in in this, and with World Charm out in 5, I don't think the dog is guaranteed a clear run.
Wednesday is a big night at Swindon, with a Monkey 509er Final and an Owners Bonus series final, as well as a couple of other open races. Here's my take on these key races:
Owners Bonus Final
My Pick: Klockwork Kiki
This £500 to the winner final is a very wide open contest, and I think its a 3/1 the field job when you look at it objectively, however for a bit of value I'm going for Klockwork Kiki. Alan McDowell's bitch is on the comeback trail after being off for some time, and has found herself posting two 3rds in A7 grade recently. With the draw for the inside runners being very tricky, with Banki Moon in particular moving left, I think Kiki can get a clear run round the outside. On her day, she's alot better than these, however you have to allow for that time off. Ark At Ee will also run a big race in 6.
The William & Peter King Standard
My Pick: Hedsor Arthur
In fairness this isn't exactly the hottest open race you'll ever see, and I think Hedsor Arthur can take full advantage of this. He recently won the 480m Easter Bunny competition at his home track of Sittingbourne, and has recently posted an impressive 29.07 A1 run round there. Sittingbourne and Swindon 480m runs are a very good correlation (something to keep in the book!). By the looks of it he'll be coming off the pace, and I can see the likes of Glenbane Air and Bealady Rover setting good pace first, with him running on strongly. Don't write off Seek The Cash in 6, however. Matt Dartnall's dog run very well in an A1 a couple of weeks ago, but struggled a 509 heat last week.
The William & Peter King 509er
My Pick: Young Sid (NAP)
Admittedly he's going to be a short price in this, but Young Sid is hands down the classiest dog in this race. A Scottish Derby finalist, Sid has had quite a long spell off with injury, but has come back well, producing a very good Romford 575m run last time out. This 509 trip will be right up his street, and the draw has worked out really well for him aswell. You'd be filling the bookies in at 1/2 about this lad, he's a seriously good thing in this race. Silverton Blaze could be a big price forecast link.
The Swindon Monkey 509er Final
My Pick: Farloe Orion (NB)
After a shorty in the last race, I thought I'd offer a spot of value for my NB in Farloe Orion. Merv Jeans' runner looks to be, arguably, the best draw dog in this race, and ran very well last week. He's showing a little kick of early nowadays, which could see him going round 2nd or 3rd. I should think he'll be roughly the same price as last week (5/1), and that would be worth taking. Sawpit Sensation is the obvious choice to win the race, but looks sure to go off near odds in in this, and with World Charm out in 5, I don't think the dog is guaranteed a clear run.
Monday, 19 March 2012
Sunday, 11 March 2012
Pups, Pups, Pups
I thought I'd take this time to document about the pups that are going round Swindon at the moment. As its nearly spring and the sun is slightly shining, we are seeing alot more '10 whelps getting to the track. We are fortunate at the track to have some cracking British Bred pups grading on, and running well in their graded races:
Droopys Maldini x Sofem
The success of the first litter out of Droopys Vieri has seen the birth of a new batch of offspring out of the dam Sofem, and they're certainly coming on very well. From what I've seen of the pups, they have a very good racing brain, in that they're able to go inside and outside of dogs, and don't run particularly 'puppyish'. They're only May '10's, however a couple have already hit A2 grade, and they've posted plenty of wins between them.
Admittedly I have rather a soft spot for Brizzle Blue. However, I know he is just overcoming a few problems he has. I also think Tseal could be half handy over six bends. I think he has masses of potential over the trip, as he has a good racing head and is able to get out of trouble. Again, they're only babies, you don't want to be rushing them!
All the pups have been bought on very well by Alan and Debbie McDowell, and I wish them every success.
Crash x Swift Jade
Swift Jade, to those that don't know, is possibly one of the greatest marathon performers of the 21st century, having raced at a time when the 8 bend scene was particularly hot. She ran (and beat) some of the best including Spiridon Louis. Thus, a further career as a brood has beckoned.
One of the stars of an already impressive litter, in my eyes, is Gemstone Jack. He has his mothers trademark trapping ability (none whatsoever), however his craft to weave through the pack will have him set for life if he can keep out of crowding. As soon as he learns that the right foot goes in front of the left foot I think he could (potentially) be a marathon performer, and a good one at that.
There are also pups with Don Elliott and Pete Swadden, respectively named Law Together and Wise Jade. Together has been running brilliantly through the grades and recently won by over 5 lengths in A5. Jade is just starting her grading trials, and will be sprinting on Tuesday.
Again, the pups haven't been rushed, and are a credit to both their trainer Kevin Hutton, breeder Pat Robson and Sara Monk.
Westmead Hawk x Silbury Dominie
I feel these pups have sort of slipped under the radar really, but I think that Silbury Campion has absolutely masses of potential. These pups started their life with Caroline Gomersall, however moved to the McDowell kennel after Caroline's training career finished. Since then, they've just graded on to the track and have had a pretty decent start to racing life.
Though admittedly there are a group of pups running at Crayford that aren't performing particularly well, the batch that are at Crews House Kennels are fairing much better. As said before, particularly in my eyes Silbury Campion has a lot of potential. He's so far won two races, performing particularly well last time out. Doing 29.41 for a pup is great, and fingers crossed these can come good.
Droopys Maldini x Sofem
The success of the first litter out of Droopys Vieri has seen the birth of a new batch of offspring out of the dam Sofem, and they're certainly coming on very well. From what I've seen of the pups, they have a very good racing brain, in that they're able to go inside and outside of dogs, and don't run particularly 'puppyish'. They're only May '10's, however a couple have already hit A2 grade, and they've posted plenty of wins between them.
Admittedly I have rather a soft spot for Brizzle Blue. However, I know he is just overcoming a few problems he has. I also think Tseal could be half handy over six bends. I think he has masses of potential over the trip, as he has a good racing head and is able to get out of trouble. Again, they're only babies, you don't want to be rushing them!
All the pups have been bought on very well by Alan and Debbie McDowell, and I wish them every success.
Crash x Swift Jade
Swift Jade, to those that don't know, is possibly one of the greatest marathon performers of the 21st century, having raced at a time when the 8 bend scene was particularly hot. She ran (and beat) some of the best including Spiridon Louis. Thus, a further career as a brood has beckoned.
One of the stars of an already impressive litter, in my eyes, is Gemstone Jack. He has his mothers trademark trapping ability (none whatsoever), however his craft to weave through the pack will have him set for life if he can keep out of crowding. As soon as he learns that the right foot goes in front of the left foot I think he could (potentially) be a marathon performer, and a good one at that.
There are also pups with Don Elliott and Pete Swadden, respectively named Law Together and Wise Jade. Together has been running brilliantly through the grades and recently won by over 5 lengths in A5. Jade is just starting her grading trials, and will be sprinting on Tuesday.
Again, the pups haven't been rushed, and are a credit to both their trainer Kevin Hutton, breeder Pat Robson and Sara Monk.
Westmead Hawk x Silbury Dominie
I feel these pups have sort of slipped under the radar really, but I think that Silbury Campion has absolutely masses of potential. These pups started their life with Caroline Gomersall, however moved to the McDowell kennel after Caroline's training career finished. Since then, they've just graded on to the track and have had a pretty decent start to racing life.
Though admittedly there are a group of pups running at Crayford that aren't performing particularly well, the batch that are at Crews House Kennels are fairing much better. As said before, particularly in my eyes Silbury Campion has a lot of potential. He's so far won two races, performing particularly well last time out. Doing 29.41 for a pup is great, and fingers crossed these can come good.
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