Arabian
Racing Review
Market Ransen 29th August
by Paul Simmons
Maiden
over 1 Mile:
Phil Collington will not ride an easier winner this
season as he did here with Qareim De Faust (Dormane x Harein De
Faust), he made all and galloped into a clear and unassailable
lead inside the home straight and won by an eased down four lengths
at the line. Manaal (Djendel x Kahina El Kihm) looked a nice type
in the parade ring and did the best of Gill Duffield’s three
juvenile runners, she chased the winner inside the final two furlongs
but was never nearer, but she was the only one to mount a challenge
and was an easy eight lengths clear of stablemate Timoon (Tidjani
x Margaux’s Moon); whilst Seaukoa completely missed the
break and his run can be ignored. The first four home were all
trained by Gill Duffield with the first two owned by HH Sheikh
Hamdan. Duffield said of the winner “He’s a really
nice horse who has come up against two decent horses, we wondered
if he lacks confidence and this win will have done him a lot of
good”.
Jebel
Ali Stakes 0-65 over 7 Furlongs:
An extremely impressive performance from the first two
home here Even Keener and Whisper who both looks be smart progressive
mares with decent turns of foot, the pair of them pulled well
clear of the field and had a real nip and tuck battle all the
way to the line with Whisper (The Wiking x Sucha) under an awesome
ride from David Turner just getting up on the line to win by a
neck to win for trainer Adam Newey and The Almost All Partnership.
Speaking afterwards part owner Linda Cross said “She’s
been a super mare for us and deserved that win but David rode
a great race”. Even Keener (Bengali D’Albret x Kenithra)
lost nothing in defeat, she drew along side Whisper in the final
furlong and was all out to get past and only just failed; she
remains a classy prospect. Whilst Raihan (Passem Lotois x G Sustika)
was five lengths back in third, she seemed outpaced two furlongs
out but ran on strongly in the final furlong and bravely held
onto third ahead of hard pressed Ajyaal.
Handicap
0-95 over 1 Mile 2 Furlongs:
Al Janoob (Magic De Piboul x Ester Du Paon) looked pretty impressive
when trouncing a smart field when winning his maiden before being
put firmly in his place by stablemate Riko on Dubai Day, that
said he made no mistake here under another typically dynamic ride
from Martin Smith. Always travelling well Smith kicked on inside
the final two furlongs with Jelvita, Yaqoot and Noble Athlete
all battling in behind, and in spite of veering violently across
the track before the final furlong (which Smith did well to keep
the partnership in tact), this impressive colt powered clear under
a determined Smith to win by an easy three lengths and he looks
to have a big future. Yet another winner for the powerful Duffield
yard and HH Sheikh Hamdan who also bred this impressive colt.
Noble Athlete (Dorswan du Cayrou x Noble Dame) ran another outstanding
race chasing the winner all the way to the line but was never
going to get closer than second, whilst Yaqoot (Darike x Nirva
De Cardonne) was settled well throughout and am with her run in
the closing stages but was a little one paced but stayed on ahead
of Jelvita.
Novice
Rider Race over 1 Mile 5 Furlongs:
Hayley’s Comet led for the early stages of this staying
race with Kayeed taking the initiative and leading the field a
decent gallop until the final furlong, where an in form Kevin
Locking galloped into the lead under a typically energetic ride
on owner/trainer Carol Legg’s Mushammer (Passem Lotois x
Kawzah Tiki) to pull clear and win by just under three lengths
and in doing Locking lost his 5 lb claim as well as cementing
his lead at the top of the novice jockeys championship. Speaking
afterwards Legg commented on her exuberant charge “He owed
me that win after his antics this week, all is now forgiven!”.
Hayleys Comet (Nevesti x Kapilia) ran another brave race for Helen
Bona, he couldn’t pull clear with the winner but was kept
up to his work and held onto second by a length from the grand
old servant Kayeed (Kheirella x Joli) who stayed on dourly for
third ahead of Kizhi.
Handicap
0-45 over 1 Mile 2 Furlongs:
Martin Smith in the form of his life, maintained his
two win lead over Collington for the jockeys championship by propelling
Sheriek (Frere Des Loups x Satin Sheiks) to an impressive victory
for Rob Baily. This game mare made all under Smith and galloped
on strongly inside the final furlong to win by just over a length
from a hard ridden Egypt (Marawan x Sareefa). The latter went
into second position inside the final furlong and was hard pushed
by Locking to reel in the winner but couldn’t quite get
there. Four lengths back was Florys Folly (Vert Olive x Florys
De Nautiac) who is improving with every run and looks to be getting
the hang of the game, she is one to watch for next time.
Jebel
Ali Handicap 0-80 over 1 Mile 5 Furlongs:
Simon Walker very nearly stole this race on Karline,
leading from the start and setting a good gallop and was a couple
of lengths clear inside the final furlong but Gazal was mounting
a challenge in behind. As they got inside the final half a furlong
it was head to head between Gazal and Karline, but in the end
Gazal (Sambist x Shout For Joy) just got up by a head at the line
under a superb power packed ride from young Jack Sherwood to win
for owner Jo Clay and in form trainer Adam Newey. Karline (Karmah
x Elina Des Fabries) was a little unlucky back in second and clearly
relished this step up in trip (like half sister Few and Far) and
his turn looks near. Whilst Debrettt (Bengali D’Albret x
Djeba Al Mels) looked tapped for toe in the final furlongs but
maintained that strong relentless gallop to hold onto third ahead
of a one paced Billoube.