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YARD NEWS
Great To See Both Our July Runners Finishing In The First Four!
Happy Horses – Happy days
Take a look at three new stars joining us this year!
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Pinpoint (GB)
Sire Due Diligence (USA)
Dam Primrose Place. (GB)
Sex Gelding
Date of Birth 09-04-2021
14.07.26 – Beverley. 5f – 4th/10 btn: 2L J: Zak Wheatley
The main thing we wanted to see with Pinpoint this time round was continued good form after his first start for us, finishing 2nd. We had previous doubts regards Beverley for him, but due to his great run last time, we‘d seen enough to give it a go. The uphill start didn’t work to our favour so much, and so he was slower into stride, than he was last time. Towards the rear of the field, he was encouraged to stay with the pace, tucked in, just one off the rail to cover the shortest route home, which is often the idea at Beverley. As they’ve passed the 3f pole the pace was starting to even out, and Pinpoint was stating to gather his momentum. Shortly before the 2f pole they are travelling well, and the pace was starting to quicken. As they enter the final furlong the pace to the inside is really starting to stack up in front of them, with nowhere to go! Within the last half furlong Zak Wheatley had been able to switch to the outside for a clearer run, as they were powering on home to the line. It became very tight for 3rd and 4th place, and the thought on the day was that we’d held onto 3rd. Unfortunately, when the results were called, we’d just missed out by a nose on the photo finish for 3rd, but finished a very gallant 4th place. The outcome is, he stuck to the challenge, and yet again it is another different track he has been placed at. This horse is really becoming quite a tough kind of guy! Looking forward to where he’ll take us next, with entries in place for Redcar soon!
Racing Post Comments: Dwelt start, towards rear, switched left 1f out, kept on inside final furlong.
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Sally Anne's Dream (GB)
Sire Wusool (USA)
Dam Mey Blossom. (GB)
Sex Filly
Date of Birth 02-04-2021
25.07.26 – Newcastle. 5f – 4th/10 btn: 3¼L J: Faye McManoman
As SallyAnne ran too keenly in the early stages of her previous run over 6f, although we could see positives throughout that race, we opted to drop back in trip to 5f, as she was never going to see out the extended trip if she was still using so much of her energy early on. With a slightly awkward start, jumping in the air when the stalls opened, she lost half a length as the others jumped forward, straight into their stride. Soon after the start when she was gathered into stride, they landed in a lovely position, tucked in midfield with horses all around them, travelling settled and straight. Throughout the mid part of the race they looked as though they may become a little outpaced, but when Faye McManoman asked the question 2f out, SallyAnne clearly started to pick up ground, working through gaps with no concerns, passing rivals. SallyAnne stayed on well and ran on into 4th place! This was the first time for her and her Owner to finish in the Winner’s enclosure.What a great run that was and the start to a hopeful career with her.
RacingPost Comments: Taken down early, midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 1f out, kept on but no impression inside final furlong.
And now, it’s time to meet our newest team member - ‘Cleo’!
Ceo Stealth Mode
Over the last few months, I have been lucky enough to ride ‘Cleo’ a few times and get a feel of how nice a type he really is, while he was in his previous yard. He came to join us here at NewstartRacing just a few weeks ago and he has settled in really well. He’s loving being one of the boys with the toys! We knew exactly where he was in his race prep routine and how much work he'd done throughout the last few months. He has previously run only once, but he won nicely going away at the line over 6f, last year. He needed time since then due to weakness, so has been given all the time and treatment he should need to get back to full strength for racing. We aim to get him back on the track quite soon, and learn more about him, as we can’t forget he has only run once, and although he won nicely, he will still have plenty to learn when he’s back out there again on the track. He will be a key member of our NewstartRacing Club, so please do be in touch if you would like to be involved in his journey right from the start with us!
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HEY CRACKERS!
It's good to see that HeyCrackers is now reaching the later stages of his recent medication programme, and we will be looking forward to seeing the results of his next scan within the next 4 weeks. I am hopeful to get a clear result as he is showing no concerns around the yard or with his daily exercise on the Walker. When he returns to training, he will be the judge of his own progress and we will take the time with him as he needs and deserves, with a hopeful return to the track for the All-Weather season. We’re looking forward to being back on the track with our team this month.
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Ad Vitam (GB)
- SIRE: Ad Valorem
- DAM: Love Sonnet(GB)
- DAM SIRE: Singspiel (GB)
- AGE: 17 YRS
- OWNERS: Newstart Partnership
Little Vitty joined us in April 2014, Finishing the turf season with a great win at Redcar that year. He has continued to show his form throughout his time with us, winning 4 times and being placed in the first 4, visiting the winner’s enclosure and bringing home the prize money, for a massive 50% of his runs with us.
On New Year’s Eve 2020, Vitty ran at his previous winning course for his 100th run of his career. He now reaches his teenage years and having had 4 wins for us, will now have a happy retirement here in the yard. He continues to work with our younger horses.
Ad Vitam continues to be the legend of the yard and we have been asked to make an honourable journey out for a family who are very close to our hearts. Vitty has been working through faultless training for what will be an emotional, but very rewarding day to be involved with.