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Cape Factor doubles up

 

Two year old winning debutant, Cape Factor made it two from two earlier this afternoon when justifying favouritism in the Nursery Handicap at Lingfield.

Rated 63 in a 0-70 handicap she showed she had a bit in hand to kick off the bend with two to go and streak several lengths clear. Idling in the front she ended up winning by half a length to prove good value for her ten-thousand euro purchase as a yearling.

Cape Factor takes our winning tally to twenty and our two year old tally to six two year old winners (five individual winning horses) from six individual two year old runners proving the younger generation are in good form.

Congratulations to Derek Willis (best known for owning Serious Attitude) and Hollie who looks after her and is pictured riding her here (right).

 


 

Lady Stella off the mark

 

Lady Stella, a small stocky two year old by Dylan Thomas got off the mark at the second attempt at Brighton yesterday. Owned by Can Artam who owned Ed De Gas for his debut win, she ran out a ready winner to deny the odds-on favourite by three and a quarter lengths.  

Lady Stella becomes our fifth individual two year-old winner from six runners and takes our yearly tally to nineteen winners, well over halfway to last years best-ever tally.

 


 

Rachel's Charity Race

 

Just a quick update and confirmation that if you are intending on going racing at Newmarket on Saturday to watch Rachel ride in the Charity Race, the race is due off at 1.oopm although it is unsure whether Channel Four racing will show highlights from the race during their show.

 


 

Minley off the mark

 

Chris and Lesley Mills' homebred colt Minley got off the mark at Brighton yesterday.  After some seemingly good form in defeat (Ambiance was fourth in the Norfolk and Tanseeb placed at Glorious Goodwood) he made fairly light work of a Brighton four runner maiden to score by a comfortable six lengths.  Congratulations go to Hugh (or Snowy as he is better known!) for looking after and riding him. Well done also to Robbie Mills for making it to Brighton after a combination of the M25 and the Dartford tunnel put an end to Mr Guest's travel plans!

 


 

Another update from Rachel!

 

Just 9 days to go and I am creeping closer to my fundraising goal.  Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me.  Think of Rae's Dad Charlie whizzing round town on his mobility scooter and say thanks to Racing Welfare.  Just started to get details of the other riders this week - there are nine.  Most have had rides in charity races, a new experience for me.  Amy Starkey tells me that the plan is to run the race before racing if the ground stays as it is.  That's a relief as I will be able to enjoy the rest of the day with you all afterwards.  Boxer Pat McAleese has been helping with the fitness and I was nearly sick during training yesterday.  Yuck.  One day closer.