Review of the day

I did say, when she won at Uttoxeter last time, that I thought Alex Dunne had given Come on Annie a canny ride… Well, I was right !

The horse clearly had any amount in hand then – and she still had most of that in hand today !

Unfortunately for both of them (and us !) it wasn’t possible for her to give Come on Annie such a canny ride today, as Midnight Request took the rest of the field apart.

Not that he got close to getting Come on Annie of the bridle however, and she just cruised through to win nonchalantly…

She won’t be getting 5lb for todays win though – I would think she’ll get at least double that…

Still, it won’t necessarily stop her. She’s a mare in tremendous form – and we’ve really no idea how good she could become.
She will remain on my list of horses to follow, that’s for sure ;)

Half an hour later, Coolbeg ran a creditable race – but ultimately was no match for the two favourites (which was what I feared).

We got the value with him alright – but both Al Alfa and Lord of the Dunes, ran up to form.

I did briefly consider tipping Coolbeg EW this morning, but I was fearful with the dead 8 in the race, that there would be a non-runner – and surprise, surprise….

As for Coolbeg: well todays runs proves he retains his form – but also that he’s no more than fairly handicapped.

I’ll keep an eye on him all the same…

As for the mentions - then, without exception, they were disappointing…

Langarve Lady didn’t get home in the first, a race in which Waldorf Salad put up a tremendous weight carrying performance (he could make a decent novice chaser next season); Neither Calusa Star nor Moujik Bourget were able to cope with the desperate conditions, whilst Mentalist was also in big trouble when he came down at the fourth last fence.

It wasn’t a day for the faint hearted, that’s for sure ! 

Anyway, there will be no NH racing tomorrow, as all 3 scheduled fixtures have already been abandoned….

We should stand a chance on Thursday, as they are scheduled to race at Thurles (and racing never gets abandoned there !): Friday isn’t looking so good though, so it’s likely to be the weekend before we know it !

Still, let’s not wish the week away – we’ve had a winner today – and this month, that’s been a rare thing.

Good old Come on Annie J

TVB.