The two-year-old season is always pretty slow to get started and with our selective approach it can often seem like a waiting game. From following a number of blogs I know many readers will be expecting tips on a daily basis. H.C.E has a very selective approach.
Unlike following older horses, the two-year-olds naturally take time to make their appearance on course. With a limited number of racing opportunities over the first few weeks of the season, and with time needed to assess form lines, it simply isn't possible to force the issue searching for betting opportunities.
As the season progresses you will find that it becomes busier by the month and bets will become more regular. Even at peak times we may only detail a small number of bets each week. I would rather wait for a good, strong bet, or a decent speculative wager than feel obliged to make any number of selections just because that's how others work. Each to their own, that's what I say.
What H.C.E has to offer is a unique perspective on two-year-old racing. All aspects of our blog try to offer something that cannot be found in many of the leading publications - an insight that details those little gems of wisdom which make for an interesting read.
As always, H.C.E would like to thank everyone for their support.
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
2:20 Folkestone
A chance to test a form line with Bould Mover taking part in this Folkestone maiden after finishing a running-on 4th to Star Rover.
Although all of these juveniles are cheap purchases, this race has featured a number of capable two-year-olds in its time. It will be interesting to see how the Curtis-trained youngster, Bould Mover, fares. This Kyllachy colt didn't look the most fluent of runners although this may have simply been down to inexperience on debut. A strong, deep-chested sort this will be a race where they want to make their racing advantage count. When competing at Kempton, he took a while to get into his running. It is a possibility this colt could be outpace again.
Maoi Chinn Tire (J.S.Moore) & Black Baccara (P.S.McEntee) were both entered to run in the Brocklesby stakes. Moore won this race in 2007 with Nikindi. However, he has a poor win rate with debutants and not very successful with juveniles in his own colours. Rod Millman ran Sauze D'Oulx in this race in 2007, which went on to win second time out. Alphacino trained by M. Channon and Bill Turner's Anjomarba are amongst the favourites in the betting so they are certainly worth noting.
The main point of interest here is simply to see how Bould Mover goes with regard to future form lines.
A watching race.
Race review: 'The field was strung out and Bould Mover wasn't up to winning what looks to be a poor race. Black Baccara managed to pip Tom Folan on the line. The later named was also an entrant for the Brocklesby, so they have been an intersting pointer. McEntee suggested that the winner would be put away with thoughts of the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot. This race looked quite modest but time will tell.'
Although all of these juveniles are cheap purchases, this race has featured a number of capable two-year-olds in its time. It will be interesting to see how the Curtis-trained youngster, Bould Mover, fares. This Kyllachy colt didn't look the most fluent of runners although this may have simply been down to inexperience on debut. A strong, deep-chested sort this will be a race where they want to make their racing advantage count. When competing at Kempton, he took a while to get into his running. It is a possibility this colt could be outpace again.
Maoi Chinn Tire (J.S.Moore) & Black Baccara (P.S.McEntee) were both entered to run in the Brocklesby stakes. Moore won this race in 2007 with Nikindi. However, he has a poor win rate with debutants and not very successful with juveniles in his own colours. Rod Millman ran Sauze D'Oulx in this race in 2007, which went on to win second time out. Alphacino trained by M. Channon and Bill Turner's Anjomarba are amongst the favourites in the betting so they are certainly worth noting.
The main point of interest here is simply to see how Bould Mover goes with regard to future form lines.
A watching race.
Race review: 'The field was strung out and Bould Mover wasn't up to winning what looks to be a poor race. Black Baccara managed to pip Tom Folan on the line. The later named was also an entrant for the Brocklesby, so they have been an intersting pointer. McEntee suggested that the winner would be put away with thoughts of the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot. This race looked quite modest but time will tell.'
Saturday, 28 March 2009
Group Entries made easy
I have referred to Group-entered juveniles on many occasions and detailed below are the major group race entries for two-year-old colts and fillies. Each race has its own reference numbers e.g. (19 for Coventry Stakes Group 3) and a handy way of detailing entries for future and past engagements. It should be noted that group race fixtures have differing declaration stages. In general the first entry stage will be detailed. At certain points within the season I may detail a juvenile with a number of Group entries and this format can be used for easy reference. For example, last year Mick Channon's filly, Danidh Dubai, would have been detailed accordingly: Danidh Dubai: M,30,20,6,5,1,2.
Group entries & significant race types
1 Cheveley Park Stakes (Group 1), 2 Hoover Fillies’ Mile (Group 1), 3 Richmond Stakes (Group 2), 4 Flying Childers (Group 2), 5 Princess Margaret Stakes (Group 3), 6 Lowther Stakes (Group 2) 7 Solario Stakes (Group 3), 8 Vintage Stakes (Group 2), 9 Champagne Stakes (Group 2), 10 Prestige Stakes (Group 3), 11 Middle Park Stakes (Group 1), 12 Royal Lodge Stakes (Group 2), 13 Racing Post Trophy (Group 1), 14 Gimcrack Stakes (Group 2), 15 Mill Reef Stakes (Group 2), 16 Dewhurst Stakes (Group 1), 17 Queen Mary Stakes (Group 3), 18 Norfolk Stakes (Group 3), 19 Coventry Stakes (Group 3), 20 Cherry Hinton Stakes (Group 3), 21 July Stakes (Group 3) 22 Molecombe Stakes (Group 3), 23 Rockfel Stakes (Group 2), 24 Corn Wallis Stakes (Group3), 25 Horris Hill Stakes (Group 3), 27 Mayhill Stakes (Group 2), 29 Railway Stakes (Group 2), 30 Albany Stakes (Group 3), AC Acombe Stakes (Group 3), PH Phoenix Stakes (Group 1), M Moyglare Stakes (Group 1).
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CV Convivial Maiden (York), St (Denotes Stakes Races), St (B) Brocklesby Stakes, St (L) Lilly Agnes Stakes, St (BY) Brian Yeardly.
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L (Denotes Listed races), L (WC) Woodcote Stakes, L (C) Chesham Stakes, L (W) Windsor Castle Stakes.
Group entries & significant race types
1 Cheveley Park Stakes (Group 1), 2 Hoover Fillies’ Mile (Group 1), 3 Richmond Stakes (Group 2), 4 Flying Childers (Group 2), 5 Princess Margaret Stakes (Group 3), 6 Lowther Stakes (Group 2) 7 Solario Stakes (Group 3), 8 Vintage Stakes (Group 2), 9 Champagne Stakes (Group 2), 10 Prestige Stakes (Group 3), 11 Middle Park Stakes (Group 1), 12 Royal Lodge Stakes (Group 2), 13 Racing Post Trophy (Group 1), 14 Gimcrack Stakes (Group 2), 15 Mill Reef Stakes (Group 2), 16 Dewhurst Stakes (Group 1), 17 Queen Mary Stakes (Group 3), 18 Norfolk Stakes (Group 3), 19 Coventry Stakes (Group 3), 20 Cherry Hinton Stakes (Group 3), 21 July Stakes (Group 3) 22 Molecombe Stakes (Group 3), 23 Rockfel Stakes (Group 2), 24 Corn Wallis Stakes (Group3), 25 Horris Hill Stakes (Group 3), 27 Mayhill Stakes (Group 2), 29 Railway Stakes (Group 2), 30 Albany Stakes (Group 3), AC Acombe Stakes (Group 3), PH Phoenix Stakes (Group 1), M Moyglare Stakes (Group 1).
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CV Convivial Maiden (York), St (Denotes Stakes Races), St (B) Brocklesby Stakes, St (L) Lilly Agnes Stakes, St (BY) Brian Yeardly.
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L (Denotes Listed races), L (WC) Woodcote Stakes, L (C) Chesham Stakes, L (W) Windsor Castle Stakes.
Saturday, 21 March 2009
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
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