What a quite remarkable finish to the flat season and what a credit to the sport were the two jockeys vying for the championship. Sportsmanship still survives in the 21st century after all.
As well as enjoying the sheer theatre of the occasion at Doncaster on TV I also had the satisfaction of a fair amount of success on the tipping front. Over the jumps Theatre Girl, Abrogante, Hell’s Baby, King’s Quay and Ornais were all winning tips while on the flat the luckless Borderlescott was only beaten a short head.
King’s Quay is a really game little dual purpose horse and battled on well to get the better of the former Cambridgeshire winner Chivalry at Wincanton.
Theatre Girl was given 5 runs in bumpers last season and her form was very consistent. I was quite hopeful that she would make a winning debut over timber and she didn’t disappoint.
Abrogante was described by one pundit this morning as “chicken-hearted.” It didn’t stop him from winning the Badger Ales Chase, although he won so easily that his resolution was not really put to the test. Timmy Murphy gave him a super ride, cajoling him quietly into the race from the back.
Ornais was another given a patient ride, this time by Ruby Walsh. Ornais looked ungainly at times with his rather odd head carriage but he got the job done and obviously has ability.
There is not much that catches my eye tomorrow. Mohtarres may be worth a second look in the 3.15 at Limerick, especially if there is support for him in the market, while I quite like Powerstation in the 1.25 at Navan.
Bye for now.
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