Hunt Ball rolls into town

[my miss storm cat]

4th (!)...

http://www.racingpost.com/horses/res..._tabs=ANALYSIS

[scanman]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

4th (!)...

http://www.racingpost.com/horses/res..._tabs=ANALYSIS

Yes, beaten 20+, but a respectable result.

5 minutes till the National. Going big for Balthazar King.

[my miss storm cat]

I believe in miracles!

http://www.racingpost.com/horses/res..._tabs=ANALYSIS

Hunt Ball back in business

http://www1.skysports.com/racing/new...ck-in-business

[scanman]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

I believe in miracles!

http://www.racingpost.com/horses/res..._tabs=ANALYSIS

Hunt Ball back in business

http://www1.skysports.com/racing/new...ck-in-business

Yes, good to see him get his head in front, I saw the race. But in fairness to the horse, he beat nothing here. This was as close to a walkover as it gets. Wish another progressive horse would have run against him in order to gauge his ability. He set a slow/moderate pace and it was "catch me if you can", which none of these was ever going to do. This was the type of race I said he could win in an earlier posting. Glad to see that his owners finally "woke up".

Particularly good, because it had a decent purse for a minor venue like Fakenham. I'm sure he could win another little one or two like this before his gets a hurdles rating. Then, who knows if he will be able to compete handicaps.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by scanman

This was the type of race I said he could win in an earlier posting. Glad to see that his owners finally "woke up".

... and I meant to comment on that and yes, you were dead on with that!

Well I am happy. He didn't beat much, that's for sure but hey... gotta find the joy where you can in this life.

[scanman]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

... and I meant to comment on that and yes, you were dead on with that!

Well I am happy. He didn't beat much, that's for sure but hey... gotta find the joy where you can in this life.

Absolutely. I'll be curious to see where he pops up next. Summer ground is "his" ground, so I expect the owners to keep him going throughout the summer.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by scanman

Absolutely. I'll be curious to see where he pops up next. Summer ground is "his" ground, so I expect the owners to keep him going throughout the summer.

Well you were right and I was absolutely thrilled to hear about his win (2 in a row baby! What kind of ominous sign is that anyway? ) so thank you for that.

Will have to add Worcester to my list of stuff to catch up on... I would imagine I can access it on either tvg or ATR... ah well will find a way to witness this tremendous machine beating three others home.

Very happy!

http://www.irishracing.com/result?pr...d=201505222020

edit - Just read the sad news about his sire, Winged Love. That's a shame.