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08-17-2010, 04:30 PM
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Yes I saw that.
 No disrespect to the final three finishers (well I like them anyway) but he could have destroyed that field wtih one eye closed and going backward, no? Anyway yes nice that he won and I'm sure Youmzain is happy for him.  Deauville (FR) Result 14 Aug 2010 1:05 » Prix Gontaut-Biron - Hong Kong Jockey Club (Group 3) (4yo+) (Turf) (4yo+) 1m2f Very Soft « 1 3 Vision D'Etat (FR) 37/10 5 8-101 E Libaud * * b h Chichicastenango (FR) - Uberaba (FR) (Garde Royale) Olivier Peslier Raced towards rear on inside, ridden 2f out, quickened well, grabbed lead 1f out, ran on well « 2 9 1 Budai (GER) 11/1 4 8-9 W Hickst * * b g Dai Jin - Bejaria (GER) (Konigsstuhl) Dominique Boeuf Raced towards rear on outer, ridden 1 1/2f out, made swift progress and ran on well inside final furlong, went 2nd final 50yds « 3 6 1½ Cirrus Des Aigles (FR) 17/1 4 8-9 Mme C Barande-Barbe * * b g Even Top (IRE) - Taille De Guepe (FR) (Septieme Ciel) Franck Blondel Led from start, switched to centre of track entering straight, ran on well, headed 1f out, stayed on well « 4 7 1½ Starlish (IRE) 35/1 5 8-11 E Lellouche * * b h Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE) - Stylish (Anshan) Anthony Crastus Raced in 4th, going well entering straight, ridden but found no extra, stayed on final furlong « 5 8 hd Court Canibal 18/1 5 8-11 M Delzangles * * b h Montjeu (IRE) - Pas D'Heure (IRE) (Arazi) Gerald Mosse Raced towards rear, raced widest of all entering straight, ran on well final furlong « 6 1 4 Un Air De Salsa (FR) 9/1 4 8-9 S Wattel * * ch c Green Tune (USA) - Sweet Salsa (FR) (Highest Honor) Raphael Marchelli Raced towards rear, ridden early in straight, no extra, stayed on « 7 11 nk Agent Secret (IRE) EvensF 4 9-1 F Rohaut * * b c Pyrus (USA) - Ron's Secret (Efisio) Francois-Xavier Bertras Raced in midfield, every chance entering straight, ridden 2f out, no extra, faded « 8 2 shd Russian Cross (IRE) 13/1 5 8-11 A Fabre * * b h Cape Cross (IRE) - Dievotchka (Dancing Brave) Maxime Guyon Raced in 2nd towards inside, ridden entering straight, gradually faded « 9 5 1 Silver Frost (IRE) 18/1 4 8-11 Y De Nicolay * * gr c Verglas (IRE) - Hidden Silver (Anabaa) Stephane Pasquier Raced towards rear, ridden early in straight, gradually weakened « 10 10 15 Mores Wells 35/1 6 8-11 b R Gibson * * b h Sadler's Wells (USA) - Endorsement (Warning) P J Smullen Raced in 3rd, ridden early in straight, soon weakened 
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08-24-2010, 11:40 PM
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YOUMZAIN & MUSIC SHOW VISIT THE SUMMER GROUND An early lot took the short journey through the village this morning and worked up the summer gallops which are just about perfect after the recent showers. It's all on the Latest Gallops Page. YOUMZAIN did a decent piece of work in company with Green Army and Mykingdomforahorse and Mick was pleased with what he saw. "He wasn't scintillating but I'd be worried if he ever was. He just enjoyed himself and today was the beginning really of his Arc build up. He's fit, it's just a question on keeping a lid on him until October when we'll try and get him to Longchamp at his peak once more. "He's a seven year old entire and knows his routine inside out. The problem is that he's so well we need to do something with him to occupy both mind and body and as his preparation steps up you can see that he knows what's coming. It's a question of us keeping him safe and sound - his well-being is his own biggest problem at times as he can get fresh. "With him we're wishing time away, which I suppose is a crime at my age. The Arc is such a big deal though that we just want to get there in one piece and at our very best." MUSIC SHOW did her first piece of faster work since her second place to Goldikova in the Prix Rothschild at the end of July. "She's a similar story to Youmzain in that there hasn't been a problem all year. She's just been ticking away between her races and all we've done is keep her happy, taking her out and doing light work. She blew a few cobwebs away this morning but nothing dramatic took place. The one thing about her is she's a trainer's dream. She's so easy to work with and has a character to die for. "The Matron Stakes at Leopardstown is very much on the radar at the start of September and we'll head there all being well. She's been on the go for a long time and I've been very concious of that - but she shown no signs of it and seems in great order." To view the gallops... http://mickchannon.tv/owner.php
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09-14-2010, 04:12 PM
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09-16-2010, 07:01 PM
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YOUMZAIN TO STAR AHEAD OF LONGCHAMP AS THE FRENCH CAMERAS DESCEND ON WEST ILSLEY
The French Racing Channel arrive at West Ilsley next week to film a programme on Youmzain. It seems rather strange that a horse bred Ireland and trained at West Ilsley should be popular enough to the point that he's to feature in a programme on the other side of the Channel - but there you go. Mick can be a grouchy old git at times, but such is the subject matter that he's decided to give the French whatever they want. MRC, Hughesie and Youmzain have all set aside time for the camera crew, whilst we hope that they are able to decipher raw Wiltshire, although Mick has no worries on that score. "I've been polishing up my French especially for their arrival - they've always been able to understand me. I had some easily understood altercations with the French over Yasood and Parasol when they got thrown out of races they won at Longchamp and Deauville respectively, but I suppose I have a lot to be grateful to the French for. "Youmzain should have been given the Arc against Dylan Thomas - according to their rule book - but shirking away from that decision did us all a favour. Youmie would have been an Arc winner and would probably have been retired to stud a lot sooner. "OK, I'll come clean - he's not been "off" in the last three Arcs, we gave him an easy time just to get hold of the placed prize-money - it's this year's renewal we really want to win!* "This lot of French people come in peace next week and they're more than welcome. Anyone willing to give Youmzain credit and who realise what he's achieved is alright by me. "I just hope their health and safety awareness is up to scratch if they want to film him in his box."
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09-19-2010, 01:32 PM
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09-29-2010, 06:20 AM
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YOUMZAIN COMPLETES FINAL WORK AHEAD OF SUNDAY
Youmzain finalised his preparation for the Arc by breezing up the Summer Ground under Sam Hitchcott this morning. Not much more to add to that really as he seldom exerts himself at home and we'd be worried if we ever saw anything spectacular. Ahead of flying out to the Goffs Orby Sales in Ireland, Mick declared himself more than happy with the outing. "I'm just relieved to be honest - he's done plenty of work already and if he's not fit now he never will be. It was just about getting him across the village to the Summer Ground for a change of scenery and coming home safe. So much can go wrong at any time but in the build up to big races all sorts of factors play on your mind. He's back in his box safe and sound now and he'll just canter away until Friday when he leaves for Paris. "Lesley White, as ever, will be taking him and he'll have Mister Hughie who I think will go well in the Abbaye for company. I can't wait now, it seems to have taken ages to get to this stage and you can sense everyone in the yard is getting excited. "He's in great heart and is the Arc's Yardstick, which he's been for the past two years now and I'm as confident as ever that he'll run another massive race." Video... http://mickchannon.tv/owner.php
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