St. Leger - Top Lock?

[Betsy]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Stupid question but I'm not awake yet... was Top Lock in the German Derby?

I know I've heard the name but not sure where.

Glad to hear your girl won today, Betsy.

Yes, he was - finished 3rd. One of these days, he'll get there!

Thanks, My Miss Storm Cat! I am thoroughly enjoying following Nayef's offspring. I've always liked European racing, but I've only occasionally had a favorite horse do well. I had completely forgotten about Nayef, to be honest, and I'm rather ashamed as I just adored him as a racehorse. I'm so happy that he's gotten off to such a good start at stud.

The QEII looks to be a corker of a race if HenrytheNavigator goes, with Tamayuz and Ravens Pass.....

Just one more question - hope you don't mind! Have you heard anything about Spacious? I heard she was pointing for a fall campaign.......I'm hoping she's improved since the Coronation. That was disappointing for me, but since the winner has gone on to take the Yorkshire Oaks, it can't have been too bad a race for her.

Thanks!

[my miss storm cat]

I don't really follow her (too busy checking on my Hong Kong boys and assorted third-rate types ) but looked around a little and found this.....

Here's hoping!


Leopardstown 6 September 2008
2:40 COOLMORE FUSAICHI PEGASUS MATRON STAKES (GROUP 1) (FILLIES & MARES) (3yo+) Winner £ 1m


No. Form Horse Trainer RTF % Wgt Jockey
0 0433-4 Arch Swing 105 John M Oxx 4 9-3 126 68 — 0-6
0 201501 Baharah 43 G A Butler 4 9-3 126 113 — 2-5
0 1-0312 Cheyenne Star 36 Ms F M Crowley 5 9-3 123 95 — 4-9
0 982316 Dimenticata 41 Kevin Prendergast 4 9-3 116 109 — 2-6
0 26-190 Dollar Chick 22 Noel Meade 4 9-3 96 91 — 0-1
0 -52397 Finsceal Beo 59 J S Bolger 4 9-3 131 122 — 3-8
0 -11234 Heaven Sent 35 Sir Michael Stoute 5 9-3 126 122 — 3-11
0 1-2219 Lady Gloria 59 J G Given 4 9-3 117 112 — 2-13
0 005468 Majestic Roi 35 M R Channon 4 9-3 124 111 — 1-6
0 872650 Mooretown Lady 70 H Rogers 5 9-3 105 97 — 1-12
0 31-115 Sabana Perdida 34 A De Royer-Dupre 5 9-3 125 119 — 6-14
0 355022 She´s Our Mark 24 Patrick J Flynn 4 9-3 124 84 — 2-6
0 721246 Age Of Chivalry 20 John M Oxx 3 8-12 119 112 — 0-0
0 113341 Carribean Sunset 20 D K Weld 3 8-12 126 119 — 2-6
0 1-2311 Halfway To Heaven 35 A P O´Brien 3 8-12 124 121 — 1-2
0 -90084 Kitty Matcham 20 A P O´Brien 3 8-12 111 104 — 0-3
0 1221- Listen 343 A P O´Brien 3 8-12 126 122 — 1-1
0 615121 Lush Lashes 15 J S Bolger 3 8-12 132 129 — 1-3
0 33-228 Mad About You 55 D K Weld 3 8-12 125 118 — 0-2
0 057614 Nahoodh 34 M Johnston 3 8-12 127 126 — 1-5
0 767514 Psalm 24 A P O´Brien 3 8-12 116 115 — 0-2
0 13-335 Saoirse Abu 104 J S Bolger 3 8-12 122 115 — 0-3
0 11-24 Spacious 78 J R Fanshawe 3 8-12 123 118 — 1-3
0 12d8-21 Visit 36 Sir Michael Stoute 3 8-12 119 105 — 0-1
0 21218- You´resothrilling 380 A P O´Brien 3 8-12 - - — 0-0

[Betsy]

Ooh - thanks for posting that! I'll be on vacation and away from the computer, but if Spacious runs, I will be crossing my fingers!

[NoChanceToDance]

Originally Posted by Betsy

Yes, he was - finished 3rd. One of these days, he'll get there!

Thanks, My Miss Storm Cat! I am thoroughly enjoying following Nayef's offspring. I've always liked European racing, but I've only occasionally had a favorite horse do well. I had completely forgotten about Nayef, to be honest, and I'm rather ashamed as I just adored him as a racehorse. I'm so happy that he's gotten off to such a good start at stud.

The QEII looks to be a corker of a race if HenrytheNavigator goes, with Tamayuz and Ravens Pass.....

Just one more question - hope you don't mind! Have you heard anything about Spacious? I heard she was pointing for a fall campaign.......I'm hoping she's improved since the Coronation. That was disappointing for me, but since the winner has gone on to take the Yorkshire Oaks, it can't have been too bad a race for her.

Thanks!

Spacious was very disappointing in the coronation and no one quite knows why. Her trainer, James Fanshawe has had a terrible season by his standards and things don't seem to be improving for him. So with his current form (although he has had a couple of winners of late, but also many disappointments) it would be hard to see them risk such a good filly. That's just the way I see it.

It's been a tough year for many trainers this year who you would usually expect to have a few decent winners. James Fanshawe, John Dunlop and Barry Hills have all had dreadful seasons by their usual high standard.

[Betsy]

I read on the Racing Post website that Fanshawe has replaced Jaime Spencer on Spacious with Robert Winston. I'm not familiar with Winston - is he a good choice for Spacious?

Thanks!

[my miss storm cat]

Another piece incase you're interested...

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/r...ut-910583.html

I can't really answer your question... I just have a soft-spot for the jockeys who have troubles (alcoholism) and who are banned for long periods of time (I won't get into the fairness / unfairness of it, but he did serve a very long suspension).

I think he'll do just fine.

[brockguy]

There are many jockeys Id pick ahead of Spencer - Winston isnt one of them though....

[my miss storm cat]

Powerscourt / Antonius Pius flashbacks aside, I agree.

Winston is perfectly competent though... isn't he?

I think so anyway.

He's been through a lot. I just feel sorry for him.

[Betsy]

Thanks for the article, Miss Storm Cat! I don't know much about Winston - I'm just hoping Spacious comes back to her old form.

Full Toss won today and pretty easily, too. I don't know how good of a race that was, but he's certainly got a good pedigree and he's owned by the Queen!