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| 28.01.2010 |
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The position available requires general stable duties and you must be a competent rider, who can assist with breaking in and riding young horses, schooling over hurdles and fences. Please contact Michael on 01989750844 for more information. |
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| 19.01.2010 |
We are pleased enough with the results of the weekend runners. Now Altos Reales is declared for tomorrow at Kempton. She runs in the 4.30, which is a 1m4f flat race.
It’s good to see the snow has finally gone and we can continue with our normal day. Although the horses like the snow, it’s nowhere near as fun as rolling in the mud. They are enjoying being back on the gallop, so we are increasing the workload gradually. |
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| 14.01.2010 |
We have finally had a declaration for tomorrow. Command Marshal is due to run at Wolverhampton at 7.20 in a 1m5f flat race. Also declared today for Saturday was Society Venue at Lingfield at 2.10 in a 1m2f flat race.
Just waiting for all this snow to thaw, so we can kick on and get the quick work into those who need it. On the whole they are looking really well and this ease back on work will have suited many. |
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| 11.01.2010 |
Yet again with a small snowfall early this morning, it saw us using the grass gallop. We are really appreciating it during this weather. There are a few entries for this week, but it’s a case of wait and see to which courses are raceable.
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| 08.01.2010 |
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Whilst the weather has put a hault on the racing, we are still managing to exercise our horses. We were able to canter them on the snow covered grass today, which saw some more excitable than others. After finishing exercise they were offered the chance to have a roll in the snow. Some didn't need any assistance!!! |
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| 15.12.2009 |
It was an excellent start to the weekend when Altos Reales won by a length at Wolverhampton on Saturday. This was her 1st run for new owner, connections are very happy indeed.
Sunday saw Society Venue run for the first time over hurdles. He was running a promising race, but slipped up before 2 out. South Stack ran in his first bumper and finished 9th out of 15. Finally Lethal ran at Kempton and finished 6th.
Steelcut runs at Southwell today on the all weather.
Arumun and Bobby Bullock both go chasing at Newbury tomorrow, Mr Plod on the all weather at Kempton. |
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| 12.12.2009 |
Abulharith finished 7th of 15 in the juvenile novices hurdle, it was an improvement on his previous outing around Taunton at the end of last month. This was only his 2nd hurdling effort, and I think his odds of 100/1 were a little unfair! He will surely improve on this result next time out.
Silly Wupple pulled up before 3 out at Cheltenham. |
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| 11.12.2009 |
Silly Wupple runs in the conditional jockeys chase at Cheltenham today with John Kington on board, whilst Warren Marsden rides Abulharith in a juvenile hurdle at Doncaster.
Tomorrow sees Alton Reales run for her new owner Ron Jennings, in a 1m4 handicap on the all weather at Wolverhampton with Hayley Turner on board. Altos Reales came 2nd in her first outing for new yard last week at Southwell. Mr Jennings also owns Kempley Green, who is currently resting.
2 runners at Hereford on Sunday; Society Venue has his first run for new yard, and first ever run over hurdles in a 2m1 novice hurdle, with Tom Scu jocked up. John Kington rides South Stack, his first time on a racetrack in the bumper. Finally Lethal will run at Kempton in a 5f handicap. He won over this distance last time out at Kempton.
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| 08.12.2009 |
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Dark Energy will run for the Yes No Wait Sorries on the A/W at Lingfield tomorrw in a 1m4 handicap. Then later that evening Mr Plod will run for Andrew Reid on the A/W at Kempton in a 1m4 handicap also. |
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| 07.12.2009 |
A good start to the weekend, when Altos Reales came 2nd in a 1m6f handicap at Southwell (AW). Harry Up finished last, at Wolverhampton.
Yesterday saw Mr Plod win by 1 3/4 lengths at Lingfield (AW) in a 1m4f handicap with S Craine on board. This was Michael's 2nd win with Mr Plod, since taking over the licence of the London yard. Kempton is a posibility on Wednesday for Mr Plod. Mutamared finished 8th out of 10 in a 6f handicap.
Arumun was a non runner at Warwick, due to change in going. He has no further enties at present.
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| 05.12.2009 |
Gunslinger finished 3rd yesterday in a 1m4 handicap on the allweather at Lingfield, 2 1/2 lengths behind the winner. Mater Mater finished 7th out of 11 in the maiden fillies stakes.
Gunslinger's owners hope to run one of their other horses Silly Wupple at Cheltenham next Friday in the conditional jockeys chase.
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| 04.12.2009 |
Fourpointone fell 3 out at Market Rasen, he looked like he was going to win, before taking a crashing fall. He got up ok and came home unhurt, jockey is fine too.
Mater Mater runs from the London yard today at Lingfield on the all weather, along with Gunslinger from the Bromsash yard in a later race.
Another busy weekend for the Scudamore's. Altos Reales runs on the flat at Southwell tomorrow and Harry Up runs for Andrew Reid at Wolverhampton tomorrow evening. Sunday will see Arumun run at Warwick in a 2m chase, and Mutamared & Mr Plod at Lingfield. Mr Plod won last time out over hurdle at Kempton at the beginning of last month. He had returned to the all weather for the winter. |
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| 02.12.2009 |
Fourpointone will run in the 3mf chase at Market Rasen tomorrow for Eddie Moss. This follows his last outing at Warwick at the beginning of November when he finished 4th.
Klampenborg ran at Hereford yesterday in his 4th bumper, finishing a disappointing last.
Mater Mater will run from the London yard and Gunslinger (Bromsash) both run on the flat at Lingfield Friday.
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| 01.12.2009 |
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Dark Energy finished 5th in an amateur rider's handicap over 1m5f at Wolverhampton, whilst Command Marshal finished 6th in a 2m handicap at the same meeting. |
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| 30.11.2009 |
Last week saw Kempley Green finish 4th on his first outing over fences.
Bobby Bullock ran at Lingfield on Tuesday, finishing 6th.
Harry Up finished last on the flat at Kempton on Wednesday.
Lethal made up for Harry UP's performance, by winning at Kempton on Thursday! Based on the London yard, owned by Andrew Reid, he won by 1 3/4 lengths in a claimer. Abulharith ran for the first time over hurdles at Taunton on the same day, finishing 7th of 8.
Finally, the week came to an end with Roussea fininshing 2nd at Leicester on Sunday for Simpson-Daniel & Scudamore Racing. |
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| 24.11.2009 |
Kempley Green ran over fences for the first time yesterday at Ffos Las, there were only 4 runners, he got round and finished 3rd, connections are very happy. Bobby Bullock ran and was umplaced at Lingfield today.
Harry Up will run for Andrew Reid at Kempton tomorrow, whilst Lethal, also owned by Mr Reid, will run at Kempton the following evening. |
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| 23.11.2009 |
Ambrose finished a pleasing 1 1/4 lengths behind Emma Lavelle's Easter Legend at Ascot on Saturday in a class 3 hurdle.
Silly Wupple finished 3rd at Aintree yesterday. |
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| 21.11.2009 |
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Ambrose Princess, who came 2nd around Uttoxeter in her last outing, runs for the Yes No Wait Sorries today in the mares hurdle at Ascot. Whilst Silly Wupple will run in the 3m1f chase at Aintree on Sunday. |
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| 12.11.2009 |
Silly Wupple will run in the amateur riders chase at Cheltenham tomorrow with Tom Weston on board. Whilst John Kington rides Arumun in the 2m chase at Newcastle.
Dark Energy was a non runner at Taunton today, due to change in going. |
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| 10.11.2009 |
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Roussea brought home yet more prize money for Simpson-Daniel & Scudamore Racing on Sunday with a 3rd at Hereford in the 2m3 chase. Roussea has been showing some very consitent form and will continue to run whilst the ground is to his suiting. He will hopefully run again in the next 2- 3 weeks. |
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| 06.11.2009 |
Dark Energy will run at Sandown on Saturday for The Yes No Wait Sorries.
Roussea will run for Simpson-Daniel & Scudamore Racing at Hereford on Sunday. |
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| 03.11.2009 |
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Mr Plod had his first run for Michael Scudamore yesterday at Kempton in a novices hurdle and won by 1/2 length. He is owned by Andrew Reid, previously the trainer of his own horses at his Mill Hill stables in London, where Michael has recently taken over the licence. |
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| 30.10.2009 |
Command Marshal finished 4th at Wetherby this afternoon in his 4th run in just 13 days! He has finished 1st, 2nd, 1st and then 4th. Connections are extremely happy!
Ambrose finished a pleasing 2nd at Uttoxeter, whilst Silver Monet finshed 9th out of 15 runners in her first ever run.
Dark Energy will run in the listed race at Ascot tomorrow.
Roussea will run for 'Simpson-Daniel & Scudamore Racing' at Huntingdon on Sunday. Shares are still available in this very successful syndicate. Contact the yard for further info. |
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| 29.10.2009 |
Command Marshal has been on form, with a recent win at Fontwell, followed by a close 2nd at Wincanton. He runs at Newcastle today in a 2 ½ mile hurdle.
Roussea brought home more prize money for the ‘Simpson-Daniel & Scudamore Racing’ syndicate, finshing 4th at Fontwell.
Last Saturday at Chepstow saw Finzi’s last run. Finzi has been at Eccleswall Court for his entire racing career, has had 5 wins and 17 placings from 47 starts. But has now retired from racing at the age of 11.
Silver Monet will run for the first time tomorrow for ‘The Tack Shop Boys’ in a bumper at Uttoxeter. Ambrose Princess will run for the ‘Yes No Wait Sorries’ also at Uttoxeter in the mares hurdle.
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| 29.10.2009 |
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Command Marshal won by 7 lengths with John Kington on board this afternoon at Newcastle. He will run again tomorrow at Wetherby in the 2m6f hurdle. |
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| 16.10.2009 |
Roussea will run for the Simpson-Daniel & Scudamore Racing syndicate tomorrow at Fontwell. Only 3 weeks ago he came 3rd around here, and last week he won at Wincanton.
Dark Energy ran well at Huntingdon on Tuesday for The Yes No Wait Sorries, finishing 3rd. |
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| 12.10.2009 |
The Yes No Wait Sorries twice recent winner Dark Energy will run in a 2m hurdle tomorrow at Huntingdon. Only last Thursday he won at Wincanton, and the Wednesday before that he won at Perth. Am I correct in saying that things happen in 3's?!!
Fourpointone had a disappointing fall at Ffos Las yesterday, but came home uninjured. |
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| 10.10.2009 |
Gunslinger won on Wednesday at Nottingham, this was his first run for us, and his frst career win.
The next day at Wincanton, the yard had a double! With Simpson-Daniel & Scudamore Racing's Roussea winning the 2m5 chase by a nose, then in the next race, Dark Energy won by a short head for The Yes No Wait .
Silly Wupple runs at Hexham later today in the 2m4 chase.
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| 07.10.2009 |
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Gunslinger runs for the yard for the first time today at Nottingham. Command Marshal and Marktic Fashion both run at Exeter. Tomorrow sees another busy day with 3 runners at Wincanton. Roussea will run in the Simpson-Daniel & Scudamore Racing colours. Dark Energy, who won last time out at Perth, will run for the Yes No Wait Sorries. Last but not least, Fourpointone will run for Eddie Moss in the 3m1 chase. |
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| 25.09.2009 |
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This week has seen 2 winners for the yard. On Wednesday at Perth Dark Energy won , whilst The Wicketkeeper came 2nd, both for Tom Scudamore. This luck continued on Thurdsay when Tiger Moss won at Fontwell and Roussea came 3rd for John Kington. Roussea ran in the colours of the Simpson-Daniel & Scudamore Racing syndicate, and he will continue to do so for the time being. |
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| 22.09.2009 |
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Dark Energy, The Wicketkeeper & Ambrose Princess are on their way up to Perth, where they will all run on Wednesday. Dark Energy in a claiming hurdle, The Wicketkeeper in the 3m chase and Ambrose Princess will run over 3m for the first time in the 5.55pm hurdle. |
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| 31.07.2009 |
Now we are at the end of July, it’s not been a bad month. Ambrose Princess has been the star of the yard, with a 2nd on the flat at Ffos Las on Tuesday 21st, then winning at Lingfield 4 days later.
She is an incredible horse. Her 1st win (for a previous trainer) was as a 2 year old over a trip of 6 furlongs in August 2007, then she went on to win over 7f in October. As a 3 year old she won over 7f and then stepped up in trip and won over 1m2f in July 2008.
Whilst she has been at Eccleswall Court, she has won twice over hurdles, firstly at Newton Abbot on the 12th May 2009 then at Wetherby at the end of May. The win on the flat at Lingfield last week was over 2m.
Well done Ambrose! Let the wins continue…… |
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| 24.07.2009 |
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Ambrose Princess runs at Lingfield on Saturday. THis is just 4 days after she she came 2nd on the flat at Ffos Las over 2 miles. Dark Energy also ran at Ffos Las and finished a promising 4th. |
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| 10.07.2009 |
It’s been a quiet couple of weeks at Eccleswall Court with not many runners. Although Gunner Rose did very well over fences for the first time at Worcester in a novice chase, finishing 3rd. His connections were very pleased!
Gloucester had a close 3rd at Windsor on the 6th of this month, beaten by just ½ a length.
A quiet start to July, however, we have 3 runners this weekend. Firstly, the Simpson-Daniel & Scudamore Racing’s Gleann An Sagart runs in a 2m5f novice chase at Stratford. Secondly, Kempley Green and Mystic King run at Southwell on Sunday, Kempley in a 2m5f handicap hurdle, and Mystic in the 3m maiden chase.
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| 18.06.2009 |
May was an excellent month for the Scudamore yard, with 4 winners. It began with Ambrose Princess on the 12th at Newton Abbot, then Gleann An Sagart on the 22nd at Stratford, Copper Sound at Hexham on the 26th, and 2 days later Ambrose Princess again at Wetherby.
June started off well too, with Gloucester winning on the flat at Windsor, then winning again next time out at Haydock. And a further 3 placings from Waynesworld, Gleann An Sagart and Roussea.
Entries for the weekend include Dark Energy, Kempley Green, Mystic King & Waynesworld. Lets see if June can be as successful as May………
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| 23.05.2009 |
Simpson-Daniel & Scudamore Racing had their first winner yesterday at Stratford. Gleann An Sagart won by 4 1/2 lengths with Tom Scudamore on board.
There are still shares in this syndicate available. If you are interested, please contact the yard. |
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| 22.05.2009 |
The evening will start with Simpson-Daniel & Scudamore Racing’s Gleann An Sagart running in the 2m5f Chase. Gleann came 2nd over this trip on his last outing at Newton Abbot 2 weeks ago.
This will be followed by Reflector and Mr Goofy, both trained by Michael’s mother Marilyn Scudamore in the 1st Hunter Chase of the evening.
4 times winner, Fourpointone will run in the 3 ½ mile Chase.
Last but not least, Worship The Stars and Hemington will battle it out for the John Corbet Cup in the Champion Novice Hunter Chase. |
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| 21.05.2009 |
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Gleann An Sagart runs for the Simpson-Daniel & Scudamore syndicate in the first race at Stratford tomorrow. |
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| 13.05.2009 |
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Michael Scudamore had his first winner of the new season yesterday with Ambrose Princess, owned by the Yes No Wait Sorries at Newton Abbot. This is only her 2nd run over hurdles. She came 4th in first attempt in December. |
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| 12.05.2009 |
 Tom Scudamore on Gleann An Sagart
The yard had a busy day with 3 runners at Newton Abbot last Thursday.
Gleann An Sagart, who runs in the colours of the Simpson-Daniel & Scudamore Racing syndicate, was the star of the day when he finished 2nd behind Jonjo O’Neill’s Keepitsecret in the 2m5 Chase. This was Gleann An Sagart’s first run for the syndicate’s new member Alastair Mason. Alastair and his wife Irene were joined by Gloucester rugby star James Simpson-Daniel in the paddock and afterwards in the winners enclosure and thoroughly enjoyed their day out.
 Waynesworld finished 3rd, only 2 ¾ lengths behind Le Duc in the Hunter Chase.
Tiger Moss improved on her last run and came a pleasing 4th in the Novices Handicap Hurdle.
Alastair Mason, James Simpson-Daniel and Michael Scudamore
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| 01.05.2009 |
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Connections of the Simpson-Daniel & Scudamore Racing Syndicate are looking forward to Gleann An Sagart's next run. He is entered up for Newton Abbot next Thursday 7th. |
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| 18.04.2009 |
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After announcing on the website last Saturday that 'Simpson-Daniel & Scudamore Racing' was up and running, by Friday of this week the sporting syndicate had its first member. This was a very exciting time for all involved, because alot of time and effort has gone into setting it up. Michael and his team wish to thank the new member for his support, and all look forward to Gleann An Sagart running very soon. |
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| 11.04.2009 |
It's been talked about for a long time... but the 'Simpson-Daniel & Scudamore Racing' syndicate is now up and running!
Gloucester & England rugby star James Simpson-Daniel has paired up with Michael Scudamore to form an exciting syndicate for racing, rugby and cricket enthusiasts.
If you like the sound of spending a morning on the gallops, a day out at the races, a round of golf with Michael, James and other sporting friends, then contact us using the contact page of this website or phone the yard on 01989 750844.
Places are strictly limited to 20 members, so hurry and don't miss out!
More information can be found on the syndicate page of this website. |
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| 24.02.2009 |
Heltornic gave birth to her her first foal on the evening of 24th February; a bright bay filly by Kayf Tara.
Heltornic was in training at Eccleswall Court until injury forced her to retire in November 2007. Her best win was the 2007 Red Square Vodka Gold Cup at Haydock for Michael Scudamore Snr. |
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| 26.08.2008 |
THE name Scudamore is synonymous with success in the jumping game and yesterday a new name from their illustrious roll of honour was added to the list when Michael Scudamore saddled his first two winners in this sphere, Dark Energy and Fourpointone completing a 43-1 double for him.
Dark Energy provided the 24-year-old son of jockey legend Peter Scudamore with his first notch on the barrel when skating up in the 2m1/2f handicap hurdle.
The 7-1 shot cruised into the lead from the front-running Kingscourt Lad at the last and had only to be given an inch of rein under Michael Scudamore's brother, Tom, as he crossed the line four and half lengths clear of Aleemdar.
The young trainer, who has already enjoyed three victories on the Flat, said: "It is nice to get it out of the way and I'm delighted.
This fellow has run well for us and has done it well today. He's in at the weekend at Newton Abbot and we could go there."
The brothers didn't have to wait long to double up as Fourpointone completed a good day's work when landing the 3m2f handicap hurdle.
The 9-2 joint-favourite had been purchased by their father, Peter, at the Doncaster May sales and was driven out for a three length win from Welsh Guard after leading three out.
The winning trainer added: "That's unbelievable, it never rains but it pours! He was bought cheaply as a fun horse for a longstanding owner of the family's Eddie Moss, and the syndicate who own Dark Energy is run by Chris Coley, who also has had horses with my grandfather for a long time."
Charlie Mann and Noel Fehily also returned home with a brace at odds of around 16-1, courtesy of Proper and Our Choice.
Proper went off an 11-4 joint favourite for the second division of the 2m1/2f maiden hurdle and, after taking up the running at the second last from That Man Fox, had only to be kept up to his work for a length victory.
Our Choice completed the double when making a winning chasing debut in the 2m41/2f novice chase. The 7-2 shot had jumped to the front at the open ditch in front of the stands with a circuit to go and put in some fine leaps subsequently.
The 11-10 chance Scots Dragoon threw down a determined challenge under Tony McCoy from the last but Our Choice wasn't going to be denied and pulled out all the stops to score by a nose.
Levera, the class act on parade, earned himself a break when making a smooth transition to hurdling in the first division of the 2m1/2f maiden.
Trainer Alan King said: "We have been battling hard against the handicapper on the Flat and there was a concern about his stamina.
"The ground wouldn't have been ideal but he proved he got the trip and we will put him on the backburner until October. I am relieved, he jumped really well, and he could be a proper horse."
Star performance Michael Scudamore, who got off the mark as a jumps trainer, with a 43-1 double from Dark Energy and Fourpointone
Analysis pick Dark Energy won impressively and looks sure to follow up.
By Tony Elves for Racing Post 26/08/08 |
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| 01.06.2008 |
ONE horse who was supposed to turn up didn't, one who was not supposed to turn up did, and one who did run wrote the latest chapter in the saga of racing family Scudamore.
Malton trainer Richard Fahey was referred to the BHA after Thunder Bay had to be withdrawn from the sprint handicap because the wrong horse had been sent to the track.
The horse who arrived as Thunder Bay turned out to the appropriately named Optical Illusion.
The race was won by Little Pete, who joined Andrew Balding from Rodney Farrant over the winter and gained his first success for the yard. "Swimming has been the key as he is very unwilling at home," said travelling head groom Chad Phillips.
The night probably proved most memorable for new trainer Michael Scudamore, though - even though he was absent - as he sent out his first winner since taking over the licence from his grandfather, also Michael, at the end of last month.
Father Peter was despatched to do the honours as Directa's Digger stormed to a six-length win in the 1m6f handicap.
He said: "It's great for Michael. He's only had a handful of runners and this horse should have won at Bath a couple of weeks ago. He is in at Bath again on Sunday and could go there with a penalty".
Directa's Digger carries the colours of Liverpool solicitor Ian Anderson, who introduced himself to Scu at Aintree. He has now had three horses and they have all won, including Waynesworld, who ran up a four-timer over jumps in 2006.
Bramaputra, who holds an entry for the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot in three weeks' time, gave trainer Rod Millman a tempter when she opened her winning account.
"She's entered for the Coronation, but I don't really think she's ready for it just yet.
"She's still learning and, while she does have great potential, a Listed handicap at Ascot is probably the way to go at the moment," he said.
It was easy to see why he was being cautious. Bramaputra is a beautiful, big filly and dwarfed many of the colts in the field, but she did tend to hang and, for much of the final straight, it was a trait that threatened to cost her the race.
As Frankie Dettori produced Navajo Joe to head the long-time leader Persian Sea approaching the final furlong, Alan Munro was still struggling to get Bramaputra to go about her business, but when she got the hang of it, she finished fast to win it.
Dettori was left cursing his luck with Brian Meehan's colt, but he had earlier got due reward for a text-book ride when Jeremy Noseda's Awinnersgame justified odds-on with an impressive win in the two-year-old maiden.
Awinnersgame had looked a certain future winner when running second on debut at York and had clearly learned from the experience as he came through with a well-timed run to pick off market rival Servoca inside the final furlong.
And Meehan also had compensation when North Parade took the closing maiden race. The winner is owned by Liverpudlian Peter Thomas, who runs Britain's largest private paint manufacturing company.
The opening lady amateur riders' handicap was far from a classic, but that won't matter to Rachel Kneller, who turned in a very competent performance to record her first winner on Hucking Heat.
Kneller, 21, comes from Cannock in Staffordshire and is attached to the yard of Britain's most senior trainer Reg Hollinshead.
Star performance
Awinnersgame took the two-year-old maiden in some style from another nice youngster in Servoca and looks certain to make his presence felt in better company.
Published by Racing Post: 01/06/2008 (Sport) by John Sexton
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