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What a thrill it was for all involved in STREET POWER yesterday at Ascot. After a delay due to the false start things didn't exactly go according to plan after what looked a sedate pace early forcing Steve Drowne to make his run a bit earlier than he would have liked. This horse just keeps taking a step up and will get his chance in a nice race in the future.
Well done to the new part-owners of 'The Power', Tanya Johnston is an old friend from Australia who is now based in the Middle East where she hopes to see her new horse in the future! What a buzz Godfrey Buckland and Karen Haylings got at the races yesterday. As their first venture into racehorse ownership, what a way to experience your first winner. I dare say there will be a few headaches this morning!
ONE WAY OR ANOTHER put in a terrific run under tough circumstances in the following race at Ascot. After getting into trouble mid-race he finished a solid second and though I don't think he would have necessarily beaten the winner, they would have made their runs together which would have been interesting.
I can honestly say the biggest thrill I get in racing is seeing the reaction of owners after winning a race. Many owners are surprised afterwards with the emotions evoked by a winner. I have always believed one MUST celebrate a winner as you just never know when the next one might be...
I liked the run of CARDENIO at Newbury last night and with a bit more experience under her belt she will step up in trip now.
Today I hope IVORY SILK can repeat the dose at Ascot in the 5:10. After a very good first-up performance at Salisbury she should enjoy track at Ascot and i expect her to go close. I wouldn't want much rain to change the going as I think she loves a solid footing.
CATALAN BAY runs at Salisbury in the 5:10 and on her work she would have a bit on these however I am slightly frustrated by her attitude on the racecourse. I have put the visor on today and we will try and hold her up for a late run. To be honest I am still slightly unsure about her preferred trip but we will have a look at her today and more than likely step her up in trip depending on what happens.
YVONNE EVELYN runs in the 8:10 and I expect her run a nice race after an encouraging run on a less than ideal track first time out.
To those that sent encouraging text messages on Thursday re the cricket, you must need to charge your phones as I failed to receive any yesterday??
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