Red Somerset 2nd at Kempton

La Fortunata - outstanding 2nd at the York Ebor meeting

La Fortunata once again ran her heart out on thursday to be narrowly beaten by Monsiour Joe. She was 1lb out of the handicap but we felt we had to go and have a crack as she has so much speed and it is an easy 5f. Also, there are very few 5f races for three year olds only with the last race for her this Wednesday at Brighton. The owners, Jim and Pat Patton, and their friends had a great day out and they were gallant "losers". That, however, is the point as being placed in a Class 2 handicap is testimony to the progress she has made this year and the skill of the team and the filly's big heart. Anything now is a bonus!

Red Somerset - Another 2nd place!!

Red Somerset returned to his favourite course today to record an excellent 2nd place beaten by the shortest of margins (a pixel). He travelled well throughout the race, with Andrea Atzeni having him in the prime position just behind the pace, and narrowly failed to get his head in front. All being well we will come back for the final of the London Mile series on 4th September.

Benandonner 3rd at Ascot

Benandonner ran a great race under a fine ride from Pat Smullen to
grab 3rd place in the Ascot Shergar Cup Mile race. His run was even
more creditable given the ground conditions were more towards the
heavy side, rather than the good ground officially given.

His owner, Phil Woods, was over the moon with the horse who reamins in good heart.

La Fortunata Wins again

Following her success last week at Doncaster, La Fortunata followed up
with another win yesterday at Lingfield. Trying 6f for the first time,
and having risen 7lb in the handicap for her previous win, she was
given an outstanding ride by Tony Culhane who dominated proceedings
and brought her home by just over 1 length. As we have stated before
she is only little bit she does have an engine and we are so pleased
for her owners Jim and Pat and her breeder Carly Patton who is the
daughter of the owners.

WINNER - La Fortunata

La Fortunata won at Doncaster on saturday and we were absolutely over the moon. As we have stated before she must be one of the smallest horses in training weighing in at 370kg but she has heart and an engine hence we refer to her as the "pocket rocket". We were thrilled for her owner/breeders Jim and Pat Patton who have been so unlucky in one way as the filly had run 12 times before saturday and had been runner up on 4 occassions and destined to be the bridesmaid! With form figures of 33345322-77221 she has been admirably consistent but kept finding one too well handicapped but she now has that elusive first place.
Credit must go to all of the lads in the yard who have worked the oracle and found the extra bit of improvement.