La Fortunata 2nd at Goodwood

La Fortunata ran an outstanding race to be 2nd at Goodwood today. She
had a poor draw in stall 1 but kept on gamely to take 2nd position.
Following a heavy shower earlier in the day the ground was a riding in
the dead side of good which didn't suit. However, as always, she gave
her best. The photo shows her lad, James, and proud owners, Pat and
Jim Patton.

Chapter And Verse

Chapter And Verse ran an excellent race at Goodwood to come 8th. He was always going to struggle from his wide draw which probably cost him as much as he was beaten.

IL PAZZO runs at Leicester today

IL Pazzo runs today at Leicester in the 7f maiden. He is partly owned by Mario Borgatti who suggested the name as it is the Italian word for nut. Mario's ancestors are Italian and Nut is the name of the dam so that is why he got his name. Ironically he is anything but a "nut". He is the most laid back of individuals and he has the size and scope to be a very nice horse with time. We expect him to learn a little bit more than last time out at Salisbury where he was slow away in a small field.

Benandonner 2nd Newmarket

Benandonner ran a gallant 2nd to Namecheck on Saturday. As always with this horse he gave his very best on ground that was softer than ideal for him. He ate up on saturday night and was keen to get out on Sunday morning to his paddock. He has come out of the race well and we were looking to go to Goodwood with him. However, the handicapper has raised him 3lbs for his efforts and his next engagement will be the Shergar Cup mile race at Ascot on 6th August.

Lutine Bell 2nd again

Lutine Bell achieved another 2nd position on Saturday following a similar placing seven days earlier. This time it was in the more valuable £50,000 Totesport Handicap at Ascot. Lutine broke well and was comfortable travelling off the pace. He picked everything up, bar the winner which had got first run, and he failed by 3/4 length. He has come out of the race well and his next race is likely to be the Steward's Cup at Glorious Goodwood.

La Fortunata 5th Newmarket

La Fortunata ran a respectable 5th at Newmarket last thursday, beaten 6.25 lengths. Unfortunately the ground had gone against her, as it was just on the easy side of good, and she really needs quick ground to be seen at her best. Newmarket got a very heavy shower late morning which did the damage as far as we are concerned. When travelling to the course it was bone dry until one mile west of Newmarket where the ground was then damp. We were surpised to see so many large puddles close to the course but the earlier downpour had left its mark. She has come out of the race well and we will look for another 5f race in a few weeks time with the 5f Goodwood our preferred option.