AMERICAN HOPE - 2nd in LISTED 32 RED SPRING CUP
American Hope ran his best race to date to go down by a fast diminishing head in the 32Red Spring Cup at Lingfield yesterday. He had been keen in his previous race at Lingfield and so jockey, Shane Kelly, steadied him at the start. He was a little keen again but Shane got him settled and he was always travelling well on the rail. As they came down the hill, which he handled better this time, he was switched right and made his effort. He was still a bit green but found his gears up the straight and was closing in on the winner but the winning post came too soon.
This was again an improved effort and we will see how he comes out of the race before we make further plans, However, he remains an exciting prospect for the turf season.
The photograph shows some of the connections in the Winners' Enclosure with Heidi Cullinan who rides him at home.
American Hope ran his best race to date to go down by a fast diminishing head in the 32Red Spring Cup at Lingfield yesterday. He had been keen in his previous race at Lingfield and so jockey, Shane Kelly, steadied him at the start. He was a little keen again but Shane got him settled and he was always travelling well on the rail. As they came down the hill, which he handled better this time, he was switched right and made his effort. He was still a bit green but found his gears up the straight and was closing in on the winner but the winning post came too soon.
This was again an improved effort and we will see how he comes out of the race before we make further plans, However, he remains an exciting prospect for the turf season.
The photograph shows some of the connections in the Winners' Enclosure with Heidi Cullinan who rides him at home.
