WINNER - Rio Ronaldo scores at Wolverhampton
Rio Ronaldo won his maiden on Thursday evening at Wolverhampton. Given a fine ride by Shane Kelly he confirmed the promise he had been showing at home. He was ideally drawn in stall 4 and having jumped well he sat behind the leaders. Not wanting to be caught on the rail, with the potential for the lead horses to fade and hinder his run, Shane took Ronaldo outside and turning for home he was the only winner. He idled a bit in front but this is the first time he had been in that position and hopefully he will know more in future.
He was named Ronaldo as he was the most expensive purchase made by the yard. As Ronaldo was not available and given the year of the World Cup he was named Rio Ronaldo!
He was bought knowing he was going to be better at 3 rather than 2 and so this is a bonus for connections. We believe he has lots of strengthening and maturing to do and hopefully more to come on the racetrack as he fills his frame.
The photographs show Rio winning and with connections in the Winner's Enclosure.
Rio winning
Connections who were able to make the race: from left to right Christine, Ann, Peter (back), Robert (front), jockey Shane Kelly, lad Hugo, Bill and John (who is watching he doesn't get kicked by the 2nd placed horse!!)
He was named Ronaldo as he was the most expensive purchase made by the yard. As Ronaldo was not available and given the year of the World Cup he was named Rio Ronaldo!
He was bought knowing he was going to be better at 3 rather than 2 and so this is a bonus for connections. We believe he has lots of strengthening and maturing to do and hopefully more to come on the racetrack as he fills his frame.
The photographs show Rio winning and with connections in the Winner's Enclosure.
Rio winning
Hugo with Rio
