DESERT FOX - 2nd at Wolverhampton

Desert Fox ran an excellent race at Wolverhampton last Saturday night only to find one too good in his first race back for over a year. He jumped a bit slowly but his jockey, Shane Kelly, was able to get a handy position from his low draw within a furlong of the start. He travelled very well and turning for home he looked like the winner. However, when asked for his effort he was green and it took half a furlong for the penny to drop. That proverbial penny did drop in the final furlong but it was too late to get to the winner and the jackpot was not won! It was, however, in the words of the RP a storming run and we were thrilled with our boy.
"Foxy" is a fine,big horse weighing over 510kg and he has had some niggles this year but we were all thrilled to see him back on the track. It was effectively only his third run as one can draw a line through the run at Goodwood last year as he had a bad journey down and was upset before the race started and was far too free once the stalls opened. We are hopeful he can progress from here as he gains more experience and matures with his racing.
The photo shows connections in the Winner's Enclosure with from left to right: Robert Cooper, Paul & Michelle Arlotte, Bill Lemon, Kumbh Singh (lad) and breeders and joint owners Chris & Bill Rogerson.

TITAN GODDESS - 3rd at Newmarket

Titan Goddess ran another fine race at Newmarket yesterday but found the ground not entirely to her liking but finished a gallant 3rd place position. She jumped well from the stalls and was towards the rear of the pack. As they quickened at the 3f pole she picked up but the leader was always travelling strongly and she wasn't ablee to land a blow. However, she once again put in her effort and galloped all the way to the line. This is Titan Goddess's time of year and she will comtinue until her date at the Mares sale as she deserves her chance at stud.
The photo shows delighted connections in the Winner's Enclosure with from left to right: Milly and Ron Bright, Dennis Cooper, Kumbh Singh, Lyndsay, Brian Batchelor,Tony Basing and Clive Batchelor.