LAST MEETING REVIEW

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A beautiful summer evening at Newton Abbot saw seven competitive races take place.

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Joe Tizzard got his day off to a brilliant start at a track the Tizzard’s often have a few winners on. Mascat began his life on the flat for Ralph Beckett but has recently changed trades and after a few unsuccessful tries, he got his National Hunt career up and running in our first of the day. Mr George Hiscock never looked to be in any serious trouble and went onto win by seven lengths to the fourteen-year-old, Applesandpierres. Captain Square obliged in the St Austell Brewery Juvenile. In a maiden that attracted six runners, it was Stan Sheppard’s Captain Square that took home the purse. Warm favourite Hill Station was going the best when three lengths clear and looked to have the measure of Captain Square, however he over-jumped the second last and took a heavy fall. Thankfully both he and Jamie Moore were quick to rise and that left the Sir Percy three-year-old to win by and eased down 15 length victory.

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A jumps card wouldn’t be complete without a Dan and Harry Skelton 3 winner. Gentle Connections was well found in the market and Harry was keen to keep it simple on the favourite. The mare was coming in search of a four timer and duly obliged after an excellent front running performance. Miss Chantelle battled on gamely back in second but was only ever playing for second spot with second favourite Belles Benefit. Joe Tizzard fired in his second of the day when Allsfineandandy ran on well under the Harry Kimber drive to pull away from the fast-closing Tarseem. There looked to be

quite a few in with chances turning for home and Allsfineandandy’s stamina was certainly put to the test. He came through it with flying colours and may be even better when he tries a few furlongs further. Kilchreest Moon denied the grand old age of eleven to take our fifth race. Nick Schofield kept the gelding wide throughout to give him a good look at his fences, as at times he did jump slightly to his left. He did lose his pitch two out and looked as though he may be swallowed up, but he kept on battling away in what

5 7 was a really gutsy performance to win in the shadows of the post. Our penultimate race of the day was a small affair as only three runners lined up. Joe Tizzard was going in search of his third win and Kauto The King duly obliged under Brendan Powell. Al Roc tried to make it a test for the favourite but the eight-year-old was more than a match for this and won comfortably by an emphatic seven lengths. The final race on the card was also the longest, at three miles and two furlongs. After the day Joe Tizzard was having, it was no surprise to see his runner My Lady Grey go off favourite and despite looking well held coming down to the second last, she had a little bit of luck when Kennack Bay fell. My Lady Grey was left in front and despite idling she rallied well when joined by Belle Jour to win by a neck and give Joe his fourth winner on the day.

PHOTOS:

1  MASCAT 2  CAPTAIN SQUARE 3  GENTLE CONNECTIONS 4  ALLSFINEANDANDY 5  KILCHREEST MOON 6  KAUTO THE KING 7  MY LADY GREY