Littletimyhoulihan Heads to Musselburgh (3rd April)

Ontoawinner syndicate were probably ruing their luck when Alaskan Jewel was caught on the line at Newcastle (1:40) when Kevin Ryan's Anadora led on the post. 

In truth, it was a fantastic debut effort, a winner waiting to happen.

Adrian Paul Keatley has a number of two-year-olds for owners Ontoawinner most likely due to his success last year with 33/1 debut winner Queen of Rio, Wob Wob Wob, Shala Asker, Twice Adaay & Quiet Assassin. 

Both Queen Of Rio and Queen Assassin raced at pattern class. The former now sold and in training with Luke McJannet. 

It's interesting to see Keatley is sending Littletimyhoulihan to make his debut at Musselburgh (1:20) to contest the 5f Betway EBF Novices Stakes (Class 4) (2yo) race on good to soft going. It's just a small field of four horses. 

This bay gelding, a March foal, is sired by Due Diligence out of a debut-winning mare. Littletimyhoulihan may be an inspired purchase, a 4000 guinea yearling. The stable have a good record with the two-year-old debutantes and it's interesting to note that this colt was earmarked for the Brocklesby Conditions Stakes. Considering Ontoawinner won the Brocklesby with Show Me Show Me (2019) it could be a sign of confidence. 

I will be watching today as this may be a tactical affair but it would be no surprise to see Littletimyhoulihan run a big race today. 

Who could forget the success of their star filly Quiet Reflection who won at Group One on two occasions as well as other pattern race wins. An exceptional horse. 

We will be seeing this gorgeous girl on Saturday @karl_burke stable visit.Listed and Group winner Quiet Reflection. pic.twitter.com/kPsS8SxzHS

— Simon Bridge (@ontoawinner1) November 19, 2015

The Element of Fickledom

People make me smile. 

You know, they say women are fickle. I am not sure who ''they'' are and I'm sure men are as fickle as f*** at times.

We send out a mailing detailing a talented horse in Firepower, trained by Clive Cox, winning the 4:55 Salisbury. 

Guess what? 

Seven people unsubscribe. You have to laugh, hey. I'm sure all of those people have their reasons but if that's what success does then perhaps I'm in the wrong job. Yes, people can believe that. I know exactly what I'm doing and I don't need anyone's plus or minus to appreciate that fact. Perhaps I should just talk about horse racing in the United States and consider the Belmont Race odds for a change of tune.

Bizarre. 

I was pleased with the performance of Firepower. They had the annoying split screen on the race which makes assessing the horses and race problematic. However, the colt is a decent looker and won ''readily'' as far as the Racing Post is concerned. I had more information about why this juvenile would be hard to beat but I couldn't detail that as it isn't in my interests. 

Thank the Lord I do all these things to please myself because this is a thankless world where the takers take in abundance. 

Sorry, if that offends anyone but for a few people that's the score. As my good friend Eric Winner says: ''There are too many takers...'' 

The number 7 means completion. So I'm taking a positive from those lesser disciples. 

I really couldn't care if 700 people disappeared because I don't make a brass farthing out of the 1000 subscribers on my list.  

Thanks for those who appreciate. Your interest is my motivation.

Let's take a look at tomorrow's two juvenile races:

1:55 Musselburgh - 

No significant entrant. 

2:35 Lingfield - 

This looks more interesting. Well, there are a few entrants who register on the Richter scale. 

Strong Power ran well in the Brocklesby Stakes when runner-up to Show Me Show Me. George Scott is one of those trainers I struggle to get to grips with on the stat front. Certainly, he has plenty of two-year-olds who disappoint at relatively short odds when making their debut. I must admit I like this son of Kodiac. He did nothing wrong at Newmarket if not going a fraction too fast but he was simply trying to make his experience count and it was nearly the case. Touching big odds-on in running, few would have believed he would have been out of the frame. It looked a decent race. I can imagine connections trying to lead all the way here. I thought at first glance this was on the all-weather, which, in my opinion, would have been a very good move. The horse to beat but there's always the worry someone will spoil the party. 

Archie Watson's Illusionist doesn't have any significant entries at present but is in a betting guide which suggests this Irish-bred son of Hot Streak could be a live opponent. 

Interesting to see how John Ryan's Sea Of Cool goes here. Silvestre De Silva has been booked and it is noteworthy this son of Sea The Stars was given a class 2 stakes entry. Most of his entered juvenile go on to win at two, which brings some interest. The downside is that very few of his two-year-olds win on debut. Could be a horse to keep an eye on the next two starts.  

Tuesday's Racing Update (2nd April)

Just a quick update. We have a couple of two-year-old races going today:

2:15 Musselburgh - 

Looks a competitive heat. Interesting to see how Keith Dalgleish' Gina D'Cleaner goes. Doesn't look fancied in the betting but this daughter Equiano held an entry for the Brocklesby Stakes. However, the stable can win on debut at decent odds.     

2:30 Lingfield -  

A couple running here who made their debut in the Brocklesby Stakes: Birkenhead and Here We Go Again. Not a great deal between the two at Doncaster. Racecourse experience is a big advantage at this time of the year, especially on turning courses where runners are prone to racing wide. Interesting to see how Archie Watson's Electric Ladyland goes from a very wide draw. This Irish-bred daughter of Cable Bay has been quite well backed. This 35,000 euro yearling buy could well have ability, especially of interest if strongly fancied at the off. 

Picture: Keith Dalgleish

Saturday's 2YO Update

Very busy so this will be kept to names:

1:30 Chester - 

Entrants: Axel Jacklin. 

1:40 Chelmsford - 

Entrants: Daphinia.

2:00 Bath - 

Entrants: Al Wafi. 

2:30 Lingfield - 

Entrants: Layaleena. 

2:55 Musselburgh - 

Entrants: Implicit, Blame Robert.

Racing Tips: 2yo Horse Racing (2nd June)

Five two-year-old races for Saturday:

2:15 Musselburgh - 

Class 2 contest noted for reference.

1:55 Doncaster - 6 1/2f (Good to firm)

New Winds ran well to win on debut. He was given an entry for the Woodcote Stakes but takes his chance here for Mark Johnston. This chestnut filly - a daughter of New Approach - has to defy a winner's penalty. 

Richard Hannon has the expensive breeze up but Fox Champion making his debut. This son of Kodiac cost 420,000G. In the familiar silks of King Power Racing Co Ltd. 

2:30 Doncaster - 6 1/2f (Good to firm) 

Artistic Rifles was meant to run the other week but withdrawn before going into the stalls. Charlie Hills isn't a trainer to give his juveniles entries for no reason. I think there was a bit of money for this colt when a non runner. 

Interesting to see what Langholm can do after a two month lay-off. Readers may remember he was made favourite for the Brocklesby Stakes. He was struggling in the early stages and finished last. There must have been an issue. The absence gives evidence to that point. Interesting to note that this son of Dark Angel steps up in distance.  

7:00 Chepstow - 5f (Soft)

Just four runners but three entrants: Big Boots, Temple Of Wonder & Tizwotitiz. 

7:10 Lingfied - (Good to soft)

Thegreyvtrain races yesterday at Bath so she is unlikely to take part. 

2:10 Musselburgh Update

An EBF Novice Stakes over 5f on good going. 

Seven two-year-olds take part: five with racecourse experience. 

As far as significant entries go we have one horse - Deep Intrigue. Trained by Mark Johnston, this good-looking prospect has received a couple of noteworthy entries. 

This grey son of Dark Angel hasn't been seen for over a month. He started joint favourite in a Class 2 Novice Stakes race at Bath. The going was very testing that day and the time was over 10 seconds slow which illustrates it was a mud bath. There seemed to be quite a bit of confidence behind this Irish-bred colt who cost £200,000 at the yearling sales. He races in the familiar silks of Clipper Logistics. 

Much of the race, he was battling for the lead but tired in the closing furlong. It was a tough ask for a horse on debut. He may have been unsuited by the ground or just slightly in need of the run. Basically, it was similar to running over 6f. I suspect connections have given him time to get over those exertions. 

The betting suggests that punters haven't given up hope and this sounder surface is likely to be more suiting. 

From a statistical point of view, Moojim has respectable place claims. He doesn't look the biggest horse but ran well on debut behind the smart Sabre. The form of that race is still difficult to asses. Bryan Smart's youngster could well hit the frame. Disappointing there is only two places.