Granville’s Betting Gossip: There was plenty of betting money flying about at Trebudannon for the eight races at the Four Burrow meeting. Unfortunately my cash flew in the wrong direction – straight into the bookies satchels.
David Phillips and Rich Pittard again did duty for the layers, and continued the innovation of taking telephone bets from punters at home watching the live streaming.
All eight favourites were beaten, starting with Honest Opinion who drifted from 4-5 to 5-4 in the face of good money for The Dartmoor Rose (6’s to 5-2). The mare made up for a moderate display at Maisemore Park last month, but in fairness that race has thrown up three subsequent winners apart from the blooming rose. Newcomer Benny’s Miracle was cut from 3’s to 6-4 in a weak market and showed promise to finish third.
Four Burrow Point-To-Point. RoR & The Jockey Club conditions race winner Eric The Third, ridden by Charlotte Summersby. From Trebudannon on 24th April 2021.
Eric The Third (6-1) had won his share of races over jumps in his time, but was in the winner’s circle for the first time for two and a half years in the 12 –runner veterans event. Now with John Heard, and competently ridden by Charlotte Summersby, the gelding kept on strongly to hold a gallant effort from Awesome Tunes (7-1). 2-1 joint favourites Purple N’ Gold (from 7-2) and Soul Kaliber (from3’s) failed to sparkle.
It was unusual to see digital odds of 7-5 displayed against Port O’Clock’s name in the Conditions. That didn’t stop him from making all the running after a protracted duel with Crown of Thorns (1-2 to 2-5 fav), who went down fighting in trying to give the winner 6 lbs.
Four Burrow Point-To-Point. Conditions race winner Port O’Clock, ridden by Darren Edwards. From Trebudannon on 24th April 2021.
River Myth (evens to 4-6) was the next jolly to keep the bookies smiling in the Men’s Open. She led until four out, but weakened quickly at the next. Despite looking in need of the race, 4-1 chance Los Alamos ran down Talk of the South (8-1) in the home straight. The winner is by Galileo and had been in the doldrums since winning for Joseph O’Brien in the colours of J P McManus in his younger days.
Master Baker (evens to 4-5 fav) and Chosen Lucky (11-10) jousted at the head of the market for the Ladies’ Open, but a bet of £500 to £50 was enough to see The Last But One cut from 10’s to 6’s. He duly obliged thanks to a fine display of jumping under Chloe Emsley. Master Baker ran his usual genuine race to finish runner up, but age has caught up with him nowadays and his owner announced his honourable retirement afterwards.
The defeat of well fancied horses was getting a bit monotonous now, but worse was to come for one punter. A gamble on four-year-old Snow Stoppin Him went badly astray. He was forced down from 8-1 to even money (bets of £ 800 to £100 and £400 to £100 were noted) in the first Maiden won by front running Party Tunes (2’s to 6-4). This easy winner was the middle leg of a fine treble for jockey Darren Edwards and trainer Dean Summersby.
Four Burrow Point-To-Point Maiden (Division 1)Race winner Party Tunes, ridden by Darren Edwards
The same combination came good in the second Maiden when Russian Invasion (5-2) sauntered home impressively from the only other finisher of the nine starters What a Bug (20-1). This time there was an amazing plunge on Bourbon Prince, seen at 8’s early before going off a shade of odds on (4-6). A former flat racer, he had shown a modicum of ability in points but had been off the track for over two years.
Four Burrow Point-To-Point. Open Maiden Division two race winner Russian Invasion (nearside), ridden by Darren Edwards. From Trebudannon on 24th April 2021.
The two market leaders fought out the finish of the getting out stakes with the Fran Nimmo trained Kinondo Kwetu (3-1) completing a double for Will Biddick. The useful looking five-year-old overhauled Funky Sensation (2’s to 4-5 fav) in the home straight.
Four Burrow Point-To-Point. Maiden (NWFAA) race winner Kinondo Kwetu, ridden by Will Biddick. From Trebudannon on 24th April 2021.
I suppose my regular readers of Granville’s betting gossip (both of you?) will want to know how I contributed to the bookies profits. Well, it was easy. Four bets, four losers – but I will be back at Flete. There’s never a last race for Granville’s Betting Gossip.
“We’ll cross the Tamar, land to land, the Severn is no stay, then one and all and hand to hand, and who shall bid us nay?”
From The Song of the Western Men by Robert Stephen Hawker 1803-1875; celebrated poet and vicar of Morwenstow. Under the name of Trelawny, it is a verse from the unofficial National Anthem of Cornwall.
Quite a number of runners from Devon and further inland crossed the Tamar where the well watered ground at Trebudannon attracted a total of 67 runners for the Four Burrow’s eight race card.
The action had to take place without crowds as COVID restrictions continued. Cornelius Lysaght and his team again provided top quality live streaming and bookmakers David Phillips and Rich Pittard were in attendance.
Trainer Dean Summersby saddled three winners, all partnered by Darren Edwards, whilst Will Biddick added a double from his five rides in his quest for his eighth National jockeys title.
Four Burrow Point-To-Point Maiden (Division 1)Race winner Party Tunes, ridden by Darren Edwards
The Summersby yard landed both divisions of the Open Maiden thanks to Party Tunes and Russian Invasion. Party Tunes, owned by Rita Underhill and Ruth Burrow, made all in his division to win unchallenged. “He is a big horse and has taken time to come to himself, and has strengthened up this year”, remarked the trainer.
Four Burrow Point-To-Point. Open Maiden Division two race winner Russian Invasion (nearside), ridden by Darren Edwards. From Trebudannon on 24th April 2021.
Six-year-old Russian Invasion, in the colours of the Little Acres Racing Club, received an equally positive ride and was left clear when Melvyn fell three out.” We bought him at the Trevor Hemmings dispersal sale and always thought he was a useful horse at home, where we do a lot of work on the moors. He is a very nice sort and could be a hunter chase prospect,” enthused the delighted handler.
Four Burrow Point-To-Point. Conditions race winner Port O’Clock, ridden by Darren Edwards. From Trebudannon on 24th April 2021.
Port o’Clock had started the ball rolling for the Summersby / Edwards combination when getting the better of odds-on favourite Crown of Thorns (Will Biddick) after a sustained battle in the Conditions race. “We were trapping down the back straight. You can’t touch him in the mouth approaching a fence as his head comes up and there was no stride at the last.” reported a rather relieved rider, whose Trebudannon treble earned him a presentation for lifting his career total to 300, including his wins under rules.
It could have been a four-timer for the rider, now commuting regularly to Devon & Cornwall meetings from his Leicestershire base, but for him offering his booked ride on Men’s Open winner Los Alamos to Will Biddick. “I called Darren in the week to see if I could ride Los Alamos as it is will be hammer and tongs until the end of the season for the championship,” said Biddick, striving to add to his seven national jockeys titles with James King hot on his heels. His call certainly paid dividends as the Luke Price owned and trained gelding was given a copybook Biddick ride to overcome Talk of the South.“Los Alamos won a hurdle and bumper for Joseph O’Brien and needed a change of scenery after a few runs for Tim Vaughan,” said the trainer, who had travelled the four hours journey to Cornwall from his Pontypridd base.
Four Burrow Point-To-Point. Maiden (NWFAA) race winner Kinondo Kwetu, ridden by Will Biddick. From Trebudannon on 24th April 2021.
Will Biddick’s double was sealed when Kinondu Kweto, named after a Kenyan beach resort, followed up his Chaddesley Corbett success last February. The five-year-old was awarded that Maiden race on the disqualification of the original winner. He needed no official help this time, outjumping Funky Sensation at the last to score by two lengths. “He is a nice big horse and this is my first winner for Fran Nimmo and Charlie Poste,” remarked the rider.
Four Burrow Point-To-Point. RoR & The Jockey Club conditions race winner Eric The Third, ridden by Charlotte Summersby. From Trebudannon on 24th April 2021.
It was difficult to keep the Summersby family out of the headlines as Dean and Emma’s 17-year-old daughter Charlotte landed the second winner of her career when Eric the Third caught the tiring Awesome Tunes at the last fence in the 12-runner Conditions race for veteran horses. “The more I asked him the more he gave,” remarked the young rider about the John Heard trained 12-year-old, a seven times winner under rules earlier in his career.
First time cheek pieces seemed to galvanise Tom Malone’s nine-year-old The Last But One, who jumped soundly and fought off the gallant Master Baker to take the Ladies’ Open in the hands of in-form jockey Chloe Emsley who said, “The race went to plan. I kept him on the inner. I was trying to hear if Master Baker was coming, but it was difficult with the strong headwind up the home straight.”
Front running tactics paid off for The Dartmoor Rose under Darren Andrews in the Mares and Fillies Maiden over two and a half miles. “The plan was to make all and she was very nimble round the bends,” reported the rider. Okehampton trainer Charlotte Rowe remarked, “She lacked a fitness edge in her previous race at Maisemore (which has thrown up three subsequent winners). They have done a fantastic job with the ground here.”
Please note these are the entries for the Four Burrow Point-To-Point and this fixture is being run BEHIND CLOSED DOORS and as such there will be no amber or blue zone for the owners paying public at the fixture. The fixture will be live streamed and telephone betting is available, see below for details.
Printable version of the Four Burrow Racecard
[A link will be posted here when the Four Burrow Racecard is published]
Trebudannon Going update from Paul Hancock Course watered for 4 nights continuously & continuing to do so. Ground is giving 3-4" on the stick. This is the driest part of the day, & it has been a drying day today. They'll produce good racing ground for Saturday. #GoPointing 1/2 pic.twitter.com/v7lccdZX0R
Trebudannon team are on to the final course preparations for Saturday's Four Burrow meeting, which unfortunately runs BEHIND CLOSED DOORS this year due to crowds not being allowed to return to sporting events until next month #GoPointing 2/2 pic.twitter.com/SHDkQU3ybv
“Water, water, everywhere, Nor any drop to drink.”
Except for the racing line of course, thirst being well stated there. The team at Trebudannon continue to work hard on prepping the course for the Four Burrow Point-To-Point. #GoPointingpic.twitter.com/q0n09d48f3
Trebudannon have started watering today and will continue through the week, going expected to improve from the current Good and Good to Firm #GoPointingpic.twitter.com/OnxCtje66N
We head to the furthest point west this coming Saturday, when it is the turn of the Four Burrow to host their meeting at the Trebudannon track.
This event will take place behind closed doors with the option of live streaming for viewing the action. Eight races are now on offer with a start of 1pm. With over 100 entries received, the later Open Maiden race has been divided. This relatively level track has a slightly uphill finish and is popular for maiden horses, many of which we will see as stars for the future.
Four Burrow Live Stream
Live streaming of the races with race commentary and all day presentation with interviews of participants led by former BBC racing correspondent Cornelius Lysaght is on offer for the eight Point-To-Point races, with a start time of 1.00pm with the first of the races.
There is a fee of £10 plus a small Eventbrite admin fee to view the race meeting, which is the same cost as if you attended as a spectator, and the sport needs the income from live streaming to ensure its future.
Some bookmakers will be offering a betting service by phoning them and opening up an account.
For those spectators wanting to place a bet, the contact numbers to register are 07711 298746 for Richard Pittard and 07810 775119 for Dave Phillips. The deadline to register for bets at this event is one hour before racing commences.
An up to date form guide and synopsis of the horses entries at this meeting. Form figures for up to 6 outings appear. A dash(-) is used to separate 2019/20 form from 2018/19 form. Figures preceded by an oblique (/) represents 2017/18 form or earlier. Horses marked with an asterisk (*) indicates National Hunt form. The higher the rating the better the form. No responsibility can be accepted for any errors which may be considered to have occurred.
Race 1 – Jockey Club, and Mitchell & Webber Maiden for Mares and Fillies Only Race
Form
Name
Rating
TRAINERS
Race_Comments
BENNYS MIRACLE (IRE)
NR
Teresa Clark
Unraced in Point to Points and under NH rules
7u9604pf
BERBORU (IRE)
23
Myles Osborne
Runner up in 3 Irish maiden 2017/18 ; lead until headed 3 out held when fell last in Cherrybrook maiden
4-64p90f
BET ON BETTY
24
Christine Gray
Dam won French Chase;12L 5th in Tiverton Mares 2020 maiden & Unplaced in 3 runs NH; fell 11th latest
-6
DOTTIE’S JOY
0
Kieran Price
45L 6th in Sandon 2m Ptp Flat race (prom 5f) April 3rd
7/p5p/-p
FLORABELL (IRE)
20?
Ian Hambley
Runner up in 3 maidens 2016/17;acts any;Pulled up in 15th in Cherrybrook maiden won by Our Grey Boy
p/-
GOLLY ITS MOLLY
0
Sarah Prouse
Related to winning pointers; Pulled up 3 out in Upcott maiden in 2019; unraced since
3464/32-4
HONEST OPINION (IRE)
30+
Dean Summersby
Ex Irish Pointer;1/2L 2nd Mares maiden 2020;acts gd/soft;fair 12L 4th Wadebridge maiden ;chances
ROSIES REDEMPTION(IRE)
NR
Byron Moorcroft
Dam won 4 Hurdles; Unraced in Point to Points and under NH rules
SO THEY SAY
0
Edward Walker
Dam won Irish Ptp/hurdle; Unraced in Point to Points and under NH rules
f3322/4-p
THE DARTMOOR ROSE
30
Charlotte Rowe
Dam won Flat/NH; 10L 3rd & 2L 2nd in FourBurrow maidens 2019;36L 4th Rest;pu 15th Maisemore maiden
8p-pfp
THIS’LL DO
12
Leslie Jefford
Dam won maiden; 30L 8th in Barbury Ptp Flat won by Raffle Ticket; pu 9th Cherrybrook maiden
Four Burrow Preview extract
The day starts with the Mares and Fillies Open Maiden race run over 2 miles and four furlongs, which has been sponsored by both the Jockey Club and Mitchell & Webber. Entries include debutant Benny’s Miracle for trainer Teresa Clark, who will have Will Biddick aboard. Ex Irish import Honest Opinion, for the Dean Summersby team, had some good place form in Ireland and this mare should have a promising future.
Purple ‘N Gold stands out for the in form Les Jefford team in the Totnes & Bridgetown-sponsored Condition race, he looked to need the outing at Cherrybrook and could well come on for the run and rekindle his previous form of five straight wins last season. Soul Kaliber for team Summersby is another previous course winner here, looks to act any going and could improve on his third at Cherrybrook and score again for owners The Little Acres Racing Club, who have had some great winning days with the yard.
Dual NH winner 2016/17; Won Nov Riders/Ladies 2018; 25L 6th to Fifty Shades Cothelstone Open
/*8770/-p
BEARS RAILS
0
Rachael Board
Won 4 Chases(2015/18; stays 3m1f+;acts on gd/soft; last seen Jan 2019; pu 12th Flete Conds race last week
4/p3/-p4R
BISTOURI D’HONORE (FR)
39
Lucy Felton
Dual hurdle winner;won Badbury Ladies & Nov Riders; 17L 4th to Dubai Quest in Maisemore Ladies
41432/-pp
COME ON JOEY (IRE)
36
Roy Smith
Won N.Corn maiden & Lamerton Rest (20/1) & 28L 3rd Eggesford Interm; acts gd/soft;unraced last season
114/5pp-1
CROWN OF THORNS
41
Sarah Pidsley
2nd Irish hurdles 2018;Won 5 Ptps(Conds/Interm) 2019; beat The Dapper Fox 1L in Cherrybrook Conds
p5pp7//-
DRIFTWOOD PRIDE (IRE)
35
Jane Western
Won 2 Ptps;Placed Interms(2L 2nd 2017 & 26L 5th 2018;acts on gd/firm; last seen in 2018
31/-4fp3
FUNKY SENSATION
36
Jill Dennis
Won Irish Maiden 2019;18L 4th Hurdle 2020; 6L 3rd in Cherrybrook Rest won by Where’s Wilma; chances
up/6p-794
GETAWAY DRIVER(IRE)
33?
Tanisha Little
Won Maiden/Rest 2013;18L 4th Corn Club Interm 2016;19L 4th to Moscow Prices Quantock Conds; acts any?
212/9p-p
HIGH PRIORITY
37?
Keith Cumings
Won 3 Ptps (Won 2m4f Rest & Conf 2018) best gd/firm;32L 9th Corn Interm & better for run
u/64/pp-4
KILRONAN CASTLE
24
Martin Sweetland
Won 3NH (2m4f Chase Dec 2017) & Irish Ptp;26L 4th Open 2019;40L 4th in Quantock Members latest
p3/11/-p
MAHLER STYLE (IRE)
36
Alan Walter
Won Larkhill Maiden(6L-match) & Rest 2019;best gd/firm;prom to 15th in Maisemore Interm on return
fp/11-066
PORT O’CLOCK (IRE)
NR
Dean Summersby
Dam won Irish Ptp;Won Maiden & Rest(left alone) 2020; moderate form NH in 2021; acts on any
1p/746-6p
SHANOULE WOOD (IRE)
34
Hannah Clarke
Dual Parham winner 2019 (Maiden/Rest) acts on any ; 5L 6th In Wadebridge Interm (weak flat) back in Dec
21/5ppO/-
SMART BOY (IRE)
30+
Annabelle Bacon
18L 3rd in 2m4f nov hurdle & 38L 3rd in 2m6f nov hurdle for Tim Easterby 2016; acts good/heavy
35/f06-12
SPARKLEANDSHINE (IRE)
41
Alan Hill
Won Huntingdon 2m Hurdle 2018;25L winner Ottery Conds & 4L 2nd in Charing Conds ;acts on any
07/04/5841
SPOOKYDOOKY (IRE)
34
Laura Parker
Won 4NH & Irish Ptp (2013/18) lightly raced recently ;34L 7th in Barbury Nov riders in Dec 2020
432-53500
THE LAST BUT ONE (IRE)
NR
Thomas Malone
Won 4NH & 6Ptps;Won 4 2019;Head 2nd Nov Riders 2020;well beaten in 3 runs NH 2021
6u14/12-1
THE ROESTONE (IRE)
40
Robert Chanin
Won Ptp Flat/Maiden/Rest;beat Bridge of Spies headCherrybrook Inter(lead close home); may go close
Four Burrow Preview extract
In the following Conditions race we could see outside raider Sparkleandshine turn up to snatch a win for the Alan Hill team. He looks dangerous having clocked up a 25L win at Bishops Court in October under Tommie O’Brien, and ran a creditable second at Charing in March. Crown Of Thorns won under Will Biddick at the recent Cherrybrook meeting and could score again for the Sarah Pidsley team, although he also holds an entry in the Totnes & Bridgetown-sponsored Men’s open race which follows.
Won 14 Ptps(5 wins at Wadebridge) Won Members/Open 2020;1L 2nd to Apple’s Queen Cherrybrook Ladies
114/5pp-1
CROWN OF THORNS
41
Sarah Pidsley
2nd Irish hurdles 2018;Won 5 Ptps(Conds/Interm) 2019; beat The Dapper Fox 1L in Cherrybrook Conds
143/4fp-u6
HOW ABOUT IT (IRE)
38
Rebecca Welch
Won 2 NH & 3 Ptps(Inc Open) acts any; 31L 6th to Robin des People Maisemore Conds 30th Mar(weak 3 out)
345/7-585
KILCREA BRIDGE
33
Robert Hawker
Won Maiden & Exeter 3m chase 2018;25L 5th Ottery Members; acts gd/heavy; Modest form recently
*530/7p9-
LOS ALAMOS (IRE)
NR
Luke Price
Won NHFlat & 2m6f Hurdle 2017/18;well behind in 3 runs NH 2019/20 ; acts on gd/firm
1131-2424
NAVANMAN (IRE)
44
John Heard
Won 3 Hurdles & 11Ptps (inc 4m Flete Open 2018);10L 2nd Ottery Open; 4L 4th Flete 4m Mixed Open
1111/-pR2
RIVER MYTH
42
Stuart Sampson
Won 9 Ptps;Won Rest/Interm 2018 & Mixed Open 2019; acts oany; stays well; 2L 2nd in Cherrybrook Open
11/1212/p-
SPENCER MOON (IRE)
42
Luke Price
Won 11Ptps & 2m5f Hunterchase;20L winner Monmouth Open & Match 2019;useful at best; acts on any
*0/0076-1
STATIC JACK (IRE)
42
Deborah Treneer
Won 4NH & Irish Ptp(3m Hurdle 2019) acts gd/heavy; Beat River Myth 2L Cherrybrook Open(stayed on)
*11pp/42-2
TALK OF THE SOUTH (IRE)
41
Gordon Chambers
Won 3 NH (3m5f Chase 2018) gd/heavy;1L 2nd to Skylander in Cherrybrook Members 3rd Apr; EW chances
432-53500
THE LAST BUT ONE (IRE)
NR
Thomas Malone
Won 4NH & 6Ptps;Won 4 2019;Head 2nd Nov Riders 2020;well beaten in 3 runs NH 2021
Four Burrow Preview extract
Here Crown Of Thorns could come up against recent Cherrybrook winner The Roestone from team Chanin, or multiple winner Chosen Lucky under Darren Edwards, who could go close if improving on his runner up result at Cherrybrook.
Dual NH winner 2016/17; Won Nov Riders/Ladies 2018; 25L 6th to Fifty Shades Cothelstone Open
4/p3/-p4R
BISTOURI D’HONORE (FR)
39
Dual hurdle winner;won Badbury Ladies & Nov Riders; 17L 4th to Dubai Quest in Maisemore Ladies
1/3121-22
CHOSEN LUCKY (IRE)
42
Won 14 Ptps(5 wins at Wadebridge) Won Members/Open 2020;1L 2nd to Apple’s Queen Cherrybrook Ladies
3144/53-3
DRY OL’PARTY
41
Won 2 NH(2014/15);WoLadies & Members; 3L 3rd to Apple’s Queen in Cherrybrook Ladies; acts any
747/-3464
ERIC THE THIRD (IRE)
38
Won 7NH Races (4 Chases) up tp 2m5f)14L 4th in Cherrybrook Open; acts on any; seems one paced
1/f43p-84
INCH ROCK (IRE)
40?
Won Rest/Club 2017; 5L 2nd Ladies & won Members 2018;9L 4th to Apples Queen Cherrybrook Ladies
p/811-243
MASTER BAKER
44
Won 12Ptps & 3 Hunterchases;8L 3rd to Dubai Quest in Maisemore Park Ladies 9stayed on well) chances
*45/p34-2
QUINTO
39
Won 2NH & Irish Ptp(inc 3m2f Chase 2019) acts good/heavy; 15L 2nd in Wadebridge Ladies in Dec
2121/p-12
RAMBLE ON (IRE)
43
Won 10Ptps(Opens 2018/1) 1/2L 2nd 4m Mixed Open ;1L 2nd in 4M Flete Open (headed close home)
11/1212/p-
SPENCER MOON (IRE)
42
Won 11Ptps & 2m5f Hunterchase;20L winner Monmouth Open & Match 2019;useful at best; acts on any
62p/343-p
STAGE ONE (IRE)
38
Won Irish maiden & 3 UK Ptps 2018/19; 5L & 12L 3rd’s in Larkhill/Cottenham Opens 2020
432-53500
THE LAST BUT ONE (IRE)
NR
Won 4NH & 6Ptps;Won 4 2019;Head 2nd Nov Riders 2020;well beaten in 3 runs NH in 2021
Four Burrow Preview extract
In the R J Trevarthen-sponsored Ladies Open race, Master Baker could add to his 15 race wins to date which include Hunter Chase wins at Taunton and Newbury under regular jockey Jo Supple. If connections choose this race over the previous for Chosen Lucky, he could be a winner for Charlotte Summersby. Ramble On is another notable entry catching the eye if making the trip down from the Luke Price yard and follow up on his second at Flete Park last weekend.
2L 4th in Newton Abbot NHFlat Race 2018; Beaten 6L in a Larkhill maiden Match in 2019; unraced since
#NAME?
CUZZICOMBE (IRE)
0
Keith Cumings
In rear when pulled up 15th in Maisemore maiden won by Gats And Co on 1st run
*0p//p-33
EASTERN PROMISES
31+
Ed Hitch
3L 3rd Barbury Maiden Dec 2020 & 5L 3rd in Quantock maiden won by Kindofabigdeal; acts any;Chances
p2ff3-
EVRON (FR)
NR
Neil McLean
Ex French; placed in Chases – 8L 3rd to Forisk in Angouleme Chase (2m 5f) Nov 2020; intresting
pp2/42-7
GUNNER VIC
24
Hugh Thomas
Dam won Maiden;placed Members(3L 2nd 2019)15L 2nd Buckfastleigh & 31L 7th Wadebridge Maiden
HERMES DU GOUET (FR)
NR
Christopher Barber
Unraced in Point to Points and under NH rules
#NAME?
JIMMY SNIPE
0
Joe Tickle
Dam won 17 Ptps;Pulled up 6th in Maisemore Maiden won by Twig
4pu/22-3
PARTY TUNES (IRE)
32
Dean Summersby
24L 4th Irish maiden 2019; 11/2L 2nd in Trethew maiden 2020; remote 3rd Maisemore maiden return
#NAME?
RHETORIC (IRE)
00?
Francesca Nimmo
Well held when ur last in Charing Maiden on 1st run ,should do better
0-44
RIDING SHOTGUN (IRE)
16
Laura Parker
20L 4th in Barbury Ptp Bumper & 13L 4th in Maisemore maiden won by Twig; could improve
*0fp//-
SAFE HARBOUR (IRE)
NR
Christopher Barber
Moderate hurdler when last seen in 2018; unraced over fences
SNOW STOPPING HIM (IRE)
NR
Mark Quinlan
Unraced in Point to Points and under NH rules
STELLAR STREAM (IRE)
NR
Neil McLean
Unraced in Point to Points and under NH rules
THURSDAYATEIGTH (IRE)
NR
Annabelle Bacon
Unraced in Point to Points and under NH rules
p-4
TOP CLICHE
27
Jill Dennis
Pulled up 12th in E.Corn maiden 2020;Fair 13L 4th to Kindofabigdeal in Cothelstone Maiden (2m 4f)
Four Burrow Preview extract
Two divisions of the three-mile Open Maiden follow, with those to note in the first are Eastern Promise (Ed Hitch), Benny’s Miracle(Teresa Clark), Party Tunes( Dean Summersby) and Riding Shotgun a debutant for Laura Parker.
Showed some ability; 14L 4th to Oscar Bravo in Didmarton Maiden Mar 2019; unraced since
5/3/4-p
DON’T ASK US (IRE)
29
Keith Cumings
22L 3rd in Barbury Maiden won by Nobodydoesitbetter 2019; pu last in Maisemore maiden won by Twig
647-33p0
EROS (FR)
33
Neil McLean
8L 4th in 2m hurdle (heavy) 2020;6L 3rd to Starsky Ottery Maiden(lead to last) unplaced NH since ; chances
30-pp
FORTY ACRES (IRE)
0
Jo Hepburn
20l 3rd in Irish Maiden in 2019; pulled up after around 2m iles in 2 Uk Ptps
-4
HANDS FACE SPACE (IRE)
15
Francesca Nimmo
27L 4th to Rafferty in Sheriff Hutton Maiden (2m 4f) 3rd Apr ( 5th & no hdwy 3 out) may Improve
#NAME?
ISLAND DANCER
0
Robert Chanin
Unseated rider 4th in Quantock maiden on 1st run
322p/44-2
LOODEEN (IRE)
34
Brooke Gardener-Wollen
Triple Runner up in Maidens 2018/2019; 3/4L 2nd in Quantock maiden won by The Mighty Ash ; stays; chances
MEETMELATER (IRE)
NR
Christopher Barber
Unraced in Point to Points and under NH rules
p/-f
MELVYN (IRE)
0
Thomas Malone
Pulled 2 out in Irish maiden in May 2019; Prom when fell 9th in Flete maiden last week
PARK THIS ONE (IRE)
NR
Neil McLean
Unraced in Point to Points and under NH rules
2*7/p0-
RUSSIAN INVASION (IRE)
NR
Dean Summersby
Runner in Irish maiden (1 1/2L) May 2019; well beaten in both hurdle races in 2021
*3546/3-5f
SAY ABOUT IT
27
Roy Smith
Ex Flat; 5L 3rd E.Corn Maiden & 7L 5th Wadebridge maiden;tracking leaders when fell 14th Quantock maiden
SO THEY SAY
0
Edward Walker
Dam won Irish Ptp/hurdle; Unraced in Point to Points and under NH rules
-R
STONEAGE ICON
0
Stephen Long
Ran out 5th in Cherrybrook maiden won by Our Grey Boy on 1st start
p36/53-pp
TARRYTOWN (FR)
29
Melanie Dixon
2L 3rd in 2m4f maiden 2019 ; 23L 5th Buckfastleigh Maiden & 1L 3rd Members;pu 2out latest; acts on soft
pp/f2p9/-
WHAT A BUG
24
Sarah Prouse
Dam won Hunterchase & 3 Ptps; Pu in two maiden in 2017; 30L 2nd to Ichifoot in Stevenstone maiden only form
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In the second division Hard Face Space for the inform Francesca Nimmo team, who scored an impressive five wins last weekend and must be feared if travelling to this track, Cothelstone runner-up Loodeen for the Brooke-Gardener-Wallen team, and debutant Meetmelater for young trainer Christopher Barber, all look interesting prospects.
Won Banwell maiden(20L gd/firm 2019) 2L 2nd to No Limitations Badbury Rest 2020; Pu 3 out Sponners Rest
6p41/-p
TARA SNIPE
29
Pippa Moorhouse
Dam won 17 Ptps;won 2m4 Trebudannon 2m4f maiden 2019; acts gd/soft ;pu 12th Cherrybrook Rest
32f31/5-4
THEWINNERTAKEITALL(IRE)
34
Dean Summersby
Won Fourburrow maiden(beat Poniel 5L; stayed on) acts any; 14L 4th in Cherrybrook Rest on return
54/0623-
TINNEHINCH (IRE)
33
Elizabeth Scott
Irish maiden winner 2018; Neck 2nd in Cockleburrow Rest 2020; 38L 3rd after ; acts on any
u631/u-5
TOMB STORME (IRE)
34
Annabelle Bacon
Ex Irish;10L winner Cothelstone maiden 2019;20L 5th Cherrybrook Rest return(weak 3 out); acts gd/firm
0/1/*p-
WILLIES DREAM
24
Robert Hawker
Finnished alone in Kingston St Mary 2m4f maiden (left alone 2 out) 2019; pulled up in hurdle Oct 2020
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Finally up is the Truro Tractors-sponsored Restricted race, which could go the way of Kinondo Kwetu who won his maiden by 20 lengths for the Francessca Nimmo team, Funky Sensation (Jill Dennis) ran third at Cherrybrook, and Willies Dream (Robert Hawker) another to have an impressive maiden win in 2019, and came home alone that day at Kingston St Mary and highly rated Tinnehinch for trainer Elizabeth Scott, who has some good place form to note.
This is a formal announcement to confirm that the British point-to-point season is closed for this season.
This was a very difficult decision to make recognising that many people’s livelihoods are involved. However, the Prime Minister’s words last night made clear that everyone should minimise social contact and non-essential travel. Furthermore, our sport creates some medical burden, both on the course and potentially at the hospitals, where it would be unwelcome under the current circumstances.
The PPA would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has worked so hard to keep this season going so successfully until now, often under very trying circumstances. We will now be working on preparations to ensure that we start next autumn in the same successful manner as last, and will soon be in touch with many of you for your thoughts and ideas.
The bookies came out well on top at the final Cornish fixture of the season where the well watered ground produced competitive racing. Six out of seven favourites went down the pan
Will Biddick rode in every race in his quest to regain the National title. Vincs Vinnie (evens out to 2-1) was his only winner of the day in the opener. This was a masterful ride because The Galloping Bear (7-4 to 4-5 fav) had jumped superbly and looked sure to win round the final bend, but could not quite withstand Biddick’s well timed challenge.
The next favourite to get beaten was Awesome Tunes (7-4 touched 9-4) who tried to make all under the champion in the PPORA Conditions race. He had to give best to his old adversary Soul Kaliber (7-2 to 3’s), the first of four winners on the day for Darren Edwards.
I made Minella Beag (11-10/5-4) the best bet of the day in the Mares maiden. She had caught the eye on her debut in a similar race at Kilworthy which has thrown up four subsequent winners. This time she held every chance until weakening two out. The Dartmoor Rose (4’s to 9-2) looked an assured winner until Tara Snipe (100-8) came with a wet sail up the home straight to win going away. Her breeding merits future attention as she is by Kayf Tara out of the prolific winning mare Sea Snipe, who won 17 races.
Another long shot struck in a classy Mixed Open. Whenharrymetsally and Kernel Victor were inseparable at 6-4 joint favourites, but failed to sparkle behind course specialist Earthly Reason (14-1 after 20’s in a place). He won on merit from the consistent Beat The Tide (6’s to 3’s).
Despite a serious mistake at half way, According To Harry (6-4 jt fav) beat Athreeothree (6-4 jt fav) comfortably in the Conditions event.
From then on it was the Darren Edwards show as he went on to complete a 180-1 four-timer thanks to Banco De Logos (11-4 touched 3’s) and Thewinnertakeitall (7-2). These succeses also meant that Dean Summersby had saddled three out of three during the afternoon.
Banco De Logos had a real battle with Golander (20’s to 10’s) before thrusting his head in front near the post in the Restricted. I backed the rangy gelding Foxworthy who was forced into 4-6 fav from evens (not all my money).He ran quite well, but not well enough to finish third.
I got fed up collecting losing tickets so decided that an ice cream was better value than jumping in on Chemin De Fer (6-4 to evens) in the lucky last. This half brother to the useful Santini looks a good sort and was given a kind introduction by Biddick. Thewinnertakeitall came clear from two out to beat Welsh challenger Poniel (5-2/11-4) to round off an excellent afternoon for his connections.
Upcoming Fixtures
Sunday 19th May 2019 Dulverton West Bratton Down, Bratton Fleming, Exmoor EX31 4SG 1st Race 2.00pm
Sunday 26th May 2019 West Somerset Vale Cothelstone, Taunton, TA4 3DT 1st Race 2.00pm
Bank Holiday Monday 27th May 2019 South Tetcott Upcott Cross, Halwill Junction EX21 5AE 1st Race 2.00pm
“At last came the golden month of the wild folk– honey-sweet May, when the birds come back, and the flowers come out, and the air is full of the sunrise scents and songs of the dawning year.”
Samuel Scoville Jr.,1872 – 1950 From the poem Wild Folk
Darren Edwards rode four winners at the Four Burrow meeting to extend his lead in the Devon & Cornwall championship over Will Biddick, with five meetings to come in the area.
Soul Kaliber & Darren Edwards (c) Megan Cobley Photography 2019
A trio of his winners were saddled by Dean Summersby, who won with all three of his runners at this popular Cornish track.
The consistent Soul Kaliber reversed previous course form with front running Awesome Tunes in the PPORA Club race in the colours of the Little Acres Racing Club. Soul kaliber has proved to be a shrewd £5,000 buy from the Gigginstown consignment at Doncaster sales last September, and was winning for the third time this season. Starting the season as a maiden, the Lifton trainer has transformed the Gordon Elliott discard. “He liked the slightly easier ground today and that was pleasing as he was up against Open class horses”, said the successful trainer.
Edwards went on to take the final three races on the card, starting with According to Harry, who made all to win the Conditions race. This was not without a scare however as Nicky Martin’s gelding clouted the 13th fence hard. “My fault, said the rider, I asked him for a big one.” His blemish drew a gasp from the crowd on the hill side, but did not seem to worry him as he had plenty in hand of Athreeothree at the business end of the race.
It was the Edwards / Summersby combination again as Banco De Logos and Thewinnertakeitall completed their successful afternoon’s work. Banco De Logos was all out to beat Golander (Jake Bament) in the Restricted. The winner and runner up jumped the last together and after a neck and neck battle only half a length separated them on reaching the judge.
Thewinnertakeitall sailed past Mountain Las at the cross fence to win the Open Maiden in the colours of Mike Bickell. The stoutly bred seven-year-old, “Tries so hard. He was too keen at Flete but settled better today,” reported the trainer.
Will Biddick’s main concern is his quest to regain the Fuller’s National jockeys title, which he held for six consecutive years until last season. His full book of seven rides at Trebudannon yielded one winner, three places, one unplaced and a fall. Chemin De Fer, his other ride. and a Yeats half brother to the useful Santini, was in the shake up on his debut until fading and being pulled up on the final bend.
Biddick’s winning ride, Vincs Vinnie, put him on the 36 winner mark for the season, five ahead of last year’s winner Alex Edwards as I write. One of seven runners on the day for trainer Ed Walker, the ex-Irish gelding Vincs Vinnie was given an exemplary ride, stalking bold jumping The Galloping Bear until pinching a vital two lengths lead which diminished rapidly near the line. “This horse had been sick due to the top up flu jab he had earlier in the year,” commented the Ottery St Mary trainer.
Course specialist Earthly Reason gave 27-year-old jockey David Prichard his sixth winner of the season in the Mixed Open. The seven-year-old, starting at 14-1, jumped to the front at the final ditch and galloped on strongly to hold Beat The Tide and Peterbrown for his fourth course victory. Joint favourites Whenharrymetsally and Kernel Victor failed to reach the placings.
Tara Snipe was another long priced winner, breaking her duck in the Mares and Fillies maiden at 12-1. The mare looked held until finding a good turn of foot in the home straight under Shane Quinlan, swooping on front running The Dartmoor Rose on the run in. Trained by Rob Hawker for owner Lucinda Tylor, the winner is out of the prolific winning mare Sea Snipe. “She has been very green and too weak so far. The drop back in trip helped,” remarked the young trainer.
The fact that 50% of the entries actually ran pays tribute to the copious watering of the team headed by course owner Rundle Weldhen. Watering took place until 10.30 on the morning of the meeting.
Upcoming Fixtures
Wednesday 15th May 2019 Weston and Banwell Harriers Cothelstone Taunton TA4 3DT 1st Race 4.30pm
Sunday 19th May 2019 Dulverton West Bratton Down, Bratton Fleming, Exmoor EX31 4SG 1st Race 2.00pm
Sunday 26th May 2019 West Somerset Vale Cothelstone, Taunton, TA4 3DT 1st Race 2.00pm
Bank Holiday Monday 27th May 2019 South Tetcott Upcott Cross, Halwill Junction EX21 5AE 1st Race 2.00pm
OPEN MAIDEN 4 TO 6 YEAR OLDS COLTS & GELDINGS 2M 4F (Sponsor – Kivells)
1 Vincs Vinnie (Will Biddick) 2-1 handy, led two out, ran on well
2 The Galloping Bear (Darren Andrews) 4-5 Fav led 11thj til two out, rallied flat
3 Flutiste (Bryan Carver) 2-1 led, disp til 10th, wknd
3 ran; 1,2l; 20l; 5m 5s
PPORA CLUB MEMBERS CONDITIONS 9 YEAR OLDS PLUS
1 Soul Kaliber (Darren Edwards) 3-1 in touch, led after last, dvn out
2 Awesome Tunes (Will Biddick) 7-4 Fav led til headed after last, ran on
3 How About it (John Smith-Maxwell) 9-4 in touch til 15th
4 ran; Its All or Nothing finished 2nd but was disqualified not weigh in properly
Original dist neck; 1,2l; 5m 56s
OPEN MAIDEN 4 TO 6 YEAR OLDS FILLIES & MARES 2M 4F (THE JOCKEY CLUB)
1 Tara Snipe (Shane Quinlan) 12-1 hdwy three out, strong run to lead flat
2 The Dartmoor Rose (Darren Andrews) 9-2 led, mstk two out, kept on
3 Minella Beag (Will Biddick) 5-4 Fav prom, every chance til wknd two out
6 ran; 2l; 15l; 4m 59s
MIXED OPEN (DUNBIA MEATS)
1 Earthly Reason (David Prichard) 14-1 led 14th, stayed on strongly
2 Beat The Tide (Ben Robarts) 3-1 effort four out, ran on well
3 Peterbrown (Holly Anne Drowne) 20-1 good late hdwy, went 3rd flat
6 ran; 2l; 3l; 5m 55s
CONDITIONS RACE (CONWAY BAILEY TRANSPORT)
1 According To Harry (Darren Edwards) 6-4 Jt Fav led, bad mstk 13th, clear three out
2 Athreeothree (Darren Andrews) 6-4 Jt Fav chased wnr from three out, no impr
3 Jaboltiski (Ben Robarts) 12-1 prom til mstk 14th
5 ran; 10l; 12l; 6m 4s
RESTRICTED (TREMAINE PLANT HIRE)
1 Banco De Logos (Darren Edwards) 11-4 alwys prom, led last 75 yds
2 Golander (Jake Bament) 10-1 led 14th til headed nr finish
3 Foxworthy (Will Biddick) 4-6 Fav every chance til wknd two out
6 ran; 1/2l; 5l; 5m 58s
OPEN MAIDEN (MR C & MRS S PERKINS)
1 Thewinnertakeitall (Darren Edwards) 7-2 in touch, led two out, soon clear
2 Poniel (Shane Quinlan) 11-4 chased ldrs, effort two out, not pace of wnr
3 Tomb Storme (Josh Cameron) 8-1 prom til wknd three out
7 ran; 4l; 3l; 6m 3s
The Four Burrow host their second fixture of the season at Trebudannon near Newquay, this coming Sunday May 12th. Seven races are on offer with a start time of 2pm, 75 entries have been received.
Cornish born jockey Will Biddick has just broken the all time record for Point-to-Point rides and is sure to want to add to his tally of wins here to regain the Fullers National title this season.
In the opening Kivells-sponsored Open Maiden race for 4,5&6yr olds ,Vincs Vinne stands out for the Ed Walker team after finishing eight lengths second to Dino Boy at Woodford last month under Matt Hampton. Flutiste is another to note, runs here off a low weight and could folllow up on his one and-a-half length second to Auld Sport at Cotley in March for the Ella Pickard team.
Winner of nine Points to date Kernel Victor, another from the Ed Walker team, stands out in the Hine Downing Solicitors-sponsored Members Conditions race for horses aged nine and over. With the Ex David Pipe recruit Purple’N Gold, who has scored two recent wins for the Les Jefford team, under jockey Millie Wonnacott the latest at this course in the Ladies race in April could take on Kernel Victor. The Alexandra Dunn entry How About It could also be in the mix, previous winner of two chases under rules when with Rebecca Curtis, took the Mens Open at Andersford , but a poor run at Knightwick latest could see him find this race comes too soon.
In the Jockey Club-sponsored Mares Maiden race I Prefer Diamonds (Robert Chanin) has hinted at ability when third at Andoversford. Minella Beag( Ed Walker) eight lengths fifth at Kilworthy, could have Will Biddick in the saddle helping erge her home in front and get closer to the title.
The prolific winning mare Whenharrymetsally (Keith Cumings) could be the likely favourite in the Dunbia-sponsored Mixed Open race if turning up here, having won 15 points to date latest when 20 length winner at Cherrybrook, could see jockey Matt Hampton celebrating with connections again. Beat The Tide (Stuart Sampson) won the Confined race at Flete and could figure, with Imogens Thunder and Flywest both having had to settle for second places recently but could figure in the finish if ground conditions suit.
According To Harry and Athreeothree could battle out the finish in the Conway Bailey Transport-sponsored Conditions race. Both are equally rated on form, According to Harry for the Bradley Partnership has been lightly raced this season, but a previous winner under rules, he could improve on his recent two and a half lengths second to Mountain Cliche at Cotley under Darren Edwards. Athreeothree previously with Jack Barber, now with Stuart Sampson, also clocked up a second at Milborne St Andrew and could find his old form under jockey Bryan Carver.
Banco De Logos (Dean Summersby) looks to be a likely bookies favorite in the Tremaine Plant Hire-sponsored Restricted race, he has shown steady improvement having previously beaten Willaldoo who won at Vauterhill last Monday. Willies Dream (Robert Hawker) won impressively at Kingston St Mary having set the pace and made all that day, could score here if repeating that run and will be another to head the market.
Finally up is the Chris and Serita Perkins-sponsored Open Maiden race which has attracted 16 entries, this could go the way of Poniel, The Galloping Bear or Minella Beag, being just a few to note who have have had the benefit of a run this season.
The course offers great track-side and hill viewing, with on course facilities including bar, hot and cold refreshments and a number of trade stands offering a good family day out. Entrance to the course is £10 per person with children under 16 free. The track is located at Trebudannon, St Columb Major, signed off A30 and A39 Postcode TR9 4LP.
“The evening beam that smiles the clouds away, and tints tomorrow with prophetic ray.”
Lord Byron 1788-1824
Fast ground reduced the field sizes for the traditional Cornish Easter Monday fixture at Trebudannon.
The afternoon belonged to jockey Darren Andrews who rode his first treble thanks to Ruggiero, Robin Why Not and Crosbie Garstin, the trio saddled by three different trainers, and all three given positive front running rides by the 26-year-old jockey.
Ruggiero, stabled with Stuart Sampson, was always bossing his sole rival Markmyword in the young horses Maiden. “We bought him for £4,000 at Ascot last July out of Emma Lavelle’s yard. He was a bit disappointing first time for us at Milborne where he fought his rider but settled better today,” said owner Russell Wescott.
Joe Tickle sent out his fifth winner of the season when the good looking Robin Why Not won the Restricted. Once again Darren Andrews was intent on making the running and he was able to shake off his nearest pursuer Rumour Has It in the home straight
Crosbie Garstin clocked up the Andrews treble in the Open Maiden, jumping with assurance out in front to beat Fireweld by five lengths. Now owned by Kerry Ede, the nine-year-old had not seen a racecourse since running at this corresponding meeting three years ago. “He was bred in Cornwall by Tim Le Grice and has had niggling little problems and has spent some time eventing over the years. He is much stronger now.” explained St Agnes based trainer Alexander Ede.
Despite starting odds-on favourite, Top Chief failed to secure a four-timer for Darren Andrews in the Men’s Open which was blessed with the grandiose title of the Cornish National. This time it was Darren Edwards who sailed away in front on Kapricorne, who had 15 lengths to spare over Top Chief on reaching the judge. Rebecca Branton trains the 12-year-old winner for her father Denis at Exford.
Darren Edwards was not winning out of turn as he had graced the runner up spot in the first three races. Soul Kaliber was just outpointed by Awesome Tunes in the opening Hunt race. This sturdy nine-year-old was taking that prize for the third successive year, putting his owner Ross Oliver’s name on the trophy for the 14th times since 2004.
After his second on Markmyword, further frustration lay in wait for the leading area rider when Clondaw Bunny could not cope with Earthly Reason in the Exeter Racecourse Intermediate. A winner on this track twice last year, Earthly Reason had been below form on the soft ground so far this season, but as trainer Neil McLean explained, “He prefers this ground and has tons of speed.”
The seven-runner Ladies’ Open proved to be the race of the day. In a blanket finish Purple ‘N Gold got up by a head to beat front running Cinevator, with Its All or Nothing another head away in third, after this trio had battled it out together all the way from the final fence. The winner was sent out by Leslie Jefford for the Here Come The Girls Partnership. A hardened and successful campaigner under rules for David Pipe, the 10-year-old joined Leslie Jefford’s Payhembury yard earlier this season. “We were waiting for drier ground and need to keep him happy and keep concentrating. He probably needs a quick track.” related the trainer.
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