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STOP PRESS Another Newton Abbot winner for the Home Team
with Safe Catch staying on much too well for his opponents in
the 2m3f Novices Hurdle yesterday, 2nd Aug. A slightly surprising but very
welcome boost.
Hill delighted as Safe Catch romps home: ... On paper,
there wasn't a lot in favour for the eight year old former point-to-pointer who
was dropping back in trip. But Hill said his owner Eddie Rice, who trained him
near Liskeard for his point-to-point campaign, had sent him for a summer under
rules in good order and he was pushed out to win by three lengths by Jack Doyle
Western Morning News Tuesday August 3rd
Wins for Devon Stables: ...It was also a good afternoon
for Devon stables. Martin Hill, whose yard is at Totnes, struck in the first
race when Safe Catch secured in the opening Novices' Hurdle with Jack Doyle in
the saddle. He was the latest winner in the Novices' Hurdles for his stable
after Red Twist and Detroit Red. The winner has also been placed several times
in point to points and is owned by Eddie Rice. Herald Express Tuesday
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Another exciting few weeks with Detroit Red, our
homebred 4yo filly winning her Novices' Hurdle at Newton Abbot early in the
month. She did it really nicely and will hopefully go on from here with the
Newbury Novices Mares Hurdle final in the Spring as the long term
goal.
Red Twist on the gallops this week
 | Red Twist ran again on
the flat at Newbury and unfortunately received a nightmare ride. He will go
back over hurdles soon and may even be considered for the valuable 2m6f hurdle
at Newton Abbot in August should he be able to get in the race.
The stalwart Apex ran a stormer at Salisbury
Matt, Harriett and Apex at Salisbury
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Herbert, giving Matt his first ride and in the frame in fourth to boot.
Petomic ran a very good second at Windsor. The little
horse is in the time of his life at the moment and runs for his owners again
this weekend.
On the 1st July familiar faces returned to training from their
Animator
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Conn is in great heart and starts his campaign for the 2009 BC
Syndicate from a much better place than last year. Inspector Qics
has done well and is stronger this time around. This will hopefully be
his season. Animator who I purchased in 2009 and then turned
away after some veterinary work came in very big (a Slimming World candidate)
and will take time but this 3 time flat winner will be a lot of fun at little
cost being for sale to stay with us. Bankers Bonus has had a
decent break and looks terrific. He cantered for the first time yesterday and
should be ready by mid to late September.
Ollie, the big, chestnut 3yo by Central Park was cantering
nicely up the gallops before being turned away to the field where he may stay
until the Spring. He has a lot of growing to do and will end up a very big
horse. He is already a very firm favourite of all the staff with a character
that matches his size.
Last but not least is a mention for Silver Peninsular who
joined
Silver Peninsular
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ago Born, bred and raised on the slopes of the far west North Cornwall coast by
the Ansell family, this little grey 6yo mare by Silver Patriarch is endearing
herself to all of us at the yard. Genuine and tough as teak she should run in a
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Open Morning at the Yard
We would like to
invite you and any friends who might be
Mr Matt Herbert
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an Open Morning at the yard on SATURDAY 21st AUGUST @ 9.30.
The programme will be 9.30am to 10.30am coffee, bacon rolls and a wander around
the yard at your leisure. 10.30 to 11.30am parade of horses followed by a good
chin wag. Then you are able to set off for Newton Abbot races in the afternoon
or elsewhere. Don't forget racing at Newton Abbot (their best day) is also on
the Sunday 22nd August. Should you require help with local accommodation please
contact Rachel on 01803 813102 or 0790 027 4303 or rachel's
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Newmarket and Ascot Sales
This month has also been a busy one for Bloodstock Sales and a two day trip
to Newmarket's July sale saw Secret Queen join the yard.
Bought on behalf of Mervyn Leach 'Queenie' was a very good two year old on the
flat who has lost her way this season. We will take our time with her and all
being well she should be out in September. She is a lovely stamp of a horse
with a super temperament and long term, a cracking broodmare prospect.
Later in the month it was off to Brightwells at Ascot where I purchased a
nice 4yo bay gelding (Unnamed, stable name Butch)by sire of the moment Milan.
He's 16.2 and we are pleased with him so far, looking a real jumping/chasing
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And Finally
Well that's about all from
Knaves Ash for now so good racing and successful punting to you and above all,
stay solvent.
Martin,
Rachel and THE TEAM
Martin
Hill Racing
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