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Our Lucky 7

Manomine
Clive Brittain has made a quiet start the two-year-old Flat season with a sole runner at present. However, he has been entering Manomine for a number of races including the Lily Agnes. Owned by his wife, this bay colt by Manduro could well turn out to be a bargain-buy at 18,000gns. Brittain is often noted for being a helpless optimistic although what many people forget is that so often these lofty expectations come to fruition. Although he can win with his debutantes his juveniles are often placed to win on their second start. This is a juvenile worth watching this season.

Queen’s Revenge
In recent years, Tim Easterby has made a monopoly of winning the first two-year-old race at Ripon and this year was no exception with the success of Queen’s Revenge. Winning four out of the last five contests is quite an achievement – even the losing filly finished a creditable second to a decent colt. Previous winners included Cristal Clear, Anglezarke & Cocktail Charlie. These classy two year olds are names, which stay in the mind. In fact, all went on to run respectably at pattern-class level in their two-year-old careers. What makes the performance of Queen’s Revenge so eye catching is that this robust filly recovered from a terribly slow start on debut, found trouble in running, and went on to win a shade cosily. David Allan never resorted to using his whip and this filly was running for fun. An attractive daughter of Multiplex, she is unknown quantity. It would be no surprise to hear connections are bound for Royal Ascot.

Pink Damsel
Paul Cole got the two-year-old season off to a flying start with Silverheels’ stylish victory at Windsor. His connection with Mrs Fitri Hay is another good reason to keep tabs on this season’s juveniles because she has a number of expensive recruits. Whatcombe must be anticipating an excellent year with a collection of two year olds featuring enviable pedigrees. Pink Damsel must figure high on their pecking order. This daughter of Galileo, out of the American mare Riskaverse, cost a whopping £600,000. Although this bay filly is unlikely to be seen until later this year she is worth noting. Hay has a number of juveniles stabled with Cole: Cardinal Water, MacDonald Mor, Minimise Risk plus one or two yet to be named. Mrs Fitri Hay’s purse has seemingly has no limit. Her juveniles with Cole cost more than £1.3 million. This Dubai-based property magnate doesn’t mind paying for success.

He’s So Cool
Bill Turner needs little introduction when it comes to early-season two year olds. Predictably, this son of One Cool Cat followed the tradition of winning the Brocklesby Conditions Stakes. Never a handler to let the grass grow under his horses’ feet, this bay colt was expected to run a big race at Chester’s May meeting when competing in the Lily Agnes Conditions Stakes. He didn’t have much go right that day and was unsuited by the turning course. He was able to show his class in the home straight where he clawed back many lengths and for a brief moment looked to have a glimmer of hope. He’s So Cool could be a good bet next time out but he needs a straight 5/6f.

Garrarufa
There are speculative bets and Garrarufa! At worst he trails home last – at best potentially a huge-priced winner. Millman’s debutante went off a 33/1 shot at Windsor. He finished last. At first glance that run doesn’t hold much promise. However, it isn’t unknown for one of Millman’s juveniles to be transformed from its first to second run. Garrarufa is a full brother to Roi De Vitesse who won at huge odds on his second start and this chestnut colt is also related to Cavort & Kojak who both won at two. Millman’s early-season juveniles are often some of his better horses. After reading comments made by James Millman, he noted that Roi De Vitesse showed nothing at home before being quote by the trainer’s son as ‘‘the best two year old I have ridden so far’’. Could Garrarfa follow in his illustrious brother’s footsteps? Only time will tell. He isn’t without hope. This son of Chineur is worth a small each way bet on his second start at speculative odds.

Crowning Star
Stan Moore has his two year olds in good form. Recent winners such as The Penny Horse & Snowed In give this affable trainer a good line to his string although it may be a recent form horse that proves to be the star of the show. Crowning Star is a giant of a two-year-old horse and ran a superb race on debut when competing in the Brocklesby Conditions Stakes. After a slow start, this son of Royal Applause didn’t have the clearest path, but finished with purpose down the centre of the course. In previous years, Moore’s Brocklesby entrants have gone on to win in their juvenile career. Interestingly, even those declared for the race but withdrawn at the later entry stage have figured well. Snowed In was one such candidate. Being a big horse it is realistic to consider there could be more to come. I would expect this bay colt to run very well on his second start. Ideally suited to a straight course rather than a turning 5f, owner Ray Styles could have a decent horse.

After an enforced abstinence from two-year-old horse racing over the winter months, a hunger for knowledge and insight leads to the sweetest thoughts of making this year another winning season.

The beauty of betting two-year-old horses is that you get such a mixed bag. It’s similar to walking round a sweet shop – there is always something to catch your eye. But why pick and choose when you can have a selection. With debutantes galore, experienced juveniles searching for their elusive first win, dark horses and precocious types that run every other week, there is something for everyone. The only thing you need to worry about is dodging the equine equivalent of the coffee cream.

It’s true that many punters avoid betting two year olds because they can seem rather daunting or just plain mysterious. You search for ten minutes trying to work out where the form has gone only to realise the horse is making its racecourse bow. OK. So you nearly swallowed that gobstopper.

It’s natural to be a little wary at first. However, it’s often those factors that make for very profitable betting angles. With just a little knowledge, insight and touch of lady luck you can gain an edge over the bookmakers.

This month we are giving a mixed bag of promising two year olds. In fact, we have a real assortment for you to enjoy with speculative bets, debutantes, a juvenile which cost a king’s ransom, an early precocious type and one or two dark horses to add to the fun.

(by Jason Coote)

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Ones to watch:

Andrew Balding
ROBIN HOOD U S A (USA)
A chestnut colt by Mr Greeley out of the mare Fashion Cat is worth noting. This juvenile born in February cost over £130,000, an expensive purchase for E. N. Kronfeld who has houses a few juveniles with Balding over the last few seasons. Balding has done well with his two-year-olds in recent years and they are always worth noting on their second start, as juveniles often improve with racing and placed to win after their racecourse bow. This is one of more expensive youngsters in the stable and connections will be hoping this American-bred has ability.

Michael Bell
MOHEDIAN LADY (IRE)
A trainer always high on our list for his juveniles talents, this bay filly by Hurricane Run cost an impressive £240,000. Just having her second birthday in April, this Irish-bred bay filly by the Group-placed mare Amathia is owned by Mrs Olivia Hoare. Breeding suggests that this juvenile will be seen later in the season with sire and mare seen at their best over a distance. Bell has a string of some 50 two-year-olds this season and such a capable trainer will no doubt be looking forward to this individual starting her career.

Henry Cecil
LATE TELEGRAPH (IRE)
A February colt by Montjeu by the mare Bywayofthestars with a price tag of £320,000. Owned by Thomas Barr, a familiar name in racing with horses in many stables including Michael Jarvis, Henry Candy, John Gosden & Mark Johnston to name a few. This is an interesting newcomer. Cecil’s fortunes have changed for the better in recent years and he always nurtures his two-year-olds. This youngster could well be in the limelight this year.

Mick Channon
STELLA POINT (IRE)
With a huge string of 80-plus two-year-olds it is little wonder Channon has the potential to unearth a talented juvenile. Jon & Julia Aisbitt have had a number of horses trained at West Ilsley and this March foal is one of the more expensive juveniles at just under £140,000. If she takes after her mare, Venturi, a Group 3 winner, this will be money well spent.

Paul Cole
END OR BEGINNING
Few owners have the money to purchase juveniles like Mrs Fitri Hay. In the last few seasons she has made a new allegiance with Cole (and Tom Tate) and it is only a matter of time before a talented two-year-old comes to light. With a least 5 juveniles costing over £100,000 alone at Whatcombe Estate, the above-mentioned bay colt at £330,000 makes much appeal. This juvenile may have been born on April fools day but connections will be hoping this youngster’s ability is for real. By Sadlers Wells out of the talented mare Smart ‘n Noble, this America-bred could well feature in this year’s dream team for Mrs Hay. Other two-year-olds with Cole include: Already Basking, Argocat, Diamond Penny, Flodden, Ready Solace, Strategic Bid & Tinkertown.

Tom Dascombe
MILLENNIUM STAR (IRE)
Dascombe has become one of the most recognised trainers of two-year-olds over the last few seasons and his move to Manor House Stables has seen a further increase to his string to about 60 juveniles. This bay filly is worth noting as one of the expensive youngsters at £210,000. Her mare, Diamonaka, was twice placed in Group class when trained by F. Boutin in France. Owner Andrew Tinkler has invested much in his two-year-old old string this season, especially with Michael Dods. Dascombe can often have his juveniles primed to run a big race on debut, however, Millennium Star is most likely to be seen later in the season.

Sir Michael Stoute
HAYMANA (IRE)
A trainer who needs little introduction – Freemason Lodge is the home of many a talented juvenile and this year will be no exception. Hamdan Al Maktoum purchased this bay filly for £650,000. A February filly by Pivotal out of an Irish mare Briolette, Stoute will be looking forward to this juvenile. A dab hand training fillies, Haymana will certainly need to be something special to begin to pay back this hefty price tag. With over 60 juveniles stabled at Freemason Lodge, and the majority costing six-figure sums, it is no surprise why this talented trainer captures the imagination and consistently attains the level of success most can only dream.

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