The Arc is all over! –

Walthamstow Report 08 Feb 2007

Tuesday brought a mixed open card. I broke smartly and made the first. Stow_judge punting rule no. 435 came in on the first race. “If you fancy trap one in a 435 race, back it, otherwise swerve the race”  Myella Honcho broke modestly and swung round to lead off the 2^nd bend. Ballymac Pete did the decent thing (for me) and stopped Pork Pie in his tracks and the race was all over.

Div 5 was won by Snazzy Rover for Seamus Cahill. Dance Linzi stayed on fairly well for 2^nd. Blonde Sheriff really looked the part, what a lovely scopey dog. He was very novicey and got worked up in the traps and missed it and it all went wrong for him. But he is definitely one to keep an eye on.

Strong Flow banged out and got his revenge on Snazzy Time, who cried enough after holding every chance at the 3^rd bend. The race was all over out of the traps.

The novice marathon was a modest race. Cash For Kate was bitterly disappointing, she was running into everything in sight. This shite race went the way of Malbay Thumper.

Division 4 was a bit more interesting than a few of the earlier races. Clodiagh Woods crashed out the traps, but bottled it at the first bend. Lockdale Lord showed some pace, but was ultimately outclassed. Blonde Becks and Caulry Fast Trap has a good buckle and Blonde Becks came out on top. Blonde Becks brought a 27.89 Wimbledon run to the table and Caulry Fast Trap had a fast run at Rye House on his card.

Division 3 was another competitive race and it was won by Corleones Flash , who had time to glance at his rivals on the run in before holding on, Special Deal showed his usual pace, but eased at the 3^rd bend. Toms View turned handy and put in a dismal showing here.

After Big Brett Coal performed below par again, many would have thought that Blackmagic Guy should have the race for the taking.. However, despite turning with every chance, Blackmagic Guy tangled with Colorado Lucy and folded rather tamely. Geordie Bill won the race for Derek Knight.

Eye Onthe Gift had a good opportunity in the puppy standard after some recent tough assignments. He made no mistake here and made all the running.

Farloe Theleader broke smartly and made all in Division two. Blonde Zak moved off and smashed into Exclusive Lee (who was slow away and not looking too likely to get involved) at the first, but stayed on ok after. 

Westminster Taj produced a majestic performance in the marathon and warmed up what was becoming a somewhat dull evening. He broke superbly and put some serious daylight between himself and his rivals. You do not see many dogs win by this far. Westminster Taj has had his troubles and does not always run the bends well. However, when he is right, he is a potent weapon in these average marathons.

Mutton (chops) bolted out the traps in the Veterans, but sadly went all wrong at the 2^nd bend. The consistent Annes Honcho ran her usual honest race after a modest start and gamely picked up Farloe Focus, who lost little in defeat. (£140)

The premiere performer Jazz Hurricane showed some brilliant pace to land Division one of the open. Rough Region produced a very decent start and towed Jazz Hurricane down the back straight. Jazz Hurricane showed her class and screamed away from the 3^rd bend. I cannot see how she can be stopped in the Arc.

The enigmatic Ross Fortune finally got his head in front  in the maiden standard, after a series of near misses. He is one to watch and not one to bet on.

Last updated: 13 Jun 2008 by Stow_judge