Directors leaves his rivals for dead

Walthamstow Report 08 Dec 2007.

Saturday's card was an open card. (they left out the Division info in the race titles)

Slug City led early in the opening 430m open race, but  ran wide throughout and forfeited valuable ground. Swhimasdylan took it up on the run in, but hung on by half a length as he was distracted on the run in. Milldean Flash stumbled at the start and was crowded at the 2nd bend and was beaten ca 3/4 a length in third.

Westminsterpearl set the early pace in the 640m hurdles open. However, after leading to the 5th bend, she was headed by Charlie Two Jags. Westminsterpearl came back for more, but she had a dwell up on the run in. Broadacres Dan looked to be beaten and was an extremely fortunate winner, leading on the run in.

Silbury Squirrel was sent off a generous looking 4/5 in the marathon open and led from the start. She was never challenged and won by 7 lengths. Shes Our Secret was always second, but was one paced on the run in.

Molly Alice set a decent early gallop in the 640m open, but failed to get home and faded from between the last two bends. Rough Quest started very slowly and ran on and led from the last bend. Geordie Shay was not fluent at a few bends, but kept on for second.

After a modest start, Droopys Mumba paced up well to lead in the first 475m open. She was probably tired as she ran wide at the last bend and was caught near the line. Flying Jack ran on and led on the run in. This was his first win from 4 starts at the Stow. He won two races from 5 in Ireland previously, form equating to A2 on my system. Barnfield Teddy showed early pace, but didn't negotiate the 2nd bend well and faded on the run in.

Snappy Girl made all in the next marathon open. Romford Carthree was 2nd until throwing the towel in from the 7th bend. Alexanders Pride checked at the bends and still managed to finish 2nd.

In the next 475m open, Cobra Striking was sent off 7/2, following a dodgy effort on his previous run, returning from a layoff. He showed his early pace, but was far from fluent at the bends and understandably did not get competitive. Milldean Buster was sent off at 11/10 and after a modest start, he paced up well and led from the second bend. Kindred Sparky ran wide at the last bend, but kept on for second. Milldean Buster's record is an impressive 10/18 at the Stow.

Seanis Strike made all to land the next 475m open. He didn't negotiate the 2nd bend well and can progress from here. He has a decent time at Youghal on his card. Noirs Denis ran a decent race in second.

Directors Chair was an impressive winner of the 640m open. He was fast away and made all. Heavy Weather kept on for second. Directors Chair recorded a very decent 39.24.

Mustang Garcia ran a fine second on his last visit when finishing second to Westmead Tina. He was a decent trap to line winner in a decent 28.49. Secretariat put a question mark against the form when finishing 2 1/2 lengths second.

Conker All made all in the next 4 bend open. His stride shortened on the run in and he held on desperately from Island View in a bunch finish. Centaur Decree was a bit slow at the bends and finished 3rd.

Spiridon Louis ran out an easy winner of the Essex records sponsored marathon final. He didn't look 100% sound after a busy campaign. Droopys Kan Kan towed him along to the 6th bend and held 2nd, despite not seeing out the trip strongly.

Legal Major made all in the 475m open. He was not fluent at the 3rd bend, but ran out a decent winner. The veteran Perceptive Pacey, ran his usual game game race in second. His owners are very fortunate to have owned such a genuine Greyhound. 

Rough Rose was sent off a short price in the last 6 bend open. He was towed along first by Daphs Girl, and then by Cruising Katie. Rough Rose hit the front at the last bend and pulled clear. 

Last updated: 13 Jun 2008 by Stow judge Contact