Droopys Hamlet scrapes home

Walthamstow Report 18 Dec 2007

Tuesday's card was a modest graded card.

Egmont Pedro started best in the opening A8, but was outpaced by Comeonthreedog, who led from between the last two bends. I may be being unfair, but I felt that Comeonthreedog dwelt slightly before taking it up. Comeonthreedog was winning on his debut. Let's hope he keeps on the straight and narrow. Gracie Gold stayed on and grabbed second.

The first H1 heat saw a few different leaders - not normally a good sign of a race.. First up was Castleivy Sand. Wol took over at half way, before Ardmayle Machine ran on to lead near the line.

The next H1 heat saw Westgate Flash make all. He was a bit one paced and he held on by a neck from Winkys Don, who plodded on after a few iffy jumps. 

The S4 was a shocker of a race. (no change there) April Fizz led until being claimed by Mash It Up between the last two bends. I have no idea why these dreadful contests command the same prize money as an A4.

The following A7 was not much better in terms of quality. Hammer It Ahead led to the third bend, before being outpaced by Rooster Feathers. He was returning from a spell on the sidelines and won his second race from 5 starts. He's by Foreign Dancer,. who was OR at 6 & 8 bends. Watch It Thunder has failed to get his head in front in seven attempts at the Stow. He was also unsuccessful in his 4 attempts previously at Hove. He's surely due a drop in grade.

Inbetween Dreams made all to land a surprise win in the A7, landing £185 for his owners in the BGRF bonus final race. Cassius Clay again did not look too keen to be getting on with it, but still finished second. 

Toosey Tina followed up on her previous win, when somehow allowed to run in the same grade as her win last time out, an S3. She hit the front at the second band and pulled away from the 5th bend. Never Say Lucky lacked middle pace, but plugged on for second.

Scorpio Skippy started well and led up in the A6. After an average start, Aoifes Flight led between the first two bends and went on to score. Aoifes Flight picked a good time to win her first race, as this was another BGRF bonus final race, with £190 going to his owners. Scorpio Skippy ran wide at the last bend and plugged on for second.

Seven Gold Bars made all in the following A6 to land her third win from 6 starts. Kid Joker held every chance in second and went down by half a length. Robbies Kewell showed a little promise in third after getting smashed up at the second bend. He might prefer a wide seed.

The S1 saw a number of different leaders. Fabregas was first up, but ran poorly after 4 bends. Eye Onthe Power was next up, but looked a bit one paced. Wheres The Girls, who normally front runs, led at the 5th, but this was not to be her night. Swift Leon timed his challenge to perfection and led on the line, despite being very one paced. The Racing Post's Jim Austin picked this one out at 9/2, but I thought he had no chance.

Droopys Hamlet looked a penalty kick in the A5, having contested decent puppy opens recently. He made all, but held on desperately. He must have needed this after his 19 day layoff. He's surely better than this. Onbir Dan kept on and went down by a head in second.

Grannie Annie made all in the A4. After a decent start, she lacked early pace and just got round. She might find it tougher next time. Grannie Annie was formerly named Katies Crystal. Paxton Prince plugged on for second after a 53 day break.

Brians Bud set the early pace in the S2 finale, but didn't get home and was swamped for pace at the 5th bend. Off Course was left in front at this point, but faded and was caught at the last bend by the staying on Baran Miami. Center Lad stayed on late and grabbed second. 

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