Hypatia Blue shows electric early pace

Walthamstow Report 01 Jan 2008

Tuesday's card was a modest graded card.

Not A Trace led and made all in the opening A8 after a pile up behind. Issy Bee caused it, running off at the first bend. Mams Cash rode a couple of bumps and kept on for second.

Westminsterpearl made all in the first H1. Terry My Pal was not to brave at the third bend when looking the likeliest winner. Ardmayle Machine kept on for second.

Hotdog Jack paced up well in the second H1, but hammered into the first hurdle and lost all chance. Cunning Darby led round, but faded from the 3/4. Firm Handed took over and pulled clear.

Townhill Blues started slowly, but ran and and bravely barged his way through at the 3rd bend. He was a gutsy winner. This was his 7th win from 24 starts, a decent record for a dog winning an A7. Rain Rush plugged on for second.

Whoosh Im Gone lived up to his name, when running out a decent trap to line winner on his debut. Chadwell Ash plodded on for second. Robbies Hero showed some promise in third and may do well.

Lady Clarissa won a shocking S4, making all the running. The less said about these "races" the better.

Meander made the early running in the A6 and despite a drop in grade, she again could not maintain the gallop and faded on the run in. Reachfar Gifted rode a few bumps, but ran on and led on the line. Robbies Kewell held every chance, but looked one to be a bit wary of to me.

Twilight Fantasy broke well in the A5, but lacked the early pace to lead up and was crowded at the first bend. After a slow start, Baran Revolver showed a modicum of pace, got a clear run and led from the second bend. Twilight Fantasy kept on for second. Form Of Love checked & faded from the 3rd bend.

Eye Onthe Power set the earl pace in the S1 and Double Top emerged as a big threat down the back straight. I think he was just one paced from the 5th bend on this occasion, but others felt he refused. It wouldn't be the first time. Rio Divo plugged on and led on the run in.

Pennys Padma made a mightily impressive debut in the A4. Quickly into his stride, he was a most impressive winnner. Despite some decent Irish form, he was surprisingly sent off 5/1 here. All I can say, is thanks for the money! Early Notice was outpaced from the second bend, but kept on to finish a remote second.

Ardagh Mike made all to land the A2 at a generous looking 6/1. I can't see how he was sent off this price, as he was always going to lead. Not So Jolly stayed on for second.

Hypatia Blue was another to impress, in the A1. She broke superbly well and made all. Greenfield Post and Kilelton Rose stayed on and shared second.

The evening ended with a very weak S3. Benro Maxie ran on and beat the early pace setter Slick Sophia. Benro Maxie is likely to struggle in a higher grade.

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