Winkys Don shows his "character"

Walthamstow Report 12 Jan 2008

Saturday's card was a graded card.

Macbart continued his upward curve of progression, when taking the A8 very comfortably. He was boxed up in trap four, ran rails & was crowded on the run up. He ran on strongly and pulled clear after leading at the last bend. Noirs Heidi was badly crowded at the second bend after showing pace up, and still finished a clear second.

Lastinfirstout led round in the S3, but tired from the last bend after being headed at the 5th bend. Combined Team led at the 5th bend and held on from Ebony Ocean, who stayed on from off the pace.

Winkys Don and All Clued Up had a good battle in the hurdles H2. After All Clued Up failed to lead early, Winkys Don looked set to score. All Clued Up took over at half way, but could never break clear. Winkys Don took over again at the 3/4 and waited, before holding on for a short head victory. Winkys Don is a fast dog, with "character".

Podges Dilemma made all and ran out a decent winner in the A7. He had been ko'd in his first visit to the Stow, but showed no ill effects. A friend of mine used to always back dogs that had fallen on their previous race. His theory was that the trainer had to rev them up next time and try to get a win to restore their confidence. He has had some success with this idea, though it's not for me. Clonbrin Sara ran middle & was bumped at the start, then kept on for second.

Dark Crystal started well and led round in the S2. Bold Talent started poorly, but quickened to get on terms easily. He took over at the 3rd and went on to win. Dark Crystal kept on for second.

The A6 looked a competitive event beforehand. The favourite, Robbies Hero, missed the break and ran into the rails at the first bend. Droopys Jimmy got to the front, running wide at the first two bends. Perrys Carat turned close behind and led near the 3rd bend. Droopys Jimmy ran wide at the last bend and out-stayed Perrys Carat on the run in.

Whoosh Im Gone was an impressive winner last time, but miss-timed his break tonight. He went well to the bend though. Georges Girl led round, before Whoosh Im Gone took over from the 3rd bend. He's one to keep on your side.

Airtech Spur led early in the S1 and poached what looked like a winning advantage on the back straight. Despite easing at the first bend, Lode Star came home well and led on the run in as Airtech Spur got tired & faded.

Dark Fantasy made all in the A4, just leading at the first bend. This was his 7th win from 22 Stow starts and was commendable as he'd been off for a few months. Hows Trix kept on for second.

Snoozys Palace looked well drawn in T6 outside Jeremy and was sent off 7/4 jolly. He made the most of the draw, paced up well and led 3 lengths at half way. Onbir Dan came home well and Snoozys Palace faded on the run in, allowing Onbir Dan to grab the race on the line.

Center Lad led up in a moderate M2. Jo Jo Rumble stayed on and took over  near the line

Addington Ruby showed smart early pace and led round in the A2. She was swamped for pace at the 3rd bend and unfortunately knocked over. Toosey Tops didn't take the first two bends fluently, but cam home well and ran out a decent winner. Special Deal eased at the 3rd bend and kept on for second. Everything went wrong for Pennys Padma and there will be other days for him.

Fenland Lark was dropped markedly in class and made no mistake in the A1. Quickly into her stride, she made all. Reverse Pace rode a bump at the second bend and kept on for second.

Off Course made all in the S2 finale. Sofem kept on for second.

Last updated: 13 Jun 2008 by Stow judge Contact