Mystical Hakas home in the top heat

Walthamstow Report 28 Feb 2008

Back to the graded stuff on Thursday, after the tremendous Arc meeting on Thursday night

Pennys Cleopatra set the early pace in the opening P9, but ran wide at the bends and was collared on the run in. Droopys Houdini kept on after a slow start and led on the run in. Talksport Cool showed a deal of promise in second. He fell out of the traps and was crowded at the 3rd bend, but showed pace and came home well.He'll need to brush up on his trapping, but will surely be winning soon.

Morell Warrior made all the running to land the H1, on his first visit to the Stow. He was A1 at Romford and his early pace should serve him well. All Clued Up fluffed his lines at the start again. He showed pace to the bend and rode a 2nd bend bump before keeping on for second.

Freedom Man showed pace up to the bend after an average start and led round. He also moved off at half way and held on by 3/4 of a length from Black Axel. Freedom Man didn't progress as much as I expected from his debut, but thankfully brought home the bacon.

Centaur Gemstone set the early pace in the A7, but faded on the run in. Ingenious and Genotin Java both stayed on past him and dead heated.

The Wizard showed good pace to lead round in the S3. He only holds on in the poor S3's and this wasn't as bad as some of them. Lady Clarissa hit the front briefly at the 5th bend before fading. Witches Petal stayed on and took it up from the 5/6. Never Say Lucky stayed on for second.

Toasting Jack made all to win on his debut in the A6. He previously won one of his two races in Ireland, albeit in a modest time. He was followed home by another debutant in Lethal Ruby. Lethal Ruby's grand dam has thrown open racers & a competition winner, so it may pay to keep her on the right side. The fav Loughteen Laura ran moderately.

Pretty Mentor started fast land led round in the A5. Newlawn Chance ran on and took over at the 3rd bend, only to fade near the line and allow Pretty Mentor to regain the lead and also Fools And Horses grab second.

Toome Point led round in the second A5, only to be outpaced & crowded at the 3rd bend. This was his second time as a beaten fav & he's not a young dog either. Many Memories showed some pace to the first bend and led from the 3rd bend. Droopys June was a little unlucky in second, as she was crowded when closing at the 3rd bend.

The S1 was taken by Killeacle Hobbs, who eased at the bends, then ran on and led from the 5th bend. Eye Onthe Jewel plugged on for second.

Kid Joker set the early pace in the A4, taking a middle course on the run up. However his stride shortened near the line and he was run out of it late by Journey Star. Journey Star broke modestly, but showed decent back straight pace, before getting on top close home. The fav Leeview Lleyton (previously 1 from 11) ran poorly.

Snappy Trapper (7/4JF) made all the running to land the A3. Pillow Man stayed on for second. Snappy Trapper now is 8 from 25. Vigorous Whitney was the other joint fav and she ran moderately.

Daisyfield Bella made all to land the A2, despite not running the 3rd bend fluently. There was a dead heat for second between Reachfar Gifted and Armies Plan. Just a short head split the three. Daisyfield Bella is now 13 from 36.

Mystical Haka paced up well after an average start and made all in the A1. Lockdale Duke was crowded at the traps and kept on fairly well for second. Rooster Nosey and War Of Attrition both ran shockers.

Dark Crystal set the early pace in the S2 finale. but went into reverse from the 5th bend. Sandy Lane cam home best and led from the 5th bend for a convincing success. Leaha Chuita kept on for second.

Last updated: 13 Jun 2008 by Stow judge Contact