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Walthamstow Report 17 Feb 2007

Saturday’s quality card featured the 2^nd round of the Arc mixed in with some graded races. A decent P7 opened the card and the Mark Wallis trained Kinda Sure put in a quality performance and made all the running in the opener. The Seamus Cahill trained favoutite Zoot broke poorly, showed some middle pace and then faded on the run in. The surprisingly short priced Tenbucks Ebony checked up at the second bend and disappointed.

Bell Imperial put in an improved performance in the S2 with a trap to line victory. Craigdales Ruby checked up at the first bend and lost all chance. She eased at the 5^th bend last week, so this was no real surprise.

Rockchase James put in a decent performance in the P5. Few would have expected him to lead so early, but he was impressive in beating Arry Olt, who lost no caste in defeat. I would expect Rockchase James to go through the grades on the back of this performance.

Black Mike broke smartly in the A4, but his stamina gave way as he went wide at the last bend. Implicitly led off the 4^th bend. Implicitly was previously open class over four and six bends and may pay to follow in the next few weeks, now he has got his head in front. I’d prefer it to be in another kennel personally. I’m not a fan of Mr Garland.

The first heat of the 2^nd round of the Arc featured a brilliant performance from the Maria Dennis trained Rough Region. He quickly swallowed the Pork Pie and was followed home by Blonde Buster and Exclusive Lee. This must make him a contender to win the event outright. Debbies Choice had a big check up between the first two bends, which was not altogether surprising, as she was hardly fluent at the bends in the first round. This was something I failed to note in my previous report. I had another look at the video of the race after taking to Jim Austin. Thanks mate!

Placid Jill led on the draw in the S1, but could not hold the staying on Westmead Mary. Westmead Mary did well to win after suffering a 1^st bend bump. She got up to win by a head.

The second heat of the Arc was a bonanza for most of the layers as the unconsidered rag Vipar Totti smashed out and made all. Mr OGorman however, went 25-1 and got filled in. (not by me) There’s plenty of room to Pass the Dutchy on the left hand side at the bends, as Zigzag Dutchy cannot seem to stay on the rails at the bends. I think that he will still make the final, as he stays on well. Legal Major qualified for in 2^nd place after a bump at the 2^nd bend. Bigbadassassian broke poorly from the coffin box and was smashed up at the first bend.

Carden Noir made all to win the A3 comfortably. Miss Modesty showed lots of pace, but her steering was not good.

Lenson Tearaway took the third heat of the Arc with a trap to line victory. His early foot will always give him a chance. He’s another contender in an open looking Arc. Raging Jack showed impressive middle pace after a slow start. He’s a bit of a nut nut, who may reach the final. Roswell Starship missed the break but got a clear run and qualified in third place.

Mitzie blasted out of the traps in the marathon, but could not hold the pacey checker Westminster Taj who led at the 7^th bend and left lots of lengths on the track. Mitzie did not appear to quite get the trip.

In the final heat of the Arc, Too Risky produced another quality break and looked for much of the race as he would hold on. The ante post favourite Jazz Hurricane was crowded at the 2^nd bend and came home very well to lead in the shadow of the post. Blue Square’s 8/11 looked like a generous offer in the morning, but this was surprisingly matched by the SP.

Oscars Market was very slow away and ran wide, but still won the A2 fairly comfortably. He ran on well and caught Cunning Dandy off the last corner.

The veteran Annes Honcho put in another decent performance to win the A1. She lacked middle pace, but ran on well to beat Noirs Heart, who was quick away but could not hold the game veteran. As was reported in the post, she has had a litter and was also retired, but she can still teach the youngsters a thing or two.

Last updated: 13 Jun 2008 by Stow_judge