Jimmy ran into a very good up and coming horse last start to finish a strong second to Thankgodyourhere. It seems his strong run flew under the raidar with most form students and whilst he is up in the weights he gains the benefit of a 1.5kg claim for Brenton Avdulla and may represent a bit of value when he lines up on Saturday the 6th of Nov. He has been ultra consistent this prepartion and we hope that this will continue on Saturday.

 

Following a strong placing at Muswellbrook last start Spin Ball head to Newcastle to contest the 1200m Class 1 hcp on Saturday 6th November. The horses return following a number of hiccups to his preparation was very positive and with the benefit of that run should be competitive on Saturday. Robert Thompson takes the ride.

 

 

In a quest to find his right distance Katobar went to Muswellbrook on Monday to contest the 2010 Guyraan Cup. Following a deluge between races which saw over an inch of rain fall before the Cup Katobar lapped up the 1750m slogfest to finish strongly into second place behind the well tried Kwilas Law. Katobar will now be aimed at Newcastle on Sunday 14th Novemenber to contest the 1850m there. Luke Cumberland rode the horse beautifully and will partner him again at his next start.

 

Following a stunning 3rd at Randwick on Saturday 19th December Jimmy Fortunes heads to Roshill and will contest a 1900m benchmark 75 race on Saturday 3rd January. Jimmy's recovery from his previous start has been outstanding and should be very competitive in slightly weaker class. Peter Robl will again ride the horse.

After doing a lot wrong at Hawsbury to still finish 4th Spin Ball will also head to Rosehill on Saturday and contest a 1400m Benchmark 75 for 3yr olds he is well enough and will enjoy the bigger track so I would expect him to be a danger at good odds.

 

3yr old Tiger hill gelding may have his work cut out again at Wyong on Sunday. From 4 acceptances Spin ball has amazingly drawn the outside barrier each time. Scratched from Newcastle last Saturday Spin Ball again jumps from the outside ally on Sunday. His trial form appears outstanding winning 2 recent trials by a cumulative margin of 18lengths. His most recent trial at Gosford was stunning with minor gear changes making a difference to him. To be ridden by former top country jockey Justin Stanley Spin Ball will race well.

 

Following a slashing 4th at Rosehill 2 weeks ago. Jimmy Fortunes line up in the same race again tomorrow. A Benchmark 80 1500m. The horse has done well since his last start and will, if he gets a run be very hard to beat.

 

 

 

"Katobar" finished too well for his opponents in the gloom of the last race on day 1 of the Wyong Cup Carnival, the El Moxie gelding giving Trainer Michael Clout a well deserved win & keeping the local Trainers flag flying on a day which the Warwick Farm Trainers certainly dominated.

 

A change in race gear & attitude from "Katobar" was certainly the key to the win, ridden perfectly by International Jockey Glynn Schofield he had Katobar near the pace & always keeping his mind on the job. As Trainer Michael Clout has said, "Katobar is the type of horse that needs everything going for him in a race", & yesterday he got that & delivered the desired result.

 

Katobar has been ultra consistant since joining the Clout Stable, with yesterdays win pushing his prizemoney to over $42000.00 & there seems plenty more to come.

The Clout stable are excited at the prospects of a Queensland Derby start for "Jimmy Fortunes" after his slashing third place at Doomben on May 9th behind "Za Magic" and the Guy Walter Trained "Orca". Jimmy was aided by a perfect ride by champion jockey Corey Brown who again takes the reins for this weeks Rough Habit Plate, we are all hoping he can finish the race off in similar style and earn a start in the Group 1 Queensland Derby on June 6th at Eagle Farm which would be a huge thrill for his owners long term Clout supporters, Jason Clarke, Glen Patterson & Grant Morrison.

 

Jimmy Fortunes is by the Coolmore Stallion "Choisir" and has been ultra consistant with 10 starts for a Rosehill win, 3 seconds & 2 thirds.

Thursday 23rd April Gosford Laurier Gosford Guineas

Saturday 25th April Newcastle Convair ratings 67 1600m

                                                Posessive Lover 3yr old 900m maid

                                                Sir Paul      1200m maid

                                                Lady of Honours 1400m Maid

 

Warwick Farm Tuesday 31st March Katobar 1400m NMW

Gosford Thursday 2nd April Koi Fish 1100m 3yr old maiden hcp

Cessnock Friday 3rd April Unwritten law, Convair, Lady of Honours

Taree Saturday 4th April Possessive Lover, Racers Jewel