Maybe Even Never made an impressive debut at Thirsk last night. The gelded son of Dream Ahead was always in contention, travelling well throughout the race, and won under a lovely, confident ride from Phil Dennis.
Woodlands Charm
It was lovely to see Woodlands Charm finally get the hang of things, and show her potential at Ripon last night. The 2 year old daughter of Kodiac has been very green (and a little bit naughty!) in all of her previous runs, but she put that behind her last night and, ridden by Rowan, she travelled well to win quite comfortably in the end. Well done to owners Woodlands Racing and Middleham Park Racing - it was great that so many of them could be there for her win!
Photo credits: Louise Pollard photography https://louisepollard.co.uk/
It Just Takes Time wins at Leicester!
It’s always lovey to see that famous Faye Mcmanoman smile, and she was certainly smiling as she returned to the winners enclosure with It Just Takes Time yesterday, who was winning for the first time this season.
The 3 year old gelding by Power, was held up in the rear and gradually made headway towards the closing stages of the race. He finished well inside the final furlong, and led towards to finish to win well in the end, by over a length.
Strangerontheshore
It was lovely to see Strangerontheshore lose her maiden tag at Carlisle on Monday evening. It was the always popular ladies night - which also means female jockeys only, which meant that Faye took the ride. The Cable Bay filly was dropped out early in the race by Faye, and steadily made her way through the field, finishing strongly to win by half a length. Congratulations to owner and breeder, Pam Cockerill!
Citron Major
It was great to see Citron Major win at York on the first day of their music showcase weekend. Citron travelled well throughout the race, and was always in contention. When asked by Rowan, he picked up nicely and ran on well to win by a length and a half.
(photo credit: Hannah Ali https://www.hannahaliphotography.co.uk)
Whatwouldyouknow wins at Redcar
It was great to see Whatwouldyouknow get his head in front at Redcar earlier this week. We love having runners, and especially winners, in the Go Racing In Yorkshire Summer Festival so we were delighted with this win! The 6 year old gelding was given a lovely, patient ride by Rowan and finished well to win by over a length.
Hat-trick for Isla Kai!
Isla Kai made it 3 wins on the bounce at Ascot today! He led throughout, under another great, front-running ride by Rowan, and stayed on well in the final furlong to win.
Ride of the month!
Our very own Rowan Scott has been nominated for the At The Races Tote+ ride of the month (June), for the great ride he gave Isla Kai at Doncaster!
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Singe Anglais
It was great to see Singe Anglais get his head in front for the first time this season. At Carlisle, and ridden by Rowan, he was dropped out early but picked up well when asked, he ran on in the final furlong to win by a neck!
Isla Kai wins again!
Isla Kai won the feature race at Doncaster yesterday, making that two wins this year for the 3 year old gelding by Awtaad.
Ridden by Rowan, he made all and raced alone down the rail whilst the rest of the field chose to race down the middle of the track. Congratulations to owners, Martin Webb Racing!
Violette Szabo
On a beautiful sunny day at Beverley, it was lovely to see Violette Szabo get her head in front. Ridden by an in-form Faye, she found a little trouble in running, but won cosily in the end.
It was a particularly poignant win, as the horse is named after World War II veteran, Violette Szabo, who would have been 100 years old this week!
Double at Redcar!
We had a great day at Redcar yesterday, not only did Faye ride her first Redcar winner, she then quickly made it a double for our team!
First up, was Imperium Blue. Given a patient ride by Faye, he took on the lead around a furlong out, and stayed on well.
Imperium Blue
Truth in Jest
Second, came Truth In Jest who went off favourite after his win at Thirsk earlier this month. He was always in contention, and was pushed out to lead towards the finish.
In Faye’s words after the race: "It's what dreams are made of – you couldn’t write it. I’m very grateful to Nigel for putting me up on these good horses – I’m very lucky.”
Coleys Koko wins again
Coleys Koko won at Ripon yesterday, which is the 3 year old filly’s second win of the 2021 season. Ridden by Rowan, she travelled well throughout the race, and ran on well to win by half a length.
Ginger Jam wins at Bath
On a sunny evening in Bath, Faye was delighted to win on one of her favourite horses, Ginger Jam! Faye and Jam didn’t have a clear run early in the race, so Faye switched to the left and pulled clear of the others, winning by over a length.
Truth In Jest
Truth In Jest, a 3 year old gelding by Mayson, wins the last at Thirsk! Under a strong ride from Royston Ffrench, Truth In Jest finished well to win cosily in the end, by over a length.
Cmon Cmon wins at Yarmouth
It was great to see Cmon Cmon get his head in front in the first at Yarmouth this evening! Travelling well throughout the race, he was given a confident, well-timed ride by Laura Pearson. Congratulations to connections!
Whatwouldyouknow!
It was great to see Whatwouldyouknow win the last at Wolverhampton last night under a positive ride from Tom Marquand!
Roundhay makes it a double at Doncaster!
Roundhay Park made it a double at Doncaster last night, winning the 8.05pm 6F race. Loving the ground, Faye had him in a great position throughout the race and he finished well to win by 1 1/4 lengths.
As you can see, he’s looking great this morning.
Isla Kai wins at Doncaster!
3 year old Isla Kai wins decisively at Doncaster by 4 lengths. The Awtaad gelding was given a confident, front-running, ride by Rowan Scott and finished strongly to win comfortably in the end.
Musselburgh winner!
It was great to be back in Scotland for the first time in 2021, and great to have a winner with Coleys Koko! Ridden by Rowan, Coleys Koko travelled well throughout the race, and finished strongly to win by 1 and 1/4 lengths.