Ishiguru Filly 3rd In Group 3 First Time Out In 2008

5th May 2008

2007 Group 3 winner and multiple Stakes performer, SHE'S OUR MARK, came a respectable 3rd in her first run of the 2008 season in the 7f Group 3 Oratorio EBF Athasi Stks at the Curragh today.

A good result for her sire ISHIGURU, a leading European sire last year with nearly 50% winners to runners including Stakes winners such as She's Our Mark who looks like she is holding her form again this year.

Two Runners Two Winners For Lucky Story

26th April 2008

Tweenhills' first-season sire LUCKY STORY maintained his 100% record when CARANBOLA became his second runner and second winner. The two-year-old filly led from pillar to post to take the Maiden at Ripon in great style today showing blistering speed from the off.

Bred by T E Pocock, Caranbola was following up her second place in a Maiden at Ripon a week ago on her debut for trainer Mel Brittain.

Another great runner for her exciting sire Lucky Story, himself a leading 2yo and Champion 3yo.

Royal Ascot Bound Runner For Lucky Story

17th April 2008

The well-backed two-year-old by first-season sire Lucky Story, ART CONNOISSEUR, displayed tremendous speed to win the 5f Conditions Stakes at Newmarket yesterday by over 2l.

Trainer Michael Bell was naturally delighted with this performance and will target him at the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot. Jockey Jamie Spencer was also impressed saying, "He is very strong, professional and sound."

Art Connoisseur was following up his comfortable debut win a few weeks earlier at Leicester where he was the first runner and first winner for leading 2yo and Champion 3yo Lucky Story.

Another promising two-year-old by Lucky Story is CARANBOLA who came second today in the 5f Maiden at Ripon despite running a bit green. She is sure to win a race soon for her connections.

Marathon Man

14th April 2008

David Redvers completed Sunday’s Flora London Marathon in a fantastic 3 hours and ten minutes. A little foot-sore, he even made it into the office for work as usual on Monday.

David's fine efforts raised money for both the Countryside Alliance and Help for Heroes, a charity which helps those who have been seriously wounded in Britain’s current conflicts.

The First Lucky Story

3rd April 2008

ART CONNOISSEUR impressively won the 5f Median Auction Stakes at Leicester today. The first runner and first winner for leading 2yo and Champion 3yo Lucky Story in his first-season.

It was a fine display by this two-year-old colt out of the Danehill mare Withorwithoutyou, bred by D McDonnell. He looks the part and is certain to improve for his first run, and score again soon for trainer Michael Bell.