Galway Plate

The Jazz Singer was fourth at Down Royal in the Galway Plate Trial, but seemed to be baulked a little at the final run-in. In addition, the poor nag was carrying some serious weight thanks to the handicappers. As such, the result wasn't as disappointing as it looks on paper, given that only nine ran and there were two fallers, albeit unfancied horses.

We shall have to wait and see if the race we were aiming for - the Galway Plate itself - is still on the cards. Hopefully it is, but if not there's always next year or other alternatives. With any luck, we have a big race in the pony...

PS. Not so good for Sayesse at Windsor, but it was a very hot race. A slow start didn't help his chances, but the handicapper is still not really playing the game in any case. Maybe now the nag will be given a fair crack of the whip having come in at the tail of the field? Mirzam failed to shine after being cooped in at Newcastle, and was cruised in at the end. At least Dusty was a handy third at Windsor, looking good, with the outside gate draw in a large field hampering her chances - a kinder draw may well have seen her win in my opinion. 

PPS. Checked up on my old Japanese stuff after a gap appeared in my schedules, and boy am I glad I pulled the plug when I did! Just seen Raining Dollars had a bad run at Oak Park, too, although I do miss my Aussie campaign. Maybe we'll give it another whirl one day.