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There
was a shock result in the Weatherbys Hamilton Insurance £300,000 2-Y-O Race
at Doncaster this afternoon as 100/1 shot Morning Post dug deep to record a
half-a-length success.
 The
Kevin Ryan-trained colt was a maiden going into this race and was having the
seventh start of his career but was largely ignored by punters given the fact
he had finished last in a Haydock nursery just five days ago.
However,
connections opted to fit blinkers to the two-year-old for the first time and
this proved to be an inspired decision as it sparked the requisite
improvement needed in order to land a huge payday.
Jockey
Paul Mulrennan was surprised that his mount went off such a big price.
"I
got a lovely pitch in behind the leaders. If anything, I probably got there a
bit soon," said Mulrennan.
"Kevin
(Ryan) said to me this morning no way should this horse be 100/1. He has done
some nice bits of work and the blinkers have just done the trick for him. He
has always worked like a nice horse at home but has just been dossing on the
track but he had the blinkers on today for the big pot. He had a look round
today but is only a two-year-old and a big baby. He is a nice horse and going
the right way."
Joint-owner
Matt Morgan was equally delighted for the horse, who was named after his late
father, Ivan. Morgan is no stranger to big-race success, having won the
Gimcrack at York last season with Blaine (also trained by Ryan).
"We're
delighted with this as he was named after my father, Ivan, who was a postman.
Mum will be really happy with that as she's watching at home. You could say
that the postman has delivered today!
"He
has always had ability. He has been in three sales races and Ryan Moore said
after he rode him on Saturday to put the blinkers on him and just bounce him
out and make all. Paul (Mulrennan) said that he'd watched the videos of his
previous races and agreed. That's what he has gone and done today so happy
days!
"When
Blaine won the Gimcrack we were hopeful on the day but today we just came for
a day out. This is just an absolute turn-up - though I had a couple of quid
on him on the Tote just in case."
Race 3
- Weatherbys Hamilton Insurance £300,000 2-Y-O Stakes - placed quotes
THE
COST OF HALF A LENGTH
Trainer
Tim Easterby was left slightly ruing the difference half a length meant after
his charge Azagal narrowly failed to catch 100/1 winner Morning Post in the
valuable Weatherbys Hamilton Insurance £300,000 2-Y-O Stakes. "There's a
lot of money between first and second," he said, "But we're still
delighted with her. She's just a gorgeous filly - look at that head on her -
and we think a lot of her."
The
difference between first and second was £77,500 but Azagal, a €22,000
yearling, still earned nearly £60,000. The daughter of Azamour, winner of two
nurseries in July and sixth in the Lowther Stakes on her previous outing, may
turn out again quickly in the Firth Of Clyde Stakes at Ayr on Saturday week.
"She's
had a hard enough race here," added Easterby, "so we'll see how she
is during the week. But we'll certainly enter her on Monday."
"No
excuses," said Azagal's rider Duran Fentiman. "She ran all the way
to the line and she's as brave as they come."
McHUGH
FINE
Barry McHugh, unseated from
Regiment at the start, was passed fit afterwards by the racecourse doctor.
THIRD
RACE RESULT
2.40pm
Weatherbys Hamilton Insurance 300,000 2-Y-O Stakes
£356,100
total prize fund. For 2yo, whose sire established one or more yearling sales
at the main flat bred and mixed public auction sales held in Europe or North
America during 2012, as compiled by Weatherbys, 6f 110y. Weights: the weight
to be carried by each horse shall be determined by the median price of its
sire's yearlings sold at the main public auction sales held in Europe and
North America in 2012, in accordance with the bands shown below:- Up to £9000
8st 6lb; over £9000 to £19000 8st 9lb; over £19000 to £29000 8st 12lb; over
£29000 to £38000 9st; over £38000 9st 2lb. Penalties: a winner of a Listed race
3lb; of a Group 3 race 5lb; of a Group 1 or 2 race 8lb. Allowances fillies
5lb. Penalty value 1st £175,129.98 2nd £70,080.48 3rd £35,040.24 4th
£17,484.51 5th £8,760.06 6th £8,760.06
1)
MORNING POST (Matt & Lauren Mongan) Kevin Ryan b2-9-02 Paul Mulrennan
[15] 100/1
2)
AZAGAL (IRE) (Roger Sidebottom) Tim Easterby 2-8-04 Duran Fentiman [17] 12/1
3)
MAWFOOR (IRE) (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Brian Meehan 2-8-09 Jimmy Fortune [21] 12/1
4)
STEVENTON STAR (Robert Tyrrell) Richard Hannon b2-8-09 Pat Dobbs [6] 33/1
5)
ROSSO CORSA (Box 41) Mick Channon 2-8-09 Martin Harley [16]
6)
STORMY PARADISE (IRE) (Decadent Racing) Brian Meehan 2-8-09 Frankie Dettori
[18]
7)
COULSTY (IRE) (Lord Vestey) Richard Hannon 2-8-09 Richard Hughes [7] 9/2f
8)
MALACHIM MIST (IRE) (Michael Daniels) Richard Hannon 2-8-12 Sean Levey [1]
9) FOXY
CLARETS (IRE) (Hazel Tattersall & G Hyde) Richard Fahey 2-8-06 Patrick
Mathers [9]
10) BEN
HALL (IRE) (Saeed Manana) John Gosden 2-8-12 William Buick [8]
11)
TOBOUGG HAPPY (Saif Ali) James Tate 2-8-01 Silvestre De Sousa [10]
12)
KHALICE (The G-Guck Group) Richard Fahey 2-8-07 Tony Hamilton [3]
13)
FINFLASH (IRE) (Insignia Racing) Mick Channon 2-8-06 Andrea Atzeni [12]
14) ART
OFFICIAL (IRE) (Chris Giles, Potentsis Ltd, J Palmer-Brown) Richard Hannon
2-8-09 Ryan Moore [11]
15)
CAPTAIN BOB (IRE) (A Morton) Charlie Hills p2-8-12 Jamie Spencer [13]
16)
SUZI'S CONNOISSEUR (Greenstead Hall Racing Ltd) Mark Johnston 2-8-12 Joe
Fanning [14]
17)
ZARAEE (IRE) (Hamdan Al Maktoum) William Haggas 2-9-02 Dane O'Neill [20]
18)
TANSEEB (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Mark Johnston 2-9-00 Graham Lee [19]
19)
TANZEEL (IRE) (Hamdan Al Maktoum) Charlie Hills 2-8-12 Paul Hanagan [4]
20)
STELLA CLAVISQUE (IRE) (Decadent Racing) Brian Meehan b2-8-06 Niall McCullagh
[5]
UR)
REGIMENT (Terry & Margaret Holdcroft) Richard Fahey 2-8-06 Barry McHugh
[2]
21
ran
Non-runner:
Der Blaue Reiter (Horse Claimed)
Time:
1m 20.84s
Distances:
½, hd, sh, 1½, nk, nk, 2½, 4½, 1¼, ½, ½, ¾, ½, 4, 1¼, hd, hd, 2¾, 6
Breeder:
T Cooper
Breeding:
Acclamation - Thankful (Diesis)
Tote
Win £109.60 Place £25.90 £4.40
£5.30 Exacta £3,507.50
Winning
trainer:-Name: Ryan, Kevin Trains at Hambleton Lodge, Hambleton,
Thirsk, North Yorkshire First trainer's licence: June, 1998 Background:
Former jump jockey from Tipperary, partnered 47 winners during his riding
career. Spent five years as head lad with Jack Berry and then three years in
same capacity with Richard Fahey. First winner: Komlucky, Catterick,
July 22, 1998 Major races won: Portland Handicap (2002, 2003, 2004
Halmahera), Gimcrack Stakes (2005 Amadeus Wolf, 2012 Blaine, 2013 Astaire),
Greenlands Stakes (1999 Eastern Purple), Middle Park Stakes (2005 Amadeus
Wolf), Prix de l'Abbaye (2006 Desert Lord), Racing Post Trophy (2005 Palace
Episode), Criterium de Maisons-Laffitte (2005 Balthazaar's Gift), Polypipe
Flying Childers Stakes (2006 Wi Dud, 2008 Madame Trop Vite); Duke Of York
Stakes (2007 Amafeus Wolf), Ayr Gold Cup (2007 Advanced), Princess Margaret
Stakes (2008 African Skies), Sapphire Stakes (2009 Benbaun), Audi King George
Stakes (2011 Masamah), Weatherbys Hamilton Insurance 300,000 2-Y-O Stakes
(2013 Morning Post) Royal Ascot Wins (5): Buckingham Palace
Handicap(2006 Uhoomagoo, 2013 Lightning Cloud),); Norfolk Stakes (2011 Bapak
Chinta), Windsor Castle Stakes (2012 Hototo), Wokingham Handicap (2013 York
Glory) First Royal Ascot Winner: Uhoomagoo, Buckingham Palace Stakes,
June 22, 2006 Number of horses in training (1999-2013): 28; 40; 50;
51; 59; 65; 86; 118; 140;130; 88; 107; 97; 113, 121 Wins (1998-2012):
6; 11; 29; 22; 54; 41; 67; 82; 95; 107; 108; 96; 107; 133; 95 Wins in
2013: 74
Winning
jockey:-Name: Mulrennan, Paul Born: April 22, 1982 Background: Son
of Irish parents, raised in Ealing, West London. Cousin of jockey John Egan.
Attended British Racing School and was then apprenticed to Brian Meehan for
two years. Moved to Pat Haslam for two years before linking up with Mick
Easterby. Rode out his claim aboard Blue Spinnaker in the Newton Investment
Management Handicap at York, May 17, 2006 First Ride: Susan's Pride,
Leicester, July 20, 2000 First Winner: Perchancer, Southwell, April 9,
2001 Big Race Wins: Zetland Gold Cup (2004 Blue Spinnaker); Thirsk
Hunt Cup (2004 Blue Spinnaker), QIPCO Jockey Club Stakes (2011 Dandino), King
George Stakes (2013 Moviesta), Weatherbys Hamilton Insurance 300,000 2-Y-O
Stakes (2013 Morning Post) Royal Ascot Wins (1): King George V
Handicap (2010 Dandino) First Goodwood Winner: Moviesta (King George
Stakes, August 2, 2013) Goodwood Wins: 1 (1 at July meeting) Wins
(2001-2012): 14; 8; 9; 31; 23; 38; 73; 71; 48; 69; 27; 71 Wins in
2013: 61
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