Vale of Aylesbury with Garth & South Berks
Kingston Blount
Saturday 17th April 2010
by Claire Hart
The Vale of Aylesbury with Gath and South Bucks host their second meeting of the season at Kingston Blount this Saturday.
Kingston Blount can be found off junction 6 of the M40, Postcode OX49 5FH.
On Monday 12th April, the meeting secretary, Helen Jackson reports that the going is Good, Good to Firm in places and that watering will take place to maintain this as the week continues. First race is at 2 pm.
Admission costs are £15, £20 and £25 per car depending on car park choice.
Feature race of the day is the 4m2f Southern Grand National kindly sponsored by The Royal Oak pub in Paley Street, Maidenhead which is owned by Nick Parkinson, son of Michael. 17 entries have been made, BLUE BUSINESS who came right back to his best to win the 3m5f Ladies Open at Dunthrop 3 weeks ago will be Angela Ruckers mount and is one who will relish this trip.
Phillip York, possibly the most successful jockey at this course in recent years will be hoping his useful performer EURO BLEU stays this trip, twice a course winner it would be no suprise to see him in the winners circle.
Alan Hill has two interesting entries, the relative novice BYNACH MHOR; and course winner MYSONOWAY. If lining up both could hold an each way chance. Another interesting entry is Lynne Deakins BLUE SOVEREIGN, following 2 good runs over Easter in good company his style of running will be suited by this test of stamina.
On paper the Confined looks as if it will be a competitive event, THE HUMBEL MONK, a likely runner is bidding to creep up the ladder following his restricted win back in February. Another with similar credentials is GHONNYWITHTHEBOWE who won a restricted at Larkhill. James Tudor, also a very successful jockey at Kingston Blount will be partner the Alan Hill trained MAD JACK DUNCAN should he run.
A combined age of fifty for horse and rider is the condition for the TVC race. Entries include LONG COURRIER who was 2nd in last year’s equivalent; he will again be partnered by his Owner/ rider Tim Underwood. Useful performer STRONG WELD, a winner at Lockinge on Easter Monday is likely to be sent off at a short price but will be opposed by the Phillip York partnered AMBROSSINI, Phil won this race last year and it will be no suprise to see him take this years renewal.
With two Maidens on the card there is plenty of opportunity to pick future stars, there is a 2m5f and a 3 mile version.
Plenty entered with placed form who will be bidding to use their experience to gain that first victory, DOUBLETOILNTROUBLE was a good 2nd at Hackwood recently; ALDRIDGE HILL and LORD BROMLOW are two with placed form also. Others to note are MISTER CEE JAY, CAUGHT IN TIME and BODDINGTON LAD, all of which are thoroughly consistent and are knocking on the door to win their maiden.
With seven races and a parade of hounds there is plenty to entertain the whole family. There will be tradestands and hot/cold food and drink available.
