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The saying “It’s never over until the fat lady sings” was proved to be true at Howick this Saturday when Dewi Haddock, who had been sitting well in rear in the Men’s Open division found that all his other rivals had departed and left him alone with only the home straight between himself and his second victory of the day. The blinkered On Springs duly obliged to jump the last and carry the teenager home. At the start of the day Dewi was chasing his first ever victory between the flags and it was provided in fine style by his own Up for Appeal in the JC & PPA “Hands and Heels” for novice riders. Up for Appeal took the lead two out and steered with confidence by his young rider ran on well to claim victory. Dewi is a former member of The Pony Club and grandmother Bev, currently a DC of their local branch, was waiting to greet him as he rode in. Time in pony racing also helped hone Dewi’s skills and mention must be given to Christian Williams for whom Dewi works; this is the second Howick meeting in a row where a work rider from the Williams yard has claimed their first victory and Christan is becoming as proficient at training young jockeys as he is horses.
The odd on favourite for the Men’s Open, prolific winner Fier Jaguen took a horrible fall three out, while Julian Sheriffs gelding was fortunately unscathed, jockey Bradley Gibbs needed medical attention and a prolonged stay in the on-course ambulance before being discharged. Bradley currently reports being “a bit sore” and will be back in action as soon as the bruises fade.
The meeting has started in better fashion for Bradley and his Millstone Stables when Practice Run made all to run out the victor of the opened the Intermediate race. Practice Run is owned by The Simpsons partnership and races in the colours once carried by such illustrious Welsh point to pointers as St Helen’s Boy and Dewliner; his appearance in the winner’s enclosure in those colours was accompanied by great emotion from many present not least of all members of the syndicate.
Mount Sinai seems to have a liking for the Howick track as the grey son of Mount Sinai completed a course double by taking the Ladies Open in comfortable fashion from Camino Rocio; expertly steered by Clara Brewitt the Ledbury qualified gelding is trained by Chris Barber.
The Restricted contest saw the departure of odds on favourite Barrington John three from home, a fence that caught out a few runners on the day; one that was not caught out was Flashy Boy, trained by John Mathias who was disparaging of his horses chances before the start of the race and was pleasantly surprised at the nine years olds victory. Partnered by Huw Edwards the son of Sageburg jumped soundly to finish alone.
No visit to Howick would be complete without a Jo Priest winner and Bluella Bresil duely obliged in the final race of the day the Maiden. The eight-year-old is a recent recruit to racing between the flags having last been seen in a Southwell Hurdle in February. He held of the challenge of the four-year-old Taktics partnered by Ed Vaughan who is likely to go one better in the near future.
The day concluded with two pony races, a sport that is proving to be the starting point for so many of National Hunt racings top jockeys.
