Recent Results
ROBERT (CHOC) THORNTON
Racing/Stud manager
Three Week’s Return At Chelmsford And Funny Man 3rd At Redcar
Friday 16th August – Three Weeks 8:15 Chelmsford
7th
Three Weeks made his reappearance in the Bet Totescoop6 At Totesport.com handicap at Chelmsford on Friday night. Ridden by David Probert he was put in a handy position in 2nd throughout and travelled well until the final 3 furlongs where he was ultimately a spent force turning for home. He was entitled to need this race after a lengthy break, he is clearly a better horse around Southwell so we will be heading back there and it looks like his future lies abroad.
He is safe and well and hopefully he can continue to progress further with a bit more time.
Saturday 17th August – Funny Man 4:55 Ripon
3rd
Funny Man’s winning sequence came to and end on Saturday afternoon when finishing 3rd in the William Hill Leading Racecourse Bookmaker Handicap at Ripon. Ridden by Daniel Tudhope he was held up in the early stages and was on and off the bridle throughout, which has been his style of racing for much of this season. When brought wide turning for home for a clear run, Funny Man struggled to handle the ridges and contours of Ripon and this big and long striding horse struggled to pick up at a vital stage in the race. However, he has still ran a mighty race and finished strongly to push for second at the line.
There a signs there that Funny Man has still not finished progressing yet and hopefully he can regain the winning thread soon.