Newbury - 29/12/08

[WoodyTHFC]

12.30 Planet of Sound 15 pts Backed this one for his chase debut on the back of some solid efforts over hurdles. He ran ok I thought. Only fourth, but it was a good race and he did have to give weight to the extremely talented free world and the third who was a good sort over hurdles. Clearly free world has boosted the form since, as has the second who won easily afterwards so it looks a good contest. Planet of Sound should improve a lot for the experience of his first chase run, he also wasnt knocked about on his first run as it became apparent he couldnt win so there shpuld be more left anyway and whilst this is a good race, I believe he has a fair chance. 1.35 Money Trix 15 pts Finally get to see this one run again. Been waiting an age and in fact he has had just one run in nearly two years. He certainly is well regarded prospect and that comes after his hurdle days when he finished second in a grade 1 at ain. behind BJK. He seems more of a natural chaser and it wasnt a huge surprise to see him win on his chase debut up north after a years wait when he won very cosily last year and earned quotes for the RSA afterwards before not running gain with some sort of problem once again. Indeed the fact he is quoted for the GC after just one chase run, speaks volumes, clearly well regarded and talented. Gone to Lunch and Mr Pointment will most likely make this a test but this completely unexposed runner could be anything, clearly he can win fresh and he might do so again. 2.45 Diamond Harry 15 pts Real nice propect this one, one of the best novice hurdlers I have seen this season along with Cousin Vinny and Hurricane Fly. He had obvious class in bumpers to win the same valuable bumper race two years on the trot and he has continued his class into bumpers. He hacked up on debut, making Keki Buku (good bumper horse himself) look ordinary. He then stepped up in class and trip to win pretty easily again at chelt. and looked to have a fair bit in hand too, not sure if that form can be reversed today. Massasoit improved massively from last seasons form to win and completely hack up lto but in Diamond Harry he is facing potentially a completely different kettle of fish.

[bowles10]

Re: Newbury - 29/12/08 12.30 Planet of Sound has been well touted up since its 4th behind the exciting Free World. It gave them too much of a start that day & Newbury stiff finish will be much better suited. Hobbs does really well here too as top trainer. 2.45 Diamond Harry has won all 4 starts to date with 2 bumper wins here at newbury last term. Won with a bit in hand at Cheltenham last time out beating door boy (5th since in the hot ascot race last week). Looks to have a decent amount of improvement in him & needs to account for recent soft ground winner Massasoit from Nicholls yard.