Archived news from 2009
WINNER! Swiss Art wins at Southwell and makes it 39 winners for 2009 so far - 19th November
Swiss loves Southwell and this was his 6th win at the Nottinghamshire course. Given a great ride by Joe Fanning who is three from three on Swiss. Joe also rode his one hundreth winner of the year with a treble at the meeting. The Racing Post commented "
SWISS ART, with blinkers back on, benefited from the drop in grade to gain his sixth-career success, all of which have been gained at this track. He should remain competitive around here this winter."
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"The Big Interview" in The Press - 30th September 2009
Stillington racehorse trainer Ruth Carr reveals how she is topping the winners’ charts this season. A glut of winners has established Stillington’s Ruth Carr as the country’s leading female racehorse trainer. She tells STEVE CARROLL about her methods.
THE yard’s Mr Grumpy is getting ready to have another tantrum. As Ruth Carr strokes his forehead, Excusez Moi – ears pinned back – lunges and makes a beeline for her hand. They are a big set of teeth when flashing forward. Carr has seen all this before. She flicks her hand away, grabs the rein and brings her temperamental gelding to a full stop with merely a flick of the wrist. Click her to read more.
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WINNER! Ninth House scores at Thirsk and makes it 38 winners for 2009 so far - 5th September
Ninth House won on the soft ground under Silvestre de Souzsa at Thirsk. The Racing Post commented " A competitive 65-78 handicap run at a very strong pace. NINTH HOUSE made it two wins on turf to go with his eleven on the all-weather. He slipped through on the inner turning in and was firmly in command at the line. This was his 61st career startand he is a credit to his trainer who will no doubt be keen to exploit his lower rating on turf."
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WINNER! Avontuur makes all to win under Dean Heslop at Newcastle - 31st August
Avontuur won the Phoenix Security Handicap at Newcastle on August Bank Holiday Monday. The Racing post commented " They seemed to go off quite quickly but, not for the first time on this card, it proved difficult to make up significant ground. AVONTUUR proved well suited by the combination of the re-fitting of blinkers and a positive ride. He showed a determined attitude when strongly challenged and ultimately won decisively."
A mention for Sunley Soveriegn who has been 2nd in 3 of his 4 last starts!
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WINNER! Ninth House wins at Wolverhampton - 17th August
Ninth House made it 36 winners for the yard since 1st January when taking the RCDM - At Selly Oak NHS Hospital Handicap at Wolverhampton. The Racing Post commented "Mainly exposed performers in a fair handicap in which the gallop was reasonable and several finished in a heap. The winner was another to race in the centre in the straight. Multiple course winner NINTH HOUSE, from a yard that has been in tremendous fettle, has been running well on turf and posted his best effort for this yard from his higher all-weather rating. He is equally effective over 1m, should not be going up too much for this and should continue to give it his best shot."
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Other August news - 17th August
Good placed efforts from Sunley Soveriegn and Diamond Laura both 2nd at Hamilton and Ninth House at Newcastle. Also a really good run from Red Cape at Haydock to finish 2nd. After all the media interest before Excusez Moi's run in the Great St Wilfred he ran a disappointing race. Excusez had obviously got out of his stable at the wrong side on saturday morning and after being very difficult in the preliminaries showed no interest in racing at all. However this isn't the first time Excusez has put on such performances and will undoubtably bounce back another time when the pressure is off at a big price!
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WINNER! Raccoon takes the winning tally to 35 at Musselburgh - 11th August
Raccoon is becoming a favourite of race goers in Scotland with another victory at Musselburgh in the Subscribe Online At racinguk.com Selling Stakes. Given another great ride by P J McDonald Raccoon won a shade cosily! The Racing Post commented " A fair race of its type, particularly when one considers the feeble prize-money, and it featured three contenders closely matched on official ratings. It also produced a thrilling finish, with all four of the runners entering the final furlong line abreast. RACCOON was making a quick reappearance after taking a course-and-distance handicap just four days previously but, with his stable enjoying a hot streak, there seemed no reason to doubt he would again be able to demonstrate his wellbeing. Hewas not the fastest away, with that honour going to Ingelby Star, but he always had a pitch close to the stands´ side rail and, even though he was squeezed slightly with 2f left, he picked up again in the closing stages and was nicely on top in the finalstrides."
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WINNER! Lucky Art makes it 34 for the year - 10th August
Lucky Art made it third time lucky at Thirsk's evening meeting having been unlucky in running the last twice. The Racing Post commented " A competitive 69-85 sprint handicap run at a very strong pace. LUCKY ART, out of luck on his first two starts for this bang in form yard, after being claimed when runner-up at Catterick, went both right and left before doing just enough in the end. He should continue to give a good account of himself."
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WINNER! PJ McDonald gives Raccoon an inspired ride to win at Musselburgh - 7th August
Old favourite Raccoon won under a brilliant ride from PJ to win Musselburgh evening meeting. The Racing post comments "Another competitive sprint handicap which was run at a good gallop thanks to the runner-up.
The nine year-old RACCOON, was landing his third course and distance win and he was ideally drawn to attack from stall one. Ruth Carr has her horses in redhot form, but it remains to be seen if he can follow up, as he will be as high in the handicap as he´s been in five years." Raccoon has run 11 times this season and has been in the prize money every time. His career earning are now
£97,544.
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WINNER! Amazing Blue Sky makes all at Sandown - 6th August
The yard enjoyed a fruitful trip down South and took on the big boys successfully when Amazing Blue Sky made all under Liam Jones to win at Sandown. The Racing Post commented "
With the rain unrelenting, the going was changed again to good to soft, with fast-ground performers now at a disadvantage. AMAZING BLUE SKY is from an in-form stable and he put up a heroic performance under an excellent ride, with Liam Jones confirming that the soft lead had played into his hands and that he had been able to get a breather into him turning for home. The number of times this big, scopey front-runner has attracted the comment 'gamely´ speaks for itself, and connections believe that he will continue to improve."
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WINNER! Redwater River wins after a succession of good performances - 4th August
Redwater River won in the hands of apprentice Dean Heslop at Catterick. The Racing Post commented " REDWATER RIVER, whoseyard have their runners in cracking form at present, has been kept very busy of late and was making another quick reappearance. He came with a strong run from over a furlong out and stayed on strongly inside the final furlong to win his first race since coming from Ireland. He is clearly taking his racing well at present."
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TWO WINNERS! Moheebb and Red Cape are stars of the show at Ripon - 3rd August
Our Stillington yard has now sent out 30 winners since 1st January 2009. Moheebb and Red Cape who were both in action over the weekend at Thirsk showed their well being by winning convincingly. The Racing Post comments " This fair handicap was run at a good pace thanks to the front-running Society Venue, MOHEEBB followed up his Thirsk win two days earlier with a gritty effort from off the pace. He hit top gear in between the final 2f and it was clear at the furlong pole he was the one to be on. The race was run to suit, but this track is not ideal for one with his style of racing and so he is clearly right at the top of his game again." "RED CAPE was well backed on this return from just a three-day break and gave his stable a quick-fire double. He won the battle for the lead and dug really deep when asked to win the race. This uncomplicated sprinter is suited by a sharp test over this trip and continues in grand form, despite being kept busy. A trip to Haydock on Saturday night is now on the cards for him and his trainer will also look at the Great St Wilfrid back here later in the month as a possible target, but already has Excusez Moi for that."
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WINNER! Diamond Laura wins at Chester for a big crowd of Middleham Park Racing Owners- 2nd August
What Diamond Laura lacks in size she makes up for in heart. A gutsy performance saw her beat a competitive field of 2 year olds in front of Chesters packed Sunday crowd. The Racing Post comments " DIAMOND LAURA, claimed out of David Evans´ yard for £13,000 after winning over 5f at Beverley on her latest outing, had already shown herself to be equally effective over this trip when landing a claimer at Wolverhampton two starts back, and she readily completed a hat-trick on this rise in grade. Held up through the early stages, the strong pace suited her and she picked up well in the straight, despite having to challenge four wide. This was her fourth win of the campaign and she´s progressing into a pretty useful filly."
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WINNER! Moheeb enjoys the mud at Thirsk - 1st August
Moheebb came from last to first to win at our local track on a muddy saturday afternoon. The Racing Post comments " A strongly run race on soft ground is ideal for MOHEEBB over this trip and Ruth Carr´s gambled-on 5yo got everything he needed as Fesko and Ilie Nastase cut each other´s throats by setting a blistering gallop. Moheebb was hard under the pump and a long way back turning into the straight but, as those up front began to founder, he set sail down the wide outside to pass rival after rival and storm clear in the final furlong. This has to go down as nigh-on a career-best effort from the gelding but, although ultimately impressive, the race was teed up to perfection for him, so it may be wise not to get too carried away. He has an entry in a Ripon handicap on Monday and connections reported the intention was to go there, providing he comes out of this okay "
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WINNER! Ninth House wins his first race on turf - 29th July 2009
Ninth House won the Save Our Steel Family Funday - 9th August Handicap over a mile at Redcar under Silvestre De Souza. Our 7 year old full horse has won 10 times on the all weather but this was his first win on the turf from 13 starts. The Racing Post commented "A big field for this low-grade handicap which as expected was run at a good gallop; all 17 elected to race down the centre of the track. NINTH HOUSE was returning to the turf after a spell on the all-weather off a 16lb lower mark for his in-form yard. He looks very straight forward and will be of interest if turning out under a penalty (he holds an entry at Thirsk on Saturday)."
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WINNER! Amazing Blue Sky wins from the front again - 23rd July 2009
Arnie made all to beat the Mark Tompkins trained, odds on favourite, My Girl Jode, under a fine front running ride from Silvestre de Souza. The Racing Post commented " AMAZING BLUE SKY, like several of his stable companions, is at the top of his game and showed afine attitude to follow up last week´s course and distance victory. This seems his optimum distance and, although life will be tougher after reassessment, he may be able to progress."
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Lots of placed horses also this month - 22nd July 2009
Must mention the placed horses who have been running so well including Excusez Moi 5th in the Scottish Stewards Cup at Hamilton, Raccoon hasn't been out of the first four in 9 races this year, good placed form for Red Cape and Moheebb both at York and other racecourses, Sunley Sovereign at Hamilton, Ice Planet and Avontuur at Ayr, Newgate over hurdles at Market Rasen, Calmdownmate at Southwell and Dhhamaan and Ninth House at Wolverhampton.
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WINNER! Swiss Art does it again this time in handicap company - 21st July 2009
Swiss Art went back to his favourite track at Southwell and upped his game to win the 1 mile handicap against older horses. Ruth's first winner for Hartlepool owner Brian Morton. The Racing Post comment "SWISS ART, from a yard in good form, turned in his best effort to notch his fifth win at the track but his first in handicap company. He showed a good attitude and connections may decide to run him from a lower turf mark on Friday."
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WINNER! Natural Rhythm gets back in the winners enclosure- 20th July 2009
Another great front running performance this time from Natural Rhythm who benifitted from the refitting of blinkers when winning at Beverley evening meeting. The Racin gPost commented "NATURAL RHYTHYM, who had the blinkers back on, had won twice from the front this time last year. Out of the handicap he was able to race from a 4lb lower mark than his second success. Given his own way in front his rider stepped up the gallop turning in and sent him three-lengths clear entering the final furlong. In the end the post came just in time and his jockey deserves full marks."
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WINNER! Only A Splash is Ruth's most satisfying winner of the year - 17th July 2009
Only a Splash made all under a great ride from Paul Mulrennen to win the maiden handicap at Ripon. The Raing Post comments "ONLY A SPLASH got over to the far rail from his high draw and made every yard, finally getting off the mark at the 24th attempt. The form is clearly very moderate, but he´s a half-brother to Soaked, a prolific sprinter who racked up 19 wins and was still winning at the age of 11. It´s worth noting that Soaked´s first success also came at the age of five, on his 22nd start, so there are parallels." See the horse for sale page for comments made by Ruth over a year ago. She's always had faith in Splash and her husband, Roger, looked after him all winter while he was out of training.
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WINNER! Amazing Blue Sky wins on a wet evening at Doncaster - 16th July 2009
Amazing Blue Sky known as Arnie at home won under Silvestre de Souza at DoncasterEvening meeting. Our 3 year old gelding showed a wonderful attitude by making all. more details coming soon. The Racing post comments " AMAZING BLUE SKY adopted his usual pitch at the head of affairs and was equal to every challenge thrown athim in the final stages. He hadn´t shown much form with give in the ground before, but most of his sire´s stock seem to handle such conditions. He´d had plenty of chances since being claimed to join his present stable, but he seems to be thriving on his busy campaign and it´s far from impossible that there is more to come."
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The yard is used as a location for a Joules Photo shoot - 10th July 2009
Mowbray House Farm was used as a location for the Joules Country Clothing range for the Ride-Away catalogue. Ruth's sister in law Charlotte and nephew Oliver did the modelling.
One of our foals modelled a Foal Turn Out rug also for the Ride-Away catalogue.
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WINNER! Swiss Art makes it 20 winners for the year - 7th July 2009
Swiss Art won under Silvestre de Souza at Southwell Evening meeting. Our 3 year old gelding tracked the leaders and despite hanging left won by three quarters of a length. The Racing Post comments " The winning time was 2.27 seconds quicker than the 55-rated Guga managed in an earlier handicap, but SWISS ART probably didn´t have to run up to his official mark of 70 considering he had 13lb in hand over the runner-up at the weights. He took an ageto get up in the straight, but in fairness he was being leaned on by Iron Out, and also seemed intimidated by that one´s jockey´s whip."
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WINNER! Red Cape wins for the third time in a month - 1st July 2009
Having finished 4th at Newcastle in thick fog on ground softer than ideal at the Northumberland Plate meeting last week, Red Cape bounced back with an impressive victory at Catterick on his preferred quick ground. Andy Elliot did the steering and quickened away from the filed to win by 5 lengths. The Racing Post Commented "What looked a tight-knit 61-80 handicap was turned into a procession by Red Cape , as the market indicated beforehand.
Looking an absolute picture despite having had four runs in June, the six-year-old, who was 4lb higher than for his Thirsk success, kept tabs on the leader and the first two home were the first two throughout. He went clear in a matter of strides when sent about his business and was value for at least six lengths. He clearly thrives on racing and will reappear under a penalty at Pontefract on Tuesday."
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WINNER! Ninth House gets his head in front at his favourite track - 22nd June
Ninth House followed up some good efforts on the grass with a convincing victory at Wolverhampton in the Betdaq Poker handicap over 7 furlongs. The Racing Post commented " The race was run at a searching early pace. Ninth House ran a lot better than the bare facts suggested at Musselburgh three days earlier as he fell out of the gates and, very well backed, showed his true colours with a ready success. The strong early pace played right into his hands and this was his first success since landing a four-timer off a 17lb higher mark over C&D last March, so he should make a bold bid to follow up." Good runs also from Dhhamaan finishing 4th and Swiss Art who finished 5th after being interferred with.
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WINNER! Red Cape provides Ruth with her first winner at local track Thirsk - 16th June
Red Cape made virtually all to win the Adorn Hats Handicap at local track Thirsk. The Racing Post commented "A 70-84 sprint handicap run at a furious pace.
Red Cape, who met trouble on the turn for home in the controversial ´traffic cones´ race at Pontefract a week earlier, was asked to race from a 7lb higher mark than for his soft ground Catterick success. He made every yard and simply would not be denied. He has won from a 22lb higher mark in the past and should continue to give a good account of himself this summer for his very much in-form yard." We were delighted with the attitude Red Cape showed.
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3 WINNERS! A treble! - 5th June
We sent out 4 runners on Friday and 3 of them won!
Raccoon set the ball rolling when winning the Lionweld Kennedy Sprint Handicap over 5 furlongs. Ridden by P J MacDonald our 9 year old gelding won by 2 lengths. Raccoon's Owner/Breeder Peter Savill, former Chairman of the British Horseracing Authority, was present at Catterick to see his horse win. The Racing Post commented "A modest sprint but quite competitive and plenty with chances, and the time was nearly half a second slower than the opening juvenile contest. It was a headlong dash with four upsides most of the way but in the end Raccoon proved the strongest. He has a pretty good record at this sort of level and confirmed Nottingham form with the favourite, who was 4lb worse off this time. A sharp 5f suits him ideally and the rain may have just come in time to ease the ground. He could reappear at Haydock next week."
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Red Cape was the next into the winners enclosure in the colours of Middleham Park Racing. Andrew Elliott rode a great race as he elected to come to the faster stands side on the rain softened ground. and won by 4 and a half lengths. The Racing Post commented "The ground was changed again, this time to Good, before this race. The rain had clearly got into the ground and the jockeys had a difference of opinion as to where to race in the straight. However, Andrew Elliott, the rider of Red Cape got it right in coming across to the stands´ side, as his mount found plenty for pressure and powered clear in the final furlong. The time was 1.22secs slower than the earlier (better class) contest over the same trip. Red Cape had not scored for over two years but had lost out only narrowly over 7f at Musselburgh last month, and the trainer´s runners have been in great form of late. He has run well in the past when making a quick reappearance and it might be worth turning him out under a penalty."
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Avontuur made a real mess of the start in the Betdaq.co.uk Handicap at Wolverhampton but made up plenty of ground to win by a length and a quarter under Dean Heslop. The Racing Post commentd " There was a contested lead here and as a result the early gallop was very strong. That suited Avontuur very much as he had missed the break badly, giving away several lengths at the start. The strong gallop ensured that the leaders came back, though, and he stayed on down the outside to pick up the spoils. This was his fourth win from 15 starts at the track, but it still wouldn´t be a surprise to see some form of headgear fitted to him next time."
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WINNER! Sunley Soveriegn wins at Hamilton - 29th May
Sunley won the Weatherbys Bloodstock Insurance Handicap under Silvester De Souza. The Racing Post commented "Sunley Sovereign stepped up on the form he showed on his reappearance with a decisive success from 1lb out of the handicap. His trainer thinks he will be suited by further, but she´s been struggling to get him into suitable races." It was a great day for the team. We sent out 4 runners from our yard and all 4 were in the money! Moheebb ran a fine race under his 6lb penelty for his Haydock win to finish 2nd on ground too fast for him. Ninth House, an All Weather specialist, was hampered and closing quickly to finish 3rd in the the Amatuer Riders race under Ruth's cousin Rachel Clark. Raccoon was also in action at Musselbugh Evening meeting and finshed a gallant 3rd in the 5f Selling race.
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TWO WINERS! A Saturday Across the Card Double! - 23rd May 2009
Excusez Moi won the Brantingham Conditions Stakes at Beverley under Duran Fentiman. The Racing Post commented " A decent conditions event run at a good pace. Few appeared to hold much chance on official ratings and, in a sprint like this, racing room was always likely to be at a premium. Excusez Moi rather inconsistent of late, had a bit to find at the weights. He proved awkward to load, but was backed to return to his best form and won well. A gelding who stays further, the decent tempo on a stiff track proved ideal, and he found plenty when the gaps appeared. He seems likely to be aimed at the Wokingham." This was an £18,000 race the biggest prize Ruth has bagged as a trainer.
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Moheebn was in action at Haydock and ran away with the Betfred "The Peoples Bookmaker" Handicap on his beloved heavy ground. The Racing Post commented "This looked competitive beforehand, but the patiently ridden Moheebb powered well clear in the closing stages after getting a good run towards the inside. He wasn´t at his best at Doncaster the previous week, but evidently relished the testing conditions. His connections will probably be keen to get him out under a penalty, but he´ll almost certainly need easy ground if he´s to reproduce this sort of form."
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Excusez Moi has specialist farriery attention - 9th May
Excusez pulled a front shoe off when winning at Ripon last night. Luckily Ruth's brother, Richard, made time on saturday morning to come and replace the shoe. When Excusez pulled the shoe off he also pulled off some of his hoof so there wasn't much foot to nail the shoe onto. Rich had to apply a special bandage to the foot which when wetted sets hard, a bit like having a cast put on a broken bone, before he could put the shoe back on.
The damaged foot Removing dirt with wire brush Applying de-greaser
Applying the bandage Wetting - to set the bandage The foot is ready to shoe
Nailing on as normal Clenching and finishing Ready for the races!
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WINNER! Excusez Moi wins at Ripon - 8th May
Excusez Moi made it a week to remember when winning the SIS Picture Services Handicap at Ripon evening meeting. Our 7 year old gelding was held up towards the rear, before making smooth headway on the outside about 2 furlongs out, was then ridden to quickened and lead inside final furlong staying on strongly. Excusez was ridden by P J MacDonald. The Racing Post commented: "This looked a decent sprint handicap for the grade, although a couple of the more likely types disappointed. The main action took place away from the stands´ rail, and just like in the earlier race on the straight track, a low draw did not provide the advantage anticipated by many before racing. Excusez Moi, who raced against a track bias when behind Sunrise Safari at Newcastle last time, was a comfortable winner, and he oozed class in the latter stages. Although by no means best away, he arrived on the scene travelling easily towards the outside around 2f out and found enough when finally asked. The winner´s trainer, just like her grandfather David Chapman, is proving herself adept at sweetening up quirky sprinters, and there should be more tocome from this one. Ideally suited by a strong gallop, it would be no surprise to see this son of Fusaichi Pegasus win another big one this season, with races like the Wokingham, Stewards´ Cup, and Great St Wilfrid, which he landed back in 2006, surely worthy targets." Exciting times here at Mowbray!
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WINNER! Newgate does it again - 7th May
Newgate was upped in class and rose to the challange well when winning the
Great Antiques Fair Here - 30th May Handicap Hurdle. On ground softer than ideal Oliver Williams dropped Newgate out before making up ground around the home bend. He was travelling wonderfully well coming up the home straight, leading between the last two flights and staying on well up the hill to the line. He beat Lawgiver trained by our neighbour, Marjorie Fife, by a head. There was 8 lengths back to the third horse. The Racing Post commented "Newgate is a steadily progressive performer who turned in his best effort over hurdles. Connections feel that the decision to hold him up for longer is the key to him and he appeals as the type to win again over this trip on quick ground."
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Two new foals - 6th May
During the night on 30th April Cadogen Square gave birth to a chestnut colt by the well bred Shami.
During the night on the 5th May Spinning Game gave birth to a chesnut colt also by Shami.
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WINNER! Calmdownmate provides the partners of Ruth Carr Racing with their first winner! - 5th May 2009
About 6 weeks after the partners bought into Calmdownmate he rewarded them by winning the NSPCC Child Voice Appeal Handicap over 5 furlongs at Southwell under Paul Mulrennen. The Racing Post commented " His (the runner up) rider tried to nurse him home, but he was unable to respond when Calmdownmate collared him entering the final furlong. Already a three-time winner here during the winter including two over this trip, Calmdownmate was 4lb higher than for the most recent of those but he shrugged that off and having been prominent from the off, responded well to pressure to wear down the runner-up."
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WINNER! Raucous continues the winning way - 27th April 2009
Raucous, known as Roy at home, won the Parklands Golf Club Handicap over 1 miles and four and a half furlongs at Newcastle under Andrew Elliot. There were 2 non runners leaving only four to face the judge. Raucous took a keen hold and tracked the habitual front runner Mister Arjay before leading about 2 furlongs out. Tim Easterby's Rosbay looked to be travelling better than Raucous a furlong out but our gelding showed a good attitude to battle on and win nicely by a length and three quarters.
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WINNER! Newgate gives Ruth her first National Hunt winner - 25th April 2009
Newgate, better know as Neville at home, was given a near perfect ride by Oliver Williams to win the Book Online @marketrasenraces.co.uk Selling Hurdle. The Racing Post commented "Newgate looked terrific in the paddock and also came in for sustained market support, having been available at 6-1 in some places just over two hours before the race. This former 7f Flat winner was sent to the front later than had been the case at Sedgefield last time, and that proved the right tactic as he was able to assert inside the final 75 yards. The combination of fast ground and basement grade has enabled him to get competitive twice running now, and it seems sensible to keep him in these sort of contests for the time being. He was bought in by connections for 4,200gns."
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Twelve years ago Ruth rode her first winner over hurdles in this very race on a horse called Eurolink The Rebel owned and trained by her father Stephen Clark! We may see if we can dig out a picture!
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Amazing Blue Sky is 2nd - 21st April 2009
Amazing Blue Sky came across one too good at Southwell today when finishing 2nd in the one mile three furlong handicap for three year olds under Andy Elliot. Surely it is only a matter of time before he goes one better!
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WINNER! Raccoon wins on his seasonal reapperance - 18th April 2009
Stable favourite Raccoon was partnered to victory by P J MacDonald in the Racing UK Live In Your Living Room Handicap Stakes over 5 furlongs at Nottingham Evening Meeting. With 16 runners the field split into two main groups on opposite sides of the course although Raccoon and the horse placed 2nd raced on the far rail there was no decisive advantage. Raccoon is nine years old now, but he was still in cracking form last season and he loves to race fresh. Showing his customary speed, he made all in the far side bunch. It was 2 years to the day that his jockey Paddy MacDonald, a former jump jockey, rode the winner of the Scottish Grand National! Raccoon is owned by former BHA Chief Peter Savill who also bred him. He is fitted with a “tube” to help him breathe after several operations did not improve his “wind problem”. The tube is made up of three metal pieces and a plug which is removed when he is exercised and when he is racing. He breathes straight through the hole in his neck by-passing all the places where the operations where unsuccessful.
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The new Ruth Carr Racing Partnership has its first runner - 16th April 2009
Calmdownmate ran for the first time in the colours of the new Ruth Carr Racing partnership. A good time was had by all who attended.
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WINNER! Excusez Moi continues the run of Scottish luck with another win at Musselburgh - 12th April 2009
Excusez Moi, owned in partnership by Ruth's Mum and Dad Stephen and Angela Clark and Ruth's Grandfather David Chapman, won the Tote Super 7 Easter Stakes at Musselburgh on a lovely sunny Sunday. Our 7 year old gelding was held up, showed headway over 2f out when switched to the outside about a furlong out and ran on strongly inside the final furlong to lead near line. This was a nice prize for the yard to win and the decent pace on quick ground resulted in a time only 0.32 seconds outside the track record. Excusez had pleased us when faring third best of the stands´ side group in a big-field handicap over this trip at Doncaster on his previous start and built on that effort with the cheekpieces re-fitted. The Racing Post wrote "He was fully entitled to win this having dropped to a mark 16lb lower than when landing the 2006 Great St Wilfrid." Excusez isn't the easist to deal with in the prelimaries and Ruth earned the Racing Post's quote of the day with "He's a monster. If he isn't trying to take your head off with his teeth, he's trying to back you into a corner to kick you." After being well supported in the betting we were delighted to bring the £6,231 prize back to Yorkshire.
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Newgate finishes 2nd at Sedgefield - 7th April 2009
Newgate ran a cracking race under Mark Bradburne when finishing 2nd to Can't Remember in the John Wade Skip Hire Novices' Selling Hurdle (Qualifier). He was held up early on in the race before taking the lead after 3 out. Still leading at the last he was beaten by a horse who stayed up the hill better than he did. (Newgate brown and orange colours)
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WINNER! First winner on the turf for 2009 - 3rd April 2009
A trip to Musselburgh proved profitable as Raucous wins the "Buttys Final Furlong Selling Stakes". Given a perfect front running ride by Paul Mulrennen Raucous won by 3 lengths. We purchased the 6 year old gelding out of Tom Tates Tadcaster stables at the December Doncaster Bloodstock sales, he has had some problems in the past but the drop down in grade should have given him confidence and we look forward to having some fun with him this summer. Click here to view and purchase more photos courtesy of Grossick Photography
Moheebb also ran very well the same day on ground much quicker than he prefers. He crept into the race 2 furlongs out and was drawing upside the leaders when he was accidently struck in the face by one of the other jockeys whips. He eventually finished 4th. Click here to view and purchase photos courtesy of Grossick Photography
Photos show Ruth with Moheebb receiving the Best Turned Out award on behalf of Tash who was busy looking after Raucous in the post race dope test and Moheebb, royal blue and white colours, short of racing room after being struck in the face, finishing fourth.
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Online Video Interview "Hopes for 2009" - York Press - 30th March 2009
Steve Carroll talks to racehorse trainer Ruth Carr ahead of her second full season on the flat. To watch the video interview click here.
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The Start of the 2009 Turf Racing Season - 29th March 2009
We had our first runner on the grass at Doncaster today. Excusez Moi ran well finishing 9th of 22. He was drawn at the stands side, a clear disadvantage, and finished 3rd of his group.
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Other March News - 26th March 2009
Amazing Blue Sky has been consistant this month since being castrated and fitted with blinkers. He has finished 3rd twice and 2nd once on his last three starts.
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Fan Club enjoys a days hunting - 14th March 2009
Ruth took Fan Club for a change of scenery and attended the York and Ainsty (South) meet at Escrick Park.
Photos courtesy of Ryehouse Photos click here to see more.
To find out more about the York and Ainsty (South) Hunt click here.
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The Ruth Carr Racing Partnership is here! - 3rd March 2009
No gimmicks - just honest Yorkshire value
Owning a racehorse may seem like a dream for many people but with the Ruth Carr Racing your dream is affordable and accessible. We take the complications out of racehorse ownership leaving you to enjoy the all the fun, excitement, and hopefully, glory! While the ordinary racegoers are crowded round the parade ring trying to assess your horse – you’ll be deep in conversation with your trainer and jockey.
Ruth and Mr Chapman have selected Calmdownmate as their first syndicated horse. If all goes to plan they intend to add more horses. Calmdownmate is a four year old gelded son of Danehill Dancer. He was rated 95 as a two year old, ran in a Group race at York and won a Novice race at Ripon. Since joining us he has run 5 times, winning twice and a 2nd place. He is now rated 70, is fit, sound and ready to win again soon. Go to the Own a horse page for full details.
A 5% share of Calmdownmate is £400 - An all inclusive sum of £85 monthly covers all other costs - no hidden extras
Ruth and "Matey"
Contact Ruth on 01347 811719 - 07721 926772 ruth@ruthcarrracing.co.uk for more details or to arrange a yard visit
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Other February News - 28th February 2009
Good runs this month from Gainshare and Red Cape both being placed at Wolverhampton.
Red Cape Gainshare
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Newgate 2nd at Doncaster - 18th February 2009
Newgate found one to good in the Alan King trained Noticable at the Town Moor track. Having made the running Newgate was joined at the last by the winner, rated 116, who went away to score easily. This was a good run from Newgate as he came up against one unusually good for a seller.
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WINNER! Calmdownmate wins again - 15th February 2009
Calmdownmate, is now 3 wins from 5 starts at Southwell and has won 2 from 5 starts for us. Luke Morris get on particulary well with "Matey" and scored by one and a quarter lengths.
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A trip to the seaside keep the horses ticking over - 8th February 2009
The big freeze prompted an outing to Redcar for a canter on the beach.
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Carr is happy to continue family training success - Bill Bridge - Yorkshire Post - 2nd February
Exactly a year after taking over the running of Mowbray House Farm stables following the retirement of her grandfather David Chapman there is a remarkably contented air about Ruth Carr. Training racehorses may, to the uninitiated, be all about Royal Ascot and Champagne, picking up trophies and wintering in the West Indies; Click here to read more
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Newgate 4th in a Novice Hurdle at Doncaster - 31st January 2009
Newgate, ridden by Mark Bradburne finishes fourth in a 2m Novices hurdle at Doncaster. Photo courtesy of Proshot Photography. Prices start from £14.50 and are available by calling 0191 4697169.
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Carr thrives on a winning start to 2009 - Turf Talk - York Evening Press - 30th January
TAKING the next step is the aim of Stillington trainer Ruth Carr. After a successful first season which spawned 12 winners from her Mowbray House Farm base, Calmdownmate’s victory at Southwell earlier this month has already got Carr off the mark in 2009. The fledgling trainer, who took over the reins clicl here to read more
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WINNER! Calmdownmate give us our first winner of 2009 - 8th January 2009
Calmdownmate, having only his second run for us having been bought after a selling race out of Karl Burke's yard, won the "Hospitality At Southwell Racecourse Apprentice Claiming Stakes" under Luke Morris. The Racing Post analysis "On paper this looked a competitive sprint, as most of these had been in some sort of form in recent weeks on this surface. In fact, four of these had clashed in a similar contest at the end of December and it was one of those that proved victorious. Calmdownmate reversed from with Colorus and Monte Major on that meeting after moving strongly throughout. He kept on really well once in front and looks the type to win more races at this sort of level." He has since been second and we are looking forward to having plenty of fun with "Matey" who is already a favourite with Mel (pictured below).
Photo courtesy of Proshot Photography. Prices start from £14.50 and are available by calling 0191 4697169.