BRITISH 2yo RACING 2008 - Horse Summary
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Strictly Royal  (CH C, Feb 21) [Picture]
TRAINER
OWNER
SIRE
DAM
GRANDSIRE
SALES PRICE
M. R. Channon B Coyle Imperial DancerRoyal Logic (Pedigree)Royal Applause [Owner Bred]

Racing Summary
DATE PROFILE/COMMENTS
10 Apr The Channon runner last year was a seller class runner from an owner bred source and his representative here with Strictly Royal has the same profile. By the first season sire Imperial Dancer, whom the trainer handled and stands at his Norman Court Stud, out of a mare who showed no worthwhile form. The trainer's debut runners haven't gone well to date for the most part and he can probably be ruled out for the day.
13 Apr The fourth runner was one of a batch of homes breds Mick Channon has produced so far. Strictly Royal is entered for the Conditions race at Newmarket next week which ought to mean they think he might be a solid winner. The picture shows a good sized 2yo with solid muscle. However, he appeared to be too lengthy through the body and this raised an issue about whether his movement behind was correct. On size and strength he ought to be a 70+ rater but the movement issue was one of a number that raise doubts. On the day he wasn't fit enough to compete strongly and he was mentally immature and entirely different in outlook to the 'manly' Northern Tour. Added to that he was visored for debut which suggests they are trying to get him to concentrate and co-operate.
  • In the race he ran badly with a slow start and then driven along soon after the end of the first furlong. This might have been mental awkwardness or perhaps movement issues with him unable to raise that pace given the fitness and st-up issues. 5 lengths back at halfway behind just an average pace he soon dropped furthe rback as the leader upped the pace and didn't respond to being whipped inside the final 2 furlongs. One to avoid until he shows he is on-side although not dismissable because of his size, strength and scope for mental and fitness improvements.
  • 15 Apr The performance of Strictly Royal will be interesting. He runs without his visor for STO after a display at Folkestone which hinted at unco-operativeness and also possibly poor movement. Chris Catlin rides this time and perhaps has been asked to 'sort him out' if that's possible. He wasn't fit enough at Folkestone, nor mentally mature enough, to compete anyway so it would be a surprise if he were to compete for the win here even if he tries properly.
    ~Comm~
    2008 SEASON RUN DETAILS
    Run Rc # Date Course Dist Gng RcCls RcTyp SP Postn [Est] [Prf] RnSty RcPc Notes Hdgr
    115Apr 10FOLK5GS5M84-4-5018 B4AvP-2, Dv+1.5f, Awk?, -5Hf, Whip-2, QFdV
    220Apr 15NOTT5.1S5M36-6-3018 B6Av-2+1, -3.5Hf Dv LsGrnd, HnH-2 in, NoResp
    3289Jul 5BVLY7.5G5Clm407-13-3030 .
    4343Jul 15YARM7GF6SNr209-9-4223 .
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    Strictly Royal:-  Pedigree Details
    DAM Name Previous Foals and their Racing Performances Foal Years General Notes
    Royal Logic Strictly Royal is her first foal. dam unr 2yo/unp 6-9f 3-4yo (rtd 10) DAM 01 =  

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