| DATE |
PROFILE/COMMENTS |
| 23 Mar
| Riflessione - typical debut for a develop-with-racing
OR60s rater for Stan Moore. Looked like a slightly heavier version of his
mother who ran for trainer & owner who managed to get to OR80+ at 2yo
(ludicrously) before getting back to her real 55-68 level. Minor winner
probably and may need time & runs to get the win.
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| 14 Apr
| Riflessione & Raimond Ridge met at Folkestone with the
former pulling well clear of the Channon horse in the final furlong. He
had already had a run with a ok 5th in the Brocklesby having had the advantages
of track position and draw bias. We know that he finished with a mixture
of other physical types (the more limited Lagan Handout just in front and
the better Northern Tour closing onto him from behind). However, Stan Moore
doesn't go for strong debuts and the STO run is usually a better indication
of the ability. But, he as beaten by a newcomer there and was pulling away
from a limited front runner (Just The Lady who has been beaten in a moderate
race at Musselburgh since) later in the race. He comes out top on profile
but doesn't set a strong standard and is vulnerable to a better newcomer.
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| 20 Apr
| To confuse the issue further here's a Picture
of Rifflessione who came into the race with what looked solid enough,
early season, form. He's another quite chunky chestnut although not especially
'tight' in his muscles and typical of his trainer's methods in that way.
He's more a 'develop with racing' type and doesn't get them hard fit. He's
brighter in attitude & coat than Bonnie Charlie so you rank him higher
in that sense.
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![[Picture]](../../08_Publish_Pics/Riflessione_080719_nwby1.jpg){kind=link}
