Hector Crouch heads to Southwell for three final rides on Saturday before jetting off to Vietnam and Thailand for a well-earned break. Kwiff’s jockey columnist is hoping to sign off on a high after enjoying more success in the saddle earlier this week.
There were some nice winners in the week, including a potentially smart filly of Charlie Johnston’s who bolted up by 10 lengths around Chelmsford. Keep an eye on Young Clarissa.
The first of three rides on Saturday comes from David O’Meara’s Ceinture d’Orion, creeping into the foot of the weights for the Mile Handicap.
She spat the dummy out last time out here in first-time cheekpieces, but before that had been pretty consistent in similar handicaps. The handicapper has given her a chance, dropping her 3lb, and she should go well.
I’m not sure what to expect from Iron Curtain (2.40), who ran well on debut at Salisbury but was probably a little bit flattered when staying on to finish second, having been green early.
He was last of five but behind some nice types at Goodwood last time out and needs to bounce back. A draw of 14 from 14 doesn’t make life easy.
Trainer Olly Cole can ready one first time up, and I’m keen to take the ride on debutant Annie Hall (3.50) in the 6f Maiden.
The well-bred daughter of Harry Angel looks to have plenty of speed in her pedigree and has a nice draw to hopefully enjoy a first day at school, as it were.
After that, I’m taking a holiday and heading to Vietnam and Thailand for a couple of weeks. You won’t see me on a horse until November 25th, I think.
Fingers crossed the break leaves us refreshed and recharged ahead of a likely busy winter back home and potentially challenging for the Flat Jockeys’ All-Weather Championship.
Hector Crouch’s Southwell rides at a glance
| Horse | Time |
|---|---|
| Ceinture d’Orion | 14:05 |
| Iron Curtain | 14:40 |
| Annie Hall | 15:50 |
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