Racing News: Charlie Hills had a dream start to his training job when his very first runner Blaise Chorus prevailed at Kempton.
After his dad Barry struck on his final day as a handler with One Lucky Lady at Bath on Sat., the handover of the reins at Faringdon Place couldn't have gone any better.
And to make it a genuine family affair, Blaise Chorus was steered by Charlie's sibling Michael.
She had not win in any of her prior five starts, but had come second in the Cheshire Oaks and run in the Investec Oaks at Epsom.
Nevertheless the drop in class for the 32 For Slots Maiden Fillies ' Stakes did the trick. Sent off the 11-4 favourite, she made all of the running and, after shaking shaking off her only real challenger Ecossaise, got home by five lengths from Sweet Lavender, who claimed second place by a neck.
"That was great. The best way to start," said the new trainer. "Michael gave her a fabulous ride. She's got plenty of toe. She travelled well and has done it well. I was satisfied with her. ".
There are sure to be more horse races won by both Blaise Chorus and Charlie Hills. The horse was rated 90 when winning at Kempton, and is likely to rise at least eight pounds for such an emphatic success. However, this being an all weather race, her turf mark is unlikely to be adjusted, meaning she ought to have chances when moved back to that surface.
For Charlie, the future is exciting. He has the tutelage of his dad in the 'board room', the piloting of his brothers, Michael and Richard, on the horses, and the sponsorship of many of the world's richest owners in his yard. With a squad like that supporting him, he must be shaking in anticipation at what is to follow. Lucky man!
After his dad Barry struck on his final day as a handler with One Lucky Lady at Bath on Sat., the handover of the reins at Faringdon Place couldn't have gone any better.
And to make it a genuine family affair, Blaise Chorus was steered by Charlie's sibling Michael.
She had not win in any of her prior five starts, but had come second in the Cheshire Oaks and run in the Investec Oaks at Epsom.
Nevertheless the drop in class for the 32 For Slots Maiden Fillies ' Stakes did the trick. Sent off the 11-4 favourite, she made all of the running and, after shaking shaking off her only real challenger Ecossaise, got home by five lengths from Sweet Lavender, who claimed second place by a neck.
"That was great. The best way to start," said the new trainer. "Michael gave her a fabulous ride. She's got plenty of toe. She travelled well and has done it well. I was satisfied with her. ".
There are sure to be more horse races won by both Blaise Chorus and Charlie Hills. The horse was rated 90 when winning at Kempton, and is likely to rise at least eight pounds for such an emphatic success. However, this being an all weather race, her turf mark is unlikely to be adjusted, meaning she ought to have chances when moved back to that surface.
For Charlie, the future is exciting. He has the tutelage of his dad in the 'board room', the piloting of his brothers, Michael and Richard, on the horses, and the sponsorship of many of the world's richest owners in his yard. With a squad like that supporting him, he must be shaking in anticipation at what is to follow. Lucky man!
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