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Glasgow Times
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Secret Hideaway advertises Ascot claims with shock success
A runner-up at Ripon on debut, she was sent off a 33-1 shot in the hands of PJ McDonald, who bided his time in the early stages as Karl Burke's impressive Wolverhampton scorer, the fancied Love Olivia, led the field down the Knavesmire. Richard Hannon's 15-8 favourite Harry's Girl took over in the final furlong, but McDonald was soon conjuring up a finishing flourish from his mount who stormed home by half a length. The winner was introduced into the Queen Mary Stakes market at 14-1 by both Betfair and Paddy Power, with Keatley confirming the Royal meeting would come under consideration. He said: 'She's a decent filly and I've always thought plenty of her. 'Her heart is the biggest part of her, as you saw there. I ran her to educate her over the sharp five but I think she'll stay six no bother and maybe even seven in time. 'She will improve a load as the year goes on, I'll speak to the owners and Ascot will probably be the obvious place to go. 'We'll speak and see which race we like the look of. 'She's brilliant, very laid back and a pleasure to have anything to do with.' Jane Chapple-Hyam is targeting big-race honours in France with Kon Tiki after she maintained her unbeaten record with an assured display in the Sky Bet Fillies' Stakes. Previously successful on the all-weather at Wolverhampton in December and Kempton in April, the Night Of Thunder filly was an 11-2 shot as she stepped up in class for her turf debut in what looked a strong edition of a Listed event better known as the Michael Seely Memorial. After being held up off the strong early pace, Kon Tiki ploughed a lone furrow closest to the stands' rail from halfway up the straight and having quickened smartly to grab the lead, she had enough in hand to repel the late challenge of Bermuda Longtail by half a length in the hands of David Egan. Chapple-Hyam said: 'I had her in the (1000) Guineas but decided to come here, she was coming off the all-weather and I just thought it was a nice start for her. 'It allowed her to come through in her coat and Mr Harris (owner) likes them to go gradually up the staircase, no rush. 'We'll head for the Sandringham, a Group Two at Chantilly, and that's a nice stepping-stone from the Listed race today. For me, I'd be hoping for the Sandringham and then the Falmouth.' Karl Burke's Thunder Run (5-1) snatched success in final stride of the Knights Solicitors Handicap, winning under Clifford Lee having just edged out Michael Bell's 9-2 favourite Tony Montana. 'He's just needed to relax, I was worried after half a furlong because he'd taken off with Cliff and the last thing I wanted was to make the running,' said Burke. 'He managed to get him back, once he gets a bit of cover he drops his head and he got him into a lovely rhythm. 'I think he's a good horse, once he learns to race a little more economically early on I think he's definitely a Listed or Group Three horse. 'The Wolferton at Royal Ascot could be the plan, the owners who bought him before the Lincoln paid a good bit of money for him and they've never had a runner at Royal Ascot before.' Richard Spencer's The Man was then the winner of the Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap to give Egan a double, striking by two and a quarter lengths at 14-1. John and Thady Gosden's Bowmark made light work of the Darley EBF 'Confined' Novice Stakes under William Buick, winning at a canter by four lengths as the 1-3 favourite. 'He's a beautiful, big horse, it was his first start off the all-weather he's taken it all very well,' said John Gosden. 'He's had to come across the Knavesmire and he's run a very nice race I think. 'We might go to the Heron Stakes with him, that might be an obvious place that would play to his strengths but we'll have to see how he comes out of this. 'He's a grand horse with a lot of class and a lot of scope about him.' The concluding Yorkshire Equine Practice Handicap then went to James Owen's Delicacy at 14-1 under Sam James.
Rhyl Journal
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Secret Hideaway advertises Ascot claims with shock success
A runner-up at Ripon on debut, she was sent off a 33-1 shot in the hands of PJ McDonald, who bided his time in the early stages as Karl Burke's impressive Wolverhampton scorer, the fancied Love Olivia, led the field down the Knavesmire. Richard Hannon's 15-8 favourite Harry's Girl took over in the final furlong, but McDonald was soon conjuring up a finishing flourish from his mount who stormed home by half a length. The winner was introduced into the Queen Mary Stakes market at 14-1 by both Betfair and Paddy Power, with Keatley confirming the Royal meeting would come under consideration. He said: 'She's a decent filly and I've always thought plenty of her. 'Her heart is the biggest part of her, as you saw there. I ran her to educate her over the sharp five but I think she'll stay six no bother and maybe even seven in time. 'She will improve a load as the year goes on, I'll speak to the owners and Ascot will probably be the obvious place to go. 'We'll speak and see which race we like the look of. 'She's brilliant, very laid back and a pleasure to have anything to do with.' Jane Chapple-Hyam is targeting big-race honours in France with Kon Tiki after she maintained her unbeaten record with an assured display in the Sky Bet Fillies' Stakes. Previously successful on the all-weather at Wolverhampton in December and Kempton in April, the Night Of Thunder filly was an 11-2 shot as she stepped up in class for her turf debut in what looked a strong edition of a Listed event better known as the Michael Seely Memorial. After being held up off the strong early pace, Kon Tiki ploughed a lone furrow closest to the stands' rail from halfway up the straight and having quickened smartly to grab the lead, she had enough in hand to repel the late challenge of Bermuda Longtail by half a length in the hands of David Egan. Chapple-Hyam said: 'I had her in the (1000) Guineas but decided to come here, she was coming off the all-weather and I just thought it was a nice start for her. 'It allowed her to come through in her coat and Mr Harris (owner) likes them to go gradually up the staircase, no rush. 'We'll head for the Sandringham, a Group Two at Chantilly, and that's a nice stepping-stone from the Listed race today. For me, I'd be hoping for the Sandringham and then the Falmouth.' Karl Burke's Thunder Run (5-1) snatched success in final stride of the Knights Solicitors Handicap, winning under Clifford Lee having just edged out Michael Bell's 9-2 favourite Tony Montana. 'He's just needed to relax, I was worried after half a furlong because he'd taken off with Cliff and the last thing I wanted was to make the running,' said Burke. 'He managed to get him back, once he gets a bit of cover he drops his head and he got him into a lovely rhythm. 'I think he's a good horse, once he learns to race a little more economically early on I think he's definitely a Listed or Group Three horse. 'The Wolferton at Royal Ascot could be the plan, the owners who bought him before the Lincoln paid a good bit of money for him and they've never had a runner at Royal Ascot before.' Richard Spencer's The Man was then the winner of the Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap to give Egan a double, striking by two and a quarter lengths at 14-1. John and Thady Gosden's Bowmark made light work of the Darley EBF 'Confined' Novice Stakes under William Buick, winning at a canter by four lengths as the 1-3 favourite. 'He's a beautiful, big horse, it was his first start off the all-weather he's taken it all very well,' said John Gosden. 'He's had to come across the Knavesmire and he's run a very nice race I think. 'We might go to the Heron Stakes with him, that might be an obvious place that would play to his strengths but we'll have to see how he comes out of this. 'He's a grand horse with a lot of class and a lot of scope about him.' The concluding Yorkshire Equine Practice Handicap then went to James Owen's Delicacy at 14-1 under Sam James.
South Wales Guardian
16-05-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Secret Hideaway advertises Ascot claims with shock success
A runner-up at Ripon on debut, she was sent off a 33-1 shot in the hands of PJ McDonald, who bided his time in the early stages as Karl Burke's impressive Wolverhampton scorer, the fancied Love Olivia, led the field down the Knavesmire. Richard Hannon's 15-8 favourite Harry's Girl took over in the final furlong, but McDonald was soon conjuring up a finishing flourish from his mount who stormed home by half a length. The winner was introduced into the Queen Mary Stakes market at 14-1 by both Betfair and Paddy Power, with Keatley confirming the Royal meeting would come under consideration. He said: 'She's a decent filly and I've always thought plenty of her. 'Her heart is the biggest part of her, as you saw there. I ran her to educate her over the sharp five but I think she'll stay six no bother and maybe even seven in time. 'She will improve a load as the year goes on, I'll speak to the owners and Ascot will probably be the obvious place to go. 'We'll speak and see which race we like the look of. 'She's brilliant, very laid back and a pleasure to have anything to do with.' Jane Chapple-Hyam is targeting big-race honours in France with Kon Tiki after she maintained her unbeaten record with an assured display in the Sky Bet Fillies' Stakes. Previously successful on the all-weather at Wolverhampton in December and Kempton in April, the Night Of Thunder filly was an 11-2 shot as she stepped up in class for her turf debut in what looked a strong edition of a Listed event better known as the Michael Seely Memorial. After being held up off the strong early pace, Kon Tiki ploughed a lone furrow closest to the stands' rail from halfway up the straight and having quickened smartly to grab the lead, she had enough in hand to repel the late challenge of Bermuda Longtail by half a length in the hands of David Egan. Chapple-Hyam said: 'I had her in the (1000) Guineas but decided to come here, she was coming off the all-weather and I just thought it was a nice start for her. 'It allowed her to come through in her coat and Mr Harris (owner) likes them to go gradually up the staircase, no rush. 'We'll head for the Sandringham, a Group Two at Chantilly, and that's a nice stepping-stone from the Listed race today. For me, I'd be hoping for the Sandringham and then the Falmouth.' Karl Burke's Thunder Run (5-1) snatched success in final stride of the Knights Solicitors Handicap, winning under Clifford Lee having just edged out Michael Bell's 9-2 favourite Tony Montana. 'He's just needed to relax, I was worried after half a furlong because he'd taken off with Cliff and the last thing I wanted was to make the running,' said Burke. 'He managed to get him back, once he gets a bit of cover he drops his head and he got him into a lovely rhythm. 'I think he's a good horse, once he learns to race a little more economically early on I think he's definitely a Listed or Group Three horse. 'The Wolferton at Royal Ascot could be the plan, the owners who bought him before the Lincoln paid a good bit of money for him and they've never had a runner at Royal Ascot before.'
North Wales Chronicle
16-05-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Secret Hideaway advertises Ascot claims with shock success
A runner-up at Ripon on debut, she was sent off a 33-1 shot in the hands of PJ McDonald, who bided his time in the early stages as Karl Burke's impressive Wolverhampton scorer, the fancied Love Olivia, led the field down the Knavesmire. Richard Hannon's 15-8 favourite Harry's Girl took over in the final furlong, but McDonald was soon conjuring up a finishing flourish from his mount who stormed home by half a length. The winner was introduced into the Queen Mary Stakes market at 14-1 by both Betfair and Paddy Power, with Keatley confirming the Royal meeting would come under consideration. He said: 'She's a decent filly and I've always thought plenty of her. 'Her heart is the biggest part of her, as you saw there. I ran her to educate her over the sharp five but I think she'll stay six no bother and maybe even seven in time. 'She will improve a load as the year goes on, I'll speak to the owners and Ascot will probably be the obvious place to go. 'We'll speak and see which race we like the look of. 'She's brilliant, very laid back and a pleasure to have anything to do with.' Jane Chapple-Hyam is targeting big-race honours in France with Kon Tiki after she maintained her unbeaten record with an assured display in the Sky Bet Fillies' Stakes. Previously successful on the all-weather at Wolverhampton in December and Kempton in April, the Night Of Thunder filly was an 11-2 shot as she stepped up in class for her turf debut in what looked a strong edition of a Listed event better known as the Michael Seely Memorial. After being held up off the strong early pace, Kon Tiki ploughed a lone furrow closest to the stands' rail from halfway up the straight and having quickened smartly to grab the lead, she had enough in hand to repel the late challenge of Bermuda Longtail by half a length in the hands of David Egan. Chapple-Hyam said: 'I had her in the (1000) Guineas but decided to come here, she was coming off the all-weather and I just thought it was a nice start for her. 'It allowed her to come through in her coat and Mr Harris (owner) likes them to go gradually up the staircase, no rush. 'We'll head for the Sandringham, a Group Two at Chantilly, and that's a nice stepping-stone from the Listed race today. For me, I'd be hoping for the Sandringham and then the Falmouth.' Karl Burke's Thunder Run (5-1) snatched success in final stride of the Knights Solicitors Handicap, winning under Clifford Lee having just edged out Michael Bell's 9-2 favourite Tony Montana. 'He's just needed to relax, I was worried after half a furlong because he'd taken off with Cliff and the last thing I wanted was to make the running,' said Burke. 'He managed to get him back, once he gets a bit of cover he drops his head and he got him into a lovely rhythm. 'I think he's a good horse, once he learns to race a little more economically early on I think he's definitely a Listed or Group Three horse. 'The Wolferton at Royal Ascot could be the plan, the owners who bought him before the Lincoln paid a good bit of money for him and they've never had a runner at Royal Ascot before.'
Powys County Times
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
York ‘stepping stone' for Ascot hope Glittering Surf
Glittering Surf could book her ticket to Royal Ascot if shining brightly at York in the Sky Bet Fillies' Stakes. Owen Burrows' daughter of Oasis Dream made it two from two with a taking success at Kempton in March and her handler has been thrilled to see that form franked ahead of this Listed event, which is seen as the perfect stepping stone towards a potential Coronation Stakes bid. 'She's very well and Ed Walker's horse American Gal, who was third to us at Kempton, won a Listed race in France to boost the form and I'm looking forward to getting her back on track,' said Burrows. 🏄♂️ Glittering Surf picks up well to score at @kemptonparkrace & make it 2-2 in her career 👇🏻 — Racing TV (@RacingTV) March 29, 2025 'I will be just making sure I'm happy with the ground but I've spoken to York and they normally do a nice job, so I'm expecting it to be nice, safe, fast ground. 'It's still the thinking that we use this as a stepping stone to Royal Ascot, but obviously she has to get through the next step on Friday before we can really concentrate on that, but hopefully that will be the plan. 'Let's see what we have got on Friday as she does enough at home without blowing us away, but fingers crossed there is more in her locker than what we've seen so far.' William Haggas' Consecrated is another Coronation Stakes entry, who dazzled on debut at Newbury and is now asked to see if she can confirm the potential of that display in deeper waters. 'We were very happy with her win at Newbury and she certainly enjoyed herself and was quite impressive,' said Chris Richardson, managing director of owners Cheveley Park. 'We now need to step up and see if we have a serious filly. 'She would have perhaps enjoyed a bit of ease in the ground, however that is not going to be and she has done very well since Newbury and we're looking forward to seeing what Friday brings. 'We're hoping she's a nice filly and she pricked her ears and enjoyed herself and skipped over the ground at Newbury, but it's going to be a good indicator to see if we've got a progressive filly and we hope that she is.' A total of 10 fillies head to post, with others of note including Roger Varian's Gulya, who was unlucky not to get off the mark at Ascot recently, Jane Chapple-Hyam's Kon Tiki and Karl Burke's Serving With Style, who finished second in the Rockfel Stakes at Newmarket on her final start last year. She could be smart! Love Olivia – a 140,000gns Havana Grey filly bought by @amoracingltd – shows a sharp turn of foot turning in before romping home on debut! @CliffordleexLee | @karl_burke | @WolvesRaces — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) April 21, 2025 Burke has won the Clipper EBF Marygate Fillies' Stakes twice in the last three years and holds a strong hand again, the with Amo Racing-owned Love Olivia the one the layers fear most in the Listed event after a wide-margin win on debut at Wolverhampton. Burke said: 'Love Olivia is very quick, I'm looking forward to seeing her run, she worked very well last Friday and she goes there with a big chance.' The Spigot Lodge handler also saddles Alaskan Light and added: 'She only had her first run the other day, she's only a very small filly and it's a typical Nick Bradley (Racing, owner), trying to nick some black type if we can. 'I think it might be tough for her and she'll be better with some juice in the ground. There's not many runners, so we'll give it a go.' Alaskan Light is one of two for the Nick Bradley Racing syndicates alongside rookie trainer Jack Morland's impressive Beverley scorer Saucy Jane. Wow she's quick 😮💨 SAUCY JANE wins nicely on her second career start for @NBradleyRacing 👏 — Beverley Racecourse (@Beverley_Races) May 5, 2025 Morland said: 'I'm over the moon with how things are going, delighted to be able to take what I think is a very exciting filly to the Marygate Stakes. 'She was pretty impressive from a poor draw at Beverley and put the race to bed with a bit of authority and like a filly with plenty of quality. I think this is the next logical step for her. 'It's normally a big field but only nine run this year and I was going through last year's race and the filly who won it, Betty Clover, was drawn one, so hopefully we have a good draw in two. 'She has come out of Beverley well and it was only 11 days ago, so I've just freshened her up and she looks in good form and ready to go.'
