December 14th, 2013 | 
Author: Ones to watch: Andrew Balding ROBIN HOOD U S A (USA) A chestnut colt by…
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Costa Filey (Ed Vaughan)
This son of Pastoral Pursuits is a good-looking colt who started his career at Ascot. He may have been a 50/1 shot but this home bred – an early foal – showed ability against a decent field. He was keen in the early stages but still ran on at the line. There will be improvement to come from this strong colt who will be primed for his next start. I’d be surprised if he doesn’t win this season.
Windfast (Brian Meehan)
The stable have been a little slow with their two-year-olds this season. However, this February foal was pretty fancied in the betting on debut at Newmarket and made a promising start behind a fair horse in Green Door. This bay colt will come on for the run and will take some stopping next start.
Kiyoshi (Charles Hills)The form of this Newmarket maiden has been franked a number of times and there will be at least ten winners come from this field. Kiyoshi is a good-looking filly with size and scope to progress with racing. Qatar Racing Limited are often noted as buying raced two-year-olds with a view to Royal Ascot. However, this 80,000gns yearling purchase looks a superb purchase (David Redvers Bloodstock) and I will be amazed if she doesn’t prove a talent. There was a few quid around on her racecourse bow but priced as if needing the experience. Jamie Spencer gave this bay filly a considerate ride, just hands and heels. She will most likely be stepped up to 6f for her next start and it will take a good horse to beat her. This looks a horse for Royal Ascot come June. From the same race Blhadawa impressed for James Tate. This daughter of Iffraaj ran on the unfavoured part of the track and was still only just beaten. She is a talent.
Mr Matthews (Mrs Karl Burke)This colt has a rather pronounced running action but a winner waiting to happen, especially in Maiden Auction Stakes. He was well backed on debut and the trainer was at the course to watch. He done little wrong and was beaten by a proven form horse in Kidmenot. He’s no world beater but a horse who will go well next start at a similar grade.