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Ownaracehorse Derek Shaw Stable Visit – Sun 13th May
Miss Starry Eyed
Ownaracehorse had their annual Stable Visit to Derek Shaw‘s today, and luckily the weather was perfect.
There was a big turnout of shareholders to see the horses they had with Derek Shaw, which are: Dancing Ellie Mae, Miss Starry Eyed and Prickles.
All three horses were paraded, and then it was on to the gallops to see them do some light work. After this Derek and Lyndsey Shaw gave us free rein to have a wander around the yard and see the other horses they have in training.
Another top day out. Well organised by Richard, and I’d like to thank him and the Shaw’s for their time.
To make our day even better we went to see Classy Lass in the field before we left. She looked to be enjoying her new life, whilst awaiting a new home. In the field she has a new friend T-Rex and they appeared to be very friendly. She still looks as good as ever.
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Miss Starry Eyed
Miss Starry Eyed
Miss Starry Eyed
Prickles
Prickles
Prickles
Prickles
Prickles
Dancing Ellie Mae
Dancing Ellie Mae
Dancing Ellie Mae
Dancing Ellie Mae on the Gallops
Miss Starry Eyed on the Gallops
Dancing Ellie Mae
One Bid Two Many
Colori D’Amore
Shawkantango
Top Boy
Mataajir
Conas ata Tu
Dancing Ellie Mae
Dancing Ellie Mae
Pershida
Climaxfortackle
Invigilator
Classy Lass (left)
Classy Lass
Classy and her new friend
Classy Lass
Classy Lass
Classy Lass
Classy
Classy Lass
Classy Lass
Classy Lass
Classy
Bye Classy Lass
Classy Lass final race – Kempton Wed 28 March
Classy Lass goes to post
Wednesday evening was Classy Lass‘ last time as a racehorse. Which came as a massive shock to me, even though we knew it might be beforehand.
From where we were stood and also viewing via the big screen, we thought she had her best race yet travelling well until 2 furlongs out where she then had to be asked to pick up the pace.
Although she did miss the break from the stalls, but immediately caught up and passed two other horses.
Classy Lass in pre-parade ring
She had 6 races, the first of which was a night meeting at Wolverhampton in November. To a lot of people she would have been classed as a no hoper, but I never saw her that way. She always tried and I’m proud that she never finished last in all 6 races.
Only two people saw all of her races in person, my dad and me. Whether it was a freezing and wet night at Dunstall Park, a cold afternoon at Southwell or a 150 mile trip to Kempton Park for an evening meeting, we booked time off work to go see and support her.
Classy Lass in parade ring
I always went to watch her hoping she would place, and even though she never did that didn’t bother me one bit. It was never about the money either, I just wanted to see her do well.
Some of the prices she went off at to me were disgusting. 500/1 on her third run at Wolverhampton? When was the last time you saw a horse that price there!?
We always had a little each way hoping that she would prove them wrong.
Classy Lass goes to the polytrack
She’s a lovely horse, not a bit of bother and a pleasure to have been associated with.
I hope once she’s found a new home that they will take very good care of her and that she’s happy in her new role.
A big genuine thank you to Derek & Lindsey Shaw and all their staff for their time, effort and dedication they put in her.
Also a thanks needs to go to Richard and Ownaracehorse for being a good syndicate to be with.
Classy after the race
They made us feel like we were really involved with her. Not forgetting Peter, who we had a couple of good evenings at Wolverhampton with.
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Classy Lass Race Record
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My Racehorse Shares: Classy Lass, Back To Paris and Fazza
Just thought I’d do a Blog page for my racehorses all on one page. I am only a very minor shareholder in them all, but I am still proud to be associated with them.
Classy Lass (trained by Derek Shaw) is through OwnARacehorse,
Back To Paris (trained by Philip Kirby) also through OwnARacehorse,
Fazza (trained by Edwin Tuer) my newest addition, via winning a share through a competition run by OnToAWinner
CLASSY LASS
Classy Lass
| Description: | 3yo Bay Filly |
| Pedigree: | Trade Fair – Kythia(IRE) (Kahyasi) |
| Form: | 0000-5 |
| Wins | Runs | Win% | Plc% | A/E | £1 Win | ROI% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5 | 0.0% | 0.0% | n/a | £-5.00 | -100% |
Horse Classy Lass has not had any winners on the all weather. Thus a summary report of the performance can not be generated.
BACK TO PARIS - Pic: Philip Kirby website
Back To Paris
| Description: | 10yo Bay Gelding |
| Pedigree: | Lil’s Boy(USA) – Alisco(IRE) (Shalford(IRE)) |
| Form: | 546240-313 |
| Wins | Runs | Win% | Plc% | A/E | £1 Win | ROI% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 11.1% | 44.4% | n/a | £6.00 | 67% |
• Back To Paris(IRE) is a very profitable horse on the turf. Backing all his runners to a £1 stake in the past 10 years has returned a profit of £6 (67%).
• The strike rate of 11.1% is just better than average. There is little information to go on for the past 12 months. He has only had 3 runs during that time.
• The horse last won a race on the flat turf 243 days ago. The longest losing streak was 7 in April 2010
• His most recent biggest win was in July 2011 where he won at 14-1.
• He is much better on left handed courses and much better in middle distance races. He has a strong preference for firmish ground.
• 100% of Back To Paris(IRE)’s winners have come from one jockey: Miss M Mullineaux.
Stats: Turf only. Jumps placings: 80/0F/P4F-73PU4125
FAZZA - Pic: OnToAWinner website
Fazza
| Description: | 5yo Chestnut Gelding |
| Pedigree: | Sulamani(IRE) – Markievicz(IRE) (Doyoun) |
| Form: | 02066641141040203 |
| Wins | Runs | Win% | Plc% | A/E | £1 Win | ROI% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 17 | 17.6% | 41.2% | 1.59 | £10.00 | 59% |
• Fazza is a very profitable horse on the turf. Backing all his runners to a £1 stake in the past 10 years has returned a profit of £10 (59%). Not surprisingly his A/E value stat is a respectable 1.59 which indicates that punters very much underbet him.
• The strike rate of 17.6% is much better than average. There has been an improvement in the past 12 months. The strike rate for the past year is 25.0%.
• The horse last won a race on the flat turf 262 days ago. The longest losing streak was 7 in September 2009
• His most recent biggest win was in May 2011 where he won at 14-1.
• He is much better on straight courses, performs better up north. He does well when the going is on the softish side.
• 100% of Fazza’s winners have come from one jockey: T Hamilton.
Stats: Turf only.
All the above Stats are via kind permission of FlatStats.co.uk
Classy Lass Photos – Southwell (AW) Thurs 29th Dec
Photographs from Thursday’s all-weather horseracing at Southwell, 29th December.
First 8 photos are of 2-year-old filly Classy Lass, the other photographs,
including Hayley Turner and most race winners are below those.
We were all happy with Classy’s first attempt racing on fibresand and at a mile. Given a few more races we reckon she will definately keep on improving.
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Classy Lass 2nd Race – 25th Nov Wolverhampton
Classy Lass in parade ring
Classy Lass had her second race last night, at Wolverhampton again, dropped to 5f from 7f.
It was more to try her at that distance and for her to continue her learning experience. As her breeding suggests 7 or 8 furlongs to be her best trip, and afterwards jockey Mark Coumbe reiterated that, saying sprinting isn’t her game, and she would be better at 7f or a mile.
I was still happy with the result though, as she wasn’t last and beat 2 home this time. As with most horses, their first few runs are just to get them used to racing, and then build on that. Hopefully Classy Lass will show her best when she goes handicapping.
Coming back, after the race
Plus if you looked at the horses in her race, it was always going to be between the first 3 in the betting, as to who was going to lose their maiden tag. The Evens favourite Decision By One won.
She was looking good yet again, as all of Derek’s horses were last night. We met Mr Shaw and OwnaRacehorse‘s Peter again, who is always good company. I can definitely recommend getting involved with them.
Going to the stalls for the start
Thanks to some input from a photography forum, I was able to get some pics last night, with the camera settings they suggested. Some are a bit dark due to not much light.
Click on photos for full size image.
Pre-parade
Close up
Classy Lass
M.Coumbe onboard
Going past Grandstand
Going to cross the line
On the way back to stables
Tom Queally on Prior's Gold
Prior's Gold held up
Winner's Enclosure
Prior's Gold close up
P.Hanagan in Winners Enclosure
Classy Lass first race
After the race
Classy Lass had her first race last night, at Wolverhampton. For her first time I thought she did alright for herself. Eight of the field had already had race experience, so she was only 1 of 3 who were newcomers.
I don’t think anyone expected her to win first time out, but she travelled well after missing the break a little from the stalls, and got tired towards the end, but at least she didn’t finish last which to me was the main thing.
Hopefully she will come on for the run and improve over her next races.
Classy Lass Racing Post Profile
Last night was my first time at Dunstall Park. It was much better than I was expecting. Very friendly staff, good facilities and all nice and compact. A shame there could of been no more than 100 people there, with about the same number watching from inside.
Classy Lass
I was disappointed with the photo opportunities. I took my proper camera, but night time, plus rain, moving horses and floodlights aren’t ideal. Everything was coming out blurred, so the pics are off my phone.
In the Parade Ring
Classy Lass set to race this weekend
UPDATE: Classy Lass has been declared to run on Fri 11th Nov, 6.15pm click for Racecard
It’s been a long wait, but Klassy Lassy (as she was supposed to be named) is entered in two races this weekend. Both 7f Maidens at Wolverhampton. We don’t know if she will definitely run though, as the first race has attracted 41 entries, for only 12 available spaces.
As I’m only a very minor shareholder in a syndicate, all information I receive is ‘second hand’, but the story goes in September the name Klassy Lassy was approved by the BHA only for them to have a change of heart and oppose this. Two applications later with different variations of this, and they finally agreed to: Classy Lass. Still a good name, but to me doesn’t have the same ring or strength as the original.
We went to see the filly at the start of October at a yard visit at Derek Shaw’s. It was a general open day organised by Ownaracehorse (who I can certainly recommend), but we were fortunate enough that she was chosen along with Councellor, out of all the horses there, to do some work on the gallops. She worked very well and you could tell she was enjoying it and making a good effort.
We had some one to one time with her after when she was back in her box, and she’s definitely got some character (and a love of biting coats haha).
Derek has a very good set up and facilities, all on site, in a lovely countryside location, and he was very warm and friendly.
We were able to see all the horses he has, which must be minimum 30 at a rough guess. Some names you might recognise being: Shawkantango, Shaw’s Diamond, Prickles, Baby Strange, Sarah’s Art…
It was an all round thoroughly enjoyable visit.
She’s expected to need her first couple of runs, and maybe a longer trip, but the joys of racing is, you never know what’s going to happen. Hopefully she will learn fast, and as much as it is a long shot, hopefully she can gain a win this All-Weather season. If not I’m still very proud to be associated with her.
Classy Lass should race fairly regularly at Wolverhampton, Lingfield and Kempton.
I will add more pics to this blog, after her first race, should anyone want to take notice of her progress. Thanks for looking.
CLASSY LASS, 2YO bay filly (May 2009)
Trade Fair – Kythia (Kahyasi)
Kythia was a horse bred for stamina being by Kahyasi and out of a Rainbows For Life mare. It is perhaps slightly surprising that she was speedy enough to win as a two-year-old landing a seven furlong Beverley maiden on her second start. She did not add to that victory but ran into places at 10f and 12f as a three year old. She has already produced Phoenix Enforcer (by Bahamian Bounty) a dual three year old winner over 8f and 10f – both with cut in the ground.
Trade Fair was a seven furlong specialist who liked the ground on the faster side and was a rock solid Group 3 performer, winning twice at that level. He has a reputation as a solid stallion getting a good percentage of winners at up to a mile. His progeny can and do get further if there is stamina introduced from the dam side as appears to be the case here.
Pedigree info courtesy ownaracehorse
