29 April 2008 Zetland - Witton Castle
Qollioure: looks to have a bright future and is set to contest the Restricted
Witton Castle, on Bank Holiday Monday, is the stage for the Zetland Point-to-Point where 173 entries have been received, and with 63 entered in the Open Maiden this race has been divided. This has resulted in a 7 race card, starting at 2.00pm with the Member's race.
Simon Robinson holds all the aces in the opening event with his pair of Ben From Ketton and Crashtown Leader. Whichever he chooses to partner can win.
The Intermediate race has an entry of 19. The consistent Browns Beck will run a big race; Lord Gee has won his last two races with plenty in hand; but Cop Howe, who returned back to form with a vengeance at Easingwold, can follow up for Jacqueline Coward.
Of the 30 entered in the Restricted race the two most interesting entries are the Shirley-Beavan pair of Qollioure, who looked a star of the future when winning at Mordon, and Silk Parasol, who was still in with a chance when falling at the last at Mordon. Chummys Double, under Mark Walford, can progress, and would be a very popular winner for Robin Tate.
Sonevafushi, who won at the last Witton Castle meeting, proved that his exertions in the Aintree Fox Hunters' had done him no harm when winning at Whittington and will be a very short price to win the Men's Open at the expense of Sir Alf and Shanteen Lass.
The Ladies' Open looks red hot, with the Shirley-Beavan top rated pair of Minouchka and Themanfromcarlisle both entered, along with Interdit, Narciso, Welcome To Unos, Virgin Soldier, and Wilfie Wild.
The first division of the Maiden can go to Crow Spinney, who looked a certain future winner when chasing home Chummys Double at Mordon, whilst Dee Cee Bolter and Sam's Party are the two top rated in division 2.
Selections: Members - Ben From Ketton; Intermediate - Cop Howe; Restricted - Chummys Double; Men's Open - Sonevafushi; Ladies' Open - Narciso; Maiden Div 1 - Crow Spinney; Maiden Div 2 - Dee Cee Bolter
