Bionic on course for 1,000 Guineas; Cecil filly's HQ spin silences doubters.HENRY CECIL's powerful string emerged from winter quarters the quarters of troops during the winter; a winter residence or station. See also: Winter yesterday as the trainer issued a positive bulletin about his leading 1,000 Guineas fancy Bionic, writes Tom Goff. Rumours abounded last month about the well-being of Khalid Abdullah's Zafonic filly filly young female horse up to first breeding or 4 years, then a maiden mare. Called filly foal up to weaning, then weanling filly to 1 year, then yearling filly to 2 years. , but she silenced the doubters yesterday when stretching out well in a gentle canter over an extended four furlongs up Warren Hill's Polytrack gallop during third lot. Sporting a golden tan after his holiday in the Cayman Islands Cayman Islands (kā`mən), British dependency (2005 est. pop. 44,300), 100 sq mi (259 sq km), comprising three islands in the West Indies. , Cecil said he hoped Bionic was still very much on course for a crack at the Newmarket fillies' Classic which this year is to be run on the July Course on Sunday, May 2. "She's fine and that was her first canter today," said Cecil. "She's had a few minor problems with her feet. She has slightly dropped soles and it's a question of keeping them settled. "I'm speaking with Prince Khalid later this week about Bionic's programme, which might take in the 1,000 Guineas and the French Oaks." Cecil's first lot appeared shortly after 8am on a cold but bright morning at headquarters. Two Thousand Guineas Two Thousand Guineas Noun the Two Thousand Guineas an annual horse race for three-year-olds, run at Newmarket hope Killer Instinct killer instinct n to have the killer instinct → ir a por todas killer instinct n → combativité f; to have the killer instinct → , who has not raced since his much-hyped debut at Ascot Ascot (ăs`kət), town, Windsor and Maidenhead, S central England. The famous horse races instituted by Queen Anne in 1711 are held annually in June on Ascot Heath. Ascot remains an important social and fashion event, attended by the royal family. in July, was the first to enjoy a lung-opener as he led the string up the Polytrack. Older horses doing their first canter of 1999 included Chester House, Jibe, Bold Fact and Capri, as well as three-year-old colts Ballet Master bal´let` mas´ter n. 1. a man who trains ballet dancers. Noun 1. ballet master - a man who directs and teaches and rehearses dancers for a ballet company and Enrique. "On the whole I think they've wintered well," added Cecil. "I've got about 190 horses this year. We've quite a few unknown quantities among them as about 60 of the three-year-olds are maidens. There will be about 90 juveniles. Those that are in seem a nice bunch. "I would hope Ballet Master, Killer Instinct and Enrique might make up into 2,000 Guineas prospects. Royal Anthem has not cantered this morning as he's not long back in the yard after being turned out. The King George King George has referred to many kings throughout history. When used, by Americans, without further reference it most often means George III of the United Kingdom, against whom the Whigs of the American Revolution rebelled. and the Arc could be his targets later on this year, and he should be on the move by the end of the week." When asked about the strength of the Godolphin team, Cecil said: "I'm sure the Godolphin team will be formidable. But stiff competition is what it's all about. We're ready to go and there's a lot of work to do over the next two months or so. Hopefully, ours will be strong enough to compete." The turf canter on Warren Hill remained shut yesterday because of soft ground, although the grass on nearby Side Hill was opened for the first time this year. Jockey Club Estates manager Peter Amos said the Warren Hill turf could be available today, weather permitting. |
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