Freddie mitchell - racing diary

After landing a big winner at Newcastle last week on Knockamore, I head into the weekend full of confidence, with rides on both days at Newbury.

Friday

On Friday, I’m in action in the 2:13, partnering Kalhandrion for Richard Hobson. This will be my first ride for Richard, and I’m keen to make a strong impression. Kalhandrion has a solid jumping pedigree—his sire was a proper jumps horse in France for G. Macaire. He’s worn a tongue tie before, but this will be his first run in a handicap. From watching his previous races, I think this type of race could really suit him, so I’m hopeful for a big performance.

Saturday

On Saturday, I’m back in the 2:13 aboard Taita Hills for the Moores. He’s taking another step up in class, but I absolutely love this horse. If the ground stays heavy, that should play to his strengths, and I see no reason why he won’t improve again—whether that means winning or running a big race. He’s been working well at home, and I’m really looking forward to hopefully getting another victory on him.

Freddie Mitchell

Looking forward to an exciting day of racing on Thursday at Lingfield, where I have two rides for my bosses, Gary and Josh Moore. After that, we head up to Newcastle on Saturday for two more rides for Ryan Potter. 

Thursday

My first ride of the day is Heaven Smart in the 2:35. He’s an eight-year-old who is now just below his last winning mark after a recent ratings rise. This time, he runs in a tongue tie and cheekpieces, which we hope will sharpen him up and help him get back to winning ways. Ideally, we’ll get soft ground, as that will suit him perfectly and give him a strong chance of putting in a solid performance.

In the 4:35, I’m on Iskar d’Airy, a lovely horse who jumps well and has plenty of ability. He may appreciate a longer trip in time, but for now, we’re hoping soft conditions will help him travel nicely. His jumping is his biggest strength, and if he gets into a good rhythm, he should have every chance of running a big race.

Saturday 

We then head to Newcastle, where I ride Knockanore in the 2:10. He won over 2m4f in December and now steps up to three miles for the first time. He’s never tackled this trip before, but I’m confident he’ll stay the distance and put in a strong performance.

Later, in the 3:20, I ride Jetoile, an Irish horse who is now very well handicapped. The trip will suit him, but it all depends on which version of Jetoile turns up on the day. If he can return to his best and replicate last year’s peak efforts, he should be right in the mix.

That wraps up my rides for Thursday and Saturday—fingers crossed for some good performances and hopefully a winner or two!

Freddie Mitchell

Not much action this weekend as the boss didn’t declare many, but we do have one ride to look forward to.

Friday

First up today is Tara Iti for the Moore's. I'm looking forward to him. He's dropping down into a cellar. He likes the track. It probably suits him. He's not, he's not a big horse, so down these tight bends he should go well, 

Saturday

I've got Jilaijone for David Pipe tomorrow. I'm excited about that as I've never ridden for Mr. Pipe before. He's stepping up to two miles seven and a half for the first time. So I think hopefully that can bring out a bit of improvement and spirit the new for the boss

Lastly I'm riding Spirit D'aunou for the Moore's. There's some strong horses in the race but I'm hoping we can pull something out the bag.

I hope everyone enjoys the weekends racing and that todays good weather holds out.

Cheers guys,

Freddie.

Not much action this weekend as the boss didn’t declare many, but we do have one ride to look forward to.

Friday  

I’m on Issar d’Airy in the 3:25 at Kempton for Gary & Josh Moore. I’m hopeful for a good run, as he’ll appreciate stepping back down to two miles and four furlongs after finishing second at Cheltenham last time out over two miles and a furlong. He’ll love the ground, which is always a big plus, so I’m excited for this ride and hoping to get a win this Friday.

All the best,

Freddie Mitchell

Heading to Lingfield today, where I have two exciting rides for Gary & Josh Moore.

Friday 

My first ride is Taita Hills in the 1:15. He ran a strong race at Lingfield last time on soft ground, so the step up in trip should suit him well. This will be my second time riding him here, and I’m looking forward to it.

Later in the 3:15, I partner Donald Llewellyn. I schooled him for the first time this morning—he jumps well but hasn’t run since January last year. He’s got plenty of experience, and this will be his handicap debut. With the track and trip in his favour, I’m hopeful for a good run.

Excited for both rides—fingers crossed we can get a winner (or two)!

Cheers,

Freddie Mitchell

Looking forward to a big day of racing at Sandown, where I pick up four exciting rides!

Friday 

My first ride is Ballyhealy Diamond in the 1:15 for Daniel Steele. I don’t know much about her, and she might find this race a bit too competitive.

We then ride All Authorized for Gary & Josh Moore in the 2:25, an all-novice chase. He won on his last start over hurdles. Again, it’s a competitive starting point, but we’re hoping he will run well and give a good account of himself.

Next is Spirit d’Aunou, for the Moores again in the 3:35. She will absolutely love the rain that is hopefully coming. I know he has top weight, but the heavier it gets, the better he will handle it, and he thrives at Sandown.

We finish the day with Authentic Legacy, again for the Moores in the 4:10. First-time cheekpieces and good form in his novice hurdles so far, so hopefully, he’ll be seen in a better light now he’s going handicapping.

That’s all my rides at Sandown—fingers crossed we can pick up a few winners.

Freddie Mitchell

Hello all,

Friday

I'm looking forward to riding at Windsor for the first time, Jupiter Du Gite for the Moores. I think he'll like the layout of the track. He's a free-running kind of horse, so it looks like it might suit him; he's off a nice mark. 

Saturday

On Saturday, I'm riding for the Moores again, Spirit d'Aunou. I was gutted Kempton was called off last week as I think he had a very good chance. Again, he's at a nice weight, being kept down by the top horses, and he seems to be in good form, hopefully he can run well. 

Sunday

Finally, on Sunday, I'm riding a third for the Moores, Hermino AA, to wrap up the weekend. Back over three miles will suit him much better than Kempton. Hopefully, the ground stays soft, and we can get a result. 

Catch up with you all next week,

Freddie Mitchell

Hi everyone!

I’m thrilled to be part of the Bet Central team and excited for what’s shaping up to be a big year back in England.

This Saturday, I have just one ride as I head to Sandown to partner with Jupiter Du Gite for Gary and Josh Moore in the 1:50. He’s stepping up in grade but dropping back half a mile in trip, which should suit him well as he’s a free-going horse who likes to get on with things. With my claim, he’ll carry just 10st 4lbs, which should be a real advantage.

I’ve been riding him at home, and he’s in great form. Fingers crossed the ground stays as it is, and we can deliver a big performance. I’m really looking forward to it!

Cheers,

Freddie Mitchell