Hurricane warning at Windsor
Mon 16 Sep 2024
Winner 69 of 2024. HURRICANE POWER, trained by Paul & Oliver Cole and ridden by Sean D. Bowen (3): ‘Intec Microsystems Handicap (Div II) over 1m at Windsor.
After a very encouraging 5th place last time out, staying on strongly, Hurricane Power, ridden by the young and talented Sean D Bowen (3), had put his best foot forward at Windsor. He jumped well, travelled strongly, and sat mid-field for most of the race. Turning for home, the pair were making good headway, before they disputed the lead inside the last 100 yards, but had to fight off challenges by the eventual 2nd, to win by a head. A great success from our 3-year-old, who stayed galopping and kept finding.
"Hurricane Power - just" - Watch the full racing replay here: ATR Player | Replay | Monday 16 Sep 2024 | 16:45 | Windsor | At The Races
Timeform rated his first victory with a 73, saying: "Back in a tongue strap, finally got off the mark, helped by a combination of falling mark and step up in trip; mid-field, headway under pressure out wide 2f out, led final 1f, kept on."
Matt Chapman spoke to young Sean D Bowen after the race: "The step up in trip was the biggest asset with him today, he seems to be staying on well, and he probably stays further. Well done to his owners, who kept their faith in him."
Oliver Cole was present at Windsor, and delighted with the success: "A hugely satisfying victory, as we had tried him over various different trips and surfaces. I have to thank Middleham Park Racing, for being so persisting. I must admit, I had encouraged them to consider selling him, and here we are in the winners enclosure. A massive well done to his owners, and of course all my team at home. A gutsy display by the horse, that means a lot."
Many thanks to Windsor Racecourse, please find the official photo gallery here: https://windsorracecourseracedayimages.zenfoliosite.com/home/raceday-photos/2024?ct=3