It's always exciting to see the new two-year-old Frankel offspring making their debut and we have a couple doing just that today. Make sure you watch the 1:15 Newbury - The Unibet Thanks To Frontline Workers EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (Plus10/GBB Race) (Class 5) (2yo). This straight 7f race takes place on good to soft going. So who are the Frankel fillies? Firstly, we have Beheld in the familiar Frankel silk [K Abdullah] in training with Roger Charlton. This chestnut daughter of Frankel - February foal - is out the mare Tendu who raced six times for Abdullah in training with John Gosden. She won easily on her second start at Kempton [2014] and concluded her two-year-old season when beaten into 5th place by Tiggy Wiggly in the Cheveley Park Stakes (Group 1). She raced three times as a three-year-old. Finished second behind Limato at Ascot, lost by a neck on her second outing at three at Listed class and down the field when heading to Royal Ascot to compete in the Common Wealth Cup (Group 1). She achieved an official rating of 107. Total earning of £34, 293. Beheld is fancied in the betting [5/2f] and it would be no surprise to see her run a big race on debut and hold high hope of racing at pattern class this season. Palafou is also trained by Roger Charlton in the familiar silks of Nick Bradley Racing 38. The Bradley syndication has done well this season with a number of talented two-year-olds and this daughter of Frankel is worthy of note. Dandalla & Fev Rover have been flying high for connections. This bay filly is an April foal out of the mare Palimony who raced twice for David Lanigan in the ownership of Bjorn Nielsen. Palafou was a pretty expensive yearling purchase at 110,000g. Check our Nick Bradley Latest News Here.
Our 2yo Frankel filly, Palafou, trained by @RogerCharlton filmed walking back from morning work
There’s plenty of people excited about the future for this filly...us included! 🐎🤞🏼 pic.twitter.com/VVmm52qhOt
— Nick Bradley Racing (@NBradleyRacing) May 19, 2020
With the Coronavirus stopping horse racing in its tracks this is a time to consider the future of horse racing in the United Kingdom. We can look ahead with doon and gloom or with optimism and hope for brighter days. Don't forget Frankel offspring 2020 is racing up the gallops for their day in the sun. We hope to God that day is sooner rather than later. Frankel Blog will be keeping you informed of this year's two-year-old crop. For that reason, we will be looking at Roger Charlton's two-year-olds for this Flat turf season 2020. Here is a list of Roger Charlton's 2yos: Name Sex DOB Breeder Ludisia [bay filly] [22nd Feb] [Juddmonte Farms Ltd] Quilted [bay filly] [19th April][Juddmonte Farms Ltd] Palafou [bay filly] [3rd April] [Rabbah Bloodstock Ltd] Victory Roll [bay colt] [6th Feb] [Merry Fox Stud Ltd] Keeper [bay colt] [19th April][Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd Unnamed [bay filly] [15th May] [Rabbah Bloodstock Ltd] Beheld [chestnut filly][21st Feb] [Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd Barn owl [bay colt] [5th May] [Rothchild, The Rt Hon Lord]
Frankel never ceases to amaze. A legend on the racecourse and super sire extraordinaire. Juddmonte Farms must be over the moon with his continued success. Frankel Blog has followed the journey of many a talented Frankel two-year-old for this season of 2019. Personally, I thought last year's juveniles were a touch lacking. However, there was much to write about this Flat turf season which saw a host of winners including patter-class success. Take a moment to review the list of two-year-old Frankel offspring that have captured the imagination. Visit Juddmonte Stallion Frankel - Two-Year-Olds. My Top 7 Frankel Two-Year-Olds of 2019: 1) Quadrilateral - Trained by Roger Charlton Without question, Quadrilateral has proven a star turn this Flat turf season winning her first three starts for Khalid Abdullah. This chestnut daughter of Frankel out of the mare Nimble Fingers has progressed with racing. She won on debut at Newbury (7f) beating Mambo Nights by a neck. This April foal improved markedly on her second start over course and distance, ridden, once again, by Jason Watson. Being held up off the pace, she made smooth headway to lead well over one furlong out before drawing right away to an impressive victory beating the second horse [Kalsara, trained by Andrew Balding] by nine lengths. If that wasn't enough, Charlton had his eye on the biggest prize. Quadrilateral headed to Newmarket, stepping up to one mile, to compete in the bet365 Fillies' Mile (Group 1). She needed to be at the top of her game, chasing Hugo Palmer's Powerful Breeze who, for all the world, looked to have stolen a march on the Frankel filly who had several lengths to make up. In the closing furlong, Quadrilateral ran on with purpose to collar the leader and won by a head at a starting price of 9/4. She is now favourite to take the 1,000 Guineas to be held at Newmarket in 2020. 2) Queen's Daenerys - Trained by Roger Varian Beyond Quadrilateral, the following horses are simply my opinion based on racecourse achievement and promise. Queen's Daenerys was always held in high regard by Carlburg Stables, Newmarket. Roger Varian had a decent string of juveniles and this bay daughter of Frankel out of an unraced US mare [Song To Remember] made a pleasing debut at Ascot when running on well to finish over three lengths behind Richard Hannon's Cloak Of Spirits who was in flying form for her debut. In the ownership of H H SH Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, this February foal stepped up to one mile on her second start at Newmarket when beaten John Gosden's Wasaayef by a neck. The 5/4f was quoted as: ''stayed on gamely.'' Her third start saw her finish fifth place in the Fillies' Mile behind Quadrilateral. The 16/1 wasn't held in quite the standing of Charlton's filly but ran a sterling race when beaten just over five-and-a-half lengths. 3) Alpinista - Trained by Sir Mark Prescott This grey daughter of Frankel out of a four-time winning mare [Alwilda] (similarly owned and trained) started her career in imperious fashion when winning ''unchallenged'' at Epsom at odds of 9/4. Although it wasn't the strongest of races, there was a lot to like about Kirsten Rausing's February foal. Alpinista was given a lofty string of entries that saw her head to Goodwood when competing in the Ladbroke Prestige Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies). After being restless in the stalls, and slowly away, she was a touch outpaced but plugged on to finish a creditable sixth place beaten a similar number of lengths. By all accounts, connections must have been expecting a little more from the 3/1 shot. Connections made the judgment Alpinista needed a stiffer test of stamina to show her worth and headed to France for her final two-year-old start when competing at Longchamp in the Prix d'Amumale (Group 3) (Fillies) on good to soft going. Once again, she toiled at the rear of the field and hard ridden to make ground but plugged on well to finish fourth, missing third place on the nod. Alpinista lost by one length and looks a stayer in the making. 4) Melnikova - Sir Michael Stoute Freemason Lodge Stables had at least 10 Frankel two-year-olds this 2019 season. I must admit, I was raving about Melnikova. This daughter of Frankel races in the familiar silks of Cheveley Park Stud, the mare, Safina, who was similarly owned and trained. This chestnut filly was priced 8/1 when making her debut at Kempton over seven-furlong, taking her time to get going, but flying at the line to win by a neck. Interestingly, Sir Michael Stoute fielded another Frankel debutant that day in Tanita who finished third, losing by a length, and looking sure to win after taking the lead in the final furlong. Melnikova was made 5/4 on her next start. In a tough-looking seven-runner field at Newbury, she was put in her place by Quadrilateral (Frankel) who powered home to win by nine lengths. Melnikova led for most but had to settle for third place when losing second to Andrew Balding's Kalsara. It will be interesting to see whether Stoute's chestnut filly will be targetted at the 1,000 Guineas. It's possible she wasn't at her best at Newbury, although beaten by a filly who has proven her class. 5) Juan Elcano - Kevin Ryan Racing in the familiar silks of Sheik Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum, this chestnut son of Frankel was always highly regarded by Ryan and seen flying up the gallops at Hambleton Lodge, Hambleton, Thirsk. The mare [Whatami] wasn't the fastest of horses on her three career starts. However, this April foal was sent off 6/4 favourite when making his debut at Haydock over seven furlongs. He stayed on well to beaten Mark Johnston's Subjectivist by a neck, beating the third by eight lengths. Just over one month later, Juan Alcano competed in the bet365 Superlative Stakes (Group 2) at Newmarket. He ran well, chasing the eventual winner, Mystery Power, losing by one length. His concluding start of the Flat turf season saw him race at Doncaster in the Pommery Champagne Stakes (Group 2). A small field of just five runners saw Juan Elcano finish a respectable third place who was beaten a length at odds of 4/1.
6) Highest Ground - Sir Michael Stoute This bay colt is a son of Frankel out of a winning French-raced mare. Highest Ground was fancied to go well on his debut at Leicester when running on well over 7f to win at odds of 3/1. Racing in the familiar silks of the Niarchos Family time will tell how this son of Frankel figures in the pecking order but a promising start. 7) Franconia - John Gosden Racing in the Frankel silks, Franconia, a bay daughter of Frankel out of a twice-winning mare [Winter Sunrise] was fancied to win on debut at Chelmsford. The 9/4 joint-favourite ran on well but was denied by neck to finish a creditable second place. Better will be seen on her next start. Could make into a decent three-year-old.
With the Flat turf season on the horizon, punters may be holding ante-post wagers (keen to see if the price has shortened) or just intrigued to see how the market is shaping up. Frankel Blog is only interested in one aspect of this Classic taking place at Newmarket on Saturday 5th May 2018. Obviously, it is those three-year-olds sired by Frankel. I wasn't sure how many colts/fillies would hold an entries at this stage. Four horses: Without Parole A colt trained by John Gosden and impressive six-length winner at 8/13f. This fine prospect is owned by John & Tanya Gunther. [No odds for 2000 Guineas] Elarqam This well-bred son of Frankel is out of star performer Attraction, who won the 1000 Guineas among many notable races. Elarqam has won both his two starts to date (10/11f & 11/8f). A lovely debut effort when staying on strongly at York. Then ''eased close home'' when taking the Tattersalls Stakes (Group 3) at Newmarket. Both races where over 7f. He is priced 14/1 to win the 2000 Guineas for Mark Johnston in the ownership of Hamdan Al Maktoum. Red Mist This three-year-old is out of the dam Red Dune. Simon Crisford managed to get a short-head win from this bay colt on debut. He lost by a short-head when stepping up to Listed class at Newbury over 7f. Red Mist ran out a sterling effort when fourth of seven, beaten just over four lengths, in the Champagne Stakes (Group 2) at Doncaster. A fair effort considering this February foal was keen.[No odds for 2000 Guineas]
Herculean Roger Charlton is a class trainer and very selective with Group entries at two. It is worth noting this son of Frankel who is out of African Rose, made his winning debut at Ascot in September. Never a bad sign for this stable and leading owner K Abdullah. The 11/10f was giving a ''promising'' tag when beating Wadilsafa who has a reputation himself as a talented horse. Herculean is priced 25/1 to win the 2000 Guineas. Saxon Warrior is favourite at 5/1. This son of Deep Impact - trained by Aidan O'Brien - has won all three starts to date including the Racing Post Trophy Stakes (Group 1). He has achieved prize winning of £191,937.
