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01.06.2008

It was with great disappointment that Clanbrooke broke the news to Members this week - Danrossa bowed a tendon in trackwork and was immediately retired. Whilst we were lucky to race such a talented filly, her best was surely ahead of her.

01.05.2008

It has been somewhat of a mixed bag for Danrossa and owners over the last few months. Following a promising 2nd at Oakbank where she was beaten a nose, Mark revised his expectations and decided that, following a run at Cheltenham, Danrossa would travel to Melbourne for a crack at a metropolitan race. However, running into a pretty tough field at Sandown, Danrossa was disappointing and, on return to Adelaide, was turned out for spell. Nonetheless, Danrossa, a leased horse, is a promising filly who will no doubt be very handy on her home tracks in Adelaide.

01.02.2008

After another disappointing run at Murray Bridge in mid November, things started to turn around for Danrossa. Jumping from 1400m to 2050m in only 11 days, Danrossa notched her first placing, a second at Strathalbyn, proving that she certainly needed more ground. Dropping back to 1800m at her next start at Clare, Danrossa won her Maiden convincingly (see above) by 3L and started Mark thinking about some better races for her next time in. Another third, this time in a better company at Cheltenham, followed by a lacklustre performance at Cheltenham in her last start for this prep., Danrossa is now resting and expected back in Mark's stables for her second preparation shortly.

01.11.2007

Running a terrible first trial, Danrossa improved to run 5th at her second trial, albeit at an unsuitable 1000m. After her first start at Gawler where she ran down the field, it was apparent to both the jockey and Mark that Danrossa would only benefit from wider tracks and more ground. Mark intends pushing her up to 200m as quickly as possible although it appears that she is still an immature filly who may take a little bit of time to become race savvy.

01.08.2007

Returning to Marks' stable in the last few days of July, Danrossa returned in time for the Open Morning, attended by many Members, some of whom had travelled from Melbourne to inspect the filly. All were impressed with her physique and Mark intends putting her back into work immediately.

01.07.2007

A disappointing run second up at Murray Bridge early in the month pre-empted a spell for Danrossa. Following the race, the jockey reported that she had raced like a tired horse and, as such, she was turned out to the paddock, expected to return in late July.

01.06.2007

A solid trial at Morphetville in May preceded Danrossa's first start at Morphetville where Danrossa gave a very good account of herself, finishing 6th, only 2L behind the winner. She may be nearing the end of her tether but we will probably press on for one more run before turning her out for a well-earned rest.

01.05.2007

Named `Danrossa' in April (not much explanation required!), Mark is thrilled with her progress to date and reports that she is only a couple of weeks from a trial.

01.04.2007

The filly returned to Mark's stable in late March. Impressed with the way she has spelled, Mark will push ahead with her. We are hoping that she will go through to the races this preparation.

01.03.2007

The Partnership closed in February, the filly spent the month in the paddock spelling. She is due to return to Marks' stable at some stage in March.