With over two weeks remaining of January’s AW Bonus competition, Dartrey and Eagles Whistle have already secured maximum points and guaranteed themselves a share of the £40,000 first prize.
Juddmonte three-year-old Dartrey has looked a reformed character for Ralph Beckett since returning from a gelding operation, with all three of his wins coming at Southwell during the first week of the month.
Eagles Whistle produced a rare feat for Daragh Bourke as she won three classified contests in the space of four days at Newcastle and Wolverhampton. A recent recruit to the Lockerbie trainer, the six-year-old mare had failed to win in 13 attempts in Ireland.
There are five horses with two successes from two starts so far this month, while other contenders are sure to emerge over the coming days as they compete for an overall bonus pot of £105,000.
Horses in contention with upcoming entries/declarations:
50 points (2 wins from two starts)
Francesi (Tony Carroll) – Wolverhampton, January 16
Latin (James Owen) – Wolverhampton, January 16
Grey Horizon (Scott Dixon) – no entries
Spartan Fighter (Antony Brittain) – no entries
Nunc Est Bibendum (Gary & Josh Moore) – no entries
