Laddies Poker Two

LADDIES Poker Two is among a 35-strong entry for a 7f handicap at Doncaster next Wednesday - but is not a guaranteed runner.

The torrential rain that is sweeping across England means that she may not line up for what would be her third career start.

Trainer Jeremy Noseda will be in touch with Doncaster's clerk of the course on Sunday afternoon and thereafter a decision will be made as to the Choisir filly's participation.

Jeremy has always felt that she is a good-actioned filly with a preference for a good - or quicker - ground. The likelihood is he wouldn't want to compromise her chance by running her in ground which she may not be best suited to.

If she is to run, the declaration stage is 10am on Monday morning.

Win a Hospitality Day to Doncaster on the 10th September!

After her 3rd place finish at Newmarket, Laddies Poker Two is now heading for Doncaster and is scheduled to run on the 10th September.

We are therefore running a special invite only freeroll on Thursday 4th September at 2030 (BST) for all our shareholders to win an exclusive hospitality package.

The freeroll will follow the regular Laddies Poker freezeout format with the difference being the top 20 places each winning a ticket. Each lucky winner can expect to receive:

An exclusive hospitality package that will include complimentary food and drink.

$150 worth of expenses (all expenses are paid directly into your Ladbrokes account after attending the event).

One night's accommodation at a hotel local to the racecourse.

We also hope to lay on our usual evening of poker after the races with some nibbles and drinks.

To be in with a chance in winning this great prize, please register within the Specials section of the lobby.

Good Luck!

LADDIES POKER Two strode out on the Limekilns this morning as trainer Jeremy Noseda put plenty of his string through their faster paces.

The Choisir filly underlined that she had emerged well from her recent Newmarket race - in which she was third - when galloping with a fellow three-year-old winner on the Trial Ground.

Noseda said: "Laddies Poker Two worked really well this morning and I am very happy with her. We are looking forward to heading to Doncaster with her on September 10 where she will tackle a 7f handicap.

"I feel she should be very competitive in what is sure to be a tough enough race for the class."

Laddies Poker Two gets a Gold Star!

Page 21 of today's Racing Post comments on Laddies Poker Two - "Her first appearance since winning an all-weather maiden (also 7f) in January first time out. Travelled best in this 13-runner handicap and there is obvious potential there with this under her belt, perhaps over 6f.

Northern monkeys set off on the three hour journey to Newmarket, Jagger Banksoir and Mothy07. We are just about to pull out of my drive and the radio is on with the presenter making a phone call, Banksy answers his mobile thinking it is his phone doh. The traffic is horrendous and the journey only takes us four and a half hours - making us late, our apologies to the fellow shareholders. We take the thirty minute journey to the racecourse from the hotel, we arrive at the hospitality tent, the champagne is flowing with a top class meal not far behind.

I was sat with BBmoney, Mrsbeer, Beermoney and Onthesteal etc who provided witty articulate conversation. Bill told us a story in which his friend asked to guess the age of his new girlfriend. Apparently she was 52 but Bill said she looked more like 62 and asked us to keep it quiet. Outside i met my friend Waggi he has lost 8 stone since January this year, tremendous achievement well done.

The racing commenced on what was a glorious summer's day, as you can imagine, it made us all thirsty and we had to ensure we did not dehydrate.

Kev100 made a cheeky little bid with two ladies, he came back and said they was Polish, he tried to imitate their accent it was a cross between Sly Stallone and Arnie, Kev don't give up your day job. Mike Dillion then came across to the hospitality tent and was mingling with the shareholders, Shambaloo spilt a full drink over him that went down like Derby. Apologies to Mike. Plymlegend and Breastknight asked me to pick a number for the 4th race, i did and it duly obliged - pity i could not pick a winner for myself. Jeremy Noseda then popped across before the eagerly anticpated second run of Laddies Poker Two, he did a question and answer session in which he said she will need the run and top four he would be happy with.

We then made our way to the saddlers enclosure to see Laddies Poker Two giving us the chance to take pictures etc, then we proceeded to the parade ring to meet the jockey Tom Quealey for more photo opportunites. The shareholders made their way to their viewing stations, excitment is now in the air, the race commences with Laddies a little slow out of the starting blocks, however, three furlongs from home and Laddies Poker Two is cruising we all thought she was going to win. One furlong out she still looked like she would win - as you can imagine the shareholders were screaming her home, unfortunately the lack of full fitness was to tell but still finished a creditable third, showing once more she has ability with a high cruising speed.

Jeremy Noseda comes back across and he was spot on in where thought the horse would finish. Moppy was living upto his alias he was full a mop, he was following Jeremy about and stuck to him like velcro trying to tell him to do his job, he then wanted to have a bet with Jeremy for £100, to be fair to Jeremy he took it in great spirit. It's amazing what a complementary bar does.

Boyzone then started their concert after the racing, i thought i'd seen an argument in the distance, but it was only "words" Kev100 was missing his Polish women so he started to text them saying "love me for a reason" can you send me a "picture of you" i wish "i was making my way back to you" He said i have to meet them again "no matter what".

Unfortunately we had to leave before the end of the concert so we all made our way to the coach - some slightly worse for wear. We waited twenty minutes for Moppy but to no avail he was probably still following Jeremy lol. Back to the hotel where the poker would commence, the prizes being 1st Irish Poker Festival package, second and third place win a place in the Weekly Final, so well worth winning. Two hands in Billyw01 is out well played sir. Interval time and BFA74 puts a glass of wine on the poker table he was nearly escorted of the premises. Finishing in third position was SHAMBALOO wp. Finishing in second was 63jimboy vwp. Finishing first for a Irish Poker festival package was Mickjagger1

As usual we finish the evening or should i say small hours in the bar, it was left to the hardcore frank47, breastknight, julesky, 63jimboy, heathers, kev100, billyw01, shambaloo Plymlegend and mickjagger1, my apologies if i have forgotton anybody.

Again, Ladbrokes hospitality imho cannot be beaten combined with the excellent community spirit it is always a pleasure to meet fellow shareholders meeting old friends as well as making new ones. A special thank you to Lucy and Kate who were tremendous hosts for the day ensuring that everbody had a wonderfull day.

Lastly, the three northerners approach home on Saturday when Mothy's phone rings. Its his other half. She tells him that she has arrived at Peterboro station and will wait for him there. Problem is, Mothy forgot he made the arrangement with her and was minutes from his home in Manchester. Ouch.

"I was delighted with Laddies Poker Two’s run at Newmarket. It panned out exactly as we’d expected before the race as her fitness told in the last furlong, but I couldn’t have asked for any more.

"It crossed my mind to go back in trip to 6f. But having thought about it through Saturday, I’ve decided to stick to the plan and, all being well, she’ll head to the 7f handicap at Doncaster on September 10."

Laddies Poker Two made an encouraging return to action when finishing third in the 7f fillies’ handicap at Newmarket. The Choisir filly had been off the track since the very early spring when she made a winning debut at Kempton. Ridden by Tom Queally on her comeback, she was held up towards the rear on the stands’ side before smoothly making progress. Nothing was travelling better as they approached the final furlong but she just flattened out in the closing strides to end up third, beaten two and a quarter lengths.

Trainer Jeremy Noseda said: "I was pleased with her and she travelled really well in her race. She showed plenty of speed and I feel she is entitled to improve for the race after her break. "We will look at our options but there is a 7f handicap at Donaster’s St Leger meeting that we’ve already ear-marked as her possible next engagement."

"Laddies Poker Two makes her return to action in next Friday's 7f fillies' handicap at Newmarket.

"I feel that she will need the run to get her fully fit. But the race is close to home and we've decided that it makes sense to start her back here. She will get a run under her belt and that will put her right for the rest of the season."

"Laddies Poker Two has now returned into fast work and I am very pleased with how she is going.

"She has received a handicap mark of 91 which is justifiable on the form of her Kempton win - however, it does make life a little bit difficult when looking for a suitable race.

"But I do feel that she has plenty of talent and we should have a good late summer, autumn campaign with her granted reasonable luck.

"The two races we will be looking at for her are a 7f fillies handicap at Newmarket on August 15 or 7f handicap at Newbury on August 16.

"However, we will need things to go well over the next three weeks for us to be able to make one of those engagements."

Jeremy Noseda


21/07/2008

"Laddies Poker Two is now ready to start going into fast work. I am delighted with her condition and how she has done physically since the spring.

"I'm looking forward to getting her back on the racetrack and hopefully we will have a good campaign with her in the second half of the season."

Jeremy Noseda



05/06/2008

"I'm pleased to be able to report that Laddies Poker Two is now back in training. She is currently just enjoying easy canters as she builds back up.

"The plan is for her to hopefully move into some faster work at the end of June. But I am happy with her and we are going forward with her once again."

Jeremy Noseda

10/04/2008

"The filly has gone to Jamie Railton’s stud and training centre which is located just north of Bury St Edmunds. She will spend another two weeks there on box rest.

"After her time with Jamie, she will then undertake walking exercise for two weeks at which point we will reassess the situation and I will be able to update you further."

Jeremy Noseda

25/03/2008

"Unfortunately Laddies Poker Two has suffered a stress fracture to her right hind tibia. This will require her to have a month’s box rest.

"The prognosis as regards to her recovering in the long-term is 100 per cent. Having said that., the earliest she could possibly be back on the track is in very late June.

"Of course, we will keep you updated on her progress over the coming weeks and look forward to her hopefully racing sooner rather than later."

Jeremy Noseda

Following this unfortunate news, we will shortly be organising a freeroll for Shareholders' day at the races, courtesy of Ladbrokes. Please watch this space, as we will contacting you directly soon.

The Laddies Poker Team

20/03/2008

"Laddies Poker Two is progressing well. I was very pleased with her latest piece of work last Saturday morning on the Al Bahathri polytrack.

"She remains on course for the Masaka Stakes at Kempton on Saturday April 12."

Jeremy Noseda

19/02/2008

We eased-back with Laddies Poker Two following her successful debut at Kempton last month.

I am happy with her and she is now ready to start undertaking stronger canters as we start to prepare her for the build-up to her next intended target, the Masaka Stakes. All being well, she will return to Kempton on April 12 for this Listed race, staged over a mile.

Jeremy Noseda

06/02/2008

"This morning saw the publication of the latest handicap figures and the assessor has chosen not to give Laddies Poker Two a rating after her debut success.

"Having had a subsequent chat with Mike Dillon at Ladbrokes, we've decided that we will aim for the Masaka Stakes, a Listed race for three-year-old fillies over a mile at Kempton in the early part of April.

"This will be a sizeable step up in grade but following her win and the handicapper not giving her a mark, there is a lack of suitable opportunities in the programme book for a filly like her to compete.

"As I mentioned in the immediate aftermath of her race, she has taken her debut at Kempton really well and I am delighted with her physically and mentally. We will now try and have her in top form for her second career start in April."

Jeremy Noseda

22/01/2008

Awake at 6.45 and it's pitch black and pouring with rain. It's the day of Laddies Poker Two's first outing after a series of setbacks.

I set off on the three-hour journey, picking "realmadras" up on the way, but the journey takes us 5 hours after a number of traffic jams strike before we arrive at Kempton race track!

We go to meet the rest of the shareholders in the Wayward Lad Suite; appropriately named as "realmadras" says he knows the way, leading us straight into the kitchen. We beat a hasty retreat as we could see the chef steaming!

It was nice catching up with all the shareholders again. I win the first race @9/2!

"Frank47" comes out with a classic "Jagger if that would of gone on for another two minutes mine would have won!". I could not stop laughing considering the race was only 1m 2f long & not exactly the Grand National.

I duly win the second race, giving me two out of two. Things are going too well - I hope my luck doesn't change!

Ladbrokes' hospitality is second-to-none as usual with the alchol flowing & food arriving, did i really just see a puff of smoke? No it was the John Parrott lookalike AKA "Stuart73", who promptly returned to the buffet six times, yes six times! He's a growing lad for sure....!

Laddies Poker Two's race debut is next and the anticipation starts to build. Her trainer Jeremy Noseda now enters the room, and we are eager to find out what chances the horse has got today.

Mr Noseda is bullish about it's chances, though you can never be certain on a racecourse debut. We then took pictures etc. before making our way to the pre-race parade ring. It is lashing down with a gusting wind; "Moonraker" is the first to step outside with his umbrella turning inside-out, followed by "realmadras" slipping down some steps.

We reach the pre parade ring when "Frank47" is challanged by the stewards: "Sorry Sir, you can't take that pint of bitter in there", to which "Frank47" just shrugs his shoulders & returns to the bar.

Suddenly the rain stops and turns to blue skies - is that a sign...?

We then enter the paddock to put our bets on. I personally put £200 on @9/4, but then suddenly Laddies starts to drift in the market. We the shareholders start to panic - what is going wrong?

They start to load in the stalls the nerves start to tingle, the anticipation, the unanswered questions will all unfold in the next couple of minutes. Will it be a positive outcome?

They're off & Laddies misses the break; she's 2nd-last before starting to advance through the field. As they reach the bend I see that Tom Queally is sat motionless with the rest of the riders starting to struggle.

At this point i turn to "shambaloo" & say: "No waaaaayyyyyyyyy it's got it won!"

Two furlongs out and Tom Queally asks Laddies to go & go she did, promptly opening up a large gap in effortless fashion before easing down to a six furlong victory, with the shareholders jumping up & down and you could hear the jubilation echoing round the course " YES! YES! YES! GET IN THEIR YOU BEAUTY! "

We now go to the WINNERS enclosure - did i say WINNERS enclosure> - what an atmosphere again; both trainer & jockey let all the shareholders take photos of such a memorable occasion.

We were all in shock and disbelief of not only the victory, but in the manner it was achieved, so much so that "Waggy" forgot that he had brought his son! Even that had a happy ending with his son eventually being re-united with his dad.

Time to go up to collect the WINNERS Trophy, and I was nominated with the honour with paparazzi snapping away, followed by interviews with the tabloids.

Then the champagne flowed whist watching a repeat of the i don't know if i have mentioned the WINNING performance.

Again Mr Noseda came back to the hospitality suite to mingle with the shareholders; hats of sir a great training performance & ride by Mr Queally.

We were all buzzing and it was incredible to see a room with so many smiling faces.

A big mention must go to LADBROKES for deciding to keep Laddies for another year whilst very genourously paying for the additional training fees & costs to enable today to take place & also Marios for all his hard work and dedication in running this promotion in difficult circumstances thank you thank you thank you!

What a truly memorable day that I will remember forever; who knows what the forthcoming campaign will bring? Fingers crossed!

Going to bed now: I won't need my pillow because I'm on cloud nine!

Mickjagger1

21/01/2008

LADDIES POKER Two produced a most accomplished debut as she convincingly beat her field by six lengths at Kempton today (January 21st).

The Choisir filly was far too good for her six rivals, readily landing the seven-furlong maiden in the hands of jockey Tom Queally to delight the many attending members from her ownership syndicate.

Having been slowly into stride, she was soon travelling sweetly as Monsieur Reynard led them along. At the top turn the eventual outcome looked predictable as the grey loomed up in ominous fashion to tackle the principals.

She cruised along to lead by the two-pole and was totally in charge a furlong out before running out the 11/4 scorer in good style.

Trainer Jeremy Noseda was on hand - with plenty of the shareholders - to greet Laddies Poker Two back into the winner's enclosure.

Noseda said: "It was a pleasing first effort. She was a little bit green prior to the race and seemed to slightly miss the break but after the first furlong-and-a-half Tom was able to get her travelling on the bridle.

"She gave a very professional performance. For a first start, you couldn't have asked for a better effort.

"There is no immediate plan. We will see how the handicapper assesses her next Tuesday, but there is no urgency at this point to get her straight back on the racetrack. The way in which she raced suggests that getting a mile won't prove beyond her.

"I should also add that it was nice to see the syndicate so well represented at Kempton. It has taken a long time to get to this point with the filly having missed her two-year-old campaign. But I'm delighted with the first run of her life and feel that everyone's patience has been rewarded."

Tony Rushmer

16/01/2008

"Unfortunately, Laddies Poker Two will not be making her first career start today because the low weight she’d have to carry significantly reduced our riding options.

"However, we have already identified an alternative starting point for her at Kempton on Monday, January the 21st @ 2.50 pm: The Digibet Median Auction Maiden Stakes (Class 5) 7f 3yo maiden SS14.

"She is definitely lined up to take her place her in a seven-furlong maiden and Tom Queally will be booked to ride her.

"The filly is in very good order and I feel I ought to say that it’s unfortunate we’ve not been able to start her away yet.

"But I am hopeful that the wait will have been worth it when she makes her belated racecourse introduction next Monday."

Jeremy Noseda

10/01/2008

Following the late withdrawal of Laddies Poker Two from its scheduled race at Lingfield during the Christmas period, we are pleased to announce that the horse is once again ready for its track debut. Jeremy Noseda, Laddies Poker Two trainer is extremely happy with the horse and in particular it’s fitness and health. Jeremy has chosen two possible meetings for the horse’s debut both on January 16th. Laddies Poker Two will either make her debut at Lingfield or Kempton.

It has been decided that the shareholders who were drawn to attend Lingfield on December 29th will be given the opportunity to attend Laddies’ track debut. All shareholders that were chosen will be contacted in the next couple of days. We sincerely hope that this is the first of many outings for the horse during 2008 and that we can accommodate as many shareholders as possible during the season with our hospitality.

Further updates on the horse’s progress and in particular a summary of it’s maiden run will follow on the site.

The Ladbrokes Poker Team