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July 21st 2010
Club visit to Overbury Stud to check on Daisy and Ollie’s progress. All well - Daisy relaxed and showing well in foal and Ollie was his usual friendly self lapping up attention! The Fox and Hounds at Bredon came up trumps with their usual high standard of service and lunch and members left knowing they had had a most enjoyable day in each other’s company and had seen their stock in good condition.
June 24th 2010
The club AGM - after a welcome coffee and cakes on arrival at Prinsted House, members were presented with a brief recap on the first year of foal development and club activities, then accounts for approval. Ollie’s future trainer, Suzy Smith, next explained training and development plans for Ollie for the years ahead. Members then moved on to The Kennels at Goodwood for a delightful lunch and were treated afterwards to a very sunny - but not necessarily profitable for some - fun afternoon’s horse racing on top of the downs at Goodwood.
April 8th 2010
A club trip to Newmarket - the early morning started with a guided historic tour of the old town. Then they enjoyed lunch at the Rutland Arms Hotel, followed by a private tour of Sheik Mohammed’s amazing Dalham Hall stud and selected stallion parade. Those on view included Derby winner Authorized and the mighty Breeder’s Cup Turf winner Shirocco. Members also saw the tombstones of famous horses of the past and the covering yard where Material World(GB) was covered by Shirocco earlier this year. Some members stayed overnight locally the night before and enjoyed a convivial supper in the Rutland Arms Hotel and then post supper drinks in a friendly local pub.
26th March 2010
Great news - Material World 28 day scan shows a foal in embryo with an active heartbeat.
Fingers crossed now for the next critical check at the 42 day stage.
Club visit coming up on the 8th April to see the sire, Shirocco, at Dalham Hall Stud, Newmarket plus a tour of the racing scene at Newmarket.
To see the confirmation of the stallion and watch some of his races click here.
5th March 2010
A visit to see Ollie and Daisy (Material World) found them in fine fettle. You can see how well Ollie is developing from the latest pictures in the foal gallery.
Club members were treated to a thrilling display of speed and agility from Ollie. He would let the other two run ahead, then when he decided they had the benefit of a big enough lead, he would dash after them and catch them up. There is no doubt in our minds that this is one very fine racehorse in the making. Judge for yourselves from the pictures.
Daisy looked very relaxed in her paddock with other mares. She was covered by Shirocco on the 26th February at Dalham Hall Stud in Newmarket. We should know in a week or so if that was successful. If not, back she goes to Shirocco for a second covering.
There will be a club visit to Newmarket Racing Museum, a racing yard, gallops, and Dalham Hall Stud on the 8th April. A big celebration is also on the cards for 22nd May 2010 - Ollie’s birthday!
14th January 2010
Happy New Year to all readers! Both mare and yearling doing well - brought in at nights in the very cold spells. A few of us visited them just after Christmas and they were happy to see visitors - especially those with sweet apples and polo mints! Material World is now ‘under lights’ in the evening and early morning to try and convince her Spring has arrived! This should bring her into season earlier than usual with the first covering targeted for the latter half in February 2010.
We have undertaken a large research project on choosing an exciting stallion match for Material World in 2010. This has included a tour of some of the best Irish studs. The final shortlist of four was Kayf Tara, Kings Theatre, Shirocco and Yeats. All of them are high class stallions but a selection had to be made which ended up being the most expensive!
The very exciting match is with Shirocco who won big races in many countries including the German Derby, the Italian Derby, Breeders Cup Turf in USA, Prix Foy in France beating Hurricane Run and Pride, and the Coronation Cup at Epsom defeating the famous Ouija Board. Shirocco’s offspring have been well sought after by buyers or their agents. The bloodline is very strong indeed with winners in depth on both Dam and Sire sides. He was rated the world’s best older horse on his retirement to stud and his Dam, So Sedulous, was voted Broodmare of the Year with all six of her foals that went racing being winners.
No guarantees of course - one can only dream about the result of the combination of this power and speed mixed with Material World’s attributes. Almost makes me already start to feel sorry for the other runners! Fingers and everything else crossed that the covering goes well.
3rd December 2009
Check visits were made to see mare and foal on the 30th October and today. All seen to be well with Ollie developing nicely with excellent bone and a lovely athletic action. Additional pictures added to foal gallery so you can all judge for yourselves!
Next visit is the racing club Christmas event to see mare, foal and Kayf Tara followed by Christmas Lunch on the 22nd December 2009. This will be the last visit to see Ollie as a ‘foal’ as on 1st January 2010 he officially becomes a yearling.
7th October 2009
Ollie was weaned away from Material World last week so how are they both getting on? An inspection today revealed mare and foal are doing very well. Ollie is in a group with three other foals of similar age and this is his family group now. You can see the latest pictures of him in the foal gallery. As you can see he has all the right characteristics - good bone and confirmation, fine head and neck, and a lovely temperament.
Material World is also in a group of four mares that have foaled this year. They all seem very relaxed and enjoyed a visit - especially as they were treated to several sweet apples and polo mints!
The next visits for racing club members are a Moorcroft Charity Race Day at Plumpton Racecourse on the 19th October and a visit to see Daisy and Ollie on the 30th October - both including a good social lunch of course!
22nd September 2009
Racing members were invited to and some were free to go to the Suzy Smith Racing Owners day at Lewes on 20/09/2009. They were treated to a warm welcome, champagne and canapés, a parade of horses currently in training, and then on to Plumpton races for the afternoon. At the races an excellent lunch was served to all the guests in a trackside marquee and members then enjoyed a good afternoon’s racing.
Ollie has had a sore foot (not unusual for horses as they sometimes tread on a sharp flint) so he was stabled with Material World for a few days until it cleared up. He is now turned out again to enjoy this spell of fine weather.
Four months old today!
12th July 2009
Both Material World and colt foal ‘Ollie’ reported and seen to be well at Overbury stud.
See the foal gallery for the latest pictures.
Material World was covered by Kayf Tara on the 4th July and we should know by the 22nd July if it was successful.
Ollie delighted club members who visited the stud on the 2nd July. Stud manager Simon Sweeting also treated us to an upbeat description of Ollie with his straight and correct front legs and classic Sadlers Wells’ hind legs.
We were then entertained with a parade of stallions - Kayf Tara, Zafeen, Bertolini and Proclamation. After that members went on to a fun pub lunch at the Fox and Hounds at Bredon.
The next club visit is planned for the 21st July.
12th June 2009
Foal pictures are now available to see as a separate foal gallery under the main gallery, click here to view the gallery.
As you can see from some of the action pictures, apart from the stunning good looks of the foal, there is already evidence that both speed and agility have been inherited from the winning sire and dam.
8th June 2009
Material World and the foal return to Overbury Stud in readiness for another covering by KAYF TARA in a week or so. KAYF TARA looked to be in fine form and is stabled just a few doors away from Daisy and the foal.
1st June 2009
Members of the Material World Racing Club were treated to an astonishing display of agility and speed by the foal. This was followed by some trotting training for junior from Material World! Some great action shots were captured on camera and distributed to racing club and fan club members by e-mail.
22nd May 2009
Shortly after midnight Material World gave birth to a handsome bay colt. As usual for foals, it was not long before it was up on its feet and seeking food from its mare. Mare and foal were mostly left alone in the box for the important bonding process although a few fortunate visitors were able to catch a glimpse of proceedings.
Over the next few days they were turned out in a small paddock to stretch their legs and enjoy the sunshine.
14th May 2009
 As you can see from the photo, Material World is looking very well with her precious cargo inside.
The stud groom reckons the foal might be born within the week.
With very good timing, KAYF ARAMIS cruised home to win at York today providing yet more evidence that KAYF TARA offspring out of good mares produce champions. Applications at the current level for the Material World Racing Club will close in the next few days.
Club members are all geared up with mobile phones on their pillows at night! Many are ready to come and visit the new born foal as soon as they hear the news - in the early hours of the morning probably.
Anyone possibly interested in purchasing the last few shares should now phone the club manager, Robin Smith direct on 01243 513933 for the latest terms.
24th April 20 09
Members of the Material World Racing Club enjoyed a visit to see ‘Daisy’ before the foal arrives next month. She looked very well and much enjoyed all the attention and a few Royal Gala apples kindly supplied by her admirers. Members also had the pleasure of seeing a couple of other foals on site. This was followed by an excellent lunch and much fun as two members had birthdays that day, then a tour of the SUZY SMITH STABLES with an update and insight into a few exciting new arrivals in the yard.
Some shares in the racing club are still available although the price has gone up slightly - please telephone Robin Smith direct on 01243 513933 or e-mail direct robin@materialworld.org.uk . It is anti cipated there will be a further increase in share price after the birth of the foal.
17th March 2009
The Chichester Observer are very interested in the Material World story and have produced an excellent article with four photos in the hard copy paper dated 12th March 2009. A shorter version is available via this link.
At the time of writing, there are just 9 shares remaining for the lucky few who wish to join the team and own a share of the special KAYF TARA foal out of the celebrated Material World due in May at the reduced price of £2,875 before 31.03.09. To request an Application Form/Terms and Conditions of Membership, contact Club Manager, Robin Smith on 01243 513933. Mobile: 07711 651639. Email:racingclub@materialworld.org.uk
12th March 2009
KAYF ARAMIS has won the Pertemps Final at the Cheltenham Festival today. This further confirms the value of KAYF TARA offspring.
10th March 2009
Material World is well - only just over two months to go until the special foal is born!
Club membership interest and applications are increasing but at the time of writing this, there are still some membership vacancies left on a first come, first served basis. The current reduced share price of only £2,875 per 5% share is held for applications received by 31.03.09. Thereafter it rises to £3,450 per 5% share.
For anyone interested from now on in possibly joining the club and receiving application forms or enjoy a potential new members club visit - as e-mails form unknown sources may not always pass software security systems - please telephone the racing club manager, Robin Smith, direct on 01243 513933 to check on the up to date position and be offered a date to come and meet the team.
Cheltenham Festival this week - punters will be looking hard at trying to pick the winners - breeders will be looking at which stallions perform best out of which mares.
As all ladies know, the quality of the mare is just as important, if not slightly more important, than the stallion in producing a champion!
5th February 2009
Material World's sire, the smart young jumps sire KAYF TARA, had his first Graded Chase winner on Saturday 31st January when Kornati Kid beat the long time leader Will Be Done (and was!) in a thrilling finish to the Grade 2 Totepool Chase at Weatherby. This is yet another layer of evidence that the combination of KAYF TARA with good mares produces winning offspring - previously over hurdles and now progressing to winning over fences as they grow stronger.
Material World is reported well with several visits for potential racing club members to view the mare and visit the Suzy Smith Racing Yard planned for this month.
Anyone still possibly interested before the price per share in the foal goes up please either e-mail Robin Smith on robin@materialworld.org.uk or telephone direct on 01243 513933.
2nd January 2009
Changes made to the terms for the Material World Racing Club – reduction in monthly contributions from £100 per month to £70 per month per 5% share but with stallion fees for Kayf Tara rising 80% for 2009, and his progeny proving successful on the racetrack and fetching up to £200,000 at the sales, the capital cost per share will remain at only £2,875 per 5% share for applications received by 31.03.09. Thereafter the costs per share will rise to £3,450 per 5% share and close before the foal is born. Limited number of shares available - see Material World Racing Club page for further detail.
27th November 2008
Material World is fine – being kept in at night now and turned out with her friends in the day.
She had a sore foot for a few days – vet attended - abscess treated – all fully recovered – apparently quite normal for horses to have these – no one knows what causes it – might have been due to cold wet weather!
At the Stallion Parade at Cheltenham earlier this month – Kayf Tara looked fantastic – he is now so popular his stud fee has gone up 80% for 2009 while others are reducing their prices to attract custom. His offspring are doing well too and his progeny are attracting big bucks at the sales – they will be winning races long after this current period of recession has passed. A copy of the 2009 Overbury Stud Book with comprehensive detail on Kayf Tara should be available within the next two weeks and can be sent to anyone free of charge who has invested or is still considering buying shares in the Material World Racing Club. Please request it by e-mail to robin@materialworld.org.uk and advise to which address it should be sent.
VAT – as the rate will be now 15% in 2009 when the live foal is purchased we can reduce the price accordingly – existing members will receive a refund or credit against further share purchase if they prefer. The minimum 5% share holding of £2,500 plus VAT is now priced at just £2,875 instead of £2,937.50 as previously. Treat yourself to the best fun investment you are ever likely to make! Nothing else seems very exciting right now!
Suzy is doing well at the yard – had many well placed plus another winner– Amigayle at Kempton yesterday – scope for improvement too!
2nd October 2008
More good news - the official Veterinary Certificate of Pregnancy has arrived so the stallion fee has been paid. (Due 1st October unless mare not in foal).
A few of the new members and potential members of the recently launched Material World Racing Club are to visit Material World on the 10th October at her new home in East Sussex– welcome coffee on arrival, view the mare in her paddocks, then off to the pub for lunch.
The dream horse is in the making!
5th September 2008
More good news – Material World well in foal now and has been returned to a new home in East Sussex where she will stay at least until the foal is born. The location is just a few miles away from the Old Lewes Racecourse in lovely surroundings. She has settled in well with new friends and the members of the Material World Racing Club who book to buy shares in the live foal will be able to visit her there on pre-arranged club visits.
She looks very well – far removed from slim racing trim! A couple of replacement photos of her in her new surroundings have been added to the picture gallery. ‘
23rd July 2008
Material World was covered again by Kayf Tara on the 16th June. Positive scans since including today the 23rd July and a good heartbeat can be seen.
The critical stage is the next two weeks when it is hoped that the embryo will attach itself to the wall of the uterus.
Daisy looks superb and very much like a good broodmare. She shares a nice paddock with other mares in a lovely environment.
The team at Overbury Stud and the vet are looking after her very well.
12th June 2008
Sadly the second pregnancy did not hold to the 42 day stage – the vets reckon we have just been very unlucky – will try again as soon as Daisy can be brought back into season. If the third does not hold, then the plan is to bring her back to Sussex where the vets will do a uterine biopsy to see if there is anything unusual.
Daisy will then be trained to go novice chasing for the 08/09 jump season and brought back again for covering early Spring 2009.
Apparently it can be sometimes tricky with top class mares like Material World to make the pregnancy stick as they have a high level of testosterone in their system – which is why she ran so well of course against the geldings.
28th May 2008
Material World positive scan at 28 days after covering – lucky vet to hear the first heartbeats of a future champion!
Next scan due 42 days after covering on the 11th June.
17th May 2008
Good news - Material World scanned today and reported to be in foal.
Next scan with a check for a heartbeat due in two weeks.
6th May 2008
Confirmation received that Material World came back into season and was covered again by Kayf Tara on the evening of 30.04.08.
Apparently, ‘Daisy’ knew what was coming this time when she heard the stallion screaming and prepared herself like she’d done it many times before!
A scan is due on the 16th May to check on progress and if all OK then, a scan and listen for a heartbeat at the end of May.
Fingers crossed everyone! I am advised the greatest risk of losing the pregnancy is in the first 42 days after covering.
30th April 2008
It was disappointing to learn that Material World lost the pregnancy (apparently not unusual for this to happen to horses or humans in the early weeks) but the good news is she is ready to be covered again by Kayf Tara. This is scheduled to take place on 1tst May - this cold, wet and windy weather doesn’t help!
Fingers crossed a better outcome.
21st April 2008
Great news – Material World scanned to day and confirmed in foal to Kayf Tara. Next scan is early May 2008 for a heartbeat and then again two weeks after that to check embryo has attached to the wall of the uterus.
Friday 4thApril 2008
Material World covered by Kayf Tara today. All went well and Material World will be checked for ovulation next week.
Friday 28th March 2008
Daisy relaxed – eating well – turned out in paddock during the day – went ‘out of season’ – probably due to cold wet weather! She has been given an encouraging treatment called a ‘PRID’ and will be examined again next Monday. If coming into season will be covered within a few days after that.
Sunday 23rd March 2008
Material World reported to be relaxed and happy at Overbury Stud. She is eating all her food and is being turned out every day into a nice paddock. The local vets say she is coming into season and could be covered by Kayf Tara within the next week.
Tuesday 18th March 2008
Material World is given the all clear by the Arundel Equine Veterinary Centre to proceed to stud with all the necessary certificates. Transport is to be arranged for this Thursday 20th March for Daisy to leave her long time home at Lewes and go to Overbury Stud in Tewkesbury where she will be prepared for her future mating with Kayf Tara. A sad day in prospect for her leaving Lewes but with reasonable hope and anticipation that she will produce great foals and future champions.
Friday 14th March 2008
Material World reported as being sound but a little sore in the muscles. She is earning a well earned rest and turned out in the paddock. The vets are doing their usual checks before she goes off to Overbury Stud to be covered by Kayf Tara.
Thursday 13th March 2008
Material World has sadly now finished her racing career with her run in the World Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Jockey Colin Bolger reported she started hanging right and therefore could not ride her out fully. He rode her sensibly in the circumstances and brought her home safe (thankfully!) mid division in front of Hardy Eustace and Lough Derg.
Material World has hung right before and we thought it was possibly due to her stress fracture of the pelvis found after the Pertemps Final last year. We were advised this was fully healed and she has had loads of physio treatment. However, whether there is either still an undiscovered niggle of a muscle in her back or the hanging right under racing pressure is a trait she is developing as a result of only having one eye we may never know. Trainer and jockey reckon that had she run to her best form she would have finished in the top 6. All credit to Inglis Drever and Kasbah Bliss though for a cracking finish in front of a top class field.
8th March 2008
Kayf Tara, the three times champion stayer and twice winner of the Ascot Gold Cup, is selected to be the first stallion to cover Material World after she finishes her racing career this spring. Shares in the foal will only be available to members of the Material World Fan Club who have indicated their interest in being part of the Material World breeding and racing club on this site. To find out more about Kayf Tara and see some of his past races on video go to: http://ovstud.co.uk/stallions_kayftara.php
Tuesday 4th March 2008
Material World in great form. All set for the World Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival on the 13th March. Just three more pieces of work to go – she will have her last schooling session towards the end of this week under jockey Colin Bolger.
Sunday 20th January 2008
Material World is reported sound but sore in the muscles after her brave run in soft and heavy ground in a mares listed race at Ascot on Saturday 19th January. After a stress fracture in March 2007 and a cough over the Christmas period she did tremendously well after a 310 day lay off to finish a close fourth. All the other runners had recent runs under their belts. Her usual jockey Colin Bolger is unfortunately still recovering from injury and so Ruby Walsh was given the ride.
The heavy ground at Swinley Bottom was not to her liking and for a time she fell away last behind the pack and looked for a moment as though she might be pulled up. It was not easy for Material World with her one eye as horses switched positions around her to seek better ground and she was from time to time pushed out of her racing line. Disorientated briefly but focused on the job in hand Material World and Ruby came up the home straight from way off the pace to give Refinement and Gaspara a battle for the places but race fitness just telling on the line. Heavy ground specialist Labelthou took line honours on this occasion.
Trainer Suzy Smith commented ‘she'll come on for the run’. Ruby Walsh said ‘She jumps really well and she’s got a big race in her’.
Material World will be checked over this week and her future race selected after that.
The target remains the World Hurdle at the Festival and with better ground expected then, connections and supporters are hopeful of another brave and battling performance.
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