The ownership experience

Culprit (outside) pic D.Wyer

Werd's little 2yo half brother, Culprit, is back in work after a short preparation over summer.

He has been gelded and feels a different proposition this campaign.

Shaun McGruddy has taken over the reins and rode today in a short sharp hitout over 400m where Culprit was narrowly beaten in 23.8 seconds.

McGruddy reported he switched off a little after getting to the front and only turned it on again when challenged by the very impressive trial winner, The Rising.

Trevor Andrews has a big opinion of his two year old, ridden by Paul Harvey in the trial.

Culprit will now go to a 1000m trial in two weeks at Belmont before looking to break his maiden status in a 1000m midweek event.

Meantime, the half brother of Werd and Culprit out of Statue of Liberty, is once again in pre-training at the Ascot stables of Murray Dillon. He has now been in work approximately two weeks and there are still shares available.

Please contact us if you would like to get involved.