Top jockey Charlie Deutsch has been booked to ride LOSSIEMOUTH this weekend – but not ‘THAT’ Lossiemouth.
There are in fact two horses by the same name (in case you didn’t know).
Charlie Deutsch Gets Leg-Up On The ‘Other’ Lossiemouth at Haydock On Saturday
Okay, hands up we’ve tricked you (or not) here into thinking that jockey Charlie Deutsch might be the new rider for leading Cheltenham Festival hope LOSSIEMOUTH – who is well-fancied for both the Mares’ Hurdle and Champion Hurdle in a few months.
However, we are not totally lying as Charlie Deutsch is STILL riding Lossiemouth this weekend – it’s just there is another horse in training with the same name.
So, fans of Paul Townend, who normally rides the Rich Ricci-owned Lossiemouth (I hope you’re keeping up), you can relax.
The other Lossiemouth is trained by former jockey Polly Gundry in Devon – which is around 360 miles away from Closutton where the mare Lossiemouth is housed with Willie Mullins in Ireland.
He goes in the 3:05 at Haydock – which is a 3m 1/2f Handicap Hurdle – and the best horse racing betting sites in the UK are suggesting he’s got a chance in an open race which will also be live on ITV Racing.
It will be the first time Deutsch has ridden Lossiemouth – with his normal rider Stan Sheppard replaced.
Owned by Lady Cobham, this 10 year-old might share a name with one of the best hurdles around at the moment – but there is still a lot of differences.
There Are Four Years Between The Two Lossiemouth Horses
Lossiemouth (who runs on Saturday) is aged 10 and is four years older than the mare.
Which also brings us onto the sex – one is a gelding (male) and the other, as mentioned, a mare (female).
Charlie Deutsch’s Lossiemouth is a bay, whereas the Mullins Lossiemouth is a grey.
There is also a massive 26lbs between the two based on the official ratings, with Polly Gundry’s Lossiemouth rated 134 and the last year’s Mares’ Hurdle winner at the Cheltenham Festival Lossiemouth currently rated 160.
Meaning if the two ever raced against each other – they won’t – but let’s say they did.
The younger Lossie (Mullins) would have to carry 26lbs in extra weight to try and make it a fair contest – but probably still win.
While, finally, the grey has won nine of her 11 races to date, with the 10 year-old Lossiemouth winning five of his 12.
Why Are There Two Horses Called Lossiemouth?
The Willie Mullins-trained Lossiemouth was born and bred in France, which is where she got her name.
She raced once there for trainer Yannick Fouin (won by 10 lengths) , before being bought by Rich Ricci and sent to Willie Mullins. She was born in March 2019.
Whereas the older Lossiemouth was born in April 2015 – and so, I guess, he can claim he’s got first dibs on the name.
But with the older Lossiemouth being gelded before he’d even set foot on the racecourse – there is no chance of the two namesakes ‘getting it on’ in the hope of an Lossiemouth offspring.
I wonder how many children’s parents have the same name?
Oh, in case you were wondering – Lossiemouth is a town in Moray, Scotland, which is what both horses are named after.
Lossiemouth Career In Numbers (Polly Gundry)
- Age: 10
- Runs: 12
- Wins: 5
- Grade One Wins: 0
- Earnings: $49,016
Lossiemouth Career In Numbers (Willie Mullins)
- Age: 6
- Runs: 11
- Wins: 9
- Grade One Wins: 5
- Earnings: $517,986
Charlie Deutsch Will Still Be Carrying The Rich Ricci Silks On Saturday
This is because he rides Haydock course lover Royale Pagaille in the 2.30pm Peter Marsh Chase. This is a race he’s won twice in the past and will also be looking for his sixth track success at a venue he adores.
The best betting sites in the UK are taking no chances and make him the big favourite to continue his love affair with the Lancashire track.
Lossiemouth (the mare) Cheltenham Festival Race Still Undecided
Back to the grey mare Lossiemouth (the higher rated) and after running a fine second to Constitution Hill in the Grade One Christmas Hurdle at Kempton.
Prior to that race she’d been the favourite for the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, but is now the general second best in the market behind her conqueror that day.
The Mullins mare also still have the option of running in the Mares’ Hurdle at the Festival – a race she won last year. While back in 2023 she also landed the Triumph Hurdle.
So, whichever race she turns up in, will be hunting a third Festival win at a track she’s never lost over.
Wish I had a tenner for everytime I’ve said ‘Lossiemouth’.
