Tam's mention of him in his article about frequency of races, prompted me to go surfing. Although I was a punter in these times, I wasn't really aware of some of these facts. Like - "6 wins in 7 weeks" ......... Enjoy 
STALBRIDGE COLONIST
by Tony Ward
Stalbridge Colonist, a grey by Colonist II, was foaled in 1959 at the Stalbridge Stud in Dorset. Bred by Harry Dufosee, he was owned by Reg Blundell, chairman of Plymouth Argyle and trained by Ken Cundell. He started his career over hurdles, winning four moderate races over a two and a half year period.
Sparkling Sequence
He won first time out over fences in November 1965 and managed two more wins before the end of the year. During a seven week period between February and April 1966 he ran up a sparkling sequence of six wins. In the summer, after a hectic campaign, he was sent to France and finished second in the Prix des Drags at Auteuil, beaten only half a length by the French Grand National winner, Cacao. Swamp fever restrictions in France meant a delay to his return to these shores and he only arrived back a week before his first race of the 1966-67 season.
Arkle Beaten
Not surprisingly after his excursions, he made no show but amazingly was to be turned out for the Hennessy just a week later. Only six contested the race but what a field!. The mighty Arkle under a welter burden of 12-7, dual Grand National runner-up Freddie and subsequent Gold Cup winner What A Myth. Jumping with his usual brilliance Arkle set a strong gallop and took up the running at the second fence. Turning for home, Arkleâs jump at the second last was matched only by Stalbridge Colonist, the only horse who could go with him. Ridden by Stan Mellor, he landed running at the last and under a strong drive held on by half a length at the line from the game and battling Arkle.
The 25-1 outsider of six was getting 35lbs from Arkle and joined the illustrious list of Mill House, Happy Spring, Dormant, Flying Wild and Buona Notte in beating the great horse over fences. The form was given a solid boost a month later when Stalbridge Colonist went down by only half a length to Woodland Venture in the Gold Cup with What A myth again in third place.
The Little Grey With The Mighty Heart
In 1967, a Hennessy double was foiled by just a head, giving 20lbs to Rondetto after overcoming massive interference by the fall of Larbawn on the second circuit. What A Myth was again in third.
In 1969, his final glory came in the Mildmay Memorial Chase at Sandown. Giving 35lbs to the Red Rondo, he got the better of the bottom weight in the final strides to win by a head, both horses giving everything in a driving finish. Another third place for What A myth.
A Sad Decline
After winning the Gainsborough Chase at Sandown in 1969 he broke down badly at Towcester. On his owners death he was sold out of Ken Cundellâs yard and sent to join Martin Tate. Sadly his injury had taken itâs toll and he never recovered his form. He moved on to Josh Giffords yard and ran his last race at Southwell in 1971 finishing a distance fourth in a moderate affair. His indignity was complete when he was entered in Ascotâs sales as a prospect for the Point-To-Point field.
Kindness Again
Fortunately, he was spared by his breeder Harry Dufosee who bought the old horse for 650 guineas and allowed him to retire in peace. In 1976 Harry, who died later that year, gave the horse to a devoted fan, Barbara Bowen who lived near the Somerset Stalbridge Stud. He moved to Barbaraâs farmhouse and had a happy retirement before he died in 1980 at the grand age of 21.
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POSTSCRIPT, from the Racing Post, August 2002
FRANK BOYD, an owner with Willie Mullins and Ian Ferguson- and boss of Killultagh Properties, one of Northern Ireland's leading property developers -is the new owner of the 1966 Hennessy Gold Cup trophY after purchasing the unique item of racing memorabilia at an auction on Wednesday, writes Graham Green.
The hammer price of the trophy, won at the time by Stalbridge Colonist after an epic battle with Arkle, was £6,800. Boyd has to pay an addi- tional17 per cent commis- sion following the Dreweatt Neate auction at Donnington, near Newbury. A public relations spokesman for Boyd said later: "The cup will go on display at the Northern Ireland Festival of Racing at Down Royal in November where Mr Boyd's company sponsors the Premier Novice Chase, and he personally has runners at the meeting:
The cup was sold by Ron BlindelI, 47, a railway company manager from Hungerford whose father; of the same name, owned the Ken CundelI-trained grey Stalbridge Colonist at the time of his Newbury triumph. Among the under-bidders was the family of the grey's breeder; Harry Dufosee, who learned of the sale in last week's Racing Post. Also sold with the trophy were two photographs of Stalbridge Colonist, one with winning jockey Stan Mellor; and a reel of BBC film and commentary of the race
STALBRIDGE COLONIST
by Tony Ward
Stalbridge Colonist, a grey by Colonist II, was foaled in 1959 at the Stalbridge Stud in Dorset. Bred by Harry Dufosee, he was owned by Reg Blundell, chairman of Plymouth Argyle and trained by Ken Cundell. He started his career over hurdles, winning four moderate races over a two and a half year period.
Sparkling Sequence
He won first time out over fences in November 1965 and managed two more wins before the end of the year. During a seven week period between February and April 1966 he ran up a sparkling sequence of six wins. In the summer, after a hectic campaign, he was sent to France and finished second in the Prix des Drags at Auteuil, beaten only half a length by the French Grand National winner, Cacao. Swamp fever restrictions in France meant a delay to his return to these shores and he only arrived back a week before his first race of the 1966-67 season.
Arkle Beaten
Not surprisingly after his excursions, he made no show but amazingly was to be turned out for the Hennessy just a week later. Only six contested the race but what a field!. The mighty Arkle under a welter burden of 12-7, dual Grand National runner-up Freddie and subsequent Gold Cup winner What A Myth. Jumping with his usual brilliance Arkle set a strong gallop and took up the running at the second fence. Turning for home, Arkleâs jump at the second last was matched only by Stalbridge Colonist, the only horse who could go with him. Ridden by Stan Mellor, he landed running at the last and under a strong drive held on by half a length at the line from the game and battling Arkle.
The 25-1 outsider of six was getting 35lbs from Arkle and joined the illustrious list of Mill House, Happy Spring, Dormant, Flying Wild and Buona Notte in beating the great horse over fences. The form was given a solid boost a month later when Stalbridge Colonist went down by only half a length to Woodland Venture in the Gold Cup with What A myth again in third place.
The Little Grey With The Mighty Heart
In 1967, a Hennessy double was foiled by just a head, giving 20lbs to Rondetto after overcoming massive interference by the fall of Larbawn on the second circuit. What A Myth was again in third.
In 1969, his final glory came in the Mildmay Memorial Chase at Sandown. Giving 35lbs to the Red Rondo, he got the better of the bottom weight in the final strides to win by a head, both horses giving everything in a driving finish. Another third place for What A myth.
A Sad Decline
After winning the Gainsborough Chase at Sandown in 1969 he broke down badly at Towcester. On his owners death he was sold out of Ken Cundellâs yard and sent to join Martin Tate. Sadly his injury had taken itâs toll and he never recovered his form. He moved on to Josh Giffords yard and ran his last race at Southwell in 1971 finishing a distance fourth in a moderate affair. His indignity was complete when he was entered in Ascotâs sales as a prospect for the Point-To-Point field.
Kindness Again
Fortunately, he was spared by his breeder Harry Dufosee who bought the old horse for 650 guineas and allowed him to retire in peace. In 1976 Harry, who died later that year, gave the horse to a devoted fan, Barbara Bowen who lived near the Somerset Stalbridge Stud. He moved to Barbaraâs farmhouse and had a happy retirement before he died in 1980 at the grand age of 21.
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POSTSCRIPT, from the Racing Post, August 2002
FRANK BOYD, an owner with Willie Mullins and Ian Ferguson- and boss of Killultagh Properties, one of Northern Ireland's leading property developers -is the new owner of the 1966 Hennessy Gold Cup trophY after purchasing the unique item of racing memorabilia at an auction on Wednesday, writes Graham Green.
The hammer price of the trophy, won at the time by Stalbridge Colonist after an epic battle with Arkle, was £6,800. Boyd has to pay an addi- tional17 per cent commis- sion following the Dreweatt Neate auction at Donnington, near Newbury. A public relations spokesman for Boyd said later: "The cup will go on display at the Northern Ireland Festival of Racing at Down Royal in November where Mr Boyd's company sponsors the Premier Novice Chase, and he personally has runners at the meeting:
The cup was sold by Ron BlindelI, 47, a railway company manager from Hungerford whose father; of the same name, owned the Ken CundelI-trained grey Stalbridge Colonist at the time of his Newbury triumph. Among the under-bidders was the family of the grey's breeder; Harry Dufosee, who learned of the sale in last week's Racing Post. Also sold with the trophy were two photographs of Stalbridge Colonist, one with winning jockey Stan Mellor; and a reel of BBC film and commentary of the race
. I just hate January and February, but have my official DVD of the Olympics (5 discs) and am expecting the Frankel DVD in the next few days after pre-ordering it, so won't be so bad!. All the best to all on the forum! 
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