Annie Nail Profile & Updates

National Hunt Horse – Jumps

Trainer: Michael Wigham

Sire: Doyen (IRE)
Dam: Castledown Girl (GB)

Annie Nail is a 8-year-old mare by the sire Doyen (sire Sadler’s Wells) high-class middle-distance colt, including the Hardwicke Stakes & King George; from top family; NH sire.

She ran in a mares maiden point to point in Ireland over 3 miles when trying to make all, she was bang in contention coming to the last but misjudged the landing and fell, which she did not deserve. She travelled powerfully over the middle of the race and has so much scope.

Annie Nail ran well in her novice hurdle and gained a favourable mark which once stepped up over fences, she obliged winning by 12 lengths and remains well handicapped.

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Annie Nail has now left the club

March 2, 2025

Annie Nail has been sold and has now left the club.

Annie Nail – Trainer update

January 28, 2025

Annie Nail’s return to the track after a staggering 512 days off due to a tendon injury has ignited a wave of excitement within the Racehorse Ownership Club community! Thanks to the meticulous care and unwavering dedication of those involved, Annie has not only recovered but has emerged stronger than ever, showcasing her remarkable resilience.…

Badge alert! available for Annie Nail @ Fakenham on Sunday the 19th of January

January 17, 2025

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Badge alert! available for Annie Nail @ Fakenham on Wednesday the 1st of January

December 30, 2024

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Annie Nail – Trainer update

December 23, 2024

Annie Nail has since moved to Newmarket following the last update to be trained by Michael Wigham/John Wright. She has settled quickly and is proving forward in her work and at a good fitness currently. We have an entry for her at Leicester on the 7th of January.

Annie Nail – Trainer update

December 6, 2024

Annie Nail has progressed well at Simon’s and looks in great condition. A slight infection was picked up in her foot which is being treated over the next few days and she will be back in training the following week. She is not far from a run with her fitness. It will be a case…

Shares Now Re Available In Annie Nail

November 22, 2024

Shares are now available again for Annie Nail. Annie Nail is now back in full training and not far from her first race back following a break. She spent a few months at Harry Whittington’s yard rebuilding fitness and showed good potential. Annie has now settled at Simon Hodgson’s yard and is looking great. She…

Annie Nail – Trainer update

November 22, 2024

Annie Nail is doing well at home. We are waiting for the ground to change before entering her into races. Simon and the team are happy with her fitness and current condition. We look forward to her first race back following a break.

Annie Nail – Trainer update

October 25, 2024

Annie Nail has settled well into her new routine and is looking in great condition. She will have a few more weeks of training before looking at entries. Her shares will be re available next month in which she will not be far off a run.

Annie Nail – Trainer update

October 11, 2024

Annie Nail has now move into full training with Simon Hodgson. She has strengthened up well within the time she had at Harry Whittington’s yard. Her fitness is good, and as long as she settles well, she could be around a month away from running. We will allow her a couple more weeks before stepping…

Annie Nail – Trainer update

September 20, 2024

Annie Nail is looking well and has put on plenty of condition since moving to Harry’s yard. It will not be long before she will be moving to her training yard, most likely middle to end of October. We will be a holding a stable day on Wednesday 9th October at Harry Whittington’s yard –…

Annie Nail – Trainer update

September 13, 2024

Annie Nail has improved since joining Harry’s yard and is on track for her move ready for full training. She enjoys her work and is often leading the string when out riding. Shares will become re available in October.

Annie Nail – Trainer update

August 9, 2024

Annie Nail is continuing to do daily work at Harry’s yard. It takes around 2-3 months to get a horse fully fit which is the timeline we are working towards. We do not want to rush following her break but she is already responding well to what is asked for her and will continue to…

Annie Nail – Trainer update

July 13, 2024

Annie Nail has arrived at Harry Whittington’s yard to build up her fitness next week. She will spend six to eight weeks here doing a mixture of schooling and hacking to build her up ready for full training at Henry Daly’s. Current shareholders will be given a one year extension to start from 01/10/2024 to…

Annie Nail – Trainer update

May 29, 2024

Annie Nail is enjoying her in daily walking and loose lunging. She is coping well with the work load which will be increased over the next few weeks. Once back to being ridden and trotting for a few days with no signs of lameness, we will get her tendon re scanned. This will give us…

Annie Nail – Trainer update

April 15, 2024

Annie Nail is now enjoying being turned out daily. She will continue in light work for a few months before another scan. There is a provisional plan for her to go to Henry’s yard with her full sister Irene’s Pearl. She has maintained her condition well and enjoys the extra attention.

Annie Nail – Trainer update

March 23, 2024

Annie Nail is still on box rest. We had a vet out a few weeks ago to re scan her tendons as it has been 6 months since a slight injury was picked up. It is recovering but not fully healed so she will continue to have restricted exercise. She is currently based at a…

Club Update

February 29, 2024

Spoke with Henry Daly yesterday who is happy to take a couple of horses, Annie Nail is having a scan today and hopefully she will be given the Green light to start back into work, she will be joined by her full sister Irene’s Pearl

Annie Nail – Trainer update

January 5, 2024

Annie Nail faced a minor setback in her racing career last year when she picked up a minor injury after finishing third at Stratford. However, the injury was caught early and she has been recovering well. Annie is already out and about for a few hours each day and is looking great. We will keep…

Annie Nail – Trainer update

October 20, 2023

Annie Nail has a new rug to keep her warm over the colder nights. She is well in herself and enjoying her time with Demi, who is looking after her. Annie Nail gets a hand walk, twice a day for around 15 minutes where she also enjoys a pick of grass. She is maintaining condition…

Annie Nail – Trainer update

September 15, 2023

Annie Nail has settled into her new home while she recovers, she is well looked after and enjoying the easy time and the good weather, she is out daily having a pick of grass as well as been well fed to keep her condition.

Annie Nail – Trainer update

September 11, 2023

Annie Nail is now close to me and will be looked after privately for a few months, she is in good hands and is full of herself, she has settled in well and will enjoy the peace and quiet away from the stables, she looks amazing and will come back stronger than ever.

Annie Nail Club update

August 27, 2023

Annie Nail had the Vet check over one of her tendons, and its was found she had a minor injury, we have found it very early and such a small percentage means she will fully recover. However, she will be out for the rest of the year and will miss this season jumps calendar, how…

Annie Nail @ Stratford on Thursday

August 5, 2023

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Annie Nail – Race Result: 3rd Place!

August 3, 2023

4.50 Stratford signupoffers.com Best Sign Up Offers Handicap Chase (Class 5) (0-100, 4yo+) (2m3f98yds) 2m3½f Good To Soft 1st no 2. Arcade Attraction EvensF 2nd no 4. Atlantic Storm 9/1 3rd no 6. Annie Nail 5/1 More info here.

Badge alert! available for Annie Nail @ Stratford on Thursday the 3rd of August

August 1, 2023

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Annie Nail @ Worcester on Thursday

July 23, 2023

Annie Nail ran at Worcester on Thursday in a mare only race and we booked Top jockey in Adam Wedge to take the ride, on paper we had the fav to beat as the mare had won two of the last three starts, Adam said to us he would look to track the leaders and…

Annie Nail – Race Result: 2nd Place!

July 20, 2023

5.40 Worcester Plumbase Mares’ Handicap Chase (Qualifier For The Hereford Mares’ Handicap Chase Series) (Class 4) (0-110, 4yo+) 2m4f Good 1st no 5. Dicey Rielly 10/11F 2nd no 4. Annie Nail 9/2 3rd no 7. Joyful Kit 40/1 More info here.

Badge alert! available for Annie Nail @ Stratford on Thursday the 3rd of August

July 18, 2023

Annie Nail – Trainer update

July 14, 2023

Annie Nail did a good piece of work on Tuesday morning. We will freshen her back up for her next run, she is doing some work in the menage and a couple of canters in draw reins. Entries for Worcester shut tomorrow.

Annie Nail @ Southwell yesterday

June 27, 2023

Annie Nail was having her third run this year and we opted to change jockeys and we booked Harry Cobden to take the ride and we were in the same grade race as last time; we thought the course would suit her and we were looking for a good run from her, Harry said before…

Annie Nail – Race Result: 3rd Place!

June 26, 2023

1.55 Southwell Prestige Safety First Aid Training Handicap Chase (Class 4) (0-110, 5yo+) (2m4f88yds) 2m4½f Good 1st no 4. Line Of Descent 15/8F 2nd no 3. Glajou 9/1 3rd no 6. Annie Nail 7/2 More info here.

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June 24, 2023

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Annie Nail @ Uttoxeter yesterday

June 9, 2023

Annie Nail had her second run since her break and we pushed her back up in trip, the field was reduced to only 4 runners and Annie Nail went of as fav, Philip was keen to just drop her in once again and get her settled quickly, at flag fall the outsider got a three…

Annie Nail – Race Result: 2nd Place!

June 8, 2023

3.45 Uttoxeter Glyn Hall Wealth Management Mares’ Handicap Chase (Hereford Mares’ Chase Series Qualifier) (Class 4) (0-110, 5yo+) 2m4f 1st no 5. Talkingthetalk 12/1 2nd no 4. Annie Nail EvensF 3rd no 1. Cotton End 100/30 More info here.

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June 6, 2023

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Annie Nail – Trainer update

May 26, 2023

Annie has come out of the race at Fontwell nicely. She doing three canters up the gallop most days. We are doing plenty of work in draw reins with her to keep strengthening her up. She is pencilled in for Fontwell on the 16th.

Annie Nail – Trainer update

May 19, 2023

Annie Nail ran a great race considering it was her first one back from her break. She jumped beautifully and it is great to have her back racing for the club. We are looking forward to a summer of her racing.

Annie Nail @ Fontwell Park yesterday

May 19, 2023

It was great to see Annie Nail back on the racecourse after a lengthy absence, she looked a picture so credit to the stable staff, Philip said she jumped lovely and was a pleasure to ride, she finished a creditable 5th place and will be running throughout the summer. Philip was keen to just drop…

Badge alert! available for Annie Nail @ Fontwell Park on Thursday the 18th of May

May 16, 2023

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Annie Nail – Trainer update

April 21, 2023

Annie Nail has been working well on the gallops, leading the string which she like to do, the weather and the going is turning in her favour, and it won’t be long before we look at some opportunities for her, she is well handicapped on her best form, and we will be looking to take…

The Grand National 2023

February 25, 2023

The entries and weights were out this week for the 2023 Grand National and a very interesting horse of Henry de Bromhead is Ain’t That A Shame she is out of Castletown Girl and is the brother of both Annie Nail and Irene’s Pearl Racing post link below https://www.racingpost.com/profile/horse/2467724/aint-that-a-shame/form

Annie Nail – Trainer update

January 27, 2023

Annie Nail looks great. We are due some warmer weather so will get her out in the field each day. This is what we did when she was in training last year. She is quite revved having been in the racing yard and on the walker, so we need to keep her relaxed! The frozen…

Annie Nail – Trainer update

January 11, 2023

Annie Nail is back in full training, she is on the walkers twice a day to build up her fitness and strengthen, she is out hacking most days and she will soon be back on the gallops as we aim to build her back to full fitness and aim her at the chases once the…

Annie Nail – Trainer update

November 27, 2022

Annie Nail is eating up everything we give her – she is having a large mash morning and evening, as well as chaff at lunchtime and three large hay nets a day! She is back on the walkers twice a day and the Vet is happy with how she is.

Annie Nail – Trainer update

August 15, 2022

Annie Nail ran another good race at Worcester, she just found the 2 miles too quick. She is doing three times up the gallops daily and gets turned out in the fields in the afternoons for a few hours, she is looking super.

Annie Nail at Worcester on Tuesday

July 27, 2022

Annie Nail ran at Worcester racecourse on Tuesday, and we had Philip Armson take the ride once again, we were dropping back in trip and looking to keep her good form going. Philip was going to try to get her more settled and with her running only 10 days prior we were hoping that she wouldn’t…

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July 24, 2022

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Annie Nail at Worcester on Thursday

July 16, 2022

Annie Nail ran at Worcester racecourse on Thursday, and we were looking to back up her previous win for us, we booked Philip Armson once again after his brilliant ride on her at Fontwell park, we had been given a 7lb rise by the handicapper and then a further 2lbs when On Springs won next…

Annie Nail – Race Result: 3rd Place!

July 14, 2022

6.20 Nelson Recruitment Group Mares’ Handicap Chase (Qualifier For Hereford Mares’ Chase Series) (Class 4) (0-110, 4yo+) 2m4f 1st no 7. Princess Midnight 11/4F 2nd no 2. Jubilympics 7/1 3rd no 6. Annie Nail 3/1 More info here.

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July 12, 2022

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Annie Nail at Fontwell last Wednesday

June 12, 2022

Annie Nail ran for us on Wednesday at Fontwell and we booked Philip Armson to take the ride claiming a valuable 5lbs, we were looking for a solid run from her back over fences, as this is where her strength firmly lies. The plan was to drop her in behind get her settled and travel,…

Badge alert! available For Annie Nail @ Fontwell on Wednesday the 8th June

June 6, 2022

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Annie Nail – Trainer update

May 21, 2022

Annie Nail did a good piece of work this morning. She is coming on well, I have penciled her in for Uttoxeter over hurdles on the 15th of June, but will look for other options. She came back from her run a Stratford and was slightly lame a few days after, so this could account…

Annie Nail at Stratford today

April 10, 2022

Annie Nail ran for us today at Stratford and we booked Jamie Moore to take the ride, it was her first run over hurdles in a handicap and we kept her in a mare’s only race, this was a small field and on paper, it looked to be pacey. Alex and Jamie discussed before the…

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April 8, 2022

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Annie Nail at Taunton yesterday

March 15, 2022

Annie Nail ran for us yesterday and we booked Jonathan Burke to ride her, we had taken steps to try to settle her better, with a hood and a tongue strap, we were looking to hold her and get her to finish the race this time, we just hoped she didn’t jump off as she…

Annie Nail – Trainer update

March 1, 2022

Annie Nail is well at home, she is taking a keen hold and enjoying her work. We had her scoped after her race to make sure all was ok, and the scope came back clean. We will settle in her behind next time. We have penciled her in at Taunton on the 14th over 2…

Annie Nail at Market Rasen yesterday

February 9, 2022

Annie Nail ran yesterday at Market Rasen, she was making her handicap debut over fences, the race looked wide open, and it looked a nice introduction for Annie Nail, we booked Richie McLernon to take the ride, she had schooled well at home, so we opted for this race. Once again she looked a picture…

Annie Nail – Trainer update

January 31, 2022

Annie Nail is well at home. We have given her a couple of pieces of work since her run, and she is pleasing everyone at home, I am happy to run her again, she has some entries lined up over the coming weeks and she should be very competitive. She is strong on the gallops…

Annie Nail at Chepstow yesterday

January 7, 2022

Annie Nail ran her third race at Lingfield with Richie Mclernon taking the ride again, the race was all about gaining a mark, and this time we rode her more prominent, which she enjoyed, she jumped lovely and was too keen early which told on her coming down the straight, so Richie just let her…

Annie Nail – 2022 campaign

January 3, 2022

Annie nail just needs one more run to gain her mark and she needs to run this month as she is going well at home, we will keep her going for the rest of this season and then look to turn her out for a break in the summer and then bring her back for…

Annie Nail – Trainer update

December 24, 2021

Annie Nail is well at home. She enjoys going out in the field, so we have been turning her out over lunch when the weather allows. She canters three times up the gallops most mornings, after going for a hack around the roads. She needs just one more run behind to gain her mark, so…

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December 12, 2021

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Annie Nail today at Lingfield Park

December 8, 2021

Annie nail ran her second race for us today at Lingfield Park with Richie Mclernon on board and with the overnight rain the ground had changed to heavy from Good to Soft at declaration time, we still wanted to run her as it’s a step closer to gaining a handicap mark, the race on paper…

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December 6, 2021

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Annie Nail – Trainer update

November 21, 2021

Annie Nail has come out of the race well. She is back cantering – she hacked last week and had her first canter back on Monday and was feeling fresh!! She looks terrific, I am looking forward to finding her another race.

Annie Nail – Trainer update

November 14, 2021

Annie Nail ran a super race at Exeter to finish 5th, I am delighted with her. She was quite keen in behind but eventually settled. She will come on loads for the run, I am looking forward to the future with her. She has had her flu and herpes vaccinations while she is having a…

Annie Nail at Exeter Racecourse on Wednesday

November 12, 2021

Annie Nail made her debut at Exeter on Wednesday, Kieran Woods had been booked to ride but due to a fall on Monday he wasn’t 100% to ride so Jonathan Burke stepped in, we were looking for a confident run from her having one run in a point to point earlier in the year, she…

Annie Nail – Trainer updates

October 8, 2021

Annie Nail is building up her fitness well. I worked her upsides Minella Voucher on Saturday morning, she worked well but still needs another week or so just to get her fitness level up, and then she will be ready to run. She is an exciting filly and I want her to run well the…

Annie Nail – Trainer Updates

September 20, 2021

Annie Nail has been working very well and she had been leading the string on the gallops, she is finding things so much easier, she has been schooling well and we are now looking for some races, we have penciled in a couple of bumper races at the end of the month, but we may…

Annie Nail – Trainer updates

August 6, 2021

Annie Nail is looking super. She is really filling out, and he wants to work and enjoys the job. I am taking things steady with her; she is still going out for a hack every morning. I think introducing her back into work slowly, giving her time to digest everything she is learning, will do…

Race Results

DATE	COURSE / CLASS / TYPE / PRIZE	DIST.	GNG.	WGT / HDGR	POS. FINISH DIST / WINNER OR RUNNER-UP / WGT	SP	JOCKEY	OR	RPR	Race Replay
01Jan25	Fakenham C5HcH 7K	2m4f	Gd	10-5	5/8 btn 27L Crac De Megaudais 10-8	28/1	Mr Joshua Parker	82	66	Replay
03Aug23	Stratford C5HcCh 4K	2m3½f	GS	10-10	3/6 btn 14½L Arcade Attraction 11-12	5/1	A Wedge	82	82	Replay
20Jul23	Wor C4HcChM 5K	2m4f	Gd	10-3	2/7 btn 4¼L Dicey Rielly 12-0	9/2	A Wedge	82	85	Replay
26Jun23	Sth C4HcCh 5K	2m4½f	Gd	10-2	3/6 btn 13L Line Of Descent 11-9	7/2	H Cobden	84	84	Replay
08Jun23	Uttoxeter C4HcChM 5K	2m4f	Gd	10-8	2/4 btn 3¼L Talkingthetalk 10-4	EvensF	P Armson	83	90	Replay
18May23	Fontwell C5HcCh 3K	2m2f	Gd	10-6	5/8 btn 18L Post No Bills 11-8	3/1	P Armson	85	82	Replay
26Jul22	Worcester C5HcCh 4K	2m½f	Gd	10-12	5/9 btn 7¾L Chess Player 12-0	100/30F	P Armson5	87	92	Replay
14Jul22	Worcester C4HcChM 5K	2m4f	Gd	10-1	3/7 btn 9L Princess Midnight 10-5	3/1	P Armson5	87	88	Replay
08Jun22	Fontwell C5HcCh 4K	2m3½f	GS	10-1	1/4 by 12L On Springs 12-4	14/1	P Armson5	78	94	Replay
10Apr22	Stratford C4HcHM 4K	2m½f	Gd	10-0	5/6 btn 26L Midnight Callisto 11-8	3/1	J E Moore	80	62	-
14Mar22	Taunton C5HcCh 4K	2m	Sft	10-12 ht1	7/9 btn 22L Master Mikey Dee 10-0	14/1	J J Burke	85	66	-
08Feb22	Mar C5HcChM 4K	2m3f	GS	10-13	PU/6 Rosearelli 10-13	7/2J	R McLernon	90	0	-
06Jan22	Chp C4MdH 6K	2m	Hy	10-13	9/11 btn 63L Git Maker 11-6	125/1	R McLernon	-	52	Replay
08Dec21	Lin C4NvHM 4K	2m	Hy	11-2	8/11 btn 38L Game On For Glory 11-2	50/1	R McLernon	-	77	Replay
10Nov21	Exe C4NvHM 4K	2m2½f	GS	10-11	5/14 btn 19½L Shirocco's Dream 10-12	80/1	J J Burke	-	88	-