Monthly Archives: September 2017

Top call from Mark! Original quote: "Masquerade Bling - Has only run twice for me and has run well both times. A strong pace will suit and we are putting on the cheekpieces for the first time, which we think will help. Looks to also have a good each-way shout."

Ran on well to take third. Original quote: "Age Of Wisdom - Down in grade here helps and that should give us every chance of going well. Also sporting the first-time cheekpieces and Hector's 3lb claim a plus. If building on recent 7th (of 12) here over this trip then hopeful we can get involved.…

Top call from Mark! Original quote: "Masquerade Bling - Has only run twice for me and has run well both times. A strong pace will suit and we are putting on the cheekpieces for the first time, which we think will help. Looks to also have a good each-way shout."

Almost overcame the draw - just got chinned on the line, but still a top run. Original quote: "Nellie's Dancer - Was a fair third (of 16) last time out at Yarmouth over 7f. Just got a bit tired in the closing stages that day so the drop back to 6f will help. But might…

Great win on it's 100th career start! Original quote: "Fantasy Gladiator - Still showing a decent level of form at this level despite being 11 years-old now. Back in trip here and returns to the AW will help, plus he's dropped another 2lbs from last time. Runs off his lowest rating ever here so that…

Not much chance with the winner, but still a nice effort to run on well for second. Original quote: "We are trying Angelical back in a higher grade race with less weight on her back, as she has been struggling to carry larger weights - so she is only carrying 8st 6lb today which we…

Made amends for falling last time out - won with plenty in-hand and looks one to follow next time too. Original quote: "Ozzy Thomas - Only 4 runners and looks between 3 of us. The ground and track are ideal and jumping well at home after a recent fall. Had 2 months to get over…

Top call and another nice winner for the in-form Mick Appleby team. Original quote: "Queens Royale - 9th career run and despite not winning has been knocking on the door - a close 4th last time at Thirsk was another step in the right direction and we get in here off a pound lower. Robert…

Landed the odds in easy fashion for Mick. Original quote: "Hindsight - Hoping we've found a good opportunity to get off the mark with this one. Well in at the weights and despite not winning yet has been running so decent races in defeat. The drop back to 7f is fine and the slight give…

Ran on well to take 2nd - a much-improved run. Original quote: "Dawnieriver - Nothing has gone right for her this summer - but has had a clear prep for this race and has won over course and distance in the past. Is now back to somewhere near a reasonable mark and we also have…

Well-backed and ran on well to be a close second - looks one to follow next time. Original quote: "Number One London - The Mulholland horse looks the one for us all to beat, plus there has been a word for the Murphy runner - Hongkong Adventure. Ours is a fair performer on the flat…

No chance with the winner, but a top each-way call from Jane to land the each-way money. Original quote: "Ubla - Ran ok to be 7th of 14 last time here from not the best of draws. Better starting position here though in stall 5 so hoping to get closer to the winner that day…

Another gutsy win from Mick's horse! Original quote: "Guishan - Keeps surprising us at the moment and has won 2 of her last 3 - but in foal at the moment and that seems to have sparked her up. Only 3lbs higher than recent win at Chester and needs a career-best of this mark, but…

Landed the each-way money at 20/1 for Julia. Original quote: "Casey Banter - Is a tough and genuine little filly who on the form of her first run should be more competitive now into a handicap. She seems well-treated on 49 and has a good draw in 2. So hopeful of a good run and…

Great call from Tim! Original quote: "Champagne Chaser: Returns from a break - last seen in February - so expected to come on for this, but, that said, is fresh and seems in good shape. Has also gone well fresh in the past and has been doing plenty of work. Last win was off a…

No chance with the winner but plugged on well to take second. Original quote: "Oriental Fixer - Much improved for going chasing - this is a much higher grade but only 5 runners helps and a more galloping track than Newton Abbot will also be more to his liking. Rain would also be a plus…

Arrrgggggh - went down by just a head, but still a top effort and each-way money landed. Original quote: "Oceanus - Is unexposed at this trip - he was injured in the paddock so has had some time off. He has been working well though and the track should suit. He has a good each-way…

Another top win from Gary's horse - held on by a neck, but clearly loves it here at Brighton. Original quote: "Impressive Day - We are the only course and distance winner in the field so that's an obvious plus here. Up just 4lbs for recent short-head victory here last month. But had 3 weeks…

Great call from Jamie ........again! Original quote: "Double Treasure - Won impressively in the spring. He's had a nice break and a wind op over the summer. He's fresh and well and should have a decent chance again here, albeit off an 11lbs higher mark."

Nice return to form from Tim's horse. Original quote: "Panis Angelicus - Capable off this sort of mark as he has won off an 18lb higher mark in the past - if on a going day could surprise, but been very poor of late so needs to bounce back on the track really."