Yearly Archives: 2017

The drop back to sprinting clearly suited Chica de la Noche.  Original quote: "Not shown much since this time last season but coming down the handicap and 6f maybe more suitable than further. Has a chance in a weakish race but stable still quiet generally."

Just missing out in the last few yards. Original quote: "Hermosa Vaquera - Probably my best chance of the day.  A good recent run on the flat which puts her in good stead for today. Working well and expecting a good run."

Nice call at 20/1 for Gary. Original quote: "RIANNA STAR has been rather mischievous lately by playing up in the stalls. RIANNA STAR shows little sign of temperament at home at present so I hope she behaves herself and puts all her energy into her race! I will be pleased to see her go in…

Well-backed to give Harry Dunlop a top winner on the day. Original quote: "Viking Hoard - Only career win to date has come here at the track so that helps - that was back last September. 4 runs without a win since, but has been gelded and we are trying the first-time blinkers today to…

Made the right progress to take this for Mick. Original quote: "Classic Pursuit - Some in-form rivals to take on here so might be a bit up against it. But did show a bit more last time out when third of 6 at Leicester. Up in grade here makes life harder too, but Royston knows…

No chance with the easy winner, but ran on well to take third and the each-way money. Original quote: "Lenoire - Been a bit disappointing since coming to us from John Gosdens (2 runs for us so far). Dropped 5lbs from her last run though and down to a Class 6 should also help. Trying…

Top call from Mark at 14/1. Original quote: "Pensax Boy didn't see out the 1m 2f last time out, so we are dropping him back to the extended mile today - that should suit. He has also won at the track, so we know conditions are fine. As with most of the races at the…

A much better run from Daniel's horse - hopefully this confidence can see her kick on now. Original quote: "Silently - The filly was withdrawn at the start a week ago after a nasty incident when her jockey was injured in the stalls by a panicked horse in the adjacent stall. Hopefully that won't have…

A much better run from Daniel's horse - hopefully this confidence can see her kick on now. Original quote: "Silently - The filly was withdrawn at the start a week ago after a nasty incident when her jockey was injured in the stalls by a panicked horse in the adjacent stall. Hopefully that won't have…

Top call from Mark at 14/1. Original quote: "Pensax Boy didn't see out the 1m 2f last time out, so we are dropping him back to the extended mile today - that should suit. He has also won at the track, so we know conditions are fine. As with most of the races at the…

A step in the right direction from Mick's horse. Original quote: "Charlies Dreamer - Only second career run - a fair 6th on debut and seems to have progressed at home since. But might still need time and experience."

A step in the right direction from Mick's horse. Original quote: "Charlies Dreamer - Only second career run - a fair 6th on debut and seems to have progressed at home since. But might still need time and experience."

Another top 10/1 winner for the Charlie Fellowes camp. Original quote: "Accession - Will love the ground today - wouldn't mind a drop more rain though - and loves it here at Newmarket. He is starting to look well-handicapped too."

Another top win for Daniel's improving horse. Original quote: "Mutineer won comfortably on Wednesday night at Kempton and if he turns up in similar form he should have a great chance again. Its always tricky turning one out this quickly and you only really know once they are in the race if the previous effort…

A much better run from Scott's horse to land the each-way money. Original quote: "Wimboldsley - Been disappointing the last twice so needs to bounce back. But had around 5 weeks off to freshen-up and hoping that might help. Likes the track here and only 3lbs higher than last win. Draw 8 not 100% ideal,…

Spot on again from Gary - rounded off a top day for the yard. Original quote: "Good Luck Charm - Always runs a good race and back on a track today which he always runs well at. Hopefully he'll be thereabouts again today."

The first of two winners on the day for Daniel! Top stuff! Original quote: "Av A Word - A dual course and distance winner this season we have aimed at this race since his last run. Silvestre should really suit the horse who is well in himself and can hopefully cope with the small raise…

Second at 28/1 - top call from Gary. Original quote: "Tiepolo - Ran too free and too keen first time. The Johnston and Dunlop horses set a fair standard, but different tactics today which hopefully will bring out some improvement in him."

An easy 7 length win for Gary's horse. Original quote: "Looks as though Ban Shoof didn't stay last time, running over 1m6f on heavy ground. Gold Class to beat, but hopefully the drop in trip will help and could have reasonable chances."

A nice 20/1 third for Mark Loughnane's horse. Original quote: "Toga Tiger - This is a trappy little race with the 3 year olds looking like they will dominate the race, especially as they are relatively unexposed. Toga Tiger ran a great race last week back over course & distance, so we are suprised to…