Yearly Archives: 2017

Wow - another top winner for th Scott Dixon team. Original quote: "Boots and Spurs - Brilliant run on penultimate start at Thirsk - losing narrowly to a well-handicapped rival that had won the Thirsk Cup last year. He hated the ground last time at Leicester as it was very tacky. Unlikely to get that…

Another winner for the in-form Scott Dixon team. Original quote: "Krystallite - Well handicapped on old form and a past CD winner here. Working well at home, but worried about the draw (8). Entitled to come on for the run after 153 days off so - if pushed - probably best-watched this time - but…

Only went down by 3/4 of a length - another top call from Scott. Original quote: "Break The Silence - Returned to action last month with a fair run at Brighton - is a lot sharper for that effort after just over 6 months off. Track and trip are fine, while the ground won't be…

Nice 66/1 3rd for Jane's horse - looks one to follow. Original quote: "Wicker: Only his third run - a bit of a slow learner so is definitely getting better. Trip, track and ground is all fine and with the first-time tongue-tie we are hoping for a bit better today. But likely to rest between…

Plugged on well to take second for Gary. Original quote: "Jay Are: Needed first back after a long time off the track - is much better for it and with track, trip and ground all a plus then hoping for a lot better today - looks to have a reasonable chance."

Looks a horse to follow after a nice 2nd here at 16/1 Original quote: "Mearing - Is a nice little horse and is ready to run. The rain won't be a problem and he might run well on debut."

Another top call from Scott! Original quote: "Misu Moneypenny - Wasn't herself in March on the AW and found 7f too far on seasonal reappearance at Brighton. This is much more suitable and is in great nick at home. On a fair mark and should run well."

Ran on well to take third for the Mick Appleby camp. Original quote: "Flying Fantasy - Been running well if late, but first run for me after coming from the Stuart Williams yard. We are trying him back to 7f (has won over this trip). Track and ground are fine and has run well here…

Spot-on from Julia - cracking each-way shout at 25/1 (was 100/1 in the morning!!)! Original quote: "Terri Rules - Ran well at Newmarket on her first run - she didn't see out the 6f last time so the drop back to 5f here will suit. I can't believe her price and think she has a…

Spot-on from Julia - cracking each-way shout at 25/1! Original quote: "Terri Rules - Ran well at Newmarket on her first run - she didn't see out the 6f last time so the drop back to 5f here will suit. I can't believe her price and think she has a good each-way chance."

Ran on strongly to take third. Original quote: "Duke Of Firenze - Won very impressively at York last time out off top-weight  - in very good order and loves the track and the ground. Took this race in 2013 and the draw is spot on (12) so a good run - will need luck in-running…

Each-way money landed for Gary's horse. Original quote: "Light of Air - Up 5lbs for winning his last race. Tougher race this time but the horse is very well in himself and capable of better."

Another top run from this improving grey. Original quote: "Lucky Beggar - Ran a cracker at Thirsk when second - will like the step up to 6f and in really good order. Good draw in 2 so hopeful of a big run."

A much better effort from Tim's horse. Original quote: "Rasasee - Only 3 runners so that gives us a chance - the horse is fit and well and there should be more to come in time. But only had 2 starts over hurdles so still learning the game - really it will be a shock…

Top stuff from this 11 year-old - winning his 20th race on his 142nd start. Original quote: "Sir Geoffrey - Finished second last time out at Catterick over 5f - well beaten by Kodimoor, who's jockey even dropped his stick. So despite our draw advantage we still wouldn't have won that day. The first two…

Spot on again from Mick Original quote: "Viewpoint - Looks between us and the Osborne horse - we've a bit to find at the weights on these terms, but these Sellers don't always pan out as they should. Trip, track and ground fine and hopeful we can go close here. Probably my best chance on…

Spot on again from Mick Original quote: "Viewpoint - Looks between us and the Osborne horse - we've a bit to find at the weights on these terms, but these Sellers don't always pan out as they should. Trip, track and ground fine and hopeful we can go close here. Probably my best chance on…

Nice call from Gary - only went down a head. Original quote: "VANTAGE POINT has not been the most consistent in his recent  races. I cannot see any reason why he may not be suited by the tapeta surface but I would like to see a more encouraging run from him today as he is…

Stayed the trip well to take third. Original quote: "Padleyourowncanoe - Won well 3 starts back at Southwell, but has failed to build on that of his higher mark. Bit to prove off this rating and also over this trip - has only tried it once (Southwell), but hoping the easier surface here at Wolverhampton…

Landed the each-way money at 10/1. Original quote: "Chestnut Fire - Wasn't disgraced last time in a hot handicap at Ascot - the winner has since won again so the form looks ok. Yes, we were 11 lengths back that day, but this drop in grade will help and also down 2lbs in the ratings.…