Yearly Archives: 2017

Arrggggggh so close for Gay to landing this top prize, but still a great effort. Original quote: "Black Orange - We were delighted with his win last time out at Ripon - this is harder, but a nice draw in 4 helps. Going the right way and hoping for another good run, but anything that…

Each-way money landed. Original quote: "Adrrastos - Deservedly got off the mark last time out, having shown consistently good form. This is tougher but I couldn't be happier with him and I think he's got every chance again in a good race."

Always going well and had enough in-hand at the line to land this decent prize. Original quote: "Amiral Collonges: Has plenty of ability, but needs catching right. He seems well at present and the trip and ground should be ok. Each-way player at a decent price."

Another decent each-way run from Tim's horse. Original quote: "Presenting Berkley - Fair runs the last twice without winning. Dropped a pund by the handicapper so that helps and he's had a month off to freshen-up. Trip and track are fine and seems to like the quicker ground so that will help too. Dicky rides…

Win number 17 at the track for Mick's horse. Original quote: "The Lock Master - One of two in the race for us and hard to split the pair - both have decent chances. The Lock Master is still loving his racing at the age of 10 and loves it here at Southwell. Won here…

Nice call from James - top stuff! Original quote: "Optimistic Bliss - Faster ground today so things will happen a bit quicker for him at this trip. His experience will count for something and he stays well so should be thereabouts."

Nice 25/1 winner for Gary's horse. Original quote: "GOSSIPING has been running well over the winter but the handicapper may be stopping further progress for him. Back on turf will be interesting but at a long price, and off this low weight, it would be great if GOSSIPING could be there at the finish."

Spot-on from Dave - gamble landed! Original quote: "Brother Tiger - Course and distance winner that is starting to find his form again. Forget the last run as seems much happier on the AW at the moment. Very well-handicapped on old form and we've a top draw in 2. Silvestre gets the leg-up and would…

Harry called it right! Original quote: "Rum Swizzle - Got home by a head last time out at Lingfield for a deserved win. Rarely runs a bad race so expected to be in the mix again, but up 6lbs in what looks a harder race then needs to probably find a bit more. The Cox…

A nice double on the day for the Griffiths camp. Original quote: "Taverer: Has been running well of late and enjoying his racing - 5th run since the 12th of April. But no issues on that front as seems to thrive on his racing. Back on the turf here, but will love the track, trip…

Plugged on well to take second at 7/1. Original quote: "Riptide: Ran a good race to be third last time out. Chepstow is not a track that usually brings out the best in him but this doesn't look a great race so hopefully won't be too far away."

Rounded off a top night for Scott at Brighton. Original quote: "Sir Geoffrey - Still going strong at 11 and ran really well on his return run to be 6th of 12 at Catterick last time. Down a pound for that and Paddy takes off another 5lbs so that helps. 139th career run, but first…

Stayed on really well up the Brighton hill. Original quote: "Albert Boy - Been running at Southwell recently over a variety of different trips. Back on the turf on a nice mark and Josie Gordon a plus in the saddle. Any rain would be a plus as won on heavy in the past, but still…

Plugged on well to take third. Original quote: "Go On Gal has been a model of consistency but failed to get the trip last run, she has run well at Brighton and providing she has not gone too high in the handicap will have an e/w chance again."

Another top run from this old-boy! Original quote: "Dr Red Eye - Still going at the age of 9. Won four runs back at Wolverhampton, but failed to build on that. Returns to the turf here (has run well at the track before) on a very fair mark (50) based on old form - was…

Stayed on really well up the hill to take second .......and almost won it!! Original quote: "Spirit of Sarwan has been very consistent and has won at Brighton, the race is over 7f and would have been better over 1m but I am sure he will stay on well up the hill and should be…

Another top win for Simon's old-timer! Original quote: "Forceful Appeal - Was a fantastic winner last time at Lingfield on AW Champions Day. This multiple winner deserves a break, but he seems fresh and well every day so we will give him one go to break his duck on turf off a much lower mark…

Nice call from Mick and another nice TQ View winner. Original quote: "Cryptonite: Has done well without winning since joining us last year from the Charlie Fellowes team. Only 4th run for us, but first time into a handicap here is a big help. Looks on a nice opening mark and first run on the…

Spot-on from Charlie - second at 10/1! Original quote: "Prince Of Arran: Is in great form and looks fantastic. Despite having a higher AW mark I'm certain he is just as good, if not better, on the turf. Ascot and Kempton form ties in very closely so the track should suit perfectly and he is…

Dead-heated for first - but still a nice return at 5/1! Original quote: "Pour L'Amour rarely runs a bad race and really deserves to pick up a race of this level. Her consistancy means she probably doesn't have much in-hand in terms of her handicap mark though, but Charlie Bennett's 5lb claim will help a…