Yearly Archives: 2018

Another good winner this week for the in-form Oliver Sherwood camp. Original quote: "Jersey Bean - Bean hasn’t run since winning a novice hurdle over this trip at Fontwell in February, he unfortunately picked up an infection in his leg which took ages to clear up so we then turned him away for a good…

Solid run from Suzy's horse. Original quote: "Storm Patrol - Has plenty of ability - disappointing the last twice over hurdles. Possibly a non-stayer so dropping back in trip, despite pedigree suggesting otherwise. Hopeful of an improved showing and working well at home."

Enjoyed the step up in trip - an improving sort. Original quote: "Lincoln Park - Showed a great attitude last time out when winning well at Pontefract. We are up 6lbs for that so more needed, but we feel the extra furlong will help bring out a bit more as saw out the 6f well…

Solid run from Mick's horse. Original quote: "Free Love - The race looks to revolve around the Dalgleish runner - Epona. We head here with a fair chance though after running well to be a close fourth last time at Nottingham. Down a pound for that run too helps and also eased in grade. As…

Top call from Jamie - looks a nice prospect. Original quote: "Thistle Do Nicely - Won a bumper last Autumn on decent ground but got lost on a deep surface in a Listed contest last time. He jumps well and is working nicely - should have a very good chance."

Nice e/w call. Original quote: "Lord Murphy is a solid enough horse and always gives his running. He has a good draw, conditions suit here & Liam Jones knows him from riding him last time out, so if there is a good pace then we would hope he has a good e/w chance again tonight,…

A real improver from the Tim Vaughan camp. Original quote: "Looksnowtlikebrian - Had a cracking time of it last season - winning twice - and improve a fair bit. Made a few mistakes last time out at Kelso back in April so we put him away for the summer. Has done well for the break…

Top effort from Mick's horse and in what was a TQ 1-2 in the race. Original quote: "Channel Packet - Going great guns at the moment - winning his last two. Escapes a penalty for his last win too as it came in an apprentice contest. That was over 7f but won the time before…

Great winner for Gary. Original quote: "Rocksette - Runs consistently well and hopefully the drop back in distance and different riding instructions will see her running very well. However, the favourite - Kirkland Forever - could be hard to beat."

Well-backed and top call from Daniel. Original quote: "Chitra - Two wins and two seconds in the last four starts. Looks to have a great chance again today with the most likely dangers the handicap debutants."

Solid e/w run from Scott's horse. Original quote: "Coiste Bodhar - In good form at home and on a good mark - has his ground today too and is also a CD winner here. Only 8-7 to carry so all-in-all hopeful of a good run in what looks an open race. Each-way."

Great and gutsy run from Jamie's hurdler. Original quote: "Monbeg Theatre - Won his last two races in style and is unexposed as a staying hurdler. He's fit and well, and although he has more weight here in a competitive race I look forward to seeing him back on the track after a summer holiday.…

Nice doubel on the day for Oliver. Original quote: " He showed promise in all of his runs last season, a bumper followed by three hurdle races. His last race at Market Rasen might look a bit disappointing on paper but it was a good race, very competitive. Last season was very much a learning…

Made it a double on the day for the Sherwood camp. Original quote: "Versifier is a lovely honest mare that has had a few problems and absolutely no luck. Last time out at Stratford she had terrible traffic issues, the track was plenty sharp enough for her so she didn’t have the speed to get…

Great call from Mick - powered clear to win with a lot in-hand. Original quote: "Sesame - A tad exposed now after seven runs without a win. Only third run for us though so we are still learning about her and based on her run of two starts ago then would have good claims (only…

Just what the doctor ordered for Gay - great call. Original quote: "Lady Alavesa - Into a Seller here and really on these terms should be winning this. Josie Gordon rides and being rated 69 and having just 8-7 to carry then we look the one to beat based on the weights. Trip, ground and…

Much better from Julia's horse. Original quote: "Oud Metha Bridge - Has done really well for us this year but has been very disappointing in his last two runs when Shelley couldn't ride him. We are taking advantage of his lower turf mark here and any rain will help. If he runs flat again it…

Much better from Gay's horse. Original quote: "Ubla - Second runner in the race for us. Another that will be fine dropping back to 7f - has won over this trip. Has run well at the course before too and won't mind the ease in ground. Well handicapped on old form too but needs to…

Top run from Julia's horse and a cracking TQ 1-2 in the race. Original quote: "Gas Monkey - Is our best chance of the day - he has been a little unlucky in-running in his last two races. He looks well-handicapped and the ease in ground will suit him. We hope we have found the…

Great winner for Mick and a TQ 1-2 in the race too! Original quote: "Debatable - Not a great race and last run was a step in the right direction - 6th of 12. Drop in trip is fine here and hung a bit left that day but here at Yarmouth that might not be…