Yearly Archives: 2018

A top day for the Tim Vaughan camp. Original quote: "Canton Prince - Acts well on most ground so no issues on that score. A nice horse that has won 3 of his 11 starts and finished in the top two in five of starts. Returns from a long break and will need to be…

Great ride from Dickie Johnson. Original quote: "Trixter - Looks a poor race so that must give us a chance. Is a horse that is better than what he's shown to date on the track but should like the drop in grade too. Dickie rides and the horse seems well after 6 months off the…

Got up late for Harry and the team. Original quote: "Space Talk - Consistent sort that has been knocking at the door of late -James Doyle a top jockey booking and the horse remains in good order at home. Should be more to come from her and deserves to get off the mark. Each-way."

Solid first run over fences - looks one to follow. Original quote: "Sad Eyed Dylan - Tight looking race with only 5 runners. We head here with as good a chance as any though after he improved a lot to run a close second at Bangor last time out over hurdles. Had plenty of time…

In the mix again and e/w money landed. Still looks to be improving. Original quote: "Saaheq - 2-from-2 since joining us and fell he's been winning his races with a bit more in-hand than the official margins. Up another 5lbs here and up significantly in grade so needs to improve again but an in-form sprinter…

Stayed on well again to get placed. Original quote: "Michele Strogoff - A consistent but frustrating performer as seems to get placed more than win. Stays this 1m2f trip well and his only win this season came over it. Ali knows the horse well and is back riding as ran a bit too free last…

Ran on well at the death and only just failed - one to watch. Original quote: "Purple Rock - Might be a tough ask up in grade here but the horse is well and will enjoy this trip and ground. Had 5 runs for us now and has not been beaten far each time, despite…

Well backed - spot on call from Charlie! Original quote: "Carnwennan - Is an improving stayer - this is only his fifth run - and will turn into a very nice horse in time. He will love this track, although I do have a minor query about the ground. He should still run well."

Another top effort from Mick's in-form sprinter. Original quote: "Case Key - Delighted that he got his head in front last time when winning at Ripon at the weekend. Escapes a penalty for that as it was an apprentice race. Has come out of that well but we are up into a Class 3 (from…

Much better run from Daniel's horse. Original quote: "Outrage- Open looking race and a poor draw but as a hold-up horse that should make less of a difference - needs to break a bit better than he has been."

Solid run from Mark's horse. Original quote: "Embers Glow - We are forced to run out of the handicap today due to lack of race options for Embers Glow, so we are claiming 3lb with Eoin Walsh to combat some of this. His first run for us in Wolverhampton was encouraging, so we are hoping…

Just run out of it in the closing stages. Original quote: "Albert Boy - Going great guns at the moment - finished second the last twice, including runner-up here two starts ago. Up 3lbs from his last run but we offset that and a bit more with Theo's 5lb claim. Won't be easy with topweight…

A much improved run from Gary's horse. Original quote: "Good Luck Charm - Badly drawn (12) but, having said that, is probably better handicapped on the all weather than he is on grass which hopefully will give him a stronger chance. CD winner here too so we know the track is fine. "

Stayed the 2m trip very well. Original quote: "Looking For Carl - Ran well over 1m4f last time when second here - we are trying him up to 2m this time as we think he'll stay the trip. If he does then looks to have a solid each-way chance with Jim Crowley booked to ride."

Another solid place run from Tim's horse. Original quote: "Lord Fendale - Had a few months off after a busy spell in July - Up 3lbs for latest run when second at Cartmel but we've got a 7lb conditional riding here so that helps - he's ridden 28 races (3 wins) so a capable pilot.…

Great shout from Scott at 22/1. Original quote: "Peral Noir - One of two in the race for us - Pearl has a bit to prove after running down the field here over CD last time out, but has been in great form at home. Was a bit too free that day so hopefully he…

A bold show from Scott's horse. Original quote: "Crosse Fire - Is at his best over 6f these days and handles a tight left-handed course well. Ground could of been softer though. Very capable in a race like this but not an easy horse to catch right."

No chance with the winner - but a much better run still. Original quote: "Gerry The Glover - Disappointed us last time at Lingfield but needs to learn to settle better in his race - hence why the headgear is back on here. Looks a competitive race for the grade but this is our local…

Got home by a neck! Original quote: "Lord Clenaghcastle - Course winner so no track issues and the drop back to 7f will help after getting a bit tired over a mile last time at Brighton. Same mark as last time so needs to bounce back from that last run, while his last win came…

Nice run from Gary's horse. Original quote: "Sing Out Loud - Been running in better races than this of late so the drop in grade is a plus. First run here but handles Brighton and Goodwood so can't see the track being a problem. The drop in trip should also help us and only 3lbs…