Yearly Archives: 2018

The break clearly worked for Oliver's horse. Original quote: "After a decent career on the flat Captain Peacock joined us last autumn from the William Knight yard and we thought he’d make up into a smart novice hurdler, he was very disappointing and almost seemed tripless - he's now run three times for us from…

Spot on from Tim. Original quote: "Boethius - Second runner in the race for us and probably our better chance. Won well last time at Worcester and a 5lb rise for that looks fair. Similar conditions to last time (grade, trip and ground) and we've given the horse a month to get over that last…

Another great win for Mick's horse. Original quote: "Classic Pursuit - Another of our top four winners on Sunday returns quickly here. Up 6lbs for that success but Theo's 7lb claim offsets that. Same grade but might be a slightly better race here but we are a proven course and distance winner so that helps.…

No chance with the winner but still a solid run from Gary's horse at 28/1. Original quote: "ALTAAYIL has been absent from the track for some time but has been working well at home. Possible that he will need this outing today before he will be seen at his best but I still hope puts…

Solid run from Mick's horse. Original quote: "Queens Royale - Might be tough for us all to beat Curious Fox here. Our runner has certainly come on for it's last run though as that recent 5th came off a 145 day break. Is also 2lbs lower here and the drop back to 6f will suit…

No chance with the winner but a much-improved run from Mick's horse. Original quote: "Ravens Raft - More required but last run came off a 6 month break so that has blown away some of the cobwebs. Quicker ground here will also help as found things a bit too soft last time too. Bits of…

An easy win for Jamie's horse. Original quote: "Carntop - Was a decent horse on the flat and race well to be second after a wind op last time out. This looks an easier race on paper and he should have every chance."

Solid run in second for Jamie's horse. Original quote: "Between The Waters - Is a consistent type but it didn't work dropping him back to 2m last time out. Back up in trip here and with Page taking off 5lbs he'd have another each-way chance but would certainly need everything to fall right to win."

A much better run from Scott's horse. Original quote: "Chica Da Silva - First run in a handicap today with this being her fourth career run. Should find life a bit easier now and we get in here with bottom weight of just 8-5. Well drawn in 3 too but does need to learn to…

Nice call from Simon. Original quote: "Prince Rock - Disappointing gelding with just the occasional glimmer of hope. Sprinting not sure to suit but can take his chance in a low grade event and he should at least be finishing off at a big price."

Much better - As Charlie said. Original quote: "Carnwennan - Was very green first time out but seems to have sharpened-up significantly for that race. I would rather he was running on turf but he needs the experience. He will run better than his debut outing. SDS rides."

Make that four on the day for Mick!! Original quote: "Classic Pursuit - Much better the last twice and running off the same mark again here. Another of ours that SDS rides today and this horse's last win came with him riding. Back down to last winning mark too, while any rain will help. Open…

A welcome winner for the Gay Kelleway yard. Original quote: "Yet to win but only had 7 runs so more to come. First run on an AW surface but likes it quick on the turf so expected to suit. Looks a very poor race and mark has dropped to 48 so looking dangerous. Really we'd…

Just had enough to land the spoils! Original quote: "Onefootinfront - Got back to winning ways last time here and a 4lb rise for that seems fair. Seemed to enjoy the step up to 1m6f that day so we know the trip suits and we are actually the only course and distance winner in the…

That's three on the day for Mick!! Original quote: "Future Score - Former Godolphin horse that is having his first run for us here today. We've not had the horse long but has only had a few outings so should be more to come. Well-bred that might want a bit further in time but this…

Second winner on the day for the Appleby team! Original quote: "Big Country - Another Touch won this race 12 months ago so has to be feared. But a cracking pot up for grabs and we are actually the joint-highest rated in the field. Gabr is the other top-rated and being a 3 year-old we…

A much-deserved win for Mick's runner. Original quote: "Michele Strogoff - After a string of seconds certainly deserves to get his head in front. Has run ok at the track before and this step back up to 1m2f is fine. SDS takes over in the saddle so despite creeping up the handicap without winning is…

The in-form Harry Dunlop yard fire in another top winner. Original quote: "Goldino Bello - Promising debut run at Ascot when 7th of 11. Has come out of that race well but after getting tired in the closing stages the drop back to 6f here is a big plus. Ground is fine and with the…

Great ride and a top win for Scott's horse. Original quote: "Penny Dreadful - Dropped into a Class 6 here and that should give us a leading chance. As we all know, likes to blast out and make all so the quick ground will help and starting to look well-handicapped with last win coming off…

Stayed on well to take third and the e/w money. Original quote: "Lady Alavesa - Consistent horse that has run well this season without winning. Down a few pounds from her last run and remains running against her own sex. Conditions are fine too. The horses seem to be getting place a lot at the…