Yearly Archives: 2019

Proved way too strong for this lot. Original quote: "Got Away - Gloria has had a torrid time since winning a listed chase here just over a year ago, she looked good on that occasion but has only completed the course once subsequently. Apart from jumping issues, brought on by a lack of concentration, she…

No chance with the winner but a solid run all the same from Gary's horse. Original quote: "Flaminger - Disappointing first time but we learned a lot. Top two in the market are obvioulsy feared, but hopefully ridden differently today and we should still see him have every chance in a weakish race."

Landed the double on the card for Dow. Original quote: "Le Torrent - Not been the easiest to train and is lightly raced but has won 4 of his last 6 and goes well here. Reunited with top rider who has won on him so could go well if he is fit enough on yet…

First of two winners at the track for Simon. Original quote: "Chica de la Noche - Plenty of form at this level recently, well drawn (4) and with top rider who knows her well so likely to be thereabouts."

Another great winner for Gary and the team. Original quote: "Clearance - Won well last time out at Wolves - up 3lbs for that but 7lb claiming jockey on today helps offset that. That also came over 1m6f but the drop back in trip should be fine. More needed but hoping he's got a decent…

Another solid run from Dave's horse. Original quote: "Archimedes - Had excuses last time at Newcastle as missed the break. But in really good form at home since and Phil is back on to claim 3lbs. Race with 3-4 chances, but we are one of those. Loves the surface here at Southwell (CD winner), so…

Nice winner for Suzy. Original quote: "Little Boy Boru - Staying on last time and given a bit more help from the handicapper. This is a much easier race and could sneak into a place though."

Great winner for Gay and the team. Original quote: "Purple Rock - Ran well for much of the way last time here last time over this trip - only beaten 1 1/4 lengths - just faded out of things in the closing stages. Down a few pounds for that run and Danny Muscutt takes over…

Spot-on from Gary. Original quote: "The Flying Sofa - Ran well to be third at Fontwell last time out. Going the right way but would probably want better ground. But has come on for that last outing as it was first run back for a while and the drop in trip here is a plus.…

Great winner for Tim and the team. Original quote: "Copper Gone West - Trappy little race with just 3 runners now. We are heading to Scotland as the better ground will suit him after being a winning Pointer on a good surface last April. Lightly-raced so will have more to come and doesn't look the…

No chance with the favourite but still a solid run from Julia's horse. Original quote: "Sea Shack - Ran well at Wolves last time out over a little further that this - this trip is fine though but he needs to jump well from a bad draw. He is gaining in confidence now and will…

Top performance from Henry's horse - looks a nice prospect in the making over fences. Original quote: "Louis Vac Pouch - Decent little four horse race but we head here with a chance. Nice recruit that joined us from the Hobbs yard that is having his debut here. Lost his way a bit last season…

Solid each-way call from Gary. Original quote: "Crystal Lad - Very disappointing run last time when pulled up at Kempton on Boxing Day. Is better than that and hopefully he can put it right today as he has been working well. Each-way. "

Nice call at 22/1 from Gary. Original quote: "Honorable - Promising run last time when fifth at Ascot.Hopefully can improve on that today, which he will need to do, but is a horse we like who surely should have a reasonable chance and seems to be going the right way. The King, Henderson and Kelly…

Only failed by a head - with a better draw would have surely won. One to note. Original quote: "Mochalov - Down in class today so we hope he runs better and also 3lbs lower than last time. Draw 9 is not great though so because of that only small each-way. 1 1/2 stars."

Landed the each-way money. Original quote: "Suzi's Connoisseur having his first run at Southwell so it will be a learning curve for us, if he handles it we think he should have a good chance of a place - however, Ornate looks good."

Landed the each-way money. Original quote: "Suzi's Connoisseur having his first run at Southwell so it will be a learning curve for us, if he handles it we think he should have a good chance of a place - however, Ornate looks good."

Landed the each-way money. Original quote: "Suzi's Connoisseur having his first run at Southwell so it will be a learning curve for us, if he handles it we think he should have a good chance of a place - however, Ornate looks good."

One to note for next time. Original quote: "NOT ANOTHER MUDDLE has been off the track a while but his last two runs over fences were winning ones where he asserted himself well. I think possible after such a long absence he may just need this today - however we will see."

No chance with the first two but still a solid run. One to watch. Original quote: "BULLFROG has been off a while after winning her mares bumper at Lingfield in 2017. I think best watched today but I hope to see her give a good account of herself."