Yearly Archives: 2019

Landed the e/w money. Original quote: "Maazel - Draw 10 make life tricky but can be held up anyway. Did well last time (4th) - wasn't beaten far and that also came off a lay-off as probably just needed it too. So much better for last run as that came off a break and returns…

Gained a much-deserved first win. Original quote: "Prince Rock - Still a maiden but in top form and keeps going close. Should be thereabouts again in a weak race if efforts earlier in the week have not taken their toll."

Top winner for the in-form Simon Dow yard. Original quote: "Mont Kiara - Small increase in distance may help him and very well-handicapped, hard to see him not involved if he gets the trip."

Ran on well to take third. Original quote: "Takeonefortheteam ran a solid race again last time out & was only beaten on the line. He seems to keep his best form for Kempton - however, has been placed here before, so if Dougie can get himself into the race from a bad draw - might…

Fair run from Tim's horse - should be better for the run. Original quote: "Madera Mist - Winning Pointer. Into a mares' only race and dropped in grade, plus the longer trip should see her a lot more competitive. Will also like conditions and Charlie's 3lb claim a bonus. Hopeful of a much-improved run."

Another winner for the in-form Lee Carter yard. Original quote: "Holiday Magic - Not had the horse long - came to us from the Mick Easterby yard. Experienced sort (57 runs) and a CD winner, but we are finding our feet with him but will learn a lot here today. Trip okay though and mark…

Nice 20/1 winner for Gary. Original quote: "Ran an excellent race at Epsom late summer, but MOONDANCE has not recaptured that second spot form. First time blinkers today may help but running at a disadvantage as due a four pound drop in the handicap after the weekend after MOONDANCE put on a poor display here …

Oliver's improving hurdler goes in again - exciting times! Original quote: "Sevarano won nicely on his reappearance at Chepstow confirming the promise he showed early last season, he went on to disappoint a couple of times but I’m convinced that was just weakness. Sevarano is a very tall horse, he’d be close on 17hh and…

A 1-2 for the TQ yards. Original quote: "Ezzrah - Is having his first run for the yard and this is very much a fact-finding mission. His work has suggested that a mark of 54 is workable but I am uncertain what his optimum trip is."

Stayed on well and another TQ View winner. Original quote: "Que Quieres - Going the right way since going handicapping and although this is a slight trip reduction it is his last chance to run against his own age. Jockey knows him now and should be thereabouts if things go right for him."

Nice shout from Suzy. Original quote: "The Blue Bower - 6f in nurseries was always going to show her at her best - ran well last time and has come out of that race well. Didn't have a great draw last time either so did even better and every chance of reaching the frame again…

Warrior was on a going day. Original quote: "The Warrior - A horse that is a bit of a monkey as we've reported in the past too. We've freshened him up with a small break and off this mark (15lbs lower than last win) would win this race easily if in the mood. But just…

Unlucky in-running - one to watch next time. Original quote: "Subliminal - Backward steps since gelded but has run well here at this trip and is slipping down the handicap. Strong pace should suit."

Top winner for Tim. Original quote: "Adherence - Did well last time to finish fourth as actually lost a shoe in the race. Course winner and a pound lower here helps. Will also be fine over the slightly longer trip and soft ground won't be an issue. If he can keep all shoes on this…

Nice run from Simon's horse. Original quote: "Mr Scaramanga - Will find this easier than Listed event last time and a literal reproduction would see him involved. Runs his best races here so has plenty going for him though may not get an uncontested lead."

Ran on well to take the place money. Original quote: "Talkingpicturestv - Great run the last day when second at Plumpton in heavy ground. Therefore, conditions here are fine and only a pound higher. 10-7 to carry will also help in the ground and Lee Edwards remains in the saddle. Has 3-4 weeks to get…

Great call from Lee. Original quote: "Gerry The Glover - Second last time out at Kempton - which was an improved run. Only a pound higher here and we've a nice draw in 2. We think the step up to 1m2f will suit too - has tried it many times and despite not winning over…

Republican hung violently to the right in his last race at Huntingdon having travelled extremely well early on. We have checked his back & teeth he’s seen a chiropractor and has had massages, nothing major has come to light so I have to hope it was a one-off. Republican has ability and he’s continued to…

Thomas Macdonagh - Is a lovely individual, who I have always liked. He was placed in two bumpers last season and stepped up on his seasonal reappearance to win his maiden at Hexham in the manner we expected. He looks on an attractive mark here for his handicap debut and has the potential to rate…

Another place run from Scott's horse. Original quote: "Break The Silence - Consistent sort but been frustrating of late - having finished in the top four in his last 5 starts, with no wins. As we know, he loves the surface here at Southwell and equally as good over 7f and today's 1m trip. Up…