Spot-on from Gary. Original quote: "Trappy contest but LE PRECIEUX is well and heads here full of confidence after easy wins on the flat and over fences. Up 7lbs for his last win but in this better race gets in with just 10-8 to carry. More needed in this company but should be more to…
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2nd Jan 2019 3rd 6/1 – Chase End Charlie – Henry Oliver Hereford
Plugged on well to take third. Original quote: "Chase End Charlie - Much better effort last time when second at Market Rasen - only a pound higher this time and same grade. We are , however, up in trip here from 2m4f to 3m1f but stayed on well enough in the closing stages to suggest…
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1st Jan 2019 1st 15/2 – Moonraker – Mick Appleby Southwell
Stayed on well to win this trappy race. Original quote: "Moonraker - Capable but not always the most reliable - not far back the last twice and dropped a pound for the last of those here. Luke takes over in the saddle and with the horse back down to his last winning mark then must…
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1st Jan 2019 3rd 8/1 – Midnight Queen – Tim Vaughan Catterick
Placed at 8/1 for e/w backers. Original quote: "Midnight Queen - Won two of her last four, including last time out at Fakenham - up 7lbs for that but the visor worked well that day and remains on again here. Would probably not want the ground to get much softer but has been freshened up…
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1st Jan 2019 3rd 16/1 – Tara Mac – Tim Vaughan Catterick
Plugged on well to take third. Original quote: "Tara Mac - Returns from around a month off. 8lbs higher than when winning well at Worcester in September and not getting anyyounger at 10. Would require a career-best off this mark but is well at home and we are trying the visor for the first time…
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1st Jan 2019 1st 11/8 – Hogans Height – Jamie Snowden Catterick
Gutsy win from the front from Jamie's horse. Original quote: "Hogans Height - Won three novice chases last season but has been a touch disappointing this season. However, we've corrected his wind again and a few other bits and bobs. He's in good form at home and as he's still a novice over hurdles this…
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