Yearly Archives: 2019

Top winner for the in-form Oliver Sherwood yard. Original quote: "Working Class has been a consistent horse over hurdles then after a loss in form he had a wind operation which brought about an immediate improvement with a win at Fontwell. We stepped him up in trip on his last two runs and I do…

Ran well to take second - 7/1 from 10/1. Original quote: "Lord Getaway - Been putting in some solid performances throughout the year and another today should see him go close. Drop in trip a plus and is also down in grade here. Liam Treadwell rides and conditions are no issue for him. Solid each-way…

Plugged on well to take third. Original quote: "Southern Sam showed a decent level of form last season in novice hurdles but he always looked as if he’d make a better chaser. Was last seen back in May winning over hurdles at Uttoxeter - but was entitled to at 1/5 that day! Sam is very…

Much better run from Henry's horse. Original quote: "Western Climate - Has schooled well at home since coming to us - this is only his second run for the yard. Fell last time out when running okay on his return at Stratford but is none the worse for that and confidence seems fine too. The…

No chance with the winner but a much better effort. Original quote: "Second runner in the race for us. Took a while to settle after arriving from France earlier this year so hopefully after a break ELISEZMOI will give a better account of himself on this his chase debut. Jamie rides. "

Stayed on well to take 2nd. Original quote: "Mr Palmtree - After a nice run last time - when fourth at Ludlow on return run - he seems in good form at home, and should be more confident on his second run after a wind op. Ease in grade, plus dropped 5lbs for that last…

Top 25/1 winner for Gary! Original quote: "Darebin - Very tricky race and lots of horses with a chance, but slight bit of help from the handicapper after a few below-par runs - down 5lbs from first run this season. The blinkers are back on too so could have a reasonable e/w chance at a…

Powered clear - looks a useful sort for Oliver. Original quote: "Sammy Bill - He has always worked seriously well at home but he was too keen on a racecourse to get home. He is an enigma, I’m still not sure of what trip he wants or the best way to ride him. Sammy is…

Nice effort from Scott's runner. Original quote: "Samovar - Second runner in the race for us and with 13 top three finishes from 29 runs on the AW, then probably our better chance. CD winner here too and has run well at the track last month - winning off a 5lb lower mark. Probably not…

Solid run from Julia's horse. Original quote: "Sea Shack - Is having his first go at the track but has the run style and physique of a horse who should handle the surface. He'll either love it, ot hate it so it's hard to be too confident but he is handicapped to win now."

Double on the day for Jamie. Original quote: "Thomas Macdonagh - Was second in two bumpers last season and was fourth on his hurdles debut. He probably needed that run and back on softer ground again today he shouldn't be far away."

Top winner for Jamie. Original quote: "Early Morning Rain - Won her bumper and has some useful form to her name. This, however, looks a tough hurdling introduction and anything more than a place would be a bonus."

Each-way money landed. Original quote: "Twenty Twenty - Seems in good heart at home but quite a tough race with the top horse 12lbs in-hand and looks well in. So might be playing for places at best here. 1 1/2 stars."

Nice winner for Oliver. Original quote: "Paseo has run with credit on both of his appearances over hurdles so far, he was just beaten by better (more experienced) horses on the day but there is still a ton of improvement in him. Paseo’s jumping was much slicker last time at Kempton and he has continued…

Great call from Gay. Original quote: "Caledonia Laird - Experienced sort that despite not winning for us yet has run some solid races. Much better last time at Wolves when a close 4th or 13 and has been given a chance by the handicapper being a pound lower. CD winner here and well-drawn in stall…

Stayed on well to take third. Original quote: "Crosse Fire - Stalwart of the fibresand - and this will be his 111th career run too. Won her two starts ago off a 3lb lower mark so capable of going well again. Has won off 2lbs higher back in 2016 on the track, but might just…

Great winner for Henry and the team. Original quote: "Darlyn - Delighted with her return run last month at Stratford (3rd). Races against her own sex again here and we are able to claim 10lbs with the jockey today so much better off than last time as well. Significant step up in trip is the…

Easy winner for Tim's horse. Original quote: "Len Brennan - Ran well for much of the way last time out at Chepstow - third of 12. Dropped a bit back in trip here so that will help and the soft ground will be fine too. We are also back over hurdles today to try and…

Overcame the wide draw to win well. Original quote: "Red Gunner remains ultra consistant with another placed effort last time out. Again, we don't think Wolverhampton is his favourite track - but due to lack of other options we are forced to run. There are a couple of in-form 3 years out that would be…

Top run from Charlie's horse in the Melbourne Cup. Original quote: "Prince Of Arran - Has come through Geelong race perfectly and has had a great lead-up into the big race and as we all know was an excellent third in the race last year. He has a good draw (8) and the jockey rides…