Monthly Archives: February 2020

Great story - first ride and a winner for Cam Hillhouse. Original quote: "Magwadiri doesn't seem to be as good on the all-weather as he is on turf, but today is more about giving young Cameron his first ride under rules. Difficult to fancy today under this novice rider, but definitely has the ability at…

Nice e/w run from Tim's horse. Original quote: "Looks one of my better chances on the day. Listed Hurdle race so a nice pot to aim at and she took a big step forward last time with a fine second in a similar race at Sandown so deserves to take her chance. A horse we…

Top winner for Scu. Original quote: "Ran well at Hereford two runs back (close second) but flopped as an odds-on favourite at Kelso last time. Is certainly better than that - and scoped dirty after that race so did have an excuse. We've given him 2 months to get over that and seems well at…

Nice winner for Tim. Original quote: "Doesn't look the best of races. Former Joseph O'Brien runner that is having his second run for us. Needed the run last time out at Lingfield last month but has come out of that race well and improved for it. Has some fair form in Ireland. Probably would have…

Much better from Gary's runner. Original quote: "Showed promise as a hurdler a few years ago but lost his way a bit since. Had 4 runs over fences and yet to win and despite running well two runs ago at Newbury failed to back that up at Lingfield last time. The better ground here might…

A much better run from Henry's grey . Original quote: "Second run back after a wind operation so we expect a lot better than last time. But that run came over a trip plenty on the sharp side for him and just found things happening a bit too quick which led to sloppy jumping. Back…

Solid each-way run. Original quote: "Has the ability and stays well but only he knows how he will run!! Blinkers not guaranteed to make a difference but has always gone well for Tom O'Brien in the past so that's encouraging."

Top call at 25/1 from Gary! Original quote: "Got his fair share of weight but does run well on the track (CD winner here) and with the better ground, hopefully he should have e/w chances at a fair price, with Niall also helping by taking off a handy 8lbs. "

Nice double on the day for Oliver. Original quote: "He is another that has had a frustrating winter waiting for better ground. He did run ok in slightly softer than ideal conditions last time out at Taunton but Gavin heard him make a bit of a noise and he has had a small wind procedure…

Nice winner for Oliver and the team. Original quote: "He hasn’t run since falling in a novice chase at Huntingdon on his seasonal/chasing debut. We have been waiting for better ground ever since so it’s been a frustrating winter for his owners. There is little point going back chasing at this stage of the season…

Only just touched-off - but e/w money landed. Original quote: "Made a nice debut at Meydan last time out but I felt he didn't quite get home - in fact, I have felt that his 3 runs prior to that have all suggested a drop back in trip might suit. Pedigree also suggests it could…

Wow - a top effort and a great ride. Original quote: "Been in good form on the flat - a fair second at Southwell last time out a few weeks ago. But is over hurdles for the first time here today. Our jockey only had 14 career rides so will gain more experience here too.…

Well backed and another nice winner this month for Tim. Original quote: "First run for the yard after coming over from Ireland - has some fair form over there, despite being 0-from-10, but goes without saying hard to translate that to over here until we get some runs into him. Trip and ground will be…

Spot-on call from Robin. Original quote: "Looks our better chance on the day - not fired in recent runs but has had a wind operation since. Always a bit tricky first time back after the op but returning on a nice mark and Tabitha's claim (5lbs) a help too. Soft ground is fine and so…

Top effort and only got run out of things in the closing stages. Original quote: "Won three times over hurdles but only had a couple of runs over fences. Another that is having her first run for the yard after coming from the Claire Dyson team. Has settled in well, but - like our other…

No chance with the winner but still a nice run. Original quote: "Not getting any younger at 11 and also returns to the track after 3 months off. Any further rain is fine but last win almost 2 years ago now so would just be happy with a solid first run back."

Ran on well to take second. Original quote: "Red Gunner didn't get any sort of run last time out and remains well in himself at home. He is wrong in terms of his handicap mark with some of these, but with it being a claimer their ratings aren't always relative. We are hopeful of a…

Each-way money landed. Original quote: "Knockacurra has been largely disappointing and is running in selling company again today and probably looks the least competitive race he has competed in. The couple at the front of the betting look the most solid, so we might have a very small e/w chance if he stays the extra…

Solid run from Mark's horse - expected to come on for this and one to follow next time. Original quote: "Little Miss Kodi is coming back of a nice break so will probably need the outing today. She is drawn well (4) and Mollie has ridden her before, but in these 'hands and heels' races…

Nice e/w run from Gary's horse. Original quote: "Step into the unknown over the trip but I think KING ATHELSTAN can handle it. Had a break since his last start when he won here over slightly shorter and he will need to put in a career best today I think to take this. I am…