Yearly Archives: 2021

Nice run from Jamie's horse. Original quote: "Thomas Macdonagh was a decent novice hurdler, and has taken his form to higher levels this season despite only winning the once. However, he didn't stay the extended 3m2 the last day at Carlisle, so dropping back to 2m4 is sure to suit.  However, we would ideally have…

No match for the winner but a solid runner-up at a massive 100/1! Original quote: "A bit underwhelming in his points, but shows plenty at home and we will be happy with a solid run in this NH Flat race and build from there."

Place money landed for Robin's horse. Original quote: "Ran a great race last time to just get collared up the run in. Has come out of that race well. Always tries hard to give his best and must have a chance with Lorcan taking the 3lbs off that he went up for that run."

Promising debut run from Jamie's horse. Original quote: "Starevitch won an Irish point in the autumn, and we've given him plenty of time to settle in. He goes well at home and is certainly one I am looking forward to seeing over hurdles in due course. He has the ability to win a bumper first,…

Nice call from Henry. Original quote: "Has been poor of late - we weren't happy his wind so we got it checked - but was all actually okay. Has been a lot better at home with a tongue-tie and looked sharper with a visor on too. Sports the headgear here so looking forward to seeing…

Gutsy win for Gary's horse. Original quote: "Looks our best chance of getting something on the day - consistent sort but is still looking for his first win (12 races). Has run well here before too and we feel he could improve for the better ground and we are also putting the visor on for…

Wore down the long time leader to get home. Original quote: "Didn't do much wrong in all his starts at the start of the season. Slightly calmer waters that last time as eased back in grade. Didn't run too badly though that day (6th of 16) and down a pound helps. Had a small break…

Cracking run from Tim's horse. Original quote: "Won well at Ludlow back in November but couldn't build on that next time at Taunton. In hindsight, that race might have come a bit to soon for him though (just 2 weeks), but is a horse that's often gone well off a break. Had around 4 months…

Landed the e/w money. Original quote: "Still hunting for his first win (22 runs), but we've only had the horse for four of those. Fair run last time after a wind op at Fontwell, just getting a bit tired in the closing stages. The slight drop in trip here will therefore help and is also…

Solid run from Simon's horse. Original quote: "Frustrating maiden though often takes minor honours at this level. Sure to find a race and unproven at this trip here. Could easily feature if conditions suit and seems in good form."

Stayed on well to take third. Original quote: "Nice mare that did herself proud to win on hurdles debut here last month. That proven course experience will be a bit plus and has done well at home since. Looks a slightly harder race with the unbeaten McCain horse the big player here. But trip and…

Gary looks to have a nice horse on his hands here. Original quote: "Nice well-bred 4 year-old that is having his first day at school here today. Looking forward to getting going with him. Hard to know much about the others so probably not a race to get involved - with the Henderson and Spencer…

Jumped really well to take this. Original quote: " Roger, as he's known, started his season well with a good win at Uttoxeter before being pulled up twice when having confidence crisis mid race, he then bounced back to form at Doncaster last time out when just going down by a neck. If you knew…

Fair third for Gary's horse. Original quote: "One of two in the race for us - probably our better chance of getting something after some fair runs in bumpers the last twice. Was slightly disappointing here last time though so needs to come back from that. We are hopeful he'll improve now he's going hurdling…

Ran on well to take second Original quote: "We all look to have the Watson horse to beat here, but Toro is in good order and the small field will suit. Up in trip here we feel will also be a plus and is a course winner. Oisin Murphy a bonus in the saddle too,…

Top winner for Simon and the team. Original quote: "Runner up on last 3 starts including at this track and trip with today's rider. Has a similar chance here and should be thereabouts though wide draw no help."

Looks a nice prospect for the Sherwood camp. Original quote: " Imperial Hope won a point-to-point in Ireland, there were only two finishers and as the pointing season was then halted hardly anything has run again since, so it’s an impossible race to asses. When he arrived here with me, Imperial Hope looked like a…

Nice e/w run from James' horse. Original quote: "Still shows plenty of enthusiasm at home so we've decided to let him run again and hope he can jump well and enjoy himself. The form of his last run worked out well as the winner won several races after. Two years have elapsed though, so its…

Held on well for the Lee Carter yard. Original quote: "Not the best draw in 11, but hopefully over this mile will have enough time to overcome that. Returns from a three month break here and starting to look well handicapped off a mark of 48 - 2lbs lower than last time. Connor Murtagh also…