Yearly Archives: 2021

Placed for the Scudamore yard. Original quote: "Did well at the start of last year for us but lost his way a bit after that. We decided to give him a wind op recently so this is his first run back since then. Will love the ground and trip should be within range too. We'll…

Each-way run from Simon's horse. Original quote: "A long term maiden with some fair form to his name, the best of which is arguably here and over this distance. Needs to get his confidence but enters calculations and seems in great shape after a short break."

Ran on well to take second and looks one to note next time - running into form. Original quote: "Another of mine that ran much better last time out when third here on Sunday. Same mark and same grade here and usually comes good around this time of the year. Draw 11 not totally ideal,…

Top call from Charlie - second at 25/1! Original quote: "Lingfield was always going to be a worrying track for this horse last time out - especially if he ran green like he did on debut. And so it transpired! This will be much more suitable today and the step up in trip should be…

No chance with the winner, but a nice e/w return still at 28/1! Original quote: "Sandaroc won an English point bumper on her debut, but disappointed on rules debut when she travelled into the race well but hung out badly to her left and was unrideable! We've done her wind since, and rectified a few…

Nice run from Gary's horse. Original quote: "CD winner here at the track. Down the field in a better race last time so this ease in grade will help, plus, significant drop in the handicap (5lbs, plus Niall can claim 7lbs too) - which hopefully will see him being much more competitive and hopefully back…

Nice e/w run from Gary's horse. Original quote: "Disappointing so far this season, hence the blinkers on this time but still looks like he has got one to beat in the favourite. Hoping for better and e/w chance if the blinkers can improve him."

Decent run from Simon's horse. Original quote: "Threatens to stay this far and was a winner here over shorter. Worth a try and has plenty of ability so no surprise to see him thereabouts if he gets the trip and gets a strong pace to aim at."

Great call from Lee. Original quote: "We've probably all got the Andrew Balding runner - Melody Of Life - to beat, but we are certainly not without a chance. Only had two runs for us, but the last of those was a big step forward when a close third at Wolverhampton over this trip. Fair…

Looks a rapidly-improving chaser for the Moore yard. Original quote: "Fairly easy winner last time here over a slightly longer trip. Goes on the ground, acts on the track. If it wasn't for the big weight we'd be more confident but doing a lot right at the moment and should have every chance still with…

Plugged on well to take third. Original quote: "Pleasing return run at Wetherby (3rd) back in December. That came off a break and has since had a wind op as seemed to get tired quickly the last day. A combination of that op and needing that run are reasons to suggest he can improve for…

Just got caught on the line - still a nice e/w return. Original quote: "Ran well for much of the race again last week at Lingfield - just getting overrun in the closing stages. Back out again quickly but taking his racing well and acts well here at Newcastle. Remains in great shape - looks…

No chance with the easy winner, but stayed on well to take third. Original quote: "Star Dreamer runs in handicap for the first time today and hopefully should find things much easier. The track will suit and the step up to 12 should work too. Can go well."

Just touched off - still a top run. Original quote: "Excuses last time as went left at the start and then pulled way too hard over 6f at Southwell so lost all chance. Had three weeks off since that and dropped back to 5f here will help - providing he starts the race better! Well-drawn…

Another nice winner for the in-form Scott Dixon yard. Original quote: "The horses overall are running well at the moment, so that gives us encouragement. This 4 year-old is having his third run for us today and 8th career run in total. Yet to win but has run well here at Wolves in the past…

Stayed on well to take third. Original quote: "Monkey Puzzle is consistent but he is a little bit frustrating, he has plenty of ability but things have to go his way to a certain extent and he prefers good ground, which we haven’t had for a while. He is a half-brother to Presenting Percy and…

Promising run from Oliver's 6 year-old. Original quote: "Pebbly shaped like a stayer on his only run to date, a bumper at Ffos Las, where he ran on well to finish second. Unfortunately, he picked up an injury that day and hasn’t run for 597 days. He is as fit as I can get him…

Nice call from Tim. Original quote: "Very nice return run at Taunton bac at the end of November (4th of 16). Down a pound for that but has done well at home since. We are also of the opinion that the step up from 2m3f to 3m will suit having stayed on well over a…

Much better from Scott's horse and should be winning again before too long. Original quote: "Only second run for us but an experienced sort that has won 8 times on the AW and a CD winner here. Poor showing last time out but needed the run after a long time off and will be better…

Promising chase debut from Tim's horse - looks one to note next time. Original quote: "Would be a big ask coming back off almost a year off. Has had a wind operation since last season and the plan has been to go chasing with him. Has jumped well for this, but will be one of…