Yearly Archives: 2024

Sensorium is a nice 2yo and I think he can run well. He's been working nicely at home and we're hoping to get him to Royal Ascot. Hopeful.

Gordon Grey keeps bumping into one, but on paper, this appears to be easier than some races he's contested. Hopefully, he can get his head in front for a much-deserved victory.

Gordon Grey keeps bumping into one, but on paper, this appears to be easier than some races he's contested. Hopefully, he can get his head in front for a much-deserved victory.

Love You Darling ran well at Goodwood on her return from her winter break. She seems in good form at home and hopefully, she will appreciate a step up in trip. Her pedigree says it should suit her well.

Queen's Company is running into form again now and racing over her favourite CD. She won't mind some cut in the ground and should have a good each-way chance.

We run two juveniles first time in this restricted novice race. The market isn't giving too many clues about anything including our pair. Lightning Force has the better draw and that might help him come out on top in our private battle. Place chances.

Debut bumper winner Dusky Days never got his head in front over hurdles although placed on numerous occasions. A good 3rd on chase debut last November he disappointed on soft ground last time out on Boxing Day. We've given him a break since and hopefully, he will pay his way as a summer jumper. Should…

Gorak has been a star for my yard and ran a cracker last time out at Newmarket. He should have come on plenty for that run and is suited to the track. He can go well again.

I know Mart keeps getting beaten into 2nd but I've no doubts about his honesty. It will be interesting to see him him running close to home and getting him back on turf. He deserves to win one - maybe today's the day.

Call Off The Dogs came back in February after a two-year break and has been improving steadily. He has yet to finish in the first three in those runs, but should manage it today.

Voodoo Ray makes a rare trip away from Brighton. He's won his last two with increasing ease and it would be no surprise if he makes this away day a winning one.

St Irene is a lovely mare. She goes well at home but will learn plenty on this racecourse debut before going away for the summer.

Jessie Lightfoot won nicely at Taunton last month on her first run back since rejoining us. She ran another decent race when 3rd at Ffos Las a week ago, losing her position then rallying. In good form, so one to consider again.

Spartan Warrior won here last time and I'm confident he'll handle the extra two furlongs. His mark went up 5lb and he gets a 6lb penalty so we're 1lb worse in but I'm not worried about that. It's not the greatest of races and the bit of rain they had overnight will only help him.…

The Wizard Of Eye is a new recruit to the yard so this is very much a fact-finding mission. He has loads of speed and my biggest concern is that the seven furlongs might be too far for him today. The ground and draw look perfect.

Kotari has switched back to the flat over the past month to great effect. Initially a narrow winner at Windsor, he improved greatly on that at Salisbury on Sunday. It was sensible to carry the penalty as he's still in great form and we can expect quite a hike in his mark in next Tuesday's…

Tapley has been running consistently well of late and this track and trip just short of two miles is right up his street. The ground is fine and he has a good weight, so we're hopeful of another nice run in a competitive race where most are running to form.

Cellar Club stars handicapping on a modest mark of 80. He's had a wind-op since his latest run seven months ago and with the team in good form, he must have a small each-way chance.

Grand Duchess Olga has had a break after a busy winter. She has done very well for it and has been working nicely. Sam takes off a handy 7lb and there shouldn't be much between her and Smokey. They'll be vying for a place and both have each-way claims.

Apart from a single and pretty good 3rd at Chelmsford last September, Voodoo Ray has been here for his other last ten races since late 2022. He returned to action nine days ago with a narrow win and from only 2lb higher he surely will be tough to beat today.