Another solid e/w run from Jane's horse - as she expected. Original quote: "Dolphin Village - Ran on well the last day to be thid at Kempton in a similar race. Only a pound higher for that and likes the Lingfield track (CD winner), so that's a further plus. George Baker rides for the first…
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Tim Vaughan – Lake Chapala 04/01/17 1st 6/1 – Hereford
Stayed on really well in the closing stages to land the money - good call from Tim. Original quote: "Lake Chapala: Fit and well - has already run two decent races this season when winning at Musselburgh and then running second last time at Ffos Las. 3lbs lower than last run and drop in grade…
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Gary Moore – Grand Facile 04/01/17 2nd 25/1 – Lingfield Park
Top call from Gary and a nice e/w return at 25/1! Original quote: "Very disappointing run last time for Grand Facile. Using different tactics this time and if all goes well, may have a chance at a fair price being a former CD winner here."
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Gary Moore – Baron Alco 02/01/17 1st 13/8 – Plumpton
Kept on well to give Gary and the team another decent prize at Plumpton. Original quote: "Baron Alco - The form of his last run was franked yesterday with Whisper winning again. Stays further and probably a better horse over 2m5f, but worth a crack today. Course winner so knows his way round here too.…
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Mick Appleby – Ominotago 02/01/17 1st 11/10 – Southwell
Powered clear to win this - looks another good one for the winter AW campaign for Mick. Original quote: "Omintago - We look to have a decent chance here if running to the same level as last time when second at Wolverhampton. First run on the surface but no reason why it won't suit. Seems…
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Gay Kelleway – Prisom 02/01/17 2nd 9/1 – Southwell
Arrrrrrgggh - went down just a head, but e/w money still landed at 9/1. Original quote: "Prisom - Tried over a mile last time but didn't really enjoy that. The return to 7f is, therefore, a big plus as is the return to Southwell. Looks a race with several (including us) with similar-looking chances, but…
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David C Griffiths – Tavener 02/01/17 3rd 9/1 – Southwell
A TQ 1-3 in the race for us and a ncie run from Dave's horse - one to watch. Original quote: "Tavener - Been running well on the whole in recent months. The track is an unknown as it's his first run here, but he's fit and well at home so if he takes to…
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Mark Loughnane – Big Amigo 02/01/17 1st 7/2 – Southwell
A nice price in the end for Mark's horse. Original quote: "Big Amigo has been a little disappointing but didn't get much luck in-running last time out. He is stepping up to 6f today & we are hopeful he can get involved although there are a couple of course/distance specialists that have to be respected."
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David C Griffiths – Pancake Day 02/01/17 3rd 18/1 – Southwell
A return to form at 18/1 and a nice e/w call from Dave. Original quote: "Pancake Day - A little disappointing last time, but seems fine and well after that run. Loves the track here so the return to Southwell a plus and being dropped another few pounds helps. Another tough race, but hoping for…
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Mick Appleby – House of Commons 01/01/17 1st 2/1 – Southwell
Spot on from Mick. Original quote: "House Of Commons - Hoping for a big run here after a good third last time out at Wolverhampton on his first run for the yard. Trying the fibresand for the first time so bit of a fact-finding mission but if he takes to it then everything in place…
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Scott Dixon – Boots And Spurs 01/01/17 2nd 16/1 – Southwell
No chance with the winner but a welcome return to form for Scott's horse. Original quote: "Boots and Spurs - 6f was too sharp for him at Southwell two runs ago. Not at his best over 7f next time and the race came too soon. Back to himself at home but has a terrible draw…
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Mick Appleby – Brigadoon 01/01/17 2nd 8/1 – Southwell
Did well to land the each-way money. Original quote: "Brigadoon - A bit to find with Tatting, who beat us 1 1/4 lengths last time - also looks a slightly harder race with 2-3 others rated higher than us. Loves the surface though so he should run his race, but only 7 runners not ideal…
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Jamie Snowden – Future Gilded 01/01/17 1st 5/2 – Catterick
Nice winner for Jamie. Original quote: "Future Gilded - Is a lovely horse who has been plagued by injury. We thought he'd go close the last day (first run for 615 days) but he came down at the first fence! He jumps well so barring a mishap I'd hope he's got every chance here."
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Tim Vaughan – Theligny 31/12/16 1st 12/1 – Newbury
Great, gutsy win from Tim's improving grey! Original quote: "Theligny - Nice race and we head here with a fair e/w chance. Our best chance on the day. Ran a cracker last time at Newbury in a similar contest over shorter. The step up in trip is a plus and will be fine on the…
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Oliver Sherwood – Amberjam 31/12/16 1st 7/1 – Uttoxeter
Top winner for Oliver and the team. Original quote: "Amberjam - He's a lovely big horse who is very much a chaser. He has been schooling well over fences but I just wanted to give him a run over hurdles to blow away the cob-webs after such a long time off the track. He's in…
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Henry Oliver – Sparkling River 31/12/16 1st 5/1 – Warwick
Great winner for Henry! Original quote: "Sparkling River - The step up in trip should suit and first run in handicap company here helps. Looks a good race to start off in this grade and the soft ground a big plus too. Richard Johnson booked to ride so everything in place for a big run."
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Mick Appleby – Poyle Vinnie 30/12/16 2nd 11/1 – Newcastle
Nice call from Mick - only went down a neck at 11/1, but e/w money still landed. Original quote: "Poyle Vinnie: Been knocking on the door of late - only beaten 1 1/4 lengths last time here over 5f. This step up in trip is fine and we get in here off the same mark.…
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Daniel Kubler – Outrage 30/12/16 3rd 14/1 – Newcastle
Another top run from Daniel's improving sprinter. Original quote: "This is a tougher race and Outrage will have to prove as effective over 6f as he has been over 5f - all five of his career wins have been at that distance. The trip ought not be a problem and it is probably a matter…
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Scott Dixon – Crosse Fire 29/12/16 3rd 14/1 – Southwell
A much better run from Scott's horse. Original quote: "Crosse Fire - Has started very slowly the last two runs and that is obvioulsy concerning. We are trying him in a blind and a stalls rug this time to see if that helps. If he jumps on terms he has a chance but it remains…
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Jane Chapple-Hyam – Aventus 29/12/16 3rd 7/1 – Southwell
A gusty run from Jane's horse - only run out of it in the closing stages. Original quote: "Aventus - Ran well to be second in a claimer last time with a bit to find at the weights that day. Back into handicap company is fine and looks on a good mark. Will have a…
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