Another gutsy win for Michael's horse - landed the three-timer. Original quote: "Two Smokin Barrels: Has made a great start to her chasing career - winning her last two. We've a 6lb rise so more needed, but has won on soft/heavy ground before too. This is another step up but she is certainly going the…
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Tim Vaughan – Point Of Principle 14th Jan 2017 1st 50/1 – Warwick
Top 50/1 winner for Tim! Original quote: "Point Of Princible - Fit as a flea so will be heading here ready to run. Well-bred sort, but not the quickest at home and so on debut run here we'll find out a bit more about him. Hard to know anything about the others with all the…
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Scott Dixon – Dr Red Eye 13th Jan 2017 1st 33/1 – Wolverhampton
A welcome return to form for Scott's horse! Original quote: "Dr Red Eye - Down to a very low mark, but isn't running with any effort at the moment so is hard to fancy again."
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Tim Vaughan – Honey Pound 12th Jan 2017 2nd 25/1 – Leicester
Great stuff from Tim - second at 25/1 and only 1/2 a length off winning! Original quote: "Honey Pound - Tough race and after a fall and being well beaten last time out then Honey Pound is a bit of a recovery mission. Down another 4lbs here and dropped in grade will hopefully help, while…
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Julia Feilden – Cuban Queen 11th Jan 2017 3rd 7/1 – Kempton Park
Nice call from Julia - each-way money landed and looks a horse to follow in the coming weeks. Original quote: "Cuban Queen: Has pleased us at home in her work - I thought she would win at Southwell last time but fell asleep in the stalls with the hood. We have left it off now…
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Mark Loughnane – Thatsthewaytodoit 11th Jan 2017 3rd 6/1 – Newcastle
Each-way money landed for Mark's horse. Original quote: "Thatsthewaytodoit has been running well at Wolverhampton without getting her head in front. She is trying Newcastle for the first time, but we see no reason why she won't act on it. This doesn't look the strongest of races so we think she has a good each-way…
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Mark Loughnane – Scribner Creek 10th Jan 2017 3rd 11/2 – Wolverhampton
Another nice call from Mark! Original quote: "Scribner Creek - Won well two starts ago here, but pulled a bit too hard last time out over further. The drop back in trip should help as they should be going a bit quicker which should help him not race too freely. The plan is to drop…
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Mark Loughnane – Scribner Creek 10th Jan 2017 3rd 7/1 – Wolverhampton
Another nice call from Mark! Original quote: "Scribner Creek - Won well two starts ago here, but pulled a bit too hard last time out over further. The drop back in trip should help as they should be going a bit quicker which should help him not race too freely. The plan is to drop…
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Mick Appleby – What Usain 10th Jan 2017 2nd 12/1 – Wolverhampton
Rounded off a good day for the yard. Original quote: "What Usain - All three career wins have been here at the track - only second run for us so still finding our feet with the horse but wasn't beaten far last time at Newcastle over a mile and a repeat of that effort would…
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Mick Appleby – Call Out Loud 10th Jan 2017 1st 10/1 – Southwell
Stamina won the day here - and a double on the card for Mick! Original quote: "Call Out Loud - Better last time on second run back so seems to be slowly blowing the cobwebs away. More needed up in grade here off the same mark, but trying the first-time visor here as took a…
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Mark Loughnane – Among Angels 10th Jan 2017 2nd 7/2 – Southwell
Only just failed - but well backed and the each-way money landed! TQ 1-2 in the race too! Original quote: "Among Angels - Drop in class and the drop in trip here are both things in his favour. The horse is in great form at home and would not be shocked to see him run…
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Mick Appleby – Call Out Loud 10th Jan 2017 1st 9/1 – Southwell
Stamina won the day here - and a double on the card for Mick! Original quote: "Call Out Loud - Better last time on second run back so seems to be slowly blowing the cobwebs away. More needed up in grade here off the same mark, but trying the first-time visor here as took a…
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Mark Loughnane – Big Amigo 10th Jan 2017 1st 9/4 – Southwell
Spot-on call from Mark! Original quote: "Big Amigo - Won well the last day here over CD - has come out of that race very well and despite a 6lb penalty everything is in place for a big run. No reason why he can't go very close again, but, in truth, we'll be a bit…
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Mick Appleby – Mithqaal 10th Jan 2017 1st 4/6 – Southwell
The money came for Mick's horse - but it's easy to see why. Good call! Original quote: "Mithqaal - A nice prize here and we look to have a decent chance. This horse loved the surface last time when dotting up by 2 lengths over 7f. The step up to a mile should be fine…
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David C Griffiths – Pancake Day 10th Jan 2017 1st 4/1 – Southwell
Great winner from Dave Griffiths! Original quote: "Pancake Day - Ran a cracker last time when third here over 6f. Been given a chance with same mark and grade. Drop down to 5f is no problem and in good form at home. Hands and Heels race, but we claim a further 7lbs so should be…
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Scott Dixon – Sarabi 10th Jan 2017 2nd 14/1 – Southwell
Ran a lot better, but the winner had matters in-hand- one to watch next time, possible over 5f! Original quote: "Sarabi - Course winner, but a bit more needed in this grade. Ran well over 5f here two runs ago but that was a weaker race and despite liking the surface also has a bit…
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Gay Kelleway – Vroom 10th Jan 2017 1st 10/3 – Southwell
Another solid run from Gay's horse. Original quote: "Vroom - Been running really well of late here - winning three runs back and finishing third the last twice. Loves the surface and off the same mark as last time then we head here with another solid chance from a good draw in 3. Should run…
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Oliver Sherwood – Querry Horse 9th Jan 2017 1st 11/2 – Doncaster
Might have been a tad lucky with a late faller, but still a great effort. Original quote: "Querry House - He's been very consistent and is in good form at home. He jumps well and I do think he'll appreciate the better ground. Trappy little race, with the Henderson and Greatrex horses the clear dangers,…
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Lee Carter – Zabdi 9th Jan 2017 2nd 9/2 – Lingfield Park
Nice run from Lee's horse from that draw. Original quote: "Zabdi - Draw 12 not ideal, but a fe non-runners inside us help bring us in a bit. The horse is in great order and ran well last time at Chelmsford to be second. We think the horse that beat us last time is an…
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Mick Appleby – Rainbow Lad 9th Jan 2017 3rd 7/1 – Wolverhampton
Another good run from Mick's horse - deserves to win soon! Original quote: "Rainbow Lad - Has a fair AW record with a win and two placed runs from 9 starts. Likes the track here too and been given a hand by being dropped a pound from his last run. The favourite might prove hard…
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