Monthly Archives: December 2016

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…

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…

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."

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.…

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…

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…

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…

No chance with the winner - but plugged on well for second. Original quote: "Katie Gale - Has a lot of weight to carry here with 10-0. A versatile horse that loves the surface here though (we are the only CD winner in the race) and the step back up to 2m will suit. Only…

Another solid e/w run from Simon's horse. Original quote: "El Campeon - Back to his best last time at Wolves, bit more needed here. However, useful claimer booked and he will be ready to take advantage if the favourites crack. Untried this far but race-style suggests he will cope."

Ran a much-better race to be second for Henry - looks a winner waiting to happen! Original quote: "Ozzy Thomas - Trappy race the last day when falling. Looked held that day, but with that run only being his second run back then seems to have come on a lot for it. Richard Johnson a…

Still took a hold - but plugged on well for third at 16/1 - looks to have a future. Original quote: "IMARI KID needs to settle in his races to do himself justice. Worth another try in this sphere but I suspect he is up against some talented horses today but if he settles. I…

A much improved run frm Mark's horse - looks one to follow next time. Original quote: "Mr Chuckles is having his first run for the yard so we will find out a lot more today. He is working well enough at home but has not been very consistent on the track so we will learn…

Perfect call from Scu - a lot day all round for the yard. Original quote: "Cadeyrn - Ran well when third in a competitive bumper. Has improved a lot for that run. Chepstow should suit this stayer more and will be very disappointed if he's not involved at the finish."

Nice shout from Scu - each-way money landed at 11/1. Original quote: "Dinsdale - Ran well to be fourth first time over hurdles - very lightly-raced and has scope for plenty of improvement - should not be far away."

Went in again for the Michael Scudamore camp. Original quote: "Two Smokin Barrels - Won well here last time on similar ground - 6lb rise looks fair and is in good form. Expected to go well again."

Wow - another top winner and a double on the day for Simon! Original quote: "Forceful Appeal - Seems as good as ever and probably better as he approaches the veteran stage but ran a great race in slowly run Listed event last time over 10f and if that was no fluke then he has…

Got back to winning ways and Simon's horse continue to be in great form. Original quote: "Emenem - Progressing nicely and last run easily overlooked as caught on the outside and could never get a run. This requires another step forward but likely to be suited by extra distance and cannot be discounted with very light…

A promising run from Jamie's horse. Original quote: "Mollyanna - Has had a long time off the track and will be better served to handicaps in future, but she jumps well so can pick up some prize money."

Nice 16/1 e/w return for Tim's horse - great stuff! Original quote: "Ruacana - Lovely horse that is slipping down the weights. Been running in some decent races of late and another good-looking contest here. But the horse is well-treated on old form and this flat track, plus soft ground are in his favour. Tough…

Great call from Tim. Original quote: "Chakisto - In good form of late and not beaten far the last twice. Same mark as last time, but Alan takes off 3lbs this time so that gives us a better chance. Doesn't look the strongest race so we head here hoping for a solid run and a…