Monthly Archives: December 2017

A better run from Scott's horse - one to look for next time. Original quote: "Step back in trip likely to suit but again this is tough at the weights in my opinion."

A much-improved run from Gary's horse. Original quote: "Aiguille Rouge: French recruit. Disappointing run first time (was hoping for better) and encountering horrendous ground today. A bit of a fact-finding mission, with the Skelton horse to beat, but hopefully she can improve this time."

Henry's horse did great to plug on for third. Original quote: "Major Hinderance - Was unlucky to be brought down last time here early on in the race. Is ok after that but has done plenty of schooling since and seems none the worse. Should have a live each-way chance if his confidence if ok."

Top effort from Suzy's horse - only just failed.   Original quote: "Red Devil Star - In good form and put up a good display last time at Lingfield (3rd). Would have preferred it if some of the rain could have got into the ground yesterday as will be quite tacky after lifting the covers…

Top effort from Gary's improving hurdler. Original quote: "Sussex Ranger - A small but competitive heat. Good win first time and hopefully he can build on that. Not so easy today but still a good chance."

Ran a blinder from that draw for Jane! Original quote: "Hows Lucy - The horse is well and looks to have a lot going for her - working well, while the trip and track are fine. But the big negative is the draw. I would have said each-way, but might be tough from stall 16!!…

Top call from Gay here. Original quote: "Global Academy: We like this horse a lot - first time in a Nursery (handicap) here today and looks on a fair mark. Cheekpieces on for the first time too and so hoping he can go close."

Top run - only just got run out of it in the cloasing stages, but e/w money still landed. Original quote: "Crystal Lad - The horse is well and coming on nicely after two runs this season. Down 3lbs here so hopefully he should have a decent chance here today, over a trip which is…

Had just enough in-hand to take this for the Dow camp. Original quote: "Dutiful Son - Something of a return to form last time when he had conditions to suit and similar circumstances today. No surprise to see him involved in a weakish handicap."

Had little chance with the winner - but plugged on well for second. One to look for next time. Original quote: "Spirit Of Sarwan - Has had a mid-season break as he seems better on the AW - he has plenty of weight but Milly takes off 7lbs. He has won around Lingfield and has…

Ran a cracker to be second at 12/1. Original quote: "Corazon Espinado - Late developing colt who has shown some promise in maidens and this his first go in a handicap. Needs to progress his maturity but sure to find his races and conditions here likely to suit."

No chance with the winner, but ran on well to take third at 33/1 - should come on for this run too. Original quote: "Yeah Baby Yeah - The Channon and Palmer horses look the obvious call here - we are returning from a 3 month break so really just delighted to get the horse…

Only just got run out of it in the closing stages. Original quote: "Guards Chapel - Needed his first run over hurdles. Hopefully he will improve on that today which should give him slight e/w chances."

Another top win for this improving horse. Original quote: "Captain Naverre - Won impressively last time and a 6lb penalty seems fair for that. This is a stronger race today but he has a great draw (1) and should be thereabouts again today."

Great shout from Jamie. Original quote: "Kalahari Queen - Is a lovely type. She won her point but was disappointing in a hot race on debut - but was very green that day. She's improved since then and will keep improving, especially going up in trip. Definite place claims here today at a nice price."

A gutsy win from Gary's horse. Original quote: "Clayton - Probably our best chance of the day. Hopefully he needed the run last time and can improve on that today which should give him every chance."

Spot-on from Scu!! Original quote: "Corner Creek - Was in the process of running a big race last time when falling at the 12 at Hexham. None the worse for that, but we've done plenty with him since and hoping the cheekpieces (first time) will help him focus better. Conditions fine - looks a tight…

A return to form from Mick's runner and a nice 20/1 e/w return. Original quote: "Dream Serenade - Been poor of late so a bit more needed - we are trying the cheekpieces for the first time to see if they help and first run here at Southwell so a bit of an unknown re…

Great effort from Oliver's improving horse and a TQ 1-2 in the race. Original quote: "Seaston ran a blinder in his first race at Ascot when finishing a close third behind Jersey Bean, he got his head in front a furlong out and just lacked the experience of the others. It was a likeable performance…

Plugged on well to take third. Original quote: "What’s Occurring (Gavin) ran nicely in his first race, a bumper at Newbury when finishing fifth. He was tenderly ridden by Leighton because we were worried how he would take it all, he is a horse that can get upset easily and panic so it was imperative…