Monthly Archives: October 2018

Loved the return to Brighton - top stuff! Original quote: "Fieldsman - A bit below-par the last few runs but returns to Brighton - a track he likes and has good form at. Headgear to blame for recent bad run- the blinkers are left off this time. Well-handicapped at the moment too and in good…

Battled on well to take second. Original quote: "Chitra - Bit of a tough draw and a slight step up in grade following her recent pair of wins. Should remain competitive though."

Stayed on really well to land the e/w money. Original quote: "Archimedes - Put a line through the last run as the blind came off too late in the stall and lost all chance as a result. In really good order since that mishap last week though and won't mind the track. Open race but…

Another solid e/w run from Simon's horse. Original quote: "El Borracho - Runner-up here last twice and deserves a race like this. Seems in great form and sure to go well if they go an even gallop."

Spot-on from Henry. Original quote: "Diamond Rock - Is a CD winner here at Stratford so we know the horse likes it here. Is on a workable mark and in good heart at home. The two recent winners in the field are feared but with the horse showing up well at home hopeful of a…

Nice winner for the in-form Tim Vaughan yard. Original quote: "Tight Call - First run for us after coming over from Ireland, where he's run twice. Showed fair form in his last run too at Galway when a close third of 5 in August. The Skelton horse to beat but we all get 7lbs off…

Only went down a neck but pulled well clear of the rest. Original quote: "Glorious Poet - Was a bit keen last time in the early part of the race so did well to finish third (of 14) that day. Handles soft ground and this 1m trip is fine too. Silvestre booked to ride is…

Well backed and easy to see why. Original quote: "Lincoln Park - Fourth run here today but a few firsts. It's the first run for the yard and also his debut outing in a handicap. Has shown fair form in three previous races and opening handicap mark looks fair. We'll know more on that score…

Top call from Charlie.   Original quote: "Divine Gift has done nothing wrong to date and has improved with every start. The ground will be perfect for him and I expect him to run well as usual. Only 7 runners now so only 2 places for the e/w but think he'll run better than odds…

Deserved win for Jamie's consistent horse. Original quote: "Between The Waters - Again, has been in the grip of the handicapper for his consistent performances and deserves to win one. He's bound to run his race too and should be involved. Page is able to claim 3lbs on this one."

Solid effort from Oliver's horse. Original quote: "Cervaro Mix runs in a bumper over 2m 2f. Cervaro Mix has had one run in a point to point in Ireland when pulling up in a maiden on heavy ground, there were only four finishers in the race so I’m guessing the ground was pretty desperate. Cervaro…

The race fell apart with some fallers but Gary's charge took full advatnage. Original quote: "Graasten - Fair hurdles but it's the first time over fences today. So far schooled well at home and a horse that's gone well fresh in the past, we are just slightly concerned about the ground though as does like…

Place money landed. Original quote: "Wicker - Course and distance winner that ran well in a similar race here two starts ago (4th). A pound lower this time and is back down to last winning mark. Ray continues in the saddle too and claims 5lbs this time. Draw 10 makes life hard though but his…

Nice call from Charlie. Original quote: "Maid For Life - Well bred smart filly that makes her debut here - one I like a lot. Might want further in time but our 2 year-olds have done well first time out this season so that's a plus and this 7f trip will be fine for her…

A top day for the Tim Vaughan camp. Original quote: "Canton Prince - Acts well on most ground so no issues on that score. A nice horse that has won 3 of his 11 starts and finished in the top two in five of starts. Returns from a long break and will need to be…

Great ride from Dickie Johnson. Original quote: "Trixter - Looks a poor race so that must give us a chance. Is a horse that is better than what he's shown to date on the track but should like the drop in grade too. Dickie rides and the horse seems well after 6 months off the…

Got up late for Harry and the team. Original quote: "Space Talk - Consistent sort that has been knocking at the door of late -James Doyle a top jockey booking and the horse remains in good order at home. Should be more to come from her and deserves to get off the mark. Each-way."

Solid first run over fences - looks one to follow. Original quote: "Sad Eyed Dylan - Tight looking race with only 5 runners. We head here with as good a chance as any though after he improved a lot to run a close second at Bangor last time out over hurdles. Had plenty of time…

In the mix again and e/w money landed. Still looks to be improving. Original quote: "Saaheq - 2-from-2 since joining us and fell he's been winning his races with a bit more in-hand than the official margins. Up another 5lbs here and up significantly in grade so needs to improve again but an in-form sprinter…

Stayed on well again to get placed. Original quote: "Michele Strogoff - A consistent but frustrating performer as seems to get placed more than win. Stays this 1m2f trip well and his only win this season came over it. Ali knows the horse well and is back riding as ran a bit too free last…