and trained by Jonjo O’Neill, which finished unplaced. They noted the trainer's represenative could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance.
The Stewards considered the running of ALWAYSTHEOPTIMIST, ridden by Sam Twiston-Davies and trained by Phil Middleton, which finished unplaced. The Stewards noted the trainer’s explanation that the gelding is a gassy sort, never settled and tired rapidly. They ordered ALWAYSTHEOPTIMIST to be routine tested.
They noted the trainer's represenative could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance.
I can - it wasn't off.
Blinkers fitted first time rarely work, his next run is the one to watch. Or to be more precise, the next time they place it to win.
They noted the trainer's represenative could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. I can - it wasn't off.Blinkers fitted first time rarely work, his next run is the one to watch.Or to be more precise, the next time they place it to wi
What a load of b@llocks that explanation is from Phil Middleton. Especially when you consider what he said about the horse before the race.
Phil Middleton runs Alwaystheoptimist and said: "He's ten but I think he's still improving. He's taken a hike in the weights but is so fresh and well. We'd be happy to lead if there's no pace."
Anyone would think he's talking about a completely different horse here!
What a load of b@llocks that explanation is from Phil Middleton. Especially when you consider what he said about the horse before the race.Phil Middleton runs Alwaystheoptimist and said: "He's ten but I think he's still improving. He's taken a hike i
Phillip Makin, the rider of BARTACK (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding ran too free.
4.05, fifth race
The representative of David O’Meara, the trainer of INGLEBY ANGEL (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding was unsuited by the track.
The representative of Michael Easterby, the trainer of KALK BAY (IRE), placed fourth, reported that the gelding had a breathing problem.
4.35, sixth race
The Stewards considered the running of AAZIF (IRE), ridden by Graham Lee and trained by Donald McCain, which finished unplaced. The Stewards noted the explanation of the trainer’s representative that the race came soon having run twelve days previously at Aintree. They ordered AAZIF (IRE) to be routine tested.
Carlisle, 26 June 20133.30, fourth racePhillip Makin, the rider of BARTACK (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding ran too free.4.05, fifth raceThe representative of David O’Meara, the trainer of INGLEBY ANGEL (IRE), unplaced, reported that the
Surely that sets a precedent for every single trainer to say the exact same thing - no doubt they will all get treated the same as the untouchables....
Surely that sets a precedent for every single trainer to say the exact same thing - no doubt they will all get treated the same as the untouchables....
That's my favourite - ''the race came too soon after its previous race.''
Of course, obviously the next question should be ‘’then why did you run it?’’
But the stewards never ask them that.
That's my favourite - ''the race came too soon after its previous race.''Of course, obviously the next question should be ‘’then why did you run it?’’But the stewards never ask them that.
I am sure that sometime in the not too distant future the horse will show the necessary improvement needed to get it's head in front ... by the application of wheelbarrows of cash
I am sure that sometime in the not too distant future the horse will show the necessary improvement needed to get it's head in front ... by the application of wheelbarrows of cash
Jenny Pitman was on the morning line, and replied to Jimbo’s comment about a poor run from a certain horse ''that it needed motivating in order to get it to perform to its best.''
She said ‘’ and what motivates it – when it's been backed at 13/2?’’
A classic line from Jenny.
Jenny Pitman was on the morning line, and replied to Jimbo’s comment about a poor run from a certain horse ''that it needed motivating in order to get it to perform to its best.''She said ‘’ and what motivates it – when it's been backed at 13