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Any thoughts on this Filly’s racing style ? Should she be given her head ? (she fights so hard at the start of her races. Worked for Hooray), should she be dropped to a stiff 5f ? Jockey change ?
She’s a very talented filly and seems to have just the one burst of speed, so how should she be ridden ? She deserves a big win this season.
I’d be interested in any thoughts …
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A strongly-run race over a stiff five furlongs would probably be ideal, but Hayley Turner falling asleep for 4.5 furlongs did her few favours at Ascot.
I can see Margot winning one of those big Ascot handicaps. Have you noticed Bell is far more likely to put Hayley on his buzzers lately, AJ?
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She just doesn’t get home over six furlongs. I’ve been waiting seemingly forever for Bell to get it into his head and run her over five.
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I can see Margot winning one of those big Ascot handicaps. Have you noticed Bell is far more likely to put Hayley on his buzzers lately, AJ?
Sunny Game was heavily backed under Spencer at Epsom last week, but if Turner can get them home in front Bell knows he’s got a few lbs in hand.
If there’s a hint of temperament – a la Strong Vigilance – I wouldn’t want to see Hayley on board.
No idea what price she went the other day but I imagine it was 1.something, which she’d done 3 times before without victory. Could just be a bridle horse or an out-an-out 5f horse.
Sorry to say but a number of the defeats come down simply to jockey error.
Replace with a proper jockey who is suited to the horse, problem solved.8 runs. Always 6f, always Miss Turner.
Funny record, that.Is Mr Bell particularly, how shall I say not meaning to be impolite?, ‘stubborn’, then?
Little to do with jockey (Hayley preferrable to JP Spencer in my view and a very good jockey anyhow) or attitude of trainer.
The filly just isn’t very good.
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Can’t believe Hayley is getting criticised what do you want her to do pick the horse up and carry it?
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Can you actually imagine riding Margot Did, what a frustrating horse! sitting out the back, she’ll always make you think you’re going to win but never actuall finds when asked.
A half way horse.
I strongly believe she’d be worth trying over a stiff 5f. I hope she has the opportunity to prove herself.
I know it’s been said she has just the one burst of speed so give her her head & see what happens (like Hooray), fighting her at the start doesn’t do her any favours whatsover.
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Another outstanding effort from Ms Turner.
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