DESERT FOX - WINS at Chelmsford

Desert Fox continued the fine start for the yard in 2018 (3 winners from 4 runners) with a win at Chelmsford last night. Unfortunately he rained on the parade of Spare Parts who has been in tremendous form this winter and was bidding for a 5 timer. Deset Fox had disappointed us last time at Kempton over the 7f trip but this was more like the horse we saw at Wolverhampton and he won well. Shane Kelly, his jockey, got Desert Fox some cover from his draw in stall 10 and he loved the strong pace of the race. Turning for home he looked the winner and once he was pulled out from behind the pack he galloped all the way to the line. Spare Parts put up a valiant effort to get the 2nd placed spot but the 6f was too short for him. We wish him well with his attempt to add another win to his tally which is back at the track on Saturday.
The photo shows "Foxy" in the Winner's Enclosure with delighted Owner-Breeders Bill and Christine Rogerson, his lad Hugo Meunier and jockey, Shane Kelly. Unfortunately his other owners, Bill Lemon, Paul & Michelle Arlotte and Robert Cooper were not there for the race. Robert Cooper did travel to the track but was caught in a traffic jam and missed the race. However, he did get to the hospitality suite to enjoy a glass of champagne and saw a relay of the race. Also, we learnt it was his birthday which made the win even better!