DESERT FOX-2nd at Chelmsford

Another good performance by Desert Fox at Chelmsford last night was thwarted by the exceptionally well handicapped winner. Desert Fox jumped and travelled well in the race towards the rear and had every chance of winning when turning for home. He managed to get a run through despite a slightly troubled passage but the winner had flown and was not for catching.

The photo shows connections in the 2nd placed spot with, from ltr, Christine and Bill Rogerson, lad Kumbh Singh, Bill Lemon and Robert Cooper.

GARTH ROCKETT - 2nd at Kempton

Garth Rockett was unlucky in his quest to give his owner, Phil Banfield, his 100th winner. Held up in a race where there was a good pace he made good progress in the final 2f only to find the leader had set good fractions and couldn't be caught. However, we were very pleased with Garth as he showed a good attitude and bounced back from a below par effort 9 days earlier at Leicester.
The phot shows Garth Rocket with, from ltr, Dave Rafferty, Zoe Waters and owner Phil Banfield. Phil has had 99 winners in racing and is still looking to get the ton up!

YOUNG JOHN - 2nd at Pontefract

Young John ran a fine race in defeat at Pontefract last week. The race was run at a good pace on ground with give in it and both of these factors helped the horse. He came with a good run turning for home and was very game but found the winner too good for him.
He was due to race at Salisbury yesterday but the meeting was abandoned and we will look for other opportunities on easy ground for him.