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Wetherby: MICA MIKA won the Curry & Comedy Night - Friday 17th February Introductory Juvenile Hurdle in good style under Brian Hughes. Sitting handy in behind the leaders the three-year-old was always travelling well under Brian when taking it up three out, staying on well to score by two and a half lengths.

Southwell: Sunny Side Up stayed on well to finish second, beaten one and a quarter lengths in the Play Big Money totejackpot Today Nursery under Barry McHugh.

Wolverhampton: It was with the belief Ryan Moore could go through the card at Wolverhampton that Richard got the call to ask if Ryan could ride Bawaardi. Two winners from six was the final result for Mr Moore but at least one was BAWAARDI! Sitting handy all the way in the Betfred Goals Galore Claiming Stakes the five-year-old Acclamation gelding stayed on well to score by a head bringing his winning tally up to three for the season. Bawaardi was claimed by Mr P D Evans.

Kempton: Tarooq was beaten by two lengths into second in the Calverts Carpets York Ltd Handicap under Tony Hamilton.

Musselburgh: INGLEBY SPIRIT won the Racing UK Showing The Best Racecourses Live Maiden Hurdle in good style under Brian Hughes. A winner back in April on the flat, the four-year-old Avonbridge gelding was always travelling well in second under Brian when taking it up three out and kicking clear after the last to go on and score by six lengths!

Kempton: What About You put in a good performance when narrowly beaten into second in division two of the Bet At bluesq.com On Your Mobile Handicap under Tony Hamilton.

Kempton: Fishforcompliments finished second in the Exclusive Live Shows At bluesq.com Claiming Stakes under Tony Hamilton. The seven-year-old has run second on four occasions this year making it his thirteenth in total!

Wolverhampton: BACCARAT won the toteplacepot Median Auction Maiden Stakes under Tony Hamilton. Having only his second career start - he finished third on his debut here three weeks ago - the handsome colt by Dutch Art justified the time he’s been given to come to himself when scoring by half a length.

Southwell: CLARETINTHEBLOOD won the toteexacta Nursery by half a length under Tony Hamilton.

Wolverhampton: Lost City finished third in the totequadpot Maiden Stakes under Tony Hamilton.

Southwell: SPARKLING PORTRAIT annihilated the opposition when landing the E B F Mirror Punters Club Maiden Stakes under Tony Hamilton. Third on his only two previous starts this handsome son of Excellent Art, recently acquired by Mike Browne, justified favouritism when taking up the running well over two out going on to score by twelve lengths! The two-year-old is one of several Richard has named via Twitter!

Wolverhampton: TAMAREEN followed up six hours later when landing the second division of the toteplacepot Handicap giving Musley Bank Stables and Tony Hamilton a double on the day!

Sedgefield: Having her first run since April Lesanda finished fourth in the Oddschecker.com Handicap Hurdle under Brian Hughes.

Lingfield: Fishforcompliments made up a lot of ground staying on well to grab second after completely fluffing the start in the totequadpot Claiming Stakes under George Chaloner.

Wolverhampton: Going Grey ran second in division two of the British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing E B F Maiden Stakes in the hands of Barry McHugh.

Wolverhampton: SUNNY SIDE UP stayed on well to win the wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Nursery under a great ride from Tony Hamilton. Sharply away the daughter of Refuse To Bend raced keenly during the early part of the race with Tony taking it up turning into the straight. The two-year-old stayed on well for owners Jim McGrath and Roger and Diane Trevitt to win by a head.

Above the Stars was beaten only two lengths in fifth in division two of the totepool Handicap. Tony (Hamilton) was in the saddle.

Market Rasen: Philharmonic Hall finished second to odds-on favourite Royal Opera in the John Deere Juvenile Hurdle under Brian Hughes.

Lingfield: What About You ran well to finish third in the Felbridge Handicap under Barry McHugh.

Wolverhampton: Lovelace finished third in the wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Selling Stakes beaten just over a length under William Carson.

Wolverhampton: Racecourse debutante Availed Speaker ran on to be fourth in the Stay At The Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Maiden Stakes and Mighty Clarets finished second in the Enjoy The Ringside Entertainment After Racing Selling Stakes. Paul partnered both.

Wolverhampton: Baccarat showed plenty of promise on his belated debut finishing third in the 32Red Median Auction Maiden Stakes. Drawn wide in stall 11 the smartly bred son of Dutch Art was slowly into stride but ran on nicely under Paul (Hanagan) to get within three and three quarter lengths of the winner.

Never long out of the winner’s enclosure, Paul gave TAROOQ a cracking ride to land the 32RedBet.com Handicap by a neck. Consistent all year, Tarooq, a five-year-old gelding by War Chant was notching up his third success of 2011.

Majestic Myles and Pip arrived back at Musley Bank Stables around 3.30pm. In high spirits despite being exhausted from the long and arduous two day journey home our globetrotting three-year-old looked in great shape as he stepped off the horse box and is obviously none the worse for his gallant effort in the Group 1 Macau International Sand Premier Cup.

Lingfield: Mull Of Killough was beaten just two lengths into third in the Bet In Play At ladbrokes.com Handicap under Tony Hamilton.

Wolverhampton: Sparkling Portrait finished third in division one of the EBF Mirror Punters Club Maiden Stakes under Freddie Tylicki and Lovelace ran third in the 32RedPoker.com Claiming Stakes with William Carson aboard.

MACAU: Majestic Myles put in a gallant effort under challenging conditions and from the worst possible draw to finish seventh in the Macau International Sand Premier Cup.

"It was always going to be a big ask for Myles from his draw out widest in gate 12.

Maybe if he had been drawn a little better he could have been third or fourth at best, because he had to be used up a bit to get a decent position. Paul said he was a bit new as well under the lights here, maybe a bit inexperienced. I probably should have tried him at Wolverhampton to get him used to it! But it was great to come and give it a go and I'd like to thank everyone at the Macau Jockey Club."

Haydock: Our Joe Mac ran a cracker on his hurdling debut to finish second, beaten only a length and a half by odds-on shot Molotof, in the Listed timeform.betfair.com Novices' Hurdle under Brian Hughes.

At Wolverhampton Mighty Clarets partnered by Dave Nolan ran third in the 32Red Handicap.

Nov 16th:

Hexham: Richard has won with three of just five runners at Hexham in the past five seasons and PHILHARMONIC HALL kept that strike rate in tact when running out a comfortable winner of the Ramside Event Catering Juvenile Maiden Hurdle in the hands of Brian Hughes. A promising third on his hurdling debut at Haydock three weeks ago Brian had the three-year-old handy throughout, taking up the lead two out, staying on well to score by eight lengths.

Nov 15th:

Southwell: HURLER AND FARMER, third on his debut eighteen days ago, showed he had come on for the run with a nice performance in the 32RedBingo.com Median Auction Maiden Stakes. Sharp out of the gate and racing prominent throughout, the son of Red Clubs stayed on well under Tony Hamilton to score by two and a quarter lengths. On the other hand Bolodenka was slowly away getting up to finish fourth in the Rocket Ron Rapley 70th Birthday Handicap missing out on third by a neck under George Chaloner.

Nov 12th:

Lingfield: Mull Of Killough ran a great race to finish second beaten only three-quarter lengths in the Thousands of Sports Experiences At bluesq.com Handicap in the hands of TOny Hamilton.

Wolverhampton: In the 32Red Handicap run over the shortest trip Haadeeth finished fifth beaten only a length under Musley Bank apprentice George Chaloner.

Nov 11th:

Lost City ran a cracker under Jimmy Quinn to finish second in the British Stallion Studs EBF/Singapore Turf Club Maiden Stakes at Lingfield.

Nov 10th:

Southwell: CRIMSON CLOUD virtually made all under Tony Hamilton to land the second division of the 32Red.com Handicap in good style. Richard said beforehand: “This filly has been a little bit disappointing really because she works to a mark of 90 at home. We’ve put blinkers on her today and hope that will do the trick! She’s in cracking form so we will see.” They certainly appeared to do the trick with the three-year-old daughter of Kyllachy getting her head in front for the first time this year!

Above The Stars stayed on well under Barry McHugh getting up close home to take fourth place only a length and a half behind the winner in the first division of the 32Red.com Handicap.

Ludlow: Ingleby Spirit, having only his second start over hurdles, put in a much more encouraging performance to finish second in the Jeff Taylor 60th Birthday Maiden Hurdle under Brian Hughes.

Having last season become only the third northern rider to win the Flat Jockeys' championship in 110 years, Paul re-wrote the record books by registering back-to-back titles! Unsuccessful in adding to his score on the final day of the season, Paul finished the campaign on 165 winners with De Sousa just four behind on 161.

Hawks Reef put in a promising performance in division two of the Betfred Cock O'The North E B F Maiden Stakes to finish second beaten only three-quarter lengths on only his second career start and Mayson, a handsome colt by Invincible Spirit, ran another blinder to finish second in the Listed Betfred 1350 Shops Nationwide Wentworth Stakes beaten only a neck. Paul partnered both.

Only a head separated Valery Borzov (Lee Topliss) and Prime Exhibit (PH) in the Betfred The Bonus King Handicap when finishing fourth and fifth respectively just over three lengths behind the winner.

Wolverhampton: Haadeeth ran a cracker to finish second beaten a short head under George Chaloner in the ATR Breeders' Cup Megasite Now Live Apprentice Handicap. Our 7lb claimer George appears to get on well with James Gaffney’s five-year-old having won on him last month.

Colbyor was another who had to settle for second when going down by a half length in the 32Red Median Auction Maiden Stakes. Paul had the ride.

Redcar: PERSONAL TOUCH got his head in front at the fourth time of asking, following three promising runs, when landing the second division of the British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing EBF Maiden Stakes. The flashy son of Pivotal, owned by York Racecourse chairman Nicholas Wrigley in partnership with Kevin Hart, was given a great ride by Paul to get up by a nose.

Wolverhampton: GRITSTONE followed-up his recent Wolverhampton success with another victory on the polytrack surface when landing the Breeders´ Cup Live ATR Virgin 534 Handicap by one and a quarter lengths under Paul Hanagan.

Take It To The Max notched up his fourth success of the season when landing the Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap Final at Leopardstown. Owned by Mrs Phillipa Davies, the consistent four-year-old made virtually all the running under Leigh Roche staying on well to win by three lengths. Musley Bank could do with a few more like ‘Max’ – from seven starts this season he has not been out of the first four!

Extraterrestrial was not too much farther back staying on strongly to finish sixth with E J McNamara in the saddle.

Following a 7am inspection the final flat fixture at Ayr went ahead and DOCS LEGACY got us off to a good start when winning the John Smith's Nursery by two and a half lengths under Paul Hanagan. Paul subsequently received a five day ban for what could only be described as a cracking ride. Paul is banned November 12th and 14th - 17th.

We were unlucky not to follow up with Avison in the second race on the card with the three-year-old son of Diamond Green staying on well under a strong ride by Paul but having to settle for second in a photo-finish.

Newmarket: Mull Of Killough put in a good performance having only his second outing for Musley Bank Stables when finishing fifth in the Home of Racing Handicap under Tony Hamilton.

Wolverhampton: Hurler And Farmer was another Musley Bank youngster to show plenty of promise on his belated debut when third in the Enjoy The Party Pack Group Offer Median Auction Maiden Stakes this evening. Lee (Topliss) had the son of Red Clubs smartly away and sitting handy on the rail when badly hampered before staying on well to get third. Another to finish third was Claretintheblood in the At The Races Virgin 534 Nursery beaten just one and three-quarter lengths. Lee (Topliss) was in the saddle.

Dundalk: What About You (Colm O’Donoghue) and Johannes (Joseph O’Brien) both put in good performances in the Winter Racing At Dundalk Handicap beaten by the shortest of margins to finish fourth and sixth respectively. The distances were a neck, short head, a half length, head and a head. That close!

At Nottingham Kay Gee Be ran a cracker to finish second in the Nottingham Racecourse Hospitality Handicap under Lee Topliss. Lee gave him a great ride and was unlucky to get caught on the line.

Up at Musselburgh racecourse debutante Sparkling Portrait showed plenty of promise when staying on strongly to finish third in the British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing E B F Maiden Stakes. The son of Excellent Art, owned by Richard and named on twitter (!) was slowly away under Tony (Hamilton) and ran green for much of the race when staying on strongly in the final furlong.

In the Cundall Johnston And Partners Handicap Crimson Cloud finished fourth with Paul aboard.

At Haydock Philharmonic Hall finished third on his hurdling debut with Andrew Tinkler in the saddle.

Catterick: Colbyor ran well under Tony Hamilton to finish second in the Cowthorpe Median Auction Maiden Stakes only three-quarter lengths behind the odds-on favourite. The ground although given as soft was described as heavy by our Musley Bank jockeys Tony and Paul.

Leicester: Tony Hamilton gave DAKOTA CANYON a fine ride when getting up by a head to land the British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing E B F Fosse Way Maiden Stakes. Bred by Paul Towell and running in the colours of his wife Una, the handsome son of Rock Of Gibraltar was having only his second career start when dropping back to six furlongs today following his debut over seven just under two weeks ago.

Wolverhampton: DOCS LEGACY ran out a comfortable winner of the Stay At The Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Fillies' Handicap under Paul notching up one more victory in our number-one jockeys’ bid to defend his championship title.

Paul was also aboard Wood Fairy who was narrowly beaten into second in the Stay At The Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Fillies' Handicap.

Wolverhampton: Refusetosurrender ran third under Paddy Mathers in the Enjoy The Party Pack Group Offer Classified Stakes beaten just two and a half lengths while Ollon grabbed fourth place in the Dine In Horizons Handicap with Paul aboard.

Dundalk: Dave Nolan made the trip to Ireland to partner Bawaardi and Mayson who both ran crackers in their respective races. Bawaardi, although ninth going by the wire only had two lengths separating him from the winner with Mayson even closer in fourth in the Listed race on the card with just a length between our Invincble Spirit colt and the winner.

Kempton: Tarooq ran on well to get second in division two of the Book Your Christmas Party At Kempton Handicap with Paul not getting the best of runs on the five-year-old.

Catterick: The battle-hardened TRIP THE LIGHT followed-up his recent York success in the claimer to gain his 12th career win and provide Paul Hanagan with another vital victory in his championship quest.

Ascot: Castles In The Air ran a cracker in the valuable Qipco Future Stars Apprentice Handicap to finish third under Lee Topliss.

Wolverhampton: George Chaloner gained his latest success aboard HAADEETH, who came up trumps in the apprentices' handicap.

Dundalk: Sioux Rising ran well under top weight finishing second in the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Handicap in the hands of Jim Bolger's accomplished 5lb claimer Ronan Whelan.

TAROOQ ran out a comfortable winner of the second division of the Citipost Direct Distribution Handicap at Lingfield in the hands of Lee Topliss.

Wetherby: Cunning Clarets gave his all to land a narrow success in the handicap hurdle under Brian Hughes at Wetherby but the race was subsequently declared void.

York: The handsome MICKDAAM made it third-time-lucky in the Bet On Your Mobile With Coral 'Sakhee' Maiden Stakes. "He's a nice horse, but still a big baby," said Rob, as he looked to next year. "He'll be running over a mile and a quarter and a mile and a half then," he predicted.

Kaldoun Kingdom, one of Musley Bank's stalwarts, produced a brave effort in the £75,000 Coral Sprint Trophy, which he had won in 2009. This time he had to settle for runner-up spoils, with stablemate Sioux Rising staying on strongly to clinch the fourth prize.

York: TRIP THE LIGHT ran out a gutsy winner of the Future Cleaning Services 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Series Handicap to provide George Chaloner with his first York success. Extraterrestrial finished a typically game second in the Acorn Web Offset Handicap, while Blades Lad, runner-up on his first two outings, finished third in the Back A Winner By Train 25th Anniversary Maiden Stakes.

Wolverhampton: GRITSTONE made it 151 winners for the year for Musley Bank Stables when landing the last at Wolverhampton under Lee Topliss and Yeomanoftheguard stayed on strongly to finish a close-up third in the 32RedPoker.com Median Auction Maiden Stakes.

Nottingham: CHANGING THE GUARD held on well in the first division of the Keoghs Irish Bar Nottingham Handicap to win by a half length in the hands of Paul Hanagan.

Paul was also aboard racecourse debutante Lady Mandy in the British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing EBF Maiden Stakes in which she finished third.

Kelso: Mica Mika partnered by Brian Hughes finished second on his debut over hurdles.

Redcar: Majestic Myles, twice a winner this season for owner James Gaffney, put in another smart performance to finish second only beaten a neck in the Listed Guisborough Stakes with Paul Hanagan in the saddle.

Ascot: Mayson ran a cracker under Fran Berry in the Listed Macquarie Group Rous Stakes beaten only a short head and a neck.

Newmarket: Rose Blossom ran third in the Listed E B F Bahamian Bounty Boadicea Fillies' Stakes in the hands of Tony Hamilton, another not beaten far, just a shade over a length separating her and the winner.

And at Wolverhampton Lee Topliss partnered Lord Emerson to finish third in the Enjoy The Ringside Entertainment After Racing Handicap.

Ayr: Calaf just missed out on third by a head in the Daily Record Handicap under Barry McHugh. Gone By Sunrise having only his second career start finished fourth in the victorchandler.com Maiden Auction Stakes in the hands of Paul (Hanagan). With his debut back in April the son of Three Valleys is sure to improve for the run.

Hamilton: KIMBALI a course and distance winner here last month was back in the winner’s enclosure this afternoon when landing the Scottish Racing Auction Nursery in the hands of Paul Hanagan. The son of Clodovil, owned by Dr Marwan Koukash, was having his second run in three days and proved he was none the worse for it holding on gamely to score by a neck!

Musselburgh: FISHFORCOMPLIMENTS was given a superb ride by Paul in the James Birtley Retirement Handicap (Div I) to get up by half a length. Slightly out-paced early on, Paul got a dream run up the inside keeping the seven-year-old Royal Applause gelding up to his work to win cosily enough. Only his third career success ‘Fish’ has been second no fewer than eleven times and third on a further five occasions.

Ripon: BORDER REVIA ran out a comfortable winner of the At The Races Sky 415 Maiden Stakes in the hands of Tony Hamilton. Having only his third career start Tony kept the son of Celtic Swing up to his work going on to score by a cosy one and a half lengths.

Haydock: VALERY BORZOV scored his second success of the season under Lee Topliss when staying on well to win the Sports360 Handicap. Thirty-five minutes later Freddie Tylicki steered MARINE COMMANDO to victory in the sports360.co.uk Lester Piggott "Start To Finish" Handicap when quickening away nicely to get up by a neck. Richard announced in his weekly column beforehand; “He is in good order and working well and we have been delighted with him as it has taken a while to get his confidence back after getting jarred up at Ascot as a two-year-old.” LEXINGTON BAY was notching up his second success in eight days and his third this season when staying on to land the Stainless Wire Handicap by a half length under a fine ride by apprentice Neil Farley.

Antigua Sunrise ran a blinder under Laura Barry to finish third in the EBF "Sagamix" "Reprocolor" Fillies' Handicap beaten little more than half a length.

Having her final run of the season Miss Work Of Art put in a good performance beaten by only three lengths into fourth in the competitive Group 1 Jaguar Cars Cheveley Park Stakes with regular jockey Paul Hanagan in the saddle. The daughter of Dutch Art cost just £29,000 as a yearling and has picked up a total of £103,284 in win and place prize money from six of her eight starts this season. Nemushka ran a blinder staying on well under Paul in the E B F "Dansili" Jersey Lily Fillies' Nursery finishing second to a well-bred £135,000 Craven breeze-up purchase in Pimpernel. Although fly-leaping when leaving the stalls and out-paced early on the daughter of Sakhee ran on strongly putting five lengths between her and the third placed horse but not quite getting to the winner.

Kimbali was beaten by only two lengths in fifth when staying on strongly in the Play Casino At victorchandler.com Nursery under Jim Crowley.

Redcar: Claretintheblood ran fourth in the British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing E B F Maiden Stakes under Dave Nolan with Gala Casino Star beaten little more than three lengths in the Voltigeur Restaurant 2 Course Special For #10.95 Handicap in the hands of Lee Topliss.

Having her second career start was Ellastina who finished fourth in the British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing E B F Maiden Stakes under Tony Hamilton.

Paul Hanagan at Hamilton: Personal Touch, having his third career start, was narrowly beaten into second in the British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing E B F Maiden Stakes under Paul who described the ground as dead, tacky and hard work. Kaldoun Kingdom ran third in the totequadpot Conditions Stakes and Cheeky Wee Red stayed on into third missing out on second by a head in the toteswinger Handicap.

At Leicester Mighty Clarets partnered by Barry McHugh finished second in the Henry Alken Classified Claiming Stakes beaten one and three-quarter lengths.

Hamilton: JEANNIE GALLOWAY ran out a comfortable winner of the totepool EBF Flower of Scotland Fillies' Handicap to give owner David Renwick some compensation for her short head defeat in the Ayr Bronze Cup by stable companion Coolminx two days previous. Smartly away, Paul (Hanagan) virtually made all on the four-year-old daughter of Bahamian Bounty going away to score by two lengths.

In the totequickpick Claiming Stakes Changing The Guard and Paul (Hanagan) finished third.

Ayr: LEXINGTON BAY made sure we didn’t leave Ayr without at least one winner a day when landing the final race of the Western Meeting under another cracking ride from Paul (Hanagan). Lexington Bay, a three-year-old High Chaparral gelding was scoring his second success of the season for owners Keith and Tony Denham who were successful yesterday with Ventura Sands.

Plenty of our team put in good performances this week including Miss Work Of Art (PH) who was a clear second in the Group 3 Laundry Cottage Stud Firth of Clyde Stakes. On the go since March, the daughter of Dutch Art has been tough and consistent all year with three victories and two seconds from seven starts.

Prime Exhibit ran a cracker only beaten three and three-quarter lengths in the William Hill Ayr Silver Cup under Lee Topliss and in the williamhill.com Ayrshire Handicap Extraterrestrial (PH), Lord Aeryn (Tony Hamilton) and Harrison George (J P O’Brien) finished second, third and fourth respectively.

At Newmarket Arabian Spirit ran well just missing out on third place by a head in the HQ Hospitality Handicap in the hands of Barry McHugh.

COOLMINX gets up by a head from stable mate Jeannie Galloway in the Ayr Bronze Cup plus VENTURA SANDS notches up his third win of the season giving us a double on the day:

Barry McHugh made all on COOLMINX to land the William Hill Ayr Bronze Cup by a short head from stable companion Jeannie Galloway. In the familiar colours of Mrs Helen Steel, Barry, who was drawn low on the four-year-old daughter of One Cool Cat, gave her a cracking ride to hold on from Paul Hanagan aboard the fast-finishing Jeannie Galloway on the stands side.

VENTURA SANDS was notching up his third success of the season when staying on well to win the Dunne Group Handicap under another superbly timed ride from our reigning champion jockey Paul (Hanagan).

Day One of the Ayr Western meeting: A winner and Four Seconds ridden by Paul Hanagan...

TAKE IT TO THE MAX ensured we didn’t leave Ayr without at least one winner on the opening day of the Scottish festival when landing division two of the Isle of Skye 8-Y-O Blended Scotch Whisky Handicap. Wearing cheek-pieces for the first time on Paul’s recommendation, with ground on the soft side of good Richar d’s nap of the day ran out a comfortable winner under a fine ride by our number one stable jockey.

Bountiful Girl finished a good second in the British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing E B F Novice Stakes for owner David Barker.

Las Verglas Star kept his ‘ultra-consistent’ resume in tact when beaten only a short head into second in the williamhill.com Handicap (For The Kilkerran Cup).

Fishforcompliments put in a good performance staying on well to be second, beaten half a length in the Tom Allan Memorial Handicap and Herrera battled hard to the line but had to settle for second beaten a neck in the John Smith's Handicap.

At Pontefract Robert The Painter stayed on strongly under Freddie Tylicki to grab fourth close home in the Racing UK On Sky Channel 432 Handicap.

Beverley: Blades Lad followed up his promising debut earlier this month with another second in the Beverley Annual Badgeholders Maiden Auction Stakes under Paul Hanagan.

Valley of Hope (PH) missed out on fourth by only a short head in the Beverley Annual Badgeholders Selling Nursery.

Lord Emerson, somewhat of a naughty boy at the start of the Betfair Racing Excellence Apprentice Training Series Classified Stakes could do nothing to faze our tough young apprentice Laura Barry who went onto finish fifth beaten just three lengths.

Waltz Darling partnered by Tony Hamilton and Northern Jewel ridden by Paul (Hanagan) both ran fourth in their respective races.

Trip The Light was beaten only two and three quarter lengths in fourth in the King's Regiment Cup Handicap at Haydock under Lee Topliss.

Due to gale force winds, the first and only race to go ahead at Musselburgh was The Subscribe Online At racinguk.com Claiming Stakes in which Sunnyside Tom finished second under Paul Hanagan. The rest of the day’s card was subsequently abandoned.

Chester: Tamareen stayed on strongly under Paul (Hanagan) to take fourth place in division one of the Pommery Champagne Handicap and She’s Got The Luck, also partnered by Paul, was beaten by only two lengths in fifth in the Cruise Nightspot Handicap.

Chester: Kimbali met one too good for him in the MS Support & Polymorph IT Services Nursery finishing second under Paul Hanagan. The son of Clodovil was having his fifith career start and his first in the colours of Dr Marwan Koukash.

Calaf, another Dr Koukash owned runner, ran a cracker in the Equestrian Art Handicap to finish second to Midsummer Sun in the hands of Tony Hamilton not getting the best of runs.

At Doncaster Castles In The Air put in a good performance for owner Jim McGrath in the Universal Recycling Handicap to finish fourth beaten two and a quarter lengths. Dave Nolan was in the saddle.

Doncaster: Ladys First ran a cracker under Paul Hanagan in the Weatherbys Insurance £300,000 2-Y-O Stakes staying on to snatch 5th with only two lengths separating her from the winner. Just two and three quarter lengths further back was Alejandro, the mount of Lee Topliss, who in 11th position just missed out in a share of the pot in a race where prize money is distributed up to tenth place.

Marine Commando, a son of Pastorial Pursuits and twice a winner as a juvenile has yet to get his head in front this season, but put in a good performance in the Elements Medispa Handicap to finish 2nd with Paul in the saddle.

Stepping up to Group company in the DFS Park Hill Stakes Cracking Lass, racing out the back for much of the way, stayed on to grab 4th under Paul who said beforehand; “I’ve got to have my wits about me on Cracking Lass because there’s no doubt about it, she is a tricky filly. But if she doesn’t drop herself out the way she did that day (York last time) then we’ve certainly got chances. One minute we were tailing off and the next we were flying home.”

Carlisle: VENTURA SPIRIT battled on well to land the British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing E B F Maiden Stakes giving Paul Hanagan his first of FOUR winners on a cracking afternoon for our stable jockey. Sharp out of the gate, Paul sat handy on Ventura Spirit until taking it up two out with the son of Royal Applause holding on gamely to win by a neck. Honeymead, having only her third start of the season, ran a blinder in the Comlongon Castle Handicap to finish 2nd beaten just quarter of a length under Paul (Hanagan).

York: Paul gave DEMOLITION a cracking ride to land the Future Select Recruitment Claiming Stakes. Sitting handy all the way Paul sent the seven-year-old gelding into the lead with two furlongs to run, keeping him up to his task to beat Space War by half a length.

Rob O'Ryan commented; "The handicapper has them all, that's why you get good horses running in claimers. It will do him good to get his head in front as he's a model of consistency and never gets dropped in the weights."

Lisiere showed plenty of promise to finish second on her racecourse debut in the Minster Alarms 30th Anniversary E B F Maiden Stakes. Running green in the early part of the race the smartly bred daughter of Excellent Art got into her stride to finish nicely under Paul (Hanagan). Personal Touch, the mount of Lee Topliss, also lined up in the aforementioned race and kept on to finish 4th.

Sunrise Safari stayed on well to finish 3rd in the Watt Fences Stakes and Red Jade ran a stormer in the Future Cleaning Services Apprentice Stakes to finish 2nd, beaten half a length, on his seasonal reappearance. Lee Topliss partnered both.

Leopardstown: Super-tough filly Barefoot Lady has not run a bad race all season competing at the highest level with her performance in the Group 1 Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes no exception. Partnered by Tony Hamilton, she ran a cracker staying on close home to grab 4th only 4 ¼ lengths behind the winner with just a head separating her and the Irish 1000 guineas winner Misty For Me in 3rd.

Thirsk: Racecourse debutante Blades Lad ran an absolute blinder under Lee Topliss in the E B F "Iktibas" Maiden Stakes finishing 2nd to a well bred Dansili colt in Unex Michelangelo. Blades Lad, a son of Haafhd, owned and bred by David Holgate, was foaled just down the road from Musley Bank Stables at Steve and Josie Knowles’ Beechwood Grange Stud.

At Kempton Elmfield Giant ran well to finish 3rd in the Betfred "10 Best Odds Races Daily" Handicap with Shane Kelly in the saddle.

Bridle Belle put in a fine performance in the Ladbrokes Mobile Handicap at Ascot with just two lengths separating her from the winner under Barry McHugh.

Haydock: Prime Exhibit (Lee Topliss) and Bawaardi ridden by Paul Hanagan each put in creditable performances to finished 2nd and 3rd respectively in the Betfred Eventura Handicap with just ¾ lengths separating them.

Redcar: There's no better way to start off a month than with a winner (except maybe two winners!) and NEMUSHKA provided us with just that when landing the Win A VIP Day @ redcarracing.co.uk Nursery under Paul Hanagan. Slowly away, she made steady headway and although drifting across the track kept on to win by a length. One Kool Dude (PH) found one too good for him yet again when finishing 2nd in the Racing UK On Channel 432 Maiden Auction Stakes beaten just ¾ lengths. This is the fourth time he has visited 2nd place in the winners enclosure with the likeable son of Iceman out of the frame only once from his nine starts this season. Frustrating but consistent!

Epsom: BALDEMAR stayed on well under a strong ride from our 3lb claimer, Lee Topliss, to land the toteswinger More Ways To Win Handicap by a head. The six-year-old son of Namid, owned by John Rhodes and Paula Timmins, certainly has a liking for Epsom with three out of his four starts at the southern track victorious.

At Ripon Pleasant Day put in a respectable performance under top weight in the City Of Ripon Stakes to finish 4th in the hands of Paul Hanagan.

Beverley: SUNNYSIDE TOM put in a gutsy display to win the John Jenkins Memorial Claiming Stakes by half a length under a very good ride from Lee Topliss. A winner of this very same race a year ago, the seven-year-old Danetime gelding was notching up his eleventh career success.

Rose Blossom finished 4th in the Goup 2 Bestwetten.De Goldene Peitsche at Baden-Baden under Paul (Hanagan) who said afterwards; "Rose Blossom missed the break after problems with her blindfold." He added: "Normally she does not like it when she cannot lead, but she kept on really well although the soft ground was not ideal." (racingpost.com)

We had to wait the best part of the day for a winner but Laura Barry was in cracking form at Beverley when landing the Future Apprentice Handicap on HERRERA. Settled in mid-field and taking the shortest way round Laura kicked for home two out with the six-year-old daughter of High Chapparal responding well to get up to win by a nose!

Las Verglas Star, yet to run a bad race this season, put in another good performance to run 2nd in the totescoop6 Handicap under Tony Hamilton.

Newmarket: Bountiful Girl, having only her third career start, stayed on well in the Novae Bloodstock Insurance Nursery to finish 4th. A daughter of Bahamian Bounty, already a winner for owner David Barker, was just a length behind the winner in the hands of Barry McHugh.

Another juvenile having his third career start was Chapter Seven who ran a cracker in the £100,000 Tattersalls Millions Median Auction Stakes to finish 4th behind the more experienced Mehdi with Frannie Norton on board.

Trip The Light and Above The Stars put in decent performances in their respective races under Barry McHugh.

Goodwood: Lily’s Angel finished two and a quarter lengths behind Regal Realm in the Group 3 Whiteley Clinic Prestige Stakes under Paul Hanagan. A daughter of first season sire Dark Angel, she cost just £8000 from DBS last August and has not run a bad race all year.

Hamilton: VALERY BORZOV ran a cracker on ground much more to his liking to land the Ladbrokes Game On! Handicap. Having run well on his previous two starts this season, Lee Topliss gave the seven year old a superb ride staying on strongly to win by half a length.

Up at Newcastle Mango Music ran second under Paul (Hanagan) in the Speedflex Supporting Children's Heart Unit Fund Fillies' Handicap only three quarter lengths behind the winner.

Carlisle: Racecourse debutante TRUMPET VOLUNTARY ran out a comfortable winner of the Watch Racing UK On Sky 432 Median Auction Maiden Stakes. Slowly away, the son of Red Clubs stayed on strongly under Tony Hamilton to win by a length.

Catterick: Stepping up to 1m 4f for the first time Lady Intrigue showed a little more promise when finishing 4th, two lengths behind the winner, in the Go Racing At Redcar On Saturday Handicap under Paul Hanagan.

Barefoot Lady put in another brave performance in the Group 2 Prix De La Nonette Shadwell in Deauville ridden by stable jockey Paul (Hanagan). With no pace in the race,

drawn 10 of 11 and racing on ground softer than she would have preferred, she rallied to finish 5th beaten just 4 ¾ lengths.

At Leicester Darling Lexi ran 4th in Division one of the Pub People Nursery under Tony Hamilton.

Hamilton: KIMBALI took a while to get going but ran on strongly in the end to win the hamilton-park.co.uk Two Year Old Claiming Stakes by 2 lengths under Paul Hanagan.

Paul was also on board Way Chief who, having his belated seasonal debut in the Scottish Racing Punters Club Handicap, finished 3rd.

York: Majestic Myles ran a blinder to finish 2nd in the Listed Debenhams City of York Stakes under Paul just getting caught close home by Doncaster Rover.

Chester: (Tony Hamilton) In the winner’s enclosure on three occasions without actually being in first spot here today. A tad frustrating!

Having only her second career start Ladys First, a winner on her debut at York last month, ran a cracking race to finish 2nd in the totequadpot EBF Combermere Fillies' Conditions Stakes only beaten a head. One more stride and she would have won!!

Jamesway ran well staying on to finish 3rd in the toteplacepot Handicap and Tamareen, a recent purchase by Dr Marwan Koukash, having only his second start for Musley Bank Stables, ran a much more promising race to finish 2nd in the totepool A Better Way To Bet Handicap beaten ¾ lengths.

York: Laura (Barry) gave Sioux Rising an absolutely cracking ride in the E B F Paul Malone Half Century Stakes Fillies’ Handicap finishing 2nd, one and a half lengths behind the favourite, Shesastar. She’s a filly been running well all year and it was a good performance from the 5yo daughter of Danetime under top weight. Paul had to sit and suffer on Stable companion Jeannie Galloway before storming home to snatch 3rd when finally getting a run.

Elsewhere, Artists Corner finished 3rd in the Try totequickpick If You're Feeling Lucky Claiming Stakes at Wolverhampton beaten just half a length with Barry McHugh in the saddle.

Miss Work Of Art ran an absolute blinder for Paul in the DBS Premier Yearling Stakes to finish 2nd, 1 ¾ lengths behind Bogart. Prime Exhibit ran a cracker from a bad draw to be 4th in the Addleshaw Goddard Stakes under Freddie Tylicki and Cracking Lass, running in blinkers for the first time, responded well for Paul to finish 2nd in the Listed EBF "Selkirk" Galtres Stakes to Set The Music.

Up at Hamilton Lee Topliss was aboard racecourse debutante Personal Touch showing plenty of promise in the British Stallion Studs EBF Debutants Maiden Stakes to be 2nd.

York: OUR JOE MAC put in a cracking performance under Paul Hanagan to win the Patrington Haven Leisure Park Stakes by a head for owner Tony Long. Richard said afterwards: “He’s in a big handicap at Newbury next month, but he’s also in the Cambridgeshire so we’ll have to see”

Irish Heartbeat stayed on well in the Symphony Group Stakes finishing under a length behind the winner with Paul in the saddle.

Musselburgh: BOLODENKA followed up his Beverley win 6 days ago when landing the Racing UK Classified Claiming Stakes under Paul Hanagan by ¾ lengths. This was Bolodenka’s tenth win on the flat, eleven in total; Brian Hughes was successful on him over hurdles at Newcastle!

Thirsk: EASTERN DESTINY followed up on her promising debut at Newmarket two weeks ago when staying on well in the British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing E B F Maiden Stakes to win by 1 ¼ lengths under Paul Hanagan.

Pontefract: Sharp out of the gate Paul made all on ROSE BLOSSOM in the listed EBF "Showcasing" Flying Fillies Stakes to win by 1 ¼ lengths.

Rob said; "She really deserved that. She has been placed plenty of times, but she is a good filly and Paul gave her a good ride.”

Paul added; "Winning on her has given me a real kick, because she has been placed so many times and really deserved to get her head in front." (sportinglife.com)

Thirty minutes later Paul was back in the winners enclosure on POLAR KITE. Dropping him in he rode a superbly-timed race to land the John Hirst - 50th Birthday Handicap by a neck.

Ripon: Mayson ran an absolute blinder on his seasonal reappearance in the William Hill Great St Wilfrid Stakes (Handicap) to finish 3rd in the hands of Dave Nolan. A handsome colt by Invincible Spirit he was twice a winner as a 2yo and put in a cracking performance today for owners David and Emma Armstrong.

Doncaster: Irish Heartbeat was another to run a cracker without getting his head in front in the One Call Insurance Handicap not getting the best of runs through when staying on strongly to get 2nd under Barry McHugh and Jeannie Galloway (Sophie Doyle) also put in a good run finishing just 2 1/2 lengths behind Irish Heartbeat in 6th.

Paul (Hanagan), riding out of his skin at the moment, gave COOLMINX a peach of a ride to land the Lumsden & Carroll Handicap by 3 1/2 lengths at Newcastle. There have been a number of milestones struck recently with Coolminx providing another; Paul's 100th winner of the turf season.

Kempton: DARK LANE stayed on well under a strong ride from Lee Topliss to get up on the line in the Betfred "Text Fred To 89660" Classified Claiming Stakes. Earlier in the evening Lee was aboard Crimson Cloud in the Racing At skysports.com Handicap where she held on for 3rd.

At Catterick Tiny Temper, having only her third career start, finished 3rd under Tony Hamilton in the Try totequickpick If You're Feeling Lucky Maiden Stakes.

Beverley: Thewinningmachine finished 3rd in the E B F Beverley Annual Badgeholders Maiden Fillies' Stakes under Tony Hamilton.

In the Racing UK On Sky 432 Nursery Docs Legacy fared the best of our three runners staying on strongly under Freddie Tylicki to finish 3rd just missing out on 2nd by a nose. Half a length further back in 4th was Peters Pursuit (Barry McHugh).

Goodwood: Lee Topliss gave TAKE IT TO THE MAX a cracking ride to win the Westerton Stakes (Handicap). Sitting handy all the way following a sharp break, Take It To The Max stayed on strongly to the line with the winning margin 3/4 length. This is 'Max' second victory since joining Musley Bank Stables from just four starts and he is yet to be out of the frame. Trip The Light ran a blinder in the Southern Daily Echo Stakes (Handicap) given an excellent ride from Lee to finish 2nd just beaten a neck.

Beverley: BOLODENKA made the most of a drop in class when annihilating his rivals in the Journal Classified Claiming Stakes to score by eight lengths under Paul Hanagan. Rob O'Ryan, said: "They went a good gallop and that definitely suited him. He likes a bit of cut in the ground and he is always a danger at this level." (sportinglife.com)

Ventura Spirit missed out by half a length in the EBF motors.co.uk Maiden Stakes finishing 2nd after breaking well and making most of the running with Paul again in the saddle.

Philharmonic Hall stayed on well under Barry McHugh to grab 2nd close home in the Dove House, love you 2 H’cap.

Ayr: Paul gave SHE’S GOT THE LUCK a canny ride to win the Tennent's Lager Handicap (Qualifier For Betfair Bonus Scottish Racing Mile Final) by a neck for owner Mrs Phillipa Davies.

Cosmic Halo, a 2yo daughter of Halling, showed promise on her racecourse debut staying on to finish 2nd in the E.B.F./Courvoisier Maiden Fillies' Stakes after completely missing the break.

Paul secured his second treble in 24 hours today at Ayr following on from three winners last night at Thirsk.

Paul gave DUTCH HERITAGE an excellent ride in the British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing E B F Maiden Stakes when making all to win by 1 ½ lengths putting Paul on 100 winners for the year. An hour later, fellow juvenile BOUNTIFUL GIRL earned a £10,000 yearling bonus when landing the TurfTV.co.uk Maiden Auction Stakes completing a double for Musley Bank and giving Paul his 50th winner for the stable in 2011.

Citybell made the trip south to Lingfield in chase of another £10,000 yearling bonus prize but found one too good for her in the Lingfield Park Europro PGA Golf Tournament Median Auction Maiden Stakes. Barry McHugh was in the saddle on this occasion which was only her second career start and her first on a polytrack surface.

Lee Topliss took the mounts on Cheeky Wee Red and Lady Kin with both finishing 3rd in their respective races, at Wolverhampton.

Wootton Bassett travelled to Deauville in France for the Prix Maurice de Gheest - Goldikova and, dropping back to six-and-a-half furlongs, did himself proud under Paul Hanagan to figure in the prize money. Always in the front rank, he struck the front entering the final quarter-mile, only to be run out of this prestigious Group 1 race inside the final furlong. He eventually finished 5th of the thirteen runners, just missing out on a place.

A double at Redcar: ARTISTS CORNER stayed on well under Barry McHugh to get up by a head in the Derek & Eileen Brown Wedding Anniversary Selling Stakes and OUR BOY JACK won the Goodswens Solicitors Nursery by a cosy 3/4 of a length in the hands of Jimmy Quinn. Robert The Painter stayed on strongly in the Claire & Jessica Handicap to snatch 2nd with Dave Nolan in the saddle.

Newmarket: Lily's Angel, stepping up to 7f for the first time, put in a cracking performance in the Group 3 german-thoroughbred.com Sweet Solera Stakes to finish 2nd behind the highly-regarded Street Cry filly Discourse. With Paul in action at Ascot for the Shergar Cup Meeting Tony (Hamilton) took the mount. Tony was also on board Demolition who ran another solid race to finish 4th in the hoppegarten.com Handicap.

Ayr: Haadeeth finished 4th in the jockeyjan.co.uk Jan Wilson Memorial Apprentice Handicap with Laura Barry riding.

Yet to run a bad race, 2yo Badea stayed on well to be 2nd in the Smooth Radio Maiden Stakes at Haydock. In the frame in all his previous three races, Paul had to work hard on this handsome son of Cockney Rebel who was stepping up to a mile for the first time today to get within half a length of the winner.

Elmfield Giant put in a great run from a bad draw under apprentice Antioco Murgia to finish 2nd in the Free Entry For Betdaq Members Apprentice Handicap at Kempton.

Mango Music ran on well to finish 4th in the Armstrong Memorial Handicap at Ripon in the hands of Lee Topliss.

Carlisle played host to the World's first ever Lady Jockeys only race meeting this evening where Laura Barry finished 4th on Sunnyside Tom in the Edinburgh Woollen Mill Stakes.

Chester: ALEJANDRO was back in the winner’s enclosure this afternoon when landing the Piccolo E B F Conditions Stakes under a canny ride from Paul. Sharp away, Paul employed front running winning tactics to get home by a head providing him with his 1099th career win in Britain and Alejandro with his third from seven starts!

Arley Hall, following a cracking run on her debut, put in another good performance from a far from ideal draw to finish 2nd in the M&S Money Premium Club E B F Maiden Stakes.

Our Boy Jack showed promise when running on well to finish 4th in the Hayley Kelly 40th Celebrations Nursery under Jimmy Quinn.

Rose Blossom absolutely pinged the gates in the Listed Colin Kersley Queensferry Stakes but had to settle for 2nd under a cracking ride from Paul.

Viva Ronaldo ran on well to finish 3rd in the Halliwell Jones BMW Mile and Danderek put in a good performance finishing 4th in the M&S Travel Money Handicap under another fine ride from Paul.

Glorious Goodwood (Paul Hanagan) “Valery Borzov is in great nick” Richard informed us in his weekly column for sportinglife.com and Valery Borzov proved just that when running a blinder in the bluesquare.com Stewards' Sprint Stakes finishing 3rd just 3 1/4 lengths behind the winner on ground a tad quick for him.

Smart, tough and as game as can be Barefoot Lady put in a brave performance in the Group 1 Markel Insurance Nassau Stakes British Champions' Series to finish just 5 ¼ lengths behind high-class filly Midday.

Doncaster: Waltz Darling, trying 1m4f for the first time, put in his best performance so far this year to finish 3rd in the Unison "Your Friend At Work" Handicap. Kay Gee Be ran a cracking race in the Unison "Speaking Up For Public Services" Handicap finishing 5th just 2 lengths behind the winner. Both were ridden by Dave Nolan.

Newmarket: Bahamian Music ran an absolute blinder in the hands of Barry McHugh to finish a length behind the winner in 3rd in the Adnams Tally Ho Handicap.

Hamilton: Mango Music was another to run well when 4th in the British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing E B F Fillies' Handicap with Tony Hamilton in the saddle.

Jamesway put in a good performance for owners Middleham Park Racing in the Turf Club Stakes finishing 5th less than three lengths behind the winner with Paul riding.

El Viento fared the best of our runners today battling on gamely in the Tatler Stakes to grap 3rd beaten less than half a length.

Las Verglas Star, already twice a winner this season, put in a cracking performance in the Betfred The Bonus King Stakes to go down by 1 1/4 lengths in 4th. Paul took both mounts.

Common Touch ran a cracker in the Harwoods EBF "Hellvelyn" Classified Stakes staying on well to finish 2nd just 3/4 length behind the winner with Paul (Hanagan) in the saddle.

Our Joe Mac ran a blinder in the bet365.com Stakes to finish 3rd beaten just over a length and the ultra-consistant Majestic Myles ran another good race when taking on Group 2 company for the first time in the bet 365 Lennox Stakes finishing 5th to Strong Suit. Both were ridden by Paul (Hanagan).

Not much joy today: Sunnyside Tom finished closest of our runners when 2nd beaten a head in the Les Tallentire Memorial Claiming Stakes at Carlisle under Paul Hanagan.

York: The ultra-tough Antigua Sunrise ran a blinder to finish 2nd, beaten only a half a length, in the Sky Bet Mobile EBF Bertolini Fillies' Handicap in the hands of Paul Hanagan, who also got a great tune late on out of the promising debutante Lady Loch, who finished with a flourish to snatch 3rd in the Sky Sports Median Auction Maiden Stakes, in which Dutch Heritage, under David Nolan, clinched a creditable 4th place.

Newmarket: Demolition, ridden by Lee Topliss, went down by less than a length to finish 3rd in the boylesports.com Handicap and What About You in first time blinkers put in a good performance to finish 5th just 2 ¼ lengths behind the winner in the Boylesports Mobile H’cap with Patrick Mathers in the saddle.

Newcastle: The popular Extraterrestrial finished 3rd under Freddie Tylicki in the Pimms Beeswing Handicap.

York: Holy Roman Warrior, after two good runs at six, relished the step up to seven furlongs in the maiden stakes and dug deep under a typically committed ride by Paul Hanagan to come out on top in a photo-finish. He was the latest of our juveniles to pick-up a £10,000 Racing Post Yearling bonus. "The extra furlong suited him and he's very tough," said Rob.

Trip The Light (Paul Hanagan) finished 3rd in the Skybet Mobile Supporting The Yorkshire Racing Festival Claiming Stakes.

Newmarket: Racecourse debutante Thewinningmachine ran an absolute cracker to finish 4th beaten just half a length in the Newmarket Nights Median Auction Maiden Stakes under Patrick Mathers.

Thirsk: Another filly having her racecourse debut today was Bountiful Girl in the British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes where she finished 2nd with Paul (Hanagan) in the saddle.

Worthington finished 4th in the Listed Weatherbys VAT Services Star Stakes at Sandown with Tony Hamilton in the saddle while up at Doncaster Jeannie Galloway (PH) stayed on well to finish 4th in the Esquires Coffee Wheatley Retail Park Fillies' Handicap.

Neil's Pride stayed on well following a slow start to finish 3rd under Patrick Mathers in the Producers Nursery at Catterick.

Wood Fairy bolted up yesterday at Redcar in the Redcar Cricket Club Handicap (Div II) in the hands of Paul Hanagan. After missing the whole of last season she finished 3rd on her seasonal reappearance at Hamilton but ran a little too free at Beverley last time. Dropped in distance today she did everything right proving patience really is a virtue!!

Ripon: Bridle Belle won the feature race on the card in good style under a fine ride by Freddie Tylicki. Kimbali (Lee Topliss) and Our Boy Jack (FreddieTylicki) finished 2nd and 4th respectively in the British Stallion Studs E B F Stowe Family Law Maiden Stakes.

Haydock: Ventura Sands & Paul (Hanagan) were back in the winners enclosure for the second time this season when getting up on the line in the Hattons Access To Justice Handicap to win by a nose! Racecourse Debutante Double Cee ran on well to finish 4th after suffering a right bump over 2f out. Barry McHugh was in the saddle.

Newbury: Lily's Angel ran an absolute blinder in the Weatherbys Super Sprint to finish 2nd beaten only a short head. Paul (Hanagan) told sportinglife.com after the race: "I had to sit and suffer and in another two strides I would have got there. It was a fine effort over five furlongs."

Newmarket: Ulta-consistant Arabian Spirit ran yet another good race in the competitive ukunpublished.co.uk Handicap finishing 4th ridden by Dave Nolan.

Hamilton: Quest For Success won the Scottish Stewards Cup in good style under a cracking ride from Paul (Hanagan). Always travelling well, this was Quest For Success' second victory in this race, winning it in 2009 and his third win in as many runs at this track.

Brave Prospector (Freddie Tylicki) put in a good performance on his first run for us finishing just 3 3/4 lengths behind Quest For Success.

Paul made all on Abdicate to win the John Banks Memorial Handicap comfortably by 2 1/4 lengths giving Paul a four-timer on the night.

Pontefract: Sunny Side Up (Patrick Mathers) finished 3rd in the Countrywide Freight Maiden Auction Stakes.

Dropping back to 6f today Sunrise Safari put in a good performance under a strong ride from Lee Topliss to finish 2nd beaten 1/2 length. Philharmonic Hall, somewhat unlucky when short of room close home stayed on well to finish 3rd in the Hamilton Park Ladies Night Handicap under a patient ride from Lee. Lee is still just one short of 50 winners, which will reduce his claim to the minimum 3lbs. Riding out of his skin at the minute it is only a matter of rides as opposed todays until he reaches that.

Doncaster: Arley Hall ran an absolute blinder on her racecourse debut in the E B F Light Dragoons Colonel's Appeal Maiden Fillies' Stakes. A daughter of Excellent Art, Tony (Hamilton) gave her a super ride to finish 2nd 1 1/4 lengths off the evens favourite Elbe.

Torun City stepping up in trip finished 4th in the August 12th Is Ladies Evening Handicap at Catterick under Paul (Hanagan).

Beverley: Summer Lane, a half sister to Coolminx, made her racecourse debut in the 5f maiden. Ridden by Paul (Hanagan) it took a while for the penny to drop but she stayed on nicely to finish 4th and is sure to improve leaps and bounds for the run. Bolodenka (PH) ran 4th in the Finding Winners At irishbigracetrends.com Handicap.

Ayr & Paul Hanagan: Mango Music finished strongly in the "Drummy´s 70th" Fillies´ Handicap to get 2nd. The Mellor Fella ran 4th in the Play Casino At victorchandler.com Handicap.

Newmarket: Brae Hill won the 32Red Bunbury Cup after ploughing a lone furrow down the stands rail under an enterprising ride from Barry McHugh.

York: Ladys First produced a sensational late burst to beat odds-on favourite and make an impressive winning debut in the 6f maiden under an inspired ride from Paul Hanagan. Delighted owners Mr & Mrs Norman Steel picked up a 10,000 Yearling Bonus to boot.

Chester: Majestic Myles won his first Listed race under a fine ride from Tony Hamilton.

Chester: Calaf got his head in front at the third time of asking since joining Musley Bank Stables in the Edge Worldwide Logistics Handicap and he did it well. Barry McHugh gave him an excellent ride getting him to settle which was key to this 3yo son of Dubai Destination. Owned by Dr Marwan Koukash who likes nothing better than to have a winner at Chester!

Marine Commando completely missed the break but ran on well under Barry (McHugh) to finish 3rd only 2 1/4 lengths behind the winner.

York: Rose Blossom put in a good performance in the hands of Tony Hamilton to finish 3rd in the Group 3 tyregiant.com Summer Stakes and Extraterrestrial (Freddie Tylicki) ran 2nd in the George And Pauline Blades Golden Wedding Stakes (Claiming Stakes).

Newmarket: Mickdaam having his first start showed a lot of promise finishing 3rd in the Weatherbys E B F Mawatheeq Maiden Stakes under Paul Hanagan. A 2yo colt by smart sire Dubawi, Mickdaam ran on extremely well to finish just 2 3/4 lengths behind the winner and there is sure to be a lot more to come.

Arabian Spirit ran well grabbing 4th in the TurfTV Handicap ridden by Lee Topliss.

Epsom: Lee Topliss gave Baldemar a good ride to land the totepool A Better Way To Bet Handicap by 1/2 length. Following this success Lee just needs one more winner to reduce his claim to the minimum 3lbs.

Having only his second career start Chapter Seven (LeeTopliss) ran a blinder staying on well to finish 2nd just 3/4 length behind the winner.

Doncaster: Ollon stepping up to a mile and a half for the first time in the Atteys Handicap finished 3rd ridden by Paul (Hanagan)

Elmfield Giant ran his best race so far this season when finishing 3rd, under a length behind the winner, in the Betdaq Mobile Apps Handicap at Kempton ridden by Paul (Hanagan).

Pontefract: Tiny Temper showed promise on her racecourse debut when finishing 2nd, four lengths behind odds-on favourite Thubiaan, in the Sunday Raceday BBQ Package Maiden Stakes. Ridden by Paul (Hanagan) Tiny Temper took everything in her stride and there is sure to be more to come.

Ripon: El Viento won the feature sprint on the card at Ripon in good style. He has put in some good performances this year without getting his head in front but he did it nicely this evening in the hands of Paul Hanagan.

Layla's King (Franny Norton) and She's Got The Luck (PH) finished 2nd & 3rd respectively in the toteexacta Handicap.

Lord Emerson, a 3yo gelding by Pursuit Of Love, showed promise on his racecourse debut finishing 3rd in the SIS Live Maiden Stakes over a mile with Lee Topliss in the saddle.

Racecourse debutante Nemushka won the Friends of Bob Stirling Median Auction Maiden Stakes at Ayr today convincingly ridden by Paul (Hanagan). Following a slow start it didn't take long for the penny to drop with this daughter of Sakhee going on to win by a comfortable 1 1/2 lengths.

Paul (Hanagan) at Beverley: Badea, Kimbali & Corsicanrun all finished second in their respective races and Our Boy Jack having only his second career start finished 4th in Division two of the 2yo Maiden Stakes.

Leicester: Flag Start due to stalls malfunction after 1st race: Artists Corner finished 2nd in the Sliderobes Selling Stakes in the hands of Barry McHugh having suffered a fair bump at the start and Elusive Sue finished 4th in the Royal Centre Nottingham Handicap not getting the best of runs again with Barry on board.

Carlisle: The ultra-consistent and extremely likable One Kool Dude, yet to finish out of the money but still trying to get his head in front, finished 3rd in the Northern Security Maiden Auction Stakes in the hands of Lee Topliss. Sunnyside Tom (Lee Topliss) & Inside (Freddie Tylicki) both finished 4th in their respective races.

Alejandro notched up his second success and provided us with our 100th winner for the season in the British Stallion Studs EBF William Jackson Bakery Novice Stakes at Beverley this evening. Smartly away, the ultra-consistent son of Dark Angel made all under a canny ride from Paul to win by a very comfortable 3 3/4 lengths.

Earlier in the day Paul was in action at Doncaster where we had one runner, Bolodenka who finished 3rd in the Claimer.

Pandoro De Lago ran 3rd at Hamilton in the Weatherbys Bloodstock Insurance Handicap under Paul Hanagan.

Pontefract: Sioux Rising made it 3 wins from 4 runs at the track under a strong ride from Lee Topliss to get up by a head in the British Stallion Studs E.B.F./ Park Suite Fillies' Handicap.

Newmarket: Lily's Angel won the totesport.com Empress Stakes (Listed Race) in impressive style under Richard Hughes whilst Worthington ran on strongly in the hands of Tony Hamilton to finish 4th just 3 1/4 lengths behind Lily's Angel.

Newcastle (Paul Hanagan): Johannes ran a great race finishing 3rd in the totescoop6 Handicap just over a length behind the winner and Nicola's Dream ran 4th in the Try totequickpick If You're Feeling Lucky Handicap.

Doncaster: Sunnybridge Boy having his racecourse debut ran an absolute cracker to finish 2nd in the 7f Maiden Stakes in the hands of Andrew Heffernan.

Chester: Viva Ronaldo ran a cracker to win the C.V.A.M. Handicap convincingly under a great ride from Tony Hamilton. Calaf, mad keen early in the race, ran another cracker for owner Dr Koukash in the Hollyoaks Handicap to run 2nd beaten a length. Tony Hamilton, in great form right now, was again in the saddle.

Newcastle: Jamesway ran on strongly to snatch 4th finishing 2 1/4 lengths, not even, behind the winner in the Deloitte Gosforth Park Cup in the hands of Paul Hanagan.

Newcastle: ARABIAN SPIRIT ran a blinder under Tony Hamilton in the feature race of the day to finish 3rd less than a length behind the winner. EXTRATERRESTRIAL (PH) finished 4th, three lengths behind Arabian Spirit.

Carlisle: PEN BAL CRAG won the opener in good style in the hands of Paul Hanagan. Finishing third on both his previous starts he pinged the gate getting across well from a wide draw, staying on to win cosily enough by half a length.

ELUSIVE SUE ran on strongly given a superbly timed ride by Paul in the British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing E B F Fillies' Handicap making it a double on the day.

YEOMANOFTHEGUARD (PH) made a promising racecourse debut staying on strongly to finish 3rd following a slow start.

TAKE IT TO THE MAX stayed on well in the Lloyd Motor Group Carlisle Bell (Handicap) to grab 3rd and VALERY BORZOV having his seasonal debut also finished 3rd, beaten less than half a length, in the Bet On Live Tennis At totesport.com Handicap both with Paul in the saddle.

Pontefract: (Paul Hanagan) Our Joe Mac was unlucky in running but ran a cracker none the less to finish 2nd in the 1m 2f H'cap. She's Got The Luck, a lightly raced Montjeu filly, finished 3rd in the 1m 4f Maiden Stakes.

Ayr: Quest For Success got us off to an excellent start when holding on to win the Scottish Sun Miss Scotland Handicap under a good ride from 3 lb claimer James Sullivan. Ladykin put in a gutsy performance under Freddie Tylicki to land the 6f Maiden Stakes by 1/2 length forty minutes later.

Freddie, riding out of his skin at the moment, gave Bahamian Music a cracking ride to win the last race on the card by a length.

High Office has not run a bad race this season and today was no exception when finishing 1 1/2 lengths behind Bondage in the Favourite Handicap with Freddie (Tylicki) again in the saddle.

Haydock: Laura (Barry) gave Las Verglas Star a superb ride in the Blackbelt Smartphone Defence Handicap to win by a comfortable 3 1/2 lengths. Excellent value for her 7lbs claim this was Laura's fourth career win and she is looking like another exceptional Richard Fahey 'find'!

Gala Casino Star made it FIVE on the day when landing the last race on the card under a very good ride from Lee Topliss.

Royal Ascot: To say Paul was disappointed not to be riding today would be an extreme understatement.

However, given a cracking ride from Kieren Fallon Barefoot Lady once again proved how tough and consistent she is when finishing 3rd in the Group 1 Coronation Stakes beaten only 2 3/4 lengths.

Another filly to run well was Lily's Angel who put in a gallant performance to finish 4 1/4 lengths behind Samitar in the Group 3 Albany Stakes.

Coolminx ran 3rd in the Clyde Coast Contracts Handicap and Normandy Maid finished 4th in the 6f handicap at Ayr both under Freddie Tylicki.

Pleasant Day through a narrow gap between horses to gain a thrilling victory in the feature race. The ultra-consistent One Kool Dude (Freddie) finished 2nd in the juvenile maiden and Lexington Bay (Dave Nolan) was 4th in the Bet On Royal Ascot At totesport.com Handicap.
Beverley: Sunrise Safari confirmed his well-being under Tony Hamilton by staying on into 2nd in the Hull Daily Mail Handicap.

No joy on Day two at Royal Ascot although Majestic Myles ran a blinder for Paul in the Jersey Stakes to finish just 3 1/2 lengths behind Strong Suit.

Hamilton: Nicola's Dream ran 2nd, beaten a short head, in the hamiltonpark.co.uk Handicap in the hands of Freddie Tylicki and Wood Fairy ran a cracker under Laura Barry having missed all of last year to finish 3rd in the Apprentice Handicap.

Ripon: (Tony Hamilton) Maltease Ah ran 3rd in the ripon-races.co.uk Median Auction Maiden Stakes and El Viento ran well finishing 4th in the Norman Wells Memorial Challenge Trophy Handicap only 1 1/4 lengths behind the winner.

At Thirsk, She's A Character (Tony Hamilton) finished a gallant 2nd in the feature event, Elusive Sue bagged 3rd under Laura Barry in the Fairfax Arms, Gilling Handicap (Div I) and Blue Belle Lady (Tony Hamilton) ran 4th on her debut in the juvenile seller.

Calaf ran a blinder finishing 2nd in the Yorkshire Racing Festival 16th-24th July Classified Stakes at Doncaster in the hands of Tony Hamilton. Mad keen in the early part of the race Tony did a cracking job holding onto him, staying on well to just miss out by a short head.

York: Kay Gee Be ran a cracker to stay on well finishing 3rd behind Confront in the ladbrokes.com Stakes (Handicap) with Paul (Hanagan) in the saddle.

Waltz Darling galloped on well to the line under Freddie (Tylicki) to finish 3rd in the Give Generously To Macmillan Stakes (Handicap) proving a step up in trip could be just the thing!

RF before the race: "Waltz Darling is stepping up in trip having run at a mile last time. He's out of a Halling mare so we hope he stays and maybe we've been getting it wrong in regards his trip"

York: Pen Bal Crag shaped best of our runners today finishing well to be 3rd in the Acturis E B F Maiden Stakes under Paul (Hanagan)

Pontefract: Sunny Side Up (PH) finished 3rd on her racecourse debut in the JK And Joel Breakfast Show - Radio Aire Maiden Auction Fillies' Stakes for owners Jim McGrath, Roger & Dianne Trevitt.

In the Racing UK On Sky Channel 432 Handicap Ollon finished 3rd under Paul Hanagan.

Musselburgh: Adlington was a comfortable winner of the Stephen Hay And Associates Ltd Classified Stakes notching up another winner for Paul (Hanagan).

Alejandro finished 3rd in the totepool Edinburgh Castle Conditions Stakes again with Paul in the saddle.

Mica Mika ran an absolute blinder in the totesport.com Edinburgh Cup given a great ride by Andrew Heffernan to finish 2nd only beaten a length.

Kaldoun Kingdom was another to run a cracking race finishing 3rd in the totescoop6 Scottish Sprint Cup only beaten a length and a neck, not getting the best of runs, in the hands George Chaloner.

Epsom: Jamesway has not run a bad race this year and ran yet another cracker today beaten only 3/4 length in the Investec Entrepreneurial Class "Dash" Handicap in the hands of Jimmy Quinn.

Newcastle: Crimson Cloud (PH) was just beaten on the line to finish 2nd in the Haas-Tek/PPM Ltd Services & Sales Handicap.

David Nolan gave Lexington Bay a typically strong ride to hold on well in the Tradesman's Derby Handicap at Musselburgh. David has been riding out for us since the end of last year and this was his first winner for us. Lets hope there are more to follow!

4th: Viva Ronaldo came home strongly under Laura Barry to finish 4th beaten just 2 1/2 lengths when tight for room close home in the racinguk.com Handicap at Catterick.

Hamilton: Following a slow start She's A Character ran on strongly to finish 2nd just beaten a short head in the Irish E B F Captain J.C. Stewart Fillies' Handicap under a another determined ride from our Champion jockey. Dark Lane ran 2nd in the Racing Next Wednesday Night Claiming Stakes again with Paul in the saddle.

Lingfield: Maltease Ah ran well to finish 3rd in the Lingfield Park Countryside Evening 4th June Median Auction Maiden Stakes in the hands of Darryll Holland having only her second career start.

Abdicate having only her third career start, ran on gamely to land the SIS Picture Services Maiden Stakes at Ripon in the hands of Paul Hanagan.

Carlisle: Worthington made her racecourse debut a winning one in the British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing E B F Maiden Stakes. A daughter of Kodiac, owned by David Armstrong, Worthington won smartly enough once the penny started to drop in the hands of Paul Hanagan.

Take It To The Max ran another good race staying on well to finish 2nd in the Lloyd Honda Carlisle Bell Trial (Handicap) beaten just 1/2 length with Paul in the saddle.

Gabrial took a while to get in full swing but put in a determined performance to win the Brian Yeardley Continental Two Year Old Trophy Conditions Stakes (Colts & Geldings) to give Paul (Hanagan) his 50th winner of the season at Beverley.

"They didn't go very quick, so it was a good effort as he probably needs a faster pace. It's a bonus him winning over five furlongs as Paul and Richard are both emphatic he needs six" , said Rob (O'Ryan).

Majestic Myles ran a blinder to land the coral.co.uk Sprint (Handicap) at Newmarket for owner James Gaffney. Following nine months off the track and given a cracking ride by Jack Mitchell he battled on gamely to win by a neck.

"That's brilliant. The horse has come back from a bad injury - he split his pelvis coming out of the stalls at York last year....." Owner James Gaffney (racingpost.com)

What About You, having only his fourth career start, made his seasonal reappearance in the coral.co.uk Sprint (Newmarket) also and finished 4th, 2 3/4 lengths behind stablemate Majestic Myles in the hands of Kieren Fallon.

Another making her seasonal debut was Honeymead who ran a very creditable 3rd in the Play Poker At gcasino.com Handicap at Haydock ridden by Tony Hamilton.

Mango Music returned to action at Catterick to finish a close up 4th ridden by Lee Topliss.

Arctic Feeling stayed on well to finish 3rd in the Piper-Heidsieck Achilles Stakes (Listed Race) at Haydock beaten just 2 3/4 lengths and newcomer Badea, a son of Cockney Rebel, ran very green but kept on well at the end to finish 4th. He is sure to come on leaps and bounds for the run.

Mr Optimistic was back in the winners enclosure for the third time this year when staying on well to land the Join bluesq.com For £20 of Free Bets Handicap at Ayr under another good ride from Lee Topliss. Lexington Spirit, a 2yo Iffraaj filly owned by Middleham Park Racing made it two from two when getting up by a neck in the NEPIC Novice Stakes at Newcastle in the hands of Paul Hanagan.

Racecourse debutante Holy Roman Warrior ran a cracker in the British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing E B F Maiden Stakes at Ayr to finish 2nd under Paul Hanagan.

Lily's Angel ran a creditable 3rd in what was a hot renewal of the Hilary Needler Trophy Conditions Stakes (Fillies) at Beverley also ridden by Paul.

Ripon (Paul Hanagan): Pen Bal Crag finished 3rd on his racecourse debut in the British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing E B F Maiden Stakes and is sure to come. Ollon, a winner at Redcar two weeks ago on his seasonal reappearance faced tougher opposition in the Weatherbys Bank Handicap where he finished a gallant 3rd. Lord Aeryn, having his third run of the season and stepping up in class, ran a creditable 2nd in the Nick Wilmot-Smith Memorial Handicap for owners Mr and Mrs Steel.

Thirsk: Arcticality got her head in front at the third time of asking in the second race on the card to win by 3/4 length ridden by Paul (Hanagan).

In the welcometoherriotcountry.com Fillies' Handicap Crimson Cloud ran well to finish 3rd on her second outing of the season in the hands of Tony Hamilton.

York: (Lee Topliss) Common Touch completed a course treble when staying on well to land the Sportingbet And Yorkshire Evening Post Stakes (Handicap) by 3 1/4 lengths. Halla San finished 3rd in the first race on the card and One kool Dude, unlucky not to have got his head in front so far this season, ran 4th in the Yorkshire Regiment E B F Median Auction Maiden Stakes.

Chester: (Tony Hamilton) Tony gave Moonville a great ride to win the Tsingtao Chinese Beer E B F Maiden Stakes. The 2yo son of Clodovil, owned by Mike Wynne, was slowly away but was well in command inside the final furlong to win by 2 1/4 lengths. Mica Mika ran a cracker, again just finding one too good for him, to finish 2nd in the Crabbie's "Steady On" Alcoholic Ginger Beer Handicap.

Haydock: Sunnyside Tom ran a blinder to finish 2nd in the Betfred Dennis Dootson 60th Birthday Handicap beaten 3/4 of a length given a cracking ride by Laura Barry. Having ridden not short of 100 winners pony racing in her native Ireland Laura is proving good value for her 7lbs claim.

Haydock: She's Got The Luck having only her third career start ran a cracker on her seasonal debut to finish second beaten a neck in the hands of Barry McHugh. Cosmic Moon, another on the track for the first time this year, ran third in the Betfred The Bonus King Handicap again with Barry McHugh in the saddle.

Musselburgh: Nicola's Dream was second in the Turcan Connell Handicap in the hands of Tony Hamilton beaten 2 1/4 lengths and is sure to come on for the run.

Catterick: Philharmonic Hall and Paul Hanagan finished second in the Ellery Hill Rating Related Maiden Stakes.

Our Joe Mac ran his best race of the season so far when finishing 3rd beaten just 2 3/4 lengths in the Win £3 Million At footballpools.com Handicap at Haydock under Lee Topliss.

Tarooq proved how game he is in the skysports.com Racing Handicap (London Mile Qualifier) at Kempton fighting back, after being headed, to get up in the closing stages in the hands of Paul (Hanagan).

Longchamp: Wootton Bassett finished a galant 5th on his seasonal reappearance in the French 2000 Guineas. From a hugely unfavourable draw he pinged the gate in the hands of Paul (Hanagan) and made most of the running. He was only beaten 3 3/4 lengths.

"He's just run abit fresh I'm afraid and done too much. The fractions were quite quick. Paul knew they were going too quick but the horse was just too well........." RF

Ripon: Tony Hamilton gave Kay Gee Be a cracking ride to land the feature race at Ripon, the Ripon, Yorkshire's Garden Racecourse Handicap. "Normally a front runner, Tony thought they were going a suicidal pace so dropped him in, he gave him a great ride" said Rob (O'Ryan)

Thirsk: Lexington Spirit got the ball rolling on her racecourse debut winning the British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing E B F Maiden Fillies' Stakes in good style under Tony Hamilton. Extraterrestrial followed up by winning the Marion Gibson Brown Memorial Handicap (Div II) by 4 1/2 lengths and easing under a great ride from Freddie Tylicki who is in flying form at the moment.

Newmarket: Arabian Spirit ran a cracking race to finish second in the Stobart Biomass Handicap beaten a head in the hands of PH.

Doncaster: Artists Corner, a spirited Dutch Art filly owned by the Derwent Arms Racing Club ran a blinder for Barry McHugh beaten a short head in the Beaver84 Hire & Sales Maiden Auction Stakes on her racecourse debut.

The Mellor Fella, having his first run of the season, stayed on strongly in the last race on the card to win by 3 lengths giving Paul (Hanagan) a good end to the day!

York: (Paul Hanagan) Miss Work Of Art got us off to an excellent start by maintaining her unbeaten record when landing the Langleys Solicitors EBF Shirocco Fillies' Stakes. "She's got a temperament to die for and, because of that, you wouldn't know how good she is" said Rob (O'Ryan) of the talented Dutch Art filly.

Tepmokea, having his first outing of the season, followed up thirty minutes later with a 1 1/4 length victory in the sportingbet.com Jorvik Stakes and in the last race on the card Lexington Bay finished 3rd.

Hamilton: (Tony Hamilton) Take It To The Max made his seasonal debut as a 4yo a winning one in the NVT & Commvault First Dash Charity Handicap given a great ride by Tony. Cracking Lass ran another 'cracker' to finish second in the Listed William Hill Braveheart Handicap. Abdicate, a 3yo Cape Cross filly, having only her second run of her career, finished 2nd in the William Hill The Home of Betting Maiden Stakes.

Newmarket: El Viento ran a great race to finish 2nd in the Lloyds TSB Financial Markets Handicap in the hands of Ted Durcan

Newcastle: Bawaardi stayed on well to land the Coopers Marquees Handicap giving Paul (Hanagan) a treble on the day! Monkton Vale finished 3rd in the hands of Barry McHugh in the Chin Up Charity Handicap.

York: Not much luck today and you always need luck! Johannes was only beaten 3 1/2 lengths in the first race on the card and Justonefortheroad was only 2 1/4 lengths behind the winner in the Listed race, neither having much luck in running.

York: Common Touch and Freddie Tylicki got the better of Chiswick Bey and Paul Hanagan in the Download The Blue Square iPhone App Stakes (Handicap) giving us a one-two.

Barefoot Lady once again proved how game she is battling on strongly after being headed to get back up within a head of eventual winner, Joviality.

Mica Mika ran a blinder in the last race on the card finishing 2nd beaten a neck for owner Mrs Una Towell.

Bolodenka was an impressive winner at Southwell under Paul (Hanagan) making it two from two this year for the 9yo Soviet Star gelding.

Earlier in the day Aquarian Spirit finished 3rd in the Happy 65th Birthday Graham Roberts H'cap at Beverley beaten 1 3/4 lengths again in the hands of Paul Hanagan.

Redcar: (Paul Hanagan) Ollon got his head in front on his first outing of the season in the Racing UK on Channel 432 H'cap to win by a neck. Arcticality, a 2yo filly by Camacho, showed she had come on from her debut at Ripon to finish 2nd in the first race on the card and Dark Lane finished 3rd in the win a vip day at redcarracing.co.uk claiming stakes beaten 2 lengths and a neck.

Brae Hill ran another good race to finish 4th in the Totesport Victoria Cup at Ascot ridden by Lee Topliss.

Chester (Paul Hanagan): Kyllachy Star got the day off to a good start by battling it out with Pintura to get up by a head in the opener. A second winner in as many days for owner Dr Marwan Koukash following Gabrial's victory yesterday at the track.

Glen's Diamond, held in high regard by RF followed up thirty-five minutes later staying on well to win the Addleshaw Goddard Dee Stakes (Gp 3) by 2 1/4 lengths. Richard said "I like him an awful lot. I was very worried before the race on account of the track and ground, but he'll be a horse for the Melbourne Cup one day".

Jamesway ran well to finish 3rd in the Victor Chandler H'cap beaten 1 3/4 lengths.

Ripon: One Kool Dude ran well once again without getting his head in front in the ISIS Maiden Auction Stakes finishing 3rd beaten less than a length under Tony Hamilton.

Pleasant Day ran 2nd flying home at the end to go down by a neck in the SIS OB Services H'cap again with Tony (Hamilton) in the saddle.

Lee (Topliss) is another in great form at the minute riding Gala Casino Star to a 1 1/4 length victory in the World Of Good H'cap at Hamilton.

Chester: Gabrial's racecourse debut proved a winning one in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Stakes today in the hands of Paul Hanagan. A smart looking colt by Dark Angel, owned by Dr Marwan Koukash, Gabrial put in a good performance to win by 2 1/2 lengths.

Bahamian Music ran a cracker in the Investec Structured Products Handicap finishing 3rd beaten a short head and a neck again ridden by Paul.

Lily's Angel proved she's a very nice filly in the making when landing the Manor House Stables Lily Agnes Conditions Stakes at Chester. After missing the break she quickened up nicely to win a shade cosily in the end under another great ride from Paul.

Newcastle: (Paul Hanagan riding) Moonville, a 2yo colt by Clodovil, ran 3rd in the EBF Median Auction Maiden Stakes on his racecourse debut and is sure to improve. Pandoro De Lago made all to win the 1m2f Maiden Fillies Stakes by 7 lengths and easing for owner Sir Robert Ogden. Adlington ran 2nd in the Sendrig Construction H'cap beaten 1 1/4 lengths.

Danderek held on under PH to win the Beverley Rotary Club H'cap at Beverley.

Newmarket: Barefoot Lady proved she's every bit a Group 1 filly when running a cracking race in the Qipco 1000 Guineas for owners Mr & Mrs Steel, staying on to finish 5th just 5 1/2 lengths off the winner under Paul (Hanagan).

Bridle Belle, a 3yo Dansili filly, also owned by Mr & Mrs Steel, ran well to finish 3rd again in the hands of PH, in the Qipco Supporting Racing Welfare Handicap just 3 1/2 lengths behind Buthelezi.

JUSTONEFORTHEROAD ran a blinder to land the feature race on the card at Thirsk, the Totesport.com Thirsk Hunt Cup, given a great ride by Lee Topliss.

Newmarket: Kay Gee Be (PH) ran a cracker in the first finishing 4th and ARCTIC FEELING (PH), although finishing 12th in the Pearl Bloodstock Palace House Stakes (Group 3) was only 4 lengths behind the winner!

Ascot: Its two from two for Miss Work Of Art who put in a smart performance to win the Aldermore Conditions stakes cosily enough from odds on favourite Magic City under PH. Lord Aeryn (PH) ran 2nd, 1/2 a length off the winner in the Ascot Racecourse H'cap.

Pontefract: Antigua Sunrise, didnt get the best of runs and ran well to finish 3rd, only 1 1/4 lengths behind the winner, in the Ladbrokes.com fillies H'cap ridden by our apprentice George Chaloner. Normandy Maid, ridden by our other 7lb claimer Laura Barry, ran 4th in the Totesport.com H'cap.

Newcastle: Albaqaa finished 2nd in the STP Construction Claiming Stakes ridden by Tony Hamilton.

Bawaardi ran a cracker to finish second, just beaten a head, in the Mathew Clark H'cap at Yarmouth under Freddie Tylicki.

Redcar: Aquarian spirit, a gelding by Fantastic Light, kept on gamely to land the John Smiths Redcar Straight-mile Championship H'cap with PH in the saddle.

Bolodenka (PH) started the day well by winning the first race on the card. Ventura Sands again with Paul in the saddle, held on to land the Bet Totepool on 0800 221221 Easter H'cap. Sioux Rising ran a cracking race to finish second only beaten a head under Tony Hamilton in the fourth race on the card.

Alejandro, a smart 2yo colt by Dark Angel, got the ball rolling by winning the EBF Maiden Stakes in good style under PH.

Glen's Diamond followed up, again ridden by Paul, staying on strongly to land the Racing UK showing the best racecourses H'cap.

Under a cracking ride from Lee (Topliss) High Office completed the hat trick winning the Musselburgh Gold Cup H'cap.

Newcastle: Its two from two for Lily's Angel following her victory in the EBF Novice Stakes today ridden by Tony Hamilton.

Pontefract: Ebony Clarets (PH) got up to land the 2yo maiden fillies race by half a length. Springleaf (Tony Hamilton) ran in the same race and finished 4th.

One runner at Stratford, Lesanda finished 4th in the Mares H'cap Hurdle ridden by Graham Lee.

Doncaster: Bawaadi won the Lady Amateur Riders race ridden by Toni Syddall and One Kool Dude (PH) finished 3rd beaten 2 1/4 lengths.

At Haydock Mr Optimistic won the Aricabeau Racing H'cap under Lee Topliss and Tarooq (Tony Hamilton) ran 3rd in the last race on the card.

Brae Hill ran another good race in the Totescoop6 Spring Cup at Newbury finishing 6th, only 2 lengths behind the winner, ridden by Jamie Spencer.

Beverley: Common Touch was 2nd beaten 1/2 length in the Racing UK Stakes (H'cap) and Philharmonic Hall ran 3rd in the last race of the day, both ridden by PH.

Not a bad day!! Sir Reginald got us off to an excellent start when landing the valuable Tattersalls Millions 3yo Sprint at Newmarket for owner Jim McGrath. In the Group 3 Lanwades Stud Nell Gywn Stakes Barefoot Lady proved how tough she is when getting up close home under another cracking ride from Paul for owners Mr and Mrs Steel.

At Catterick Mica Mika finished 2nd in the Betfair Richmond Conditions Stakes under Tony Hamilton.

Worth the trip to Windsor! Two runners, two winners! Dark Lane (Lee Topliss) got up to land the Apprentice H'cap in the opener and an hour later Kay Gee Be (PH) followed up with a win in the Sportingbet.com H'cap.

Jamesway (Tony Hamilton), Castles In The Air (PH) and Elusive Sue (Lee Topliss) all ran 4th in their respective races at Thirsk.

Two second's at Newcastle today both ridden by PH: Shevington, a 2yo colt by Choisir having his first run, only beaten half a length and Las Verglas Star finished just over a length behind the winner.

Ripon: Alejandro, a 2yo filly by Dark Angel ran a cracking race to finish 2nd, only beaten a head. Polar Kite went one better winning the Ripon "Cock O' North" H'cap after some time off the track. A good performance. Both with PH in the saddle.

Another one-two! Lily's Angel (Barry McHugh) wins the Racing UK on Sky 432 Maiden Auction Stakes from One Kool Dude (PH) at Beverley and picks up a nice Yearling Bonus at the same time for owners Middleham Park Racing.

Ingleby Spirit (Barry McHugh) was a comfortable winner of the Paddock Package H'cap at Pontefract from our other runner in the race Changing The Guard (PH) in 2nd.

A treble at Doncaster today all given cracking rides by Paul. Lord Aeryn started the ball rolling to get up by half a length in the 3rd race on the card. Cracking Lass, was just that, to land the williamhill.com Doncaster Shield and She's A Character won the last in good style.

Cosmic Sun won a shade cosily given a great ride by Jack Mitchell in the Rosebery handicap at Kempton.

Doncaster: Brae Hill came out the best of our Lincoln runners finishing 2nd, six lengths clear of the third horse home. Justonefortheroad ran 4th in the Spring Mile and Gala Casino Star finished 3rd, beaten 3 lengths in the Apprentice Handicap ridden by Lee Topliss.

Las Verglas Star won nicely at Musselburgh given a great ride by PH. The 2yo, Devlin ran a bit green but then ran on well to finish 3rd. On the all weather at Wolverhampton Dunmore Boy finished 3rd ridden by Barry McHugh.

Although offiially the start of the flat today at Catterick, it was Miss Work Of Art, a smart 2yo filly by Dutch Art, who got us off to a flying start at Lingfield, coming out a comfortable winner under Paul Hanagan in the Premier Showfreight Yearling Bonus Scheme Maiden Race. Always nice to pick a bonus up! Philharmonic Hall was having his first run since last October and ran well to finish 3rd, beaten two and a half lengths at Catterick under Tony Hamilton.

Dundalk: Our second 2yo runner of the year, One Kool Dude ran a cracker to finish second beaten a short head. Gala Casino Star was unplaced.

Wolverhampton: Aurora Lights and The Gillie finished down the field. They were Tony's (Hamilton) first rides back after over seven months off due to that horrific fall at Ayr in August last year. Good to have him back.

Curragh: Kyllachy Star ran a blinder in the Irish Lincoln with Lee Topliss taking 5lbs off to finish 3rd beaten a short head and a head. Lost City and Our Joe Mac were particularly disappointing. Jeannie Galloway came home the best of our three runners in the 3.35 with Sioux Rising and Mo Mhuirnin under 5 lengths behind her.

Lesanda ran fourth at Uttoxeter ridden by Brian Hughes in a decent Novice H'cap Hurdle.

Overwhelm just got beat a short head to finish second at Wolverhampton ridden by PH.

Stanley Rigby ran third today at Southwell under regular rider Barry McHugh. Going for six on the bounce but it was not to be.

No luck today at Wolverhampton. Prime Exhibit was seriously hampered on the bend and ran really well to finish 3rd. Dunmore Boy finished down the field. Disappointing.

Two seconds! Lesanda was second at Catterick ridden by Brian Hughes and Bawaardi was second at Kempton ridden by our own PH.

European Dream finished 5th under Graham Lee in competitive handicap hurdle at Newbury.

Mixed Day. Three runners at Wolverhampton; Chocolate Caramel was back in the winners enclosure, first run back off a lay off, given a great ride by PH.

She's a Character finished fourth and The Gillie ran third, again having his first run back after a lengthy lay off.

This was Coolminx first run of the year at Wolverhampton under PH today and although she was 7th she was beaten less than 3 1/2 lengths. Lee (Topliss) finished third on Mighty Clarets at Kempton.

Sioux Rising ran a cracker just beaten a nose at Wolverhampton today with Freddie (Tylicki) on board.

No winners today but still in the money: Northern Dare ran 2nd at Lingfield under Jamie Spencer and Freddie (Tylicki) finished third on Sioux Rising at Kempton.

Stanley Rigby: Five timer for Stanley Rigby and Barry (McHugh) at Southwell today. Delighted for everyone.

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