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July 3 Like all trainers, Alan has found it really difficult to make running plans for his horses in such a prolonged dry spell, but there are a few of the Barbury team who relish fast ground, [...]

June 26 Having seen Wisper move with real zest up the all-weather gallop yesterday, I’ll be interested to see how this seven-year-old mare shapes off bottomweight in the mile and three [...]

June 23 Alan would not have had too many expectations from Royal Ascot this year, with the ground being rattling fast, but Daiquiri Bay ran well in the King George V Handicap, and Alan was still [...]

June 20 Daiquiri Bay ran far better than his eighth place might suggest in the King George V Handicap at Royal Ascot on Wednesday, being beaten less than seven lengths. He remains one for the [...]

June 16 Bookmakers clearly do not think that a 5lb pull is sufficient for Loughville, our only runner on day one of Royal Ascot, to make up the close on seven lengths deficit with assured [...]

June 14 A winner the week-end before Royal Ascot is always a big boost for any stable, so Alan was all smiles after Brioni had bounced back to form in first-time cheekpieces, coming from last to [...]

June 11 Like most stables on the run up to Royal Ascot, Alan has been selective in what he runs this week, but with Rockola landing her third win over hurdles at Worcester on Sunday and Midnight [...]

June 5 Daiquiri Bay is one of the three-year-olds that Alan has big hopes for in 2025, so fingers crossed all will go well in the novice (6.05) at Doncaster on Friday. Town Moor are expecting [...]

May 31 Kurakka did everything asked of him when winning his first handicap in style at Haydock on Friday night, and now we wait to see the reaction of the official assessor when his updated [...]

May 29 Primitivo was completing a four-timer and winning off a mark of 95 when he provided Alan with his first Royal Ascot success in the King George V Handicap in 2016. Consequently, both [...]