Alec Russell

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Clever Cookie’s Musselburgh magic

DUE to its position close to the Firth of Forth, its sandy sub-soil and what appears to be its own micro-climate, the Scottish racecourse at Musselburgh is often able to provide mid-winter racing conditions far better than inland tracks further south. Last weekend was a case in point.

Extraordinary skills on show as stables open up their doors

GARY WITHEFORD, whose work with ‘problem’ horses is well known and greatly admired by trainers throughout Britain and Ireland, and who is set to demonstrate his talents at the Malton Stables’ Open Day later this month, was deservedly in the spotlight at Glorious Goodwood on Saturday after being instrumental in the success of both the big-race winners.

Success for Ryedale stables at York Races

YORK’S two-day race meeting last week, which culminated in Saturday’s Macmillan Charity Day, was a great success for all concerned – with Ryedale stables enjoying their share of it.

Ryedale trainer's hope for Cape Tribulation

NORTON trainer Malcolm Jefferson reckons stable-star Cape Tribulation has earned the right to take his place in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup after his weekend win in the Argento Chase.

Harry Haynes is another jockey to reap rewards

IT is 30 years since Malcolm Jefferson left Cumbria to set up in Norton as a racehorse trainer, and Harry Haynes has become the latest in a long line of conditional jockeys to benefit from his expertise, writes Alec Russell.