UK Horse Racing Tips

In recent years, the distinction between the standard of horse from Southern and Northern stables has been noticeably reduced with a number of successful trainers proving that location doesn’t equate to a restriction on talent or the determination to win.

Hambleton House in Thirsk, North Yorskshire, is the home of one such trainer – Brian Smart. He has proven to be a consistent handler when it comes to training all ages but especially two-year-olds. In the last few seasons, this talented trainer has featured a healthy string of juveniles and it would be no surprise to see 30-plus two-year-olds represented in the new publication of the Horses In Trainer 2010. In the last five years Smart has won over £500,000 in prize money with his youngsters attaining a success rate of 18% and a strong win & place of 43%. Juveniles such as Distinctive, Captain Gerrard, Summer Fete, Spin Cycle, Unilateral and Hellvelyn have won substantial prize money. This new season will no doubt unveil a precocious juvenile or two.

It is interesting that many of his best two-year-olds are seen early season, probably with a view to Royal Ascot. Juveniles are often under-priced on debut and a general win rate of 10% and 30% win & place is respectable but suggests that many improve with racing, however, the better types are likely to win on their racecourse bow if competing an average maiden. It is noticeable that Smart has an eye for placing his colts & fillies on their second start and this can be a prime time to bet. Generally, juveniles run very good races when fancied. Noticeable owners include H E Sheikh Rashid Bin Mohammed, R C Bond & Prime Equestrian.

Smart is a trainer to be respected and his talent as a two-year-old trainer will shine for all to see in the 2010 Flat turf season.

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