STAFF at the stadium send best wishes to Clerk of the Course Mick Partlett as he recovers from a throat operation.

They are looking for a stand-in. Contact Gary Baiden on Oxford 778822.

  • FORMER Pall Mall finalist Allen Mile, trained by Ron Bicknell has been put down after suffering from cancer.
  • FARLOE Zico is joining Tony Magnasco’s kennel from Paddy Curtin who is on his way to Monmore next month, while Terry Atkins has taken in Gears of War and Megan Supreme.
  • NICK Colton’s first litter by Heaslips Hawk – Shelbourne Vita, all chased well in their schooling trials last week.

Watch out for a Michael Peterson newcomer in Tyrur Bolt, who posted the fastest sprint of the year at Liffiord.

Richard Baker has high hopes for Kates Noblestre and Tony Magnasco with Pennys Beetle who posted 26.98 in trials.