Turf Talk

TRACKS OF HIS CHEERS: Brian Ellison’s charges out on the gallops

Turf talk: Can 'Definitly' win at Cheltenham? Take it as Red from Brian Ellison

Top Notch Tonto, left, ridden by Dale Swift in the battle for victory in the Cantor Fitzgerald Brigadier Gerard Stakes at Sandown

Top Notch Tonto, left, ridden by Dale Swift in the battle for victory in the Cantor Fitzgerald Brigadier Gerard Stakes at Sandown

Turf Talk: Timing is so sweet for the Bond dynasty

Watchable, near left, ridden by Danny Tudhope, wins the Bold Lad Sprint Handicap during the Irish Champions Weekend at The Curragh

Watchable, near left, ridden by Danny Tudhope, wins the Bold Lad Sprint Handicap during the Irish Champions Weekend at The Curragh

Watchable fare to delight eyes at Ayr

Hartnell, ridden by Joe Fanning to win the Racing Post Weekender Nursery Handicap Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse, returns to Doncaster tomorrow carrying the banner for Mark Johnston. Picture: Anna Gowthorpe/PA Wire

Hartnell, ridden by Joe Fanning to win the Racing Post Weekender Nursery Handicap Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse, returns to Doncaster tomorrow carrying the banner for Mark Johnston. Picture: Anna Gowthorpe/PA Wire

Turf Talk: Johnston takes Hart in Doncaster drive

Tim Ayres gives Fairy Mist a welcome dousing at Tim FitzGerald’s Norton stable ahead of last year’s Open Day. Many of the yards in Malton and Norton will be open to the public for a behind-the-scenes look on Sunday

Tim Ayres gives Fairy Mist a welcome dousing at Tim FitzGerald’s Norton stable ahead of last year’s Open Day. Many of the yards in Malton and Norton will be open to the public for a behind-the-scenes look on Sunday

Stable doors thrown open in Malton day

Ridden by Graham Lee, The Grey Gatsby wins the John Smith’s Median Auction Stakes at York last summer. Now the Juddmonte International is the prize target. Picture: Anna Gowthorpe/PA Wire

Ridden by Graham Lee, The Grey Gatsby wins the John Smith’s Median Auction Stakes at York last summer. Now the Juddmonte International is the prize target. Picture: Anna Gowthorpe/PA Wire

Gatsby seeks his Jay in Juddmonte sun

The racing crowd would surely be out in force if Australia, the Epsom Derby winner, was to contest the Juddmonte International Stakes at York at the Welcome To Yorkshire Ebor Festival

The racing crowd would surely be out in force if Australia, the Epsom Derby winner, was to contest the Juddmonte International Stakes at York at the Welcome To Yorkshire Ebor Festival

Ebor Festival countdown begins

ONE, TWO, THREE?: Clever Cookie wins at York during May’s Dante Festival. The horse is bidding for a hat-trick of Knavesmire victories in the John Smith’s Cup

ONE, TWO, THREE?: Clever Cookie wins at York during May’s Dante Festival. The horse is bidding for a hat-trick of Knavesmire victories in the John Smith’s Cup

Let’s all drink to the John Smith’s Cup

Hamish McGonagall ridden by David Allan wins the sportingbet.com Sprint during the Spring Meeting at York Racecourse.

Hamish McGonagall ridden by David Allan wins the sportingbet.com Sprint during the Spring Meeting at York Racecourse.

Tim Easterby salutes the phenomenal McGonagall

Hamish McGonagall ridden by David Allan (left) wins the sportingbet.com Sprint during the Spring Meeting at York Racecourse, York. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday May 22, 2010. Photo credit should read: Anna Gowthorpe/PA Wire. (7443423)

Hamish McGonagall ridden by David Allan (left) wins the sportingbet.com Sprint during the Spring Meeting at York Racecourse, York. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday May 22, 2010. Photo credit should read: Anna Gowthorpe/PA Wire. (7443423)

Tim Easterby salutes the phenomenal McGonagall

Attraction is driven out by Darley to win the Cherry Hinton Stake

Attraction is driven out by Darley to win the Cherry Hinton Stake

The Attraction never wanes a decade on

Former jockey George Duffield, right, with wife and trainer Ann Duffield at their Constable Burton base

Former jockey George Duffield, right, with wife and trainer Ann Duffield at their Constable Burton base

Turf Talk: Dale and hearty for duo keeping to a quality beat

Lily Rules, right, can’t hunt down Madame Chiang in the Musidora Stakes at York last month. The pair re-oppose in the Oaks today

Lily Rules, right, can’t hunt down Madame Chiang in the Musidora Stakes at York last month. The pair re-oppose in the Oaks today

Lily aiming to Rule at Epsom

Lochsong, above left, leaves the field behind on her way to winning the Nunthorpe Stakes at York Racecourse in 1993

Lochsong, above left, leaves the field behind on her way to winning the Nunthorpe Stakes at York Racecourse in 1993

Turf Talk: Lightning Lochsong fondly remembered

Jock Bennett, assistant trainer to Mark Johnston, at the handler's Park Farm base in Middleham

Jock Bennett, assistant trainer to Mark Johnston, at the handler's Park Farm base in Middleham

Jock of all days and master too

Almaty Express winning at Wolverhampton for Middleham trainer John Weymes

Almaty Express winning at Wolverhampton for Middleham trainer John Weymes

Hope abounds at Ashgill despite Almaty Express retirement

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Soba colours can provide true tonic at Ripon

North Yorkshire trainer Phil Kirby

North Yorkshire trainer Phil Kirby

Gamble landed for sharp Kirby

Robin Hoods Bay (left) ridden by Luke Morris beats Windhoek (blue colours) ridden by Silvestre De Sousa to win the coral.co.uk Winter Derby during Winter Derby day at Lingfield Park Racecourse

Robin Hoods Bay (left) ridden by Luke Morris beats Windhoek (blue colours) ridden by Silvestre De Sousa to win the coral.co.uk Winter Derby during Winter Derby day at Lingfield Park Racecourse

Alan's love for the racing game is crystal clear

Jake Greenall rides Rose Of The Moon to victory at Wetherby in 2012,

Jake Greenall rides Rose Of The Moon to victory at Wetherby in 2012,

Jake Greenall’s dream debut at the Grand National

Richard Fahey’s attention is keenly focused as his horses speed by

Richard Fahey’s attention is keenly focused as his horses speed by

Richard Fahey's five-year plan is coming to fruition

Jockey Brian Hughes celebrates on Hawk High

Jockey Brian Hughes celebrates on Hawk High

Spell of Cheltenham Festival captivates and thrills

Work is under way on the new water-walker at Norton trainer Brian Ellison’s Spring Cottage yard

Work is under way on the new water-walker at Norton trainer Brian Ellison’s Spring Cottage yard

Fresh spring in step for ambitious trainer Brian Ellison

John Quinn’s Rutherglen is heading to Cheltenham as part of a charge from the Highfield stables. Picture: Alec Russell

John Quinn’s Rutherglen is heading to Cheltenham as part of a charge from the Highfield stables. Picture: Alec Russell

Quinn’s mighty new breed augurs well

Tony Coyle’s charges have a run on the Highfield gallops at Norton

Tony Coyle’s charges have a run on the Highfield gallops at Norton

Success ahoy as Tony Coyle continues on an upward curve

No Leaf Clover, left, ridden by Robert Winston, is narrowly beaten by Mushir in the Listed coral.co.uk Rockingham Stakes at York in October. Trainer Ollie Pears, pictured below, is tipping No Leaf Clover for big things in the forthcoming Flat season.

No Leaf Clover, left, ridden by Robert Winston, is narrowly beaten by Mushir in the Listed coral.co.uk Rockingham Stakes at York in October. Trainer Ollie Pears, pictured below, is tipping No Leaf Clover for big things in the forthcoming Flat season.

One to watch in 2014...

Mr Mulligan tops roll of honour for Yorkshire track’s Grade 2 showpiece

Jack Berry, vice-president of the Injured Jockeys’ Fund, is pictured at the ground breaking ceremony on the site of Jack Berry House in Malton

Jack Berry, vice-president of the Injured Jockeys’ Fund, is pictured at the ground breaking ceremony on the site of Jack Berry House in Malton

Work begins on Injured Jockeys’ Rehabilitation Centre in Malton

Declaration of War ridden by Joseph O’Brien, left centre, beats Al Kazeem ridden by James Doyle, far left, and Trading Leather ridden by Kevin Manning to win the Juddmonte International Stakes at York Racecourse last year

Declaration of War ridden by Joseph O’Brien, left centre, beats Al Kazeem ridden by James Doyle, far left, and Trading Leather ridden by Kevin Manning to win the Juddmonte International Stakes at York Racecourse last year

York Racecourse’s ruling classes in quest for upgrades all around

Trainer-in-waiting Mark Walford’s horses on the gallops near the family’s Sheriff Hutton yard

Trainer-in-waiting Mark Walford’s horses on the gallops near the family’s Sheriff Hutton yard

Trainer Mark Walford prepares to take over from father Tim

Libertarian and jockey William Buick with trainer Elaine Burke, and her husband, Karl, after victory in the Betfred Dante Stakes at York

Libertarian and jockey William Buick with trainer Elaine Burke, and her husband, Karl, after victory in the Betfred Dante Stakes at York

A winning year for North Yorkshire racing

Cape Tribulation, ridden by Denis O’Regan, is pictured right, coming from behind to beat Imperial Commander, left, in the Argento Chase at Cheltenham earlier this year

Cape Tribulation, ridden by Denis O’Regan, is pictured right, coming from behind to beat Imperial Commander, left, in the Argento Chase at Cheltenham earlier this year

A Cape of hope for Norton yard

Yorkshire Racehorse of the Year candidate Libertarian, at the forefront, on the Low Moor at Middleham

Yorkshire Racehorse of the Year candidate Libertarian, at the forefront, on the Low Moor at Middleham

Who is Yorkshire’s Racehorse of 2013?

Tony McCoy celebrates his 4,000th winner on Mountain Tunes in the Weatherbys Novices Hurdle Race at Towcester

Tony McCoy celebrates his 4,000th winner on Mountain Tunes in the Weatherbys Novices Hurdle Race at Towcester

AP McCoy... the milestone man

Long Run - A potential runner in the Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby

Long Run - A potential runner in the Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby

Elements gathering for Charlie Hall of fame duel of jump racing’s top horses

Montefeltro, ridden by Robert Tart, front centre, wins the Tote Super Trifecta Irish Cesarewitch at the Curragh. Pictures: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Montefeltro, ridden by Robert Tart, front centre, wins the Tote Super Trifecta Irish Cesarewitch at the Curragh. Pictures: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Brian Ellison lauds a top notch run

Constable Burton trainer Ann Duffield has hit out at Good Friday racing plans

Constable Burton trainer Ann Duffield has hit out at Good Friday racing plans

Middleham Stables Open Day under threat following Good Friday racing move

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Brandsby trainer Rebecca Menzies on course to make racing dreams come true

Andy Gargan’s new Club call

Sara Ender with one of her as yet unnamed three-year-olds

Sara Ender with one of her as yet unnamed three-year-olds

Pointing the way to crest of success in racing

Moviesta triumphs at Goodwood to the delight of trainer Bryan Smart and QPR football manager Harry Redknapp

Moviesta triumphs at Goodwood to the delight of trainer Bryan Smart and QPR football manager Harry Redknapp

Sorry, wrong number – it leads to great Moviesta for Bry and Harry

Borderlescott, number two, wins the 2009 Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes at York

Borderlescott, number two, wins the 2009 Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes at York

Borderlescott's back again

Mudawin just edges home

Mudawin just edges home

Countdown to the Ebor Festival

York Music Showcase meeting hits right notes on racing quality

York Music Showcase meeting hits right notes on racing quality

York Music Showcase meeting hits right notes on racing quality

The Press racing writer Tom O’Ryan recovering at home at Brawby following his accident

The Press racing writer Tom O’Ryan recovering at home at Brawby following his accident

‘I could have been killed stone dead’ - Tom O'Ryan

Dringhouses trainer Joe Mulhall welcomes First Phase into the winner’s enclosure at York races – his first winner on Knavesmire – in May 1968

Dringhouses trainer Joe Mulhall welcomes First Phase into the winner’s enclosure at York races – his first winner on Knavesmire – in May 1968

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Tributes to ‘ebullient’ Dringhouses trainer Joe Mulhall

Sure-fire decade for York’s very own Derby

Derby hope Libertarian, above right

Derby hope Libertarian, above right

Exile to Epsom – the twisting path of ‘Team Burke’

Noel more travelling says stay-put trainer

First win for York jockey Lauren Haigh

Main events, runners and riders at York Racecourse's May Festival

Middleham trainer Ben Haslam

Middleham trainer Ben Haslam

A United front for Haslam yard

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Clocking up Myles

Trainer Patrick Holmes at his yard in Middleham

Trainer Patrick Holmes at his yard in Middleham

Move to Middleton for trainer Patrick Holmes