Person: Ron Hodges

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Philip Prince takes Wolverhampton win

Philip Prince has already attracted considerably more attention than any of his fellow young amateur jockeys but a Wolverhampton victory on only his second public ride was no more than he deserved.

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Somerset for Lingfield

Red Somerset could make a quick reappearance at Lingfield on Saturday following his victory at Great Leighs on Monday.

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Cook serves up a treat for Dalton

It will come as a surprise if Mount Cook does not go on to better things following his smooth success in the Morgan Ashurst Novices’ Handicap Chase at Taunton.

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Thundering Stars for Nicholls at Taunton

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Edward continues Drowne run

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Little Edward wins at Lingfield

Kirk thinking positive

Sylvester Kirk is hoping he can “kick-start” his season after recording a welcome winner at Bath.

Mon, 11 Jun, 2007

Fenton woe as Dale delivers

Barry Fenton missed a valuable winning ride as Noel Fehily deputised aboard the front-running Priors Dale in the Dick Reynolds Novices’ Handicap Chase at Wincanton.

Thu, 01 Feb, 2007

Preacher plans open

Ron Hodges is unlikely to run Preacher Boy in the Coral Welsh National and instead expects his stable star to reappear at some stage next month.

Fri, 15 Dec, 2006

Rebel attracts significant Hennessy support

CORNISH Rebel has been the subject of some significant support ahead of Saturday’s Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at Newbury.

Wed, 22 Nov, 2006

Gaselee greets Egerton winner

Retired trainer Nick Gaselee was back in the winner’s enclosure after The Local proved a star turn at a wet and windy Wincanton.

Fri, 02 Dec, 2005

Local lifts Wincanton honours

The Local was the star of the show at a wet and windy Wincanton, running out an impressive winner of the Weatherbys Support The Injured Jockeys Fund Handicap Hurdle.

Thu, 01 Dec, 2005

Veteran Bishops on right track

Once again at Epsom it was a case of ‘horses for courses’ today as those with proven ability to handle the ups and downs of the unique track took the honours.

Wed, 20 Apr, 2005

Dream treble for Johnson

Richard Johnson took the riding honours at Hereford today with a treble highlighted by the success of Woodenbridge Dream in the Weatherbys Bank Novices’ Handicap Chase.

Mon, 21 Mar, 2005

Lynch shines in amateur Derby

BUSINESS Studies student Andrew Lynch has a bright future ahead of him in racing if events at Epsom yesterday are anything to go by.

Tue, 31 Aug, 2004

Pipe lands two more in title race

Martin Pipe strengthened his grip on the trainers’ title with another two winners at Cheltenham yesterday as he continued to pull away from rival Paul Nicholls.

Fri, 16 Apr, 2004

Chepstow beckons for impressive Stand

A trip to Chepstow a week on Saturday is on the cards for Take The Stand after he jumped his

Fri, 19 Dec, 2003

Slight improvement in condition of Tibbatts

Amateur jockey Lee Tibbatts is said to be in a stable condition in hospital this morning.

Fri, 13 Jun, 2003

Racing: McCoy fails to close on record

Tony McCoy has failed to make racing history this afternoon after a return to action at Exeter.

Thu, 28 Mar, 2002

Racing: McCoy needs four to equal record

Tony McCoy continues his quest to make racing history when he returns to action at Exeter this afternoon following a short holiday in Marbella.

Thu, 28 Mar, 2002

Horse Racing: Bailey in Wonderland

Improving chaser Wonder Weasel can continue his progress with victory in the £70,000 (€114,790) Singer & Friedlander National Trial at Uttoxeter tomorrow.

Fri, 01 Feb, 2002

Horseracing: McCain snaps up Ruby for Hanakham

Top Irish rider Ruby Walsh is set to partner Hanakham for trainer Ginger McCain in Saturday's Martell Grand National.

Sun, 01 Apr, 2001

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