Tolworth test for Colour Squadron

COLOUR SQUADRON produced a fine performance to beat smart bumper horse Montbazon at Newbury and trainer Philip Hobbs is looking forward to seeing how he handles the step up in class in today’s Grade 1 32Red-sponsored Tolworth Hurdle at Sandown.

Tolworth test for Colour Squadron
Sat, 07 Jan, 2012 - 00:00
Ashley Iveson

“We were delighted with him at Newbury and it was a good performance to make all the running that day,” said Hobbs.

“We’ve been very pleased with him since and the soft ground won’t be a problem for him as he handles testing ground fine.

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