Derby approach gets official seal of approval

New Approach has been given a rating of 126 from British Horseracing Authority senior handicapper Phil Smith following his brilliant victory in the Vodafone Derby.

Derby approach gets official seal of approval
Mon, 09 Jun, 2008 - 08:29

New Approach has been given a rating of 126 from British Horseracing Authority senior handicapper Phil Smith following his brilliant victory in the Vodafone Derby.

Smith, who has yet to discuss his conclusions with Irish counterpart Garry O’Gorman, believes Jim Bolger’s colt is already “a pretty good Derby winner”.

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CourtsRacingHeathrowPlace: CurraghPlace: NewmarketPlace: County CarlowPlace: EnglandPlace: WorcesterPerson: Phil SmithPerson: SmithPerson: Garry O’GormanPerson: Jim BolgerPerson: New ApproachPerson: BolgerPerson: Kevin ManningPerson: CashmansPerson: Tartan BearerPerson: ConquestPerson: Tony McCoyPerson: McCoyEvent: Vodafone DerbyEvent: DerbyEvent: English/Irish DerbyEvent: Dubai Duty Free Irish DerbyEvent: Irish DerbyEvent: GuineasOrganisation: British Horseracing AuthorityOrganisation: EpsomOrganisation: New Approach
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