Thursday 13 August

Marcus Foley had his last ever ride earlier in the week at Newton Abbot. Marcus, who was always in the wings as Nicky Hendersons number two was very successful for Mrs Robeson. He had a 100% record, 2 rides 2 winners, both at Wetherby. He rode Olney Lad to win a decent Handicap Hurdle at the track, a great ride, he looked beaten turning out of the back straight, but switched Olney Lad to the inner in the home straight, and galvanized a run up the inner that saw them come out on top. He also rode Ponderon to an easy success at the same track.He is starting his own 27 box pre training venture, and will take horses for his old boss, and Alan King among others, and we wish him all the best in the future.