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• Givepeaceachance finishes sixth at Lingfield

  23 May 2019

  Givepeaceachance ran the extended 1m 3f in today's opening race at Lingfield, but, having led through the first mile of the race, she found the ground much too firm for her liking and she was headed easily and beaten eight lengths in sixth. Following the run jockey Pat Dobbs reported that she really hated the ground and was unable to act on it, so hopefully she will return to a much better showing with a favourable surface next time out.

• Another WINNING week is underway

  

  

  21 May 2019

  A flying start to the week's racing once again for Denis Coakley Racing, as Sonnetina did it very nicely indeed to get off the mark on her sixth outing - a great reward for owners The Good Mixers. The leaders broke smartly and made for a good gallop down the hill and crossing Wilson Avenue, when Tom Queally ensured that Sonnetina had maintained good balance and was travelling very smoothly in behind some cover, moving well in sixth place. Taking the shortest route with an inside line, Tom was able to steer the filly left upside the leaders, and having switched she moved easily through the gap and cleared away inside the final furlong to win very nicely, recording a fast time on the quick ground  - which appeared to suit Sonnetina really well for her first track success. Some TV photos are posted in the Gallery !

• Sonnetina running on the South Downs

  21 May 2019

  After three spins on the all weather, The Good Mixers' Sonnetina goes for today's 3.05 race at Brighton, a fourteen runner handicap on the fast ground over just short of seven furlongs. Tom Queally takes the ride in what should be a very tight and revealing race for the Poet's Voice filly. A beautiful afternoon to take in some Sussex sunshine !

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