The King's Battalion
Sun 29 Dec 2024
Winner 98 of 2024: KING’S SCHOOL, trained by Gemma Tutty and ridden by Warren Fentiman (7). ‘Best Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Handicap’ over 7f at Newcastle.
A great follow-up success from our super-consistent King’s School. Drawn 3 from 11, Warren settled our gelding at the rear of the field, before switching him across to the more favourable stand side rail. He made good headway with a furlong to race and was delivered perfectly by the young apprentice, leading inside the final 100 yards to win cosily again.
Watch the full race replay here: https://www.attheraces.com/racecard/Newcastle/28-December-2024/1730
Timeform rated his 2nd victory in a row with a t86, commenting: "Was easy to back in this stronger race but followed up from last time under an accomplished ride from a 7-lb claimer that continues to impress; held up, pushed along over 2f out, challenged over 1f out, edged ahead final 50 yds; although he was narrowly beaten at short odds several times earlier in the season, these last 2 runs have done much to ease any lingering doubts over his determination."
Listen to Warren Fentimen thoughts below:
Link to the official photo gallery: https://www.grossick.co.uk/p/80532khg/C245150604/newcastle
Winner 99 of 2024: PALS BATTALION, trained by David O’Meara and ridden by David Nolan. ‘Gamble Responsibly At BetUK Handicap’ over 6f at Newcastle.
His last to first victory makes it a remarkable three wins from his last five starts on the All-Weather surface for the son of Invincible Army. The gelding had to work its way through the field after a patient start under his regular jockey David Nolan, but after a perfectly timed ride, finding all the right gaps, the pair led inside the final 100 yards and won comfortably in the end.
Watch the full race replay here: https://www.attheraces.com/racecard/Newcastle/28-December-2024/1800
Timeform rated his victory with a t91.
Link to the official photo gallery: https://www.grossick.co.uk/p/80532khg/C245150604/newcastle