Kim Bailey expresses admiration for exceptional First Flow, describing him as an incomparable and beloved equine companion

The 12-year-old horse had been performing well in his recent races, finishing in second place three times in a row. In his latest race, he showed great courage and skill by beating out competitors who were carrying significantly less weight. His trainer, Kim Bailey, expressed her admiration for the horse, calling him unbelievable and saying she has never had a horse quite like him. Despite his age, he carried the top weight in the race. However, there were concerns about whether he would start the race, as he often refuses to move at the starting line. Bailey receives phone calls from the rider every time he runs, saying that he won’t budge. He stands still with his ears perked, taking in his surroundings.

First Flow, the horse in question, earned a prize of £50,000 with this win, marking his 12th career victory. He first entered the racing world in February 2017 and had his greatest success when winning the Grade 1 Clarence House Chase three years ago. Retirement plans for the horse have been put on hold because he still loves racing. Bailey notes that people often ask when she will retire him, but he is enjoying himself too much to stop.

In another race, a six-year-old mare named Betty faced some interference but still put in a strong performance. She finished second but was later promoted to first place due to the interference from another horse. Bailey was excitedly cheering for Betty and was pleased with her performance, despite the unfortunate circumstances. The trainer expressed some frustration with recent racing events but noted that the horses are now in good spirits and she hopes they can have more success.

Betty’s jockey, Ben Jones, noticed that she had been intimidated and bumped during the race, which affected her performance. Winning in this manner was not how they had hoped to secure a victory. Bailey also mentioned that she has the Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle in mind for Betty if they can find decent ground at Cheltenham.

Additionally, another jockey, Johnny Quinn, has had recent success in races. He rode Nassalam in the Welsh National last month and won the Sussex equivalent at Plumpton on Dom Of Mary, trained by David Bridgwater. The Racing Post website is recommended for the best offers all in one place.