Eve Johnson Houghton increases juvenile strike rate to 44% with ‘nice’ Blewburton her fourth debut winner.

Greatrex, the son of jumps trainer Warren, enjoyed success as a jockey in Britain, riding 216 winners and securing the Balmoral Handicap victory on Musaddas in 2015. Despite this, he retired from racing at the young age of 23. However, he recently made a successful comeback by winning a race on a John Jenkins-trained sprinter, marking his return to the sport with a sense of fulfillment and anticipation for more victories.

Greatrex expressed his elation, stating that he had missed the feeling of winning and was reassured by John’s belief in the horse, despite its long odds. He also mentioned that he is currently feeling at his best both physically and mentally. Meanwhile, Johnson Houghton, a trainer with an impressive crop of 40 two-year-olds, expressed delight at the high performance of her young horses, showcasing a remarkable 44 percent strike-rate from just nine runners.

She expressed appreciation for the positive impact of training the young horses on grass at home, emphasizing the benefits of allowing them to group together and engage in activities that enhance their development. Amy Murphy, another trainer, saw success with a filly that had previously raced in France and showed promise by winning a race in Britain. Murphy’s strategic approach and focus on optimizing the filly’s abilities enabled her to secure victory, which bodes well for the future prospects of the horse.

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