Racing: This Essex Boy Is No Fool & Can Land Big Prize ; Barry Geraghty's View From the Saddle O'brien Star Ready

Daily Mirror › February 12, 2005

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ESSEX gave me a great thrill when he won the Pierse last month and I expect him to give me a good spin in the totesport Trophy at Newbury today.

But it's not going to be easy in a very competitive 27 runner handicap. And, after a 15lb. hike in the weights during the week, he has to shoulder 11-6.

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Racing: This Essex Boy Is No Fool & Can Land Big Prize ; Barry Geraghty's View From the Saddle O'brien Star Ready

I'd really fancy him off his original weight of 10-5, even if I'd have to sweat a bit to 'do' the weight. But, hopefully, the extra burden won't stop him today.

ESSEX had plenty in hand when he won the Pierse. He lost his momentum at the last, was...

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