In racing terms every horse is a hero to someone whether it’s many tens of thousands of admirers or just the owner and stable lass who love their charge no matter what. In these pages many of the Heroes have been undisputed champions. Sometimes like the ripples in a pond, adoration can spread slowly outwards to encompass a wider range. That old phrase, “Horses for Courses” is where a horse endears itself to a local crowd by its continued exploits and is often adopted by them, but add a touch of class and that horse becomes a hero to a wider audience. This is true of today’s hero, Twin Oaks.
Having proved no good for flat racing Twin Oaks went hurdling in the care of David Murray-Smith and actually won his first race, a novice hurdle at Towcester. Unfortunately this was the only highlight of a very unsuccessful career over timber.
As a novice chaser he ran four times in two months in 1987, falling at the first fence on his debut, a distant third next time out before an eight-length second to the useful Foyle Fisherman. Made 3/1 favourite for his final outing of the season, an 18 runner maiden chase at Ascot, Twin Oaks fell early on.
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CAL'S UP TO TOP SPEED
John Anthony keeps close watch on the top ranking track fliers
ACTION REPLAY
Graham Buddry recalls the exploits of legendary hurdler Large Action
SHADOW IN THE LIMELIGHT
lan Heitman follows the fortunes of next year’s leading Classic prospects
GONE WILDE
Rolf Johnson fears the effects of a thoroughbred market bubble’
DIGGING OUT THE JUMPERS
The former Sky Racing frontman is all geared up for the change of codes and clothing
MORE AMO FOR RALPH
Dave Youngman shares the joy and gossip from the Newmarket gallops
GO COSMIC NEXT YEAR
Andy Ayres shares his pick of punting prospects from the autumn action
NICO'S CAREER LEAP TO GLORY
Nick Townsend talks to Nico de Boinville about his life-changing choices
ALL SET FOR FRESH START
Karl Hedley is on the spot for the new season action across Ireland
DAN'S GRAND BID DAWNING
Paul Ferguson tracks a route for Skeltons from Carlisle to Aintree