Lucinda Russell has told Old Gold Racing that her star mare, Apple Away, is set to reappear in the Grade One Betfair Chase in November.
The Grade One winner has been a flagbearer for her many Old Gold Racing owners and will afford them another top-level runner en route to some enticing mares’ prizes this season.
Speaking to Old Gold Racing, Russell said: “Apple Away has done really well over the summer and we’re excited to get her back racing. We haven’t seen her since that strange day of the Midlands National, where the ground left a lot to be desired.
“She’s in fine form at home and we’re readying her for what we hope will be another really good season. While she always gave her best, she didn’t manage to get her head in front last term, so we’ll be looking to change that.
“The plan for the season will be to aim her at a similar set of mares’ races, with a few other targets thrown in across the campaign. We’re considering starting her off in the Betfair Chase at Haydock in November.
“While it’s an open Grade One, we think the track ought to suit her and it should be a nice starting point. There’s a nice Listed mares’ chase at Market Rasen at the end of November which we were second in last year. We’d like to think we could go one better.”
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