Newmarket trainer William Haggas should be one of racing’s ambassadors to the world. Win or lose he communicates pleasure. Take Triple Aspect’s victory at Sandown on Saturday in the Agfa Listed sprint. ‘He’s a really scrubby little thing and he moved to post like a goat,’ declared the candid trainer. ‘But he’s really genuine and that was a hell of a performance.’
William used to train the second horse Jargelle, said jockey Liam Jones. ‘She’s a very good filly. We won the Supersprint with her and the scorching pace she set played into my hands.’ Triple Aspect is a heart failure horse for connections. He can’t go the early pace. But he finishes his races well and they don’t give you prizes for your possy after two furlongs. Triple Aspect has now won four from five. On firm ground, stick with him.
Triple Aspect is owned by gambler Harry Findlay. Had William encouraged Harry to back him? Silly question.
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