Denton Hall News
- 02-Apr-2025: Latest News from Denton Hall Stables the home of Michael Dods Racing
- 26-Mar-2025: Stable apprentice Rhys Elliott rides out his 7lbs claim with 20th winner at Newcastle
- 22-Mar-2025: Sixth winner of 2025 as Lord Abama wins at Newcastle under Sean Kirrane
- 21-Mar-2025: King of Fury wins at Southwell on first run for the yard
- 11-Mar-2025: Nelson Gay wins for the second time this season at Southwell
- 04-Mar-2025: Gale Force Maya's first foal born at Byerley Stud - a colt by Pinatubo!
- 01-Mar-2025: King's Crown goes in at Newcastle under Rhys Elliott for second win of the season
- 27-Feb-2025: Happy 83rd birthday to Zuffolo's owner Roger Saunders. Have a great day, Roger!
- 15-Feb-2025: Second winner of 2025 as Nelson Gay and Lewis Edmunds win at Southwell
Dods excited by Brunch after tasty Newcastle victory
MICHAEL Dods has described Brunch as “an exciting horse” after the three-year-old cruised to victory at Newcastle today.
The Harbour Watch gelding settled well under a patient ride from Callum Rodriquez in the Betway Heed Your Hunch British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Median Auction Stakes, before forging clear and winning cosily by two and a half lengths.
Michael said: “He was progressive as a two-year-old and it was nice to see him get off the mark for this season in such good style. He saw out the mile really well and is an exciting horse.
“There are no definite plans yet – we’ll talk to the owners and see what the handicapper does.”
Brunch was giving 7lbs away to the rest but looked comfortable throughout the race.
He started his two-year-old campaign by finishing fifth on heavy going at Doncaster in October, before winning over seven furlongs on the all-weather at Newcastle on his second start in November.
