SENDING out the first [Santosha] and third [Caroline Dale] placed horses in last month’s Group 3 Princess Margaret Betfred Stakes was vindication of a long term plan.

Over the last few seasons, we set out a business model aimed at gradually improving the quality of horse in our yard. I have always been a strong believer in quality over quantity so took the decision to concentrate on a small number of better class horses rather than a conveyor belt of bottom grade handicappers. Having shown that given the right ammunition we can compete with the best, the ambition is to build from here and remain at the top table.