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Charlie Hills: 'He's got huge potential - he's beaten Group 1 winners on soft ground but is different class on a faster surface at home'

James BurnLambourn correspondent

If any trainer is unlikely to panic, it is Charlie Hills.

Hills, as approachable as they come and known for his laid-back nature, is yet to get on the scoresheet in 2024, but he remains extremely relaxed – the memories of last season, when he amassed more than £1.8 million in prize-money in Britain, plus a whopping Stateside haul of more than $1 million trousered by Ancient Rome, no doubt helping.

Hills says: "Consciously, I've been quieter with them because of the weather, right from January, was against us. We've been patient, but a few nice days with some warmth will help.

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Published on 15 April 2024inStable Tours

Last updated 08:27, 16 April 2024

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