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Ambitious trainer makes 'statement of intent' as string almost doubles and new gallop installed
Plus: conditional jockey who returned after a life-threatening stroke is back in racing
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Trainer Tom Ellis is focused on taking his Warwickshire yard to the next level, installing a brand-new gallop and doubling the size of his string since taking out a licence last year.
Ellis, who has saddled more more than 300 winners in point-to-points, had his first runner with a full licence in the 2024 Grand National. He has put his farming background to good use by inserting the Andrews Bowen SafeTrack gallop himself, saving him "an absolute fortune" in the process.
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