David O'Meara: 'He slid under the radar but is definitely capable of winning a big race'
Andrew Dietz talks to the Yorkshire trainer about his talented team
Teamwork made the dream work for David O'Meara last year as his York stable enjoyed its second most lucrative season.
The only other time Willow Farm has surpassed £2 million in prize-money was in 2019 when Lord Glitters was in his pomp and, although the stable legend retired last summer, the support team stepped up admirably to make sure his absence was not felt too keenly.
Ayr Gold Cup winner Summerghand and Shelir, who gave O'Meara his third win in the Balmoral Handicap in the last six years, led the way, with Get Shirty, Orbaan, Blue For You and Escobar also landing big handicap pots.
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Published on 3 May 2023inStable Tours
Last updated 18:00, 3 May 2023
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- Jessica Harrington: 'She was second in a Group 1 last year - and it would be fantastic to win one with her'
- Joseph O'Brien: 'He's looked a bit special at home - and it could be straight to Royal Ascot now'
- Tim Easterby: 'He's well handicapped and I'm looking forward to him - we like him a lot'
- David O'Meara: 'If I've got a horse who could step up this year, he's the one - it's all eyes on the Victoria Cup now'
- Roger Varian: 'I still think he's unexposed over a mile and a half - but we want to try to win the Prince of Wales's first'
- Jessica Harrington: 'She was second in a Group 1 last year - and it would be fantastic to win one with her'
- Joseph O'Brien: 'He's looked a bit special at home - and it could be straight to Royal Ascot now'
- Tim Easterby: 'He's well handicapped and I'm looking forward to him - we like him a lot'
- David O'Meara: 'If I've got a horse who could step up this year, he's the one - it's all eyes on the Victoria Cup now'