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Strong start raises hopes with another Classic winner on the wishlist

The Rosewell House trainer is shifting the focus to quality over numbers

Imaging, an early-season Listed winner for Dermot Weld
Imaging, an early-season Listed winner for Dermot WeldCredit: Patrick McCann

This time last year thoughts of Pat Smullen weighed heavily on the mind of Dermot Weld, distraught at the serious illness that had befallen his stable jockey.

A year on, he has embarked on a new campaign in a more contented frame of mind, knowing how well Smullen has responded to an immense challenge.

He says: "I always believed Pat's fitness and his attributes as a professional sportsman, his determination, dedication and discipline, would be a big help on the road to recovery. He's made wonderful progress, and we're in regular contact to discuss the horses. We're looking forward to getting him back in the swing of things at Rosewell House in 2019."

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