Patrick, as you will know, is based in Middleham, one of the leading flat racing centres in the country. Patrick is also the most astute trainer I have ever met in my time involved in the racing game. Patrick is very adept at placing his horses, whether they be group class performers like Kinnaird , King Revo, Middleham Peacock or Devious Boy, Pipe Major, Russian Music, Godstone, Godswalk, Nigel's Lad, Mr Mischief or Talented Ting, Pageboy, Hawkley, China Castle, Hard As Iron, Huso, Selberry, Pencil Point, Siouxrouge, or Progression, Air Of Esteem, Erinvale, Abuljjood, Maybe Special, Sign Of The Tiger, Special Promise, You're Special, Bustling Rio, Flambe, Positive Profile or horses with limited ability. He knows the time of day with regard to the betting ring too. In 2007 he refocused his yearling purchases with his son Ben buying more racy 2yo types rather than the middle distance pedigrees of previous years. He has been rewarded by 9 of his 14 2yos having won this year. An impressive record indeed!