Scott Dixon Racing Open Morning Open Morning Sunday 27th November | Page 3

SCOTT DIXON RACING
OPEN MORNING

FOREWORD BY SIMON MAPLETOFT

What a pleasure it is to once again be hosting Scott’s annual Open Morning and Yearling
Parade. I’m sure that, like me, you will enjoy meeting some familiar names for the
forthcoming All-Weather Championships as well as some exciting new recruits for the 2017 Flat
Season.
As one of the youngest trainers in the
country, Scott has done particularly well to
establish himself in such a highly competitive
game since taking out his license only four
years ago. Indeed, since taking over at
Haygarth House Scott has earned a reputation
for getting the very best out of older horses
whilst showing a true talent for nurturing
young thoroughbreds, too.
All-Weather specialists like Even Stevens
and Sir Geoffrey, notable turf winners such
as Sacrosanctus, Thunderball and Askaud
and Brocklesby Stakes winning two-year-old
Cock Of The North are all testament to the all
round skills of Scott and his team.
Statistics are always revealing and illustrate
Scott’s impressive record at a number of racecourses including his most local, Doncaster, where 10
winners have yielded a level stakes profit of 45.25, and Beverley, where he has returned a 19pts profit.
Epsom, the home of the Derby, has also proven a happy hunting ground with a 23% strike rate
yielding a 29pts return.
On the All-Weather, Scott has enjoyed most of his success at his local track Southwell and will have
his sights set on achieving his 50th winner on the Fibresand this winter. Indeed, his runners there in
the 2015/16 All-Weather season rewarded their followers with a level stakes profit of 22.95.
Scott’s achievements on the track are underpinned by a genuine interest in making racehorse
ownership as exciting and rewarding as possible for everyone involved at Haygarth House. Whether
you own horses outright or only have a small share, there’s always a warm welcome.
That welcome is extended to all of you here this morning and I hope you enjoy being in the
company of Scott, his equally dedicated Mum and Dad Yvette and Paul and the whole team ahead of
what promises to be another exciting year.

Simon Mapletoft
At The Races