The yard’s great form continued yesterday, when Axel Blueue put up a great performance for Mickey and owners Jayne and Gwyn Brace.
Mickey said: “I was delighted. He jumped a bit novicey, but he got into the race nicely under James and travelled strongly, and except for an awkward jump at the last, he would have been very close and possibly won against a good horse that had had previous hurdling experience.
“Im very excited about Axel Bleue and hopefully he’ll win plenty of race for Jayne and Gwyn. He’ll run again and will probably have his break around Christmas time, but he an exciting horse for next season.”