Four-star Hughes in flying form

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A review of Tuesday’s action at Sedgefield as Brian Hughes continued his sensational form with a four-timer.

Brian Hughes is keeping his feet on the ground despite continuing his sensational run of form by riding four consecutive winners at Sedgefield.

It is just eight days since the leading northern-based rider hit the headlines after enjoying a magnificent five-timer at Musselburgh at combined odds of 899/1.

He has since enjoyed winners at Market Rasen, Haydock and Uttoxeter and while he was out of luck with his first ride in County Durham, with Willie Hall pulling up in the opening race of the afternoon, he soon kicked into gear to again dominate proceedings.

Hughes said: “I came here thinking I had a couple of chances and after I rode the first two winners I was delighted.

“To then go on and have four is great and it’s credit to my agent really, who is doing a fantastic job.

“It’s a little bit embarrassing, to be honest. Things are almost going too well and I just hope it (luck) doesn’t run out.

“I’m just part of a big wheel. I’m lucky to be riding for yards that are in good form.

“There are plenty of lads in the weighing room who could ride these horses, it’s getting on them that’s the difficult thing.

“I’m the one getting all the pats on the back, but it’s the lads and lasses that look after the horses on a daily basis that really deserve the credit.”

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