Bill & Tim Gredley have sadly had to make the decision to retire Big Orange after his leg injury flared up last week.8x black type winner including epic 2017 Ascot Gold Cup. A true equine giant in every way. Happy retirement and thank you from all at Fitzroy House Stables.
Michael Bell
1,732 posts
Race horse trainer in Newmarket. 92 box yard. Trainer of both a Derby winner [Motivator] and Oaks winner [Sariska]...fingers crossed more to follow!!!
00:00- Thanks @ManCity for the letter about Big 🍊🎩. Let's hope I can write back to you when we clean up in 2018⚽️🙏
- Don't think Diane Abbott could cope being my secretary let alone Home Secretary! #clearlyhasn'tgotascoobydoo/complete liability/🙏No
- As final end to the Big 🍊story. Special thanks to the owner/ breeders Bill & Tim Gredley , my head lad @twyronjones81 , ex travelling head girl Gill Dolman, and jockeys @JPSPENCER1980 @the_doyler @FrankieDettori and all other jockeys who rode him plus all my superb team at home.
- Very sadly Big 🍊a non runner this afternoon. Combination of overnight rain and had a very restless night @ Chantilly. Target Ascot now .🙏
- My response to seeing todays Daily Mirror article on Wigmore Hall michaelbellracing.com/2014/09/statem…
- Replying to @JPSPENCER1980 and @RacingPostTotally agree, whip rules are well thought out, well enforced and no need for further change, End Of.
- I don't suppose I'll be getting a Christmas hamper from Betfred. 🍊 and F D💷💷
- So sad to hear @FrankieDettori is out of action, have called upon super sub @the_doyler to ride Big 🍊 on Thursday!
- Three of the best. Big 🍊, Quest for More and Trip to 🇫🇷! First 3 in 2015 Goodwood Cup. Ready for battle in Dubai!
00:00- No way I will ever accept #checkmybottle @osbornejamie after today with the Cottesmore. It's definitely gone now!!







