Hand Of God

“Mohammed Jaber [owner] has been very good. He was in the sales, but we actually bought Hand Of God back because we thought we could rebuild him. We gave him the winter off and he's done well since. I'm grateful we were allowed to keep him and it gave us the chance to show his true ability - Harry Charlton, trainer.”

“He said I was in front two down and thought I'll go and win this and he emptied the final two. Hand Of God looked pretty quick over 10 [furlongs] last year and it was when Ryan rode him at Newmarket, when the gelding was obviously a bit flat, he said 'I think he needs all of 12', but I think maybe he just didn't see the real Hand Of God that day. I suspect something like the John Smith's at York would be more suitable - Harry Charlton, trainer.”

“Hand Of God didn't have a great trip again, but he had a clear run at least this time and he picked up very quick from the three to the one, and William said he almost got there too soon. I think he's still a ten-furlong horse; he's got a great mind and is good physically. He's not done much wrong and I guess he's probably due a step up in class. He works with King's Gambit, so we were all quite confident, and Kikkuli (second in the Jersey) was another positive - Harry Charlton, trainer.”

“We thought Hand Of God was a mile and a quarter horse last year but he had the speed to win over a mile as he did here. We may have a look at the London Gold Cup at Newbury next month for him - Harry Charlton, trainer.”