Monthly Archives: April 2023

We have to accept that the Goshen who goes left-handed is a pale imitation of the high-class performer we always see on right-hand tracks. Back in his comfort zone today and over a trip that should be ideal we have to hope he can show us once more what he can do - which is…

Silastar has been running okay over 1m4f the last twice, but as a winner over a mile last year, he should be happy enough at 1m2f. Ryan is a welcome partner for him and hopefully they will click first time together.

Silastar has been running okay over 1m4f the last twice, but as a winner over a mile last year, he should be happy enough at 1m2f. Ryan is a welcome partner for him and hopefully they will click first time together.

Maclaine ran a cracker at Exeter last time out on his first run after a wind-op and he really ran to the line, which will have given him confidence. A huge horse who is still a bit on the weak side, I wanted to give him one more run before he goes off for his…

Tawalla ran okay on last year's debut and seems to have done well from two to three. His work this year has been better and I am expecting to see a nice step forward. Five furlongs on soft ground will suit him well.

Sausalito was most unlucky not to add to his great string of results when a close 2nd on Lingfield All-Weather Vase day, Pestered after taking an early lead and headed, he battled back strongly after 1m4f but was just denied. His mark had gone up from 48 to 67 in 50 days after five wins…

Copper Coin often runs well fresh and good ground will be ideal while the drop to 2m5f shouldn't hold too many worries. Flat tracks seem to suit him best and none is flatter than Kempton, so he should be fine! He isn't getting any younger and a mark of 130 may be high enough, but…

Espoir De Teillee has plenty of talent. He is in good form and the slight step back in trip should suit. We expect him to run a big race.

Bg Bard has been running through the winter and was placed in a couple of his five races, the best effort coming behind prolific winner Lilkian over 6f at Lingfield last month. His mark has eased of late and in a wide-open race he should be competitive although he's not really proven on soft ground.

Grand Alliance ran very well over this course and distance at the backend of last season. This looks hotter and he is priced accordingly. He will love the conditions and has been working well but realistically, we are hoping for a place at best.

Datsalrightgino did well winning a couple over hurdles but it has been since going chasing that he has come into his own. Second on debut and then a winner at Chepstow, he stepped up for an excellent 2nd to the smart Stage Star at Cheltenham. Then after a fine 2nd in the Pendil Chase, he…

Tara Iti has been struggling to recapture his form of late last term. We claim 10lb off him and that may help him run into a place.

Kansas Du Berlais came good around here last time in the manner of an improving young hurdler. He should have no trouble with the slightly longer trip and we hope he can follow up in this competitive novice contest.

Shahbaz won nicely at Newmarket at the end of last year and looks a lovely middle-distance prospect for the year ahead. I don't want the ground to dry up too much as he loves to get his toe in. Ten furlongs is ideal for now and he always runs a good race so he is…

Madera Mist loves it around here, winning twice, but she just hasn't clicked so far this season. On a recovery mission.

Risk And Roll ran a cracker in the Pertemps Final here at the Festival after getting hampered. Back over fences today and with the ground drying, he has an each-way chance at a big price if he gets a clear run this time.

Risk And Roll ran a cracker in the Pertemps Final here at the Festival after getting hampered. Back over fences today and with the ground drying, he has an each-way chance at a big price if he gets a clear run this time.

Dream Composer made a promising start to his new turf campaign, running a creditable 7th in a big field at Doncaster. He will need to run a personal best though to win this but might justify each-way support.

Moondial won over course and distance last season on her penultimate start under Richard. She isn't the biggest but tries hard. She should run her race but will be vulnerable to horses that have improved over the winter.

El Jasor is a nice big colt who made a fine debut over an inadequate trip at Kempton last year. Ten furlongs on soft ground will suit him well and he can take a nice step forward here.