Yearly Archives: 2023

Dream Composer won well at Newmarket last time and seems in good form but this is a much deeper race today. It will need another personal best for him to take it.

All Crescent Lake's best form is on AW and he certainly impressed with an easy win over today's trip at Chelmsford two runs back. He followed up by showing that 2f less at Lingfield probably wasn't ideal and it will be interesting to see what he makes of Goodwood. If he copes with turf he…

Helm Roick takes a drop in class after getting found out a bit in the Lincoln. That run under his belt should stand him in good stead in a race where a very unexposed favourite takes on a field of evenly-matched seasoned handicappers. Will Carver takes the ride and is a solid rider who landed…

Holy Fire made an encouraging debut at Chelmsford and was given the winter off after that as she's a big filly and had done plenty. She is ready for this return to the races and conditions should suit her perfectly. She can take a step forward and go close.

Twice a winner as a 3yo, Big Bard had been unlucky not to win a couple more until coming good emphatically at Windsor last week. The 5lb penalty for that sprint success hardly looks enough - he's up 7lb in the new ratings -  to prevent a follow-up, and he's still bottom-weight.

Larrsen was highly tried when running in novice and maiden races last year. Now handicapped and on what could be a nice mark, we think he might be ready to make more of an impact.

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…