Monthly Archives: June 2024

Accruel was very green on debut. Hopefully, he can take a step forward today.

Miller Spirit came good in an apprentices' handicap here over 1m4f a week ago, beating impressive York winner Dancing In Paris. He's unpenalised and the way he outstayed his rival that day suggests 1m6f shouldn't be a problem.

14/06/24 - RESULT 1st 22/1 Original quote: "Our Papa Smurf made a good comeback for the year when 2nd at Brighton but didn't follow up when favourite last time at Bath. A return to the earlier form would give him each-way chances."

Magic Memories came back to last year's good form with a solid 2nd place to course specialist Dual Identity at Sandown last month. Two non-runners have weakened this field and he looks the one to beat.

We run two in this 0-120 handicap hurdle and if you look at the betting you will see Kitesurfer is the longer-priced of our duo and the outsider in the field. A previous winner in France, he works and schools well, but he disappointed us on the track through last winter. We've given him a…

Rothay Park got carried out on his first run on turf so strike a line through that. He should enjoy this test and we've been waiting for fast ground, but he has been inconsistent.

Heer's Sadie is becoming a true course specialist at Brighton. She shows her best form in small fields here as she has to be held up and doesn't get too far behind. She had too much ground to make up last time so hopefully, she will come with her usual late rattle and it will…

Corporate Raider has had excuses for his last few runs. He ran well at Epsom last year so we hope he can handle Brighton okay. This is his first time in this lower grade and he should bounce back to form.

Miller Spirit had some nice form last year but looked in need of the run on his comeback. Maybe he'll be better for one more run.

Salamanca Lad gets a tongue-tie added. He isn't the most focused of horses but he can certainly compete at this level.

Arctician was below par on that rare appearance on turf last time and this is more his backyard. He's a course and distance winner and is long overdue further success.  It would be no surprise to see things go better for him here. He has conditions to suit and just needs some luck in running…

Abbey Heights needs to step forward from his first run after a long layoff.

Idyllic has been crying out for a step up in trip for a while but it made sense to wait for handicaps to do it. She should have no problems going around Wolves and she is well drawn too. She can go well tonight.

Icare Grandchamp ran well over hurdles at Fontwell in September, holding on well for 2nd after making the running. He was less impressive in two subsequent runs, the latter a debut over fences. He needs to do better.

Tronido is a rangy filly who races a little freely and is still inexperienced. She showed just enough in maidens and this distance and track could well suit her in her first start in a handicap. She needs to keep a lid on it throughout the preliminaries but she could get involved if things go…

Fascinating Lips has been very much out of form, but the handicapper has been helpful and he's on a career low. Surely the tide should turn before long.

Red Cloud dropped from out of the clouds last time here having got a long way behind. He only needs to be a little sharper early on to gain a first win. The 1lb rise looks generous enough.

Red Cloud dropped from out of the clouds last time here having got a long way behind. He only needs to be a little sharper early on to gain a first win. The 1lb rise looks generous enough.

Muy Muy Guapo is a frustrating maiden who has now dropped to the bottom of the handicap. This trip possibly stretches him a bit but he can be slowly away, so could be staying on. Cheek-pieces might bring about a change of fortune and he badly needs to get his confidence. Has plenty of ability.

Expressionless won a couple in the spring of last year, but like Cerulean Summer, hasn't really got back to that yet in in 2024. Place hopes, but not obvious ones off top-weight.