Yearly Archives: 2024

Time To Dazzle had three educational runs at Newbury last season. His opening mark of 94 didn't look too demanding and he made a good start to handicapping when 2nd at Uttoxeter. Raised 1lb for that, this looks a good opportunity.

Torneo was a useful performer on the flat in France, earning a rating equating to 84. He was 2nd on hurdling debut, then a good 3rd in a decent race at Kempton over Christmas. He bolted up in a weak race at Wetherby and starts handicapping off a very workable mark. With his huge weight…

Yellow Star ran a very promising 3rd to the highly-regarded Paul Nicholls/Sir Alex Ferguson et al Kalif Du Berlais at Kempton as an 80/1 shot. That was his hurdles and stable debut. This company should be more to his liking. Each-way chance.

Milldam disappointed on his seasonal reappearance last autumn but appreciated dropping back to 2m on a deep surface at Ffos Las in December and won quite impressively. He didn't appear to get home over 2m3.5f at Wetherby so he's back to 2m again here. This is a qualifier for the series and in a competitive…

Kotmask has been pretty consistent since going over fences and seems to be on the upgrade judged by the style of his latest win at Sandown. Raised 7lb for that, he meets other in-form opponents in a small field, but we're very hopeful he can maintain the progress.,

Twirler ran a cracker last time out, just failing to get up against a couple of nice types. She has run very well at Newcastle in the past and seems in great order at home. The draw could have been kinder but it shouldn't be an issue in this field.

Notre Dame has been improving for racing and also since stepping up to 7f. We have been waiting for this particular race and grade. She is working well so we hope this gives her the right chance to lose her maiden tag.

Four non-runners put a different slant on this handicap chase. Heaven Smart was a beaten favourite and slightly disappointing last time, but has heavy ground form. First-time blinkers can help get him over the line in front.

Stormingin is a sprightly veteran whose job nowadays is to give experience to young riders in the yard. Ella has had one ride so far so will learn plenty from her mount who knows his way around here and has won twice including at this trip over the past year.

Arctician is having a good winter and deserves to get his head in front any time soon. His return to a mile is no disadvantage and he is well drawn here. Should be thereabouts if all goes well for him.

Arctician is having a good winter and deserves to get his head in front any time soon. His return to a mile is no disadvantage and he is well drawn here. Should be thereabouts if all goes well for him.

Rabinal has run creditably enough since arriving in the UK and the return to 7f might help. He is sure to win any minute now and has an obvious chance if things fall right for him.

Royal Way has improved from race to race over hurdles, getting his first win by a very wide margin on this course. He had shown decent form (winning over 1m5f in soft) from only three runs in France and will provide a big obstacle to the Nicholls horse.

Crimson Coronet has run two decent races in defeat so far, bumping into a smart individual last time out. A few of the fillies behind her that day reoppose but I would be hopeful we can beat them again. We just have to hope there isn't a superstar among the unraced fillies that could beat…

Hermino AA had a great novice season but has struggled this time around and after a better effort when 3rd at Cheltenham, was beaten a long way in the Lanzarote last month. May need a few pounds off his mark before getting back in full swing.

Java Point made a very promising start for the yard and the season when a good 4th at Newbury. He tired coming to the last that day but will be fitter here and off 2lb lower has to be in with a shout.

A Listed winner over 1m on 3yo debut for Aidan O'Brien and 3rd in a Group 3 on final start over 1m4f, Peking Opera was always going to be hard to buy, but he came with Ryan's recommendation - he was on him for his last run. Hopefully, he can go very close as not…

Johnny Jump Up ran two moderate races in Irish points and his inexperience will be a factor. A son of Derby winner Workforce, we hope he can show promise.

Gogo Yubai missed the break at Southwell yesterday and didn't do badly in the circumstances, finishing 3rd. He goes again today when a faster exit would be the key.

I can't believe just how many of our horses run in the final race of the day. Eloped is probably nicely handicapped now. We have been learning about her since she came to the yard from the HIT sale. This trip looks ideal and she is in the correct grade. The favourite will be hard…