Monthly Archives: February 2021

By and large Ballycrystal has been struggling apart from one second behind Cathal's Star (who runs in the previous race) at Sedgefield. He is likely to find one or two too speedy although two and half miles around here on the level will take plenty of getting.

The Resdev Way is a Southwell specialist at his level on the Flat but did run a fair race on the Tapeta here over a mile and a half. He is one who will not mind the surface so could have a small each-way shout.

Big Difference started the season with a couple of good seconds but was disappointing on the soft last time. Obviously we would have preferred better ground today but if there is anywhere you'd get acceptable ground at the moment it's up here. I thought we'd give it a spin as he's in great order at…

Big Difference started the season with a couple of good seconds but was disappointing on the soft last time. Obviously we would have preferred better ground today but if there is anywhere you'd get acceptable ground at the moment it's up here. I thought we'd give it a spin as he's in great order at…

Keeper Hill has been tackling high-class opposition in chases and latterly in a Market Rasen conditions hurdle and invariably runs to form. He stays all day so this extended trip will suit - he was third in the race last year - and should put in another bold showing.

Sunny Express was in the process of running a fair race on chase debut at Taunton only to fall at the last fence when about to finish second. He ran better than his price suggested in a jumpers bumper at LIngfield since then  and if he can cope with the fences would have an each-way…

This has been a very frustrating season for everybody connected with Bob Mahler. The winner of this race last season, he is as well as ever at home and we think he has a good chance of retaining his title.

Estrela Star is still struggling with his form although he did show a glimmer of improvement last time. He's down another 2lb so we're hoping for the best.

This has been a very frustrating season for everybody connected with Biob Mahler. The winner of this race last season, he is as well as ever at home and we think he has a good chance of retaining his title.

Ex S'Elance ran a stinker last time which was disappointing after a better effort at Uttoxeter. It is hard to fancy him too strongly coming off that latest poor showing.

Captain Cattistock did very well for David Maxwell but when David got his bad injury he decided to reduce his string and we were able to acquire this very nice horse. We took him to Lambourn the other day for a gallop and he blew pretty hard but we want to qualify him for the…

Nestor Park was always a horse we liked and he did very well over hurdles until losing his form when the team was generally out of sorts. He has been gradually finding his feet over fences and after an excellent run in a Newbury handicap last time should be ready for his first chase win…

Kangaroo Point is not great value at present odds. That said he should be competitive off what looks a fair mark.

Glentaneous is a nice son of Gleneagles. He'll probably need the run and has a moderate draw to overcome.

Hunny Moon is ultra-consistent and she will handle the ground. This looks a particularly warm race though and we will be more than happy with a place.

Unai has to improve massively on what he's been doing on the track. He's working well enough at home but needs to regain his best form and I'm far from confident that he will.

Foster'sisland has been struggling for the most part over hurdles, showing nothing like his useful bumper form. Reverting to the level might bring him more into matters and the 10lb we take off him will help. Small place chance.

Party Business is quite nicely bred and goes all right at home. If anything he will probably lack a bit of experience but we are hopeful of a decent showing.