Yearly Archives: 2021

Ciotog has come on for his debut at Chelmsford where he was quite headstrong. He could outrun his odds and challenge for a place.

Valentino Dancer ran a blinder in the always competitive Summer Hurdle around here. A repeat of that performance will put him right in the thick of the argument again and we expect him to go very close.

We bought Cherokee Dance quite cheaply from David Simcock's stable at the July Sale at Newmarket. He goes okay at home and looks fairly handicapped on his form and there has been some morning interest in him in today's market. Hopeful of a decent start on what he's shown us so far.

Unusually Autumn War made no show last time at Haydock but the ground was exceptionally quick that day. Two miles around York will play to his strengths and I think he is sure to go well.

Makety has yet to get her head in front but overall she is quite consistent and we were delighted with her second first time over fences back in July. She deserves to win a race and hopefully it will be today.

So far Chica Boom has not lived up to his true potential on the Flat. He has schooled well in preparation for this jumping debut and I am hopeful he will outrun his odds in this small field. 

Testing Faith is a bonny, nicely-bred gelding who goes well at home. He is sure to improve for the experience.

Mrs Fitzherbert came good last time at a long price and off 4lb higher she ought to have her chance tonight. Of course the downside is that very challenging outside draw and the temptation would be to take her out but there are no obvious alternatives so we have to take our medicine. 

Drumlee Watar always puts his best foot forward and remains in good form. We expect him to put in another strong run and that should be good enough for him to get his head in front once again after the near miss last time.

Boy In The Bar had a win at Yarmouth in the summer and also ran a good second here. His latest performance at Wolverhampton can be ignored as he was denied a clear run at a crucial stage. Big each-way chance.  

Betty's Belle is not devoid of ability but this is a competitive enough mares' bumper for the time of year. She is stamina-bred and while I could imagine her running well I doubt whether she will be sharp enough to win at this stage of her development.

Cu Chulainn is a nice horse by Archipenko. He makes a belated debut but hopefully has an each-way chance today.

Not At Present deservedly got off the mark at Worcester last time after some consistent efforts. He stays well and can follow up now he's in handicap company.

The early-season form of Peaked Too Soon was good as was his effort at Stratford. Last time the ground was too soft and he made a noise, and since then he has had a wind-op. This is a mighty competitive-looking race but he must have a great chance of being placed.

It took us a while to get to know Liberated Lad after he joined us in mid-season from the Sir Mark Todd stable. Last time at Windsor off a lower mark he won nicely and even though 5lb higher today I'm hopeful he can follow up.

It's been raining at Hamilton but however much they get the ground will not be as bad as it was for Dark Mystery's debut at Sandown. I was delighted with his run in a competitive event there and he has come on in leaps and bounds since then. He could surprise some better-fancied oppenents today.

Ajrad hated the ground last time at Epsom when it was much too soft. On his earlier second on stable debut at Lingfield he would have a chance although this is quite a competitive affair.

Having tried Liger King at up to 1m4f we dropped him back in stages to seven furlongs at Yarmouth where he won nicely. That trip seems ideal and the 2lb rise is very fair. Hopeful of a follow-up.

Vertiginous finally convinced us that we should be running her at five furlongs when caught from a seemingly comfortably winning position over six at Haydock last time. Her Queen Mary and Lowther form puts her in here with a great chance and she is very much a value bet on the fast ground.

Dynali ran his best race yet over course and distance early in the summer, getting close to Flint Hill and he can meet him on better terms today. Has to be an each-way contender on that run and his overall form.