Monthly Archives: July 2022

Aqwaam is a promising type who didn't get the clearest of runs at Sandown last time. When we planned the trip to Galway we hadn't foreseen the ground's turning so soft and there is no way of knowing whether he will handle it. If he does, well and good; if he doesn't there will be…

The draw is not ideal for Ajero but hopefully he will get a good break which really is important. On his Ascot form he must go close. He is well and we are hopeful of a very bold showing. It's a tough race but he so deserves to win one of these.

30/07/22 - 2nd 18/1 Original quote: "If it had been soft or even heavy we would have been going there today fancying Urban Artist's chance but on fast ground they usually go too quickly for her. One thing for certain, she will run her race and that toughness might help her into a place as…

Pencreek is gradually improving with his runs over fences and gained a deserved first win last time at Worcester. Up 4lb for that he has the ability to shrug that off and follow up.

Things haven't quite gone to plan for Helluvaboy so far this year for one reason or another. We're putting the blinkers back on and will ask the jockey to ride him more positively but as usual at this time of year the bugbear is having three-year-olds to run against with their weight advantage. Small place…

City Runner had a busy time at the start of the year and needed the break after his last race almost six weeks ago. He seems to have found all his old fizz on the gallops and on a track where he's gone well - second in the Esher Cup - he can make them…

The ground clearly dried out nicely through last night's meeting at Perth so conditions should suit The Rutland Rebel. He has been running okay on the flat and we've always thought he could win a hurdle. This conditionals' race with a very confident Emma able to claim 3lb looks the ideal opportunity to prove our…

It's hard to believe Chess Player is still a maiden over hurdles as he went very close on both starts this season and deserves to get his head in front. He has schooled brilliantly and giving weight to inferior opponents in this novice handicap chase should be the chance for him to gain that elusive…

Irv has run well around Beverley this season and off this very low mark he has to be competitive. He should enjoy stepping up to 10f and with Becky riding in such good form he has to represent a great each-way chance. Maybe today will be the day to end his long losing run.

Myboymax returns to Yarmouth where he won last year, in good form, but with Sir Mark now finally in his normal early-summer form, it might be asking a lot for us to beat his unexposed candidate. If that has the ability expected of him, Max might have to be content with a place and with…

One Touch started handicap hurdles with a mark of 131 but was quickly on the downpath with some poor performances. Down to 99 when he went to Ffos Las last time, he showed signs of a revival when a decent third and has been dropped 2lb more. He's in good form at home and could…

I did predict a good run from Piecederesistance in his first flat run for us around here and he was a fast-finishing second at 80/1! He has come on in the interim and his mark (unchanged) of 85, based on his form in France, says he is decent and he has a pedigree to match.…

Sir Busker is in tremendous shape and will benefit from going up to a mile-and-a-quarter. He has gone well here in the past and I'm confident he will run a big race.

Prenup has ability but she disappointed in her first handicap at Windsor. Hopefully she will fare better back on all-weather - her best run to date was at Kempton last November.

Dandys Derriere had a big injury interruption to his career but has been gradually getting back in the swim and was a good second at Windsor last month. This could be his chance to add to his one previous win in his two-year-old days.

The drop back to 1m4f on fast ground will suit Buxted Reel who didn't stay the longer trip at Doncaster. He could be dangerous under Andrea Atzeni who will be in action around here again tomorrow on Stradivarius no less!

Carnival Zain has been in great form on the track and has never been in better shape at home either. He has won three of his last five and we are hopeful he can improve on Becky's fourth in this race a few years back on Frankelio and come home in front.