Yearly Archives: 2023

Mac Suibhne needed his comeback run the other day when the ground was against him. Now on a fast surface and down to his last winning mark, I'm confident he'll run a big race.

Two runners here and it's hard to split them on form. Shallow River followed a bumper win with a success first time over hurdles but has been less impressive since. Place chances.

Callin Baton Rouge has point-to-point experience and a line can be put through her bumper run where things didn’t go quite right for her. I'm looking forward to getting her going over hurdles here, and expect her to give a good account of herself

Indelible Spin hasn't shown us much so far. He still needs today's run to qualify for a handicap mark, having failed to complete once in three starts over jumps. Then it should be easier to find him a realistic opportunity.

Two of today's three runners have been rushed back to fitness and it's a question of whether I've managed to do enough with them and the strength of the opposition. Chess Player is one of those and first time out since competing in what proved a void race at Bangor in October, he has plenty…

Lady Robbin hasn't shown much in her races. The hope is that the wind surgery she had after the third run will make a difference in this very low-grade mares' handicap hurdle.

Jersey Lady won at Plumpton on her most recent outing under an accomplished ride by Vic Malzard. Jersey Lady has occasionally been too keen, but here she relaxed nicely, travelled well and finished very strongly. Her jumping was very good as well, so we're hopeful of a follow-up.

It's hard to work out which side of the handicapper Faerie Cutlass is on. She ran disappointingly last time but I think she found the initial run in a handicap quite a shock. Perhaps a step up in trip and racing against fellow females will suit. Hopefully, she can run well.

The market has latched on to one of the two Gosden fillies and it seems pretty certain which is expected. Ango Bonito was being considered for a 3yo fillies' handicap instead but the owner wanted to come here and he can be rewarded by another run in the money. Anjo Bonito is street-wise for certain…

Three Macks has not been running too badly. She'll try to get her head in front and can run well but the Pipe horse looks potentially different class.

I always thought Mr Boson was a nice horse but so far he's gone well in his races until he comes off the bit and finds very little. First time in a handicap from not the greatest draw - our four tonight are in 8, 8, 9 and 10! - I'm going there unsure of…

Conor O'Farrwell steps in for Emma here on Kildrum. The ground may have gone a little livelier than ideal but he is fresh and well and he's run two blinders here the last twice. Two non-runners leave this a four-horse affair and he can dominate.

Glinger Flame has won four times around Hexham and Brian was pleased with his comeback run recently at  Ayr after a very long absence. Then again, he didn't want to ride him today! Glinger can improve on that and is in good order. Hoping to get in the money.

Buto showed his first glimmer since coming over from Ireland but the handicap mark took another 4lb drop. Emma was due to ride but she got injured last night and Josh Thompson who claims 10lb in the boys' races steps in. He has promise but needs to get stronger, something that will come with more…

Buto showed his first glimmer since coming over from Ireland but the handicap mark took another 4lb drop. Emma was due to ride but she got injured last night and Josh Thompson who claims 10lb in the boys' races steps in. He has promise but needs to get stronger, something that will come with more…

Just five runners for Landen Calling's first run in a chase. He did well when given the chance to run at 3m over hurdles and jumps fences well, so we are hopeful of a positive start to his new career.