Yearly Archives: 2024

Curtiz runs off a mark that is within his capabilities but he has been off the track for five months. He may well need it tonight.

Three runners in this race of great repute but to my mind one at the mercy of the Irish who have eight of the top ten. They have targeted it with mostly horses impossible to gauge for the past few years. Aqwaam has been running okay this year but it's hard to think he can…

Destroytheevidence had a great campaign over hurdles last season and this is his first start over fences. It's a tough contest and this will be a huge learning curve for him. We want a good clear round with plenty to build on. Place chances. He's not the biggest but is a very likeable horse.

I think Sun God is well handicapped, but he could run a very good race and still finish 5th. He was narrowly beaten here early in the sseason and it would be nice if he could get involved in another valuable contest.

Fiftyshadesaresdev put in an encouraging run on the first of two trips to Newcastle, but didn't fare so well on a quick return. Capable of running into the money off this mark, but I'd like to see some of our horses run a bit better.

Harrys Hope won with plenty to spare first time over fences at Southwell. Even with the 7lb penalty he is 4lb well in. Should win again.

Think Of A Name drops back to 5f, which on soft ground should be in his favour. Could be hard to beat.

Court In A Storm ran well in his only bumper to finish second at Huntingdon. He must have a great chance here. Well named for the weather we're having!

Brendas Asking is more than capable of winning this. While her rider does not have a great deal of experience, I'm hopeful.

Just Typical has yet to win but the penny is belatedly dropping. At the bottom of a modest field, this could be her chance.

El Rio is capable but he has had his problems with an irregular heartbeat. A summer break seems to have done him the world of good and we are hoping to turn his form around, something we will not know until he runs. Hoping for a good effort to be able to build on.

I thought Dalmally would win last time, but he was outstayed by two Dylan Cunha horses, the 2nd of which runs here. That horse disappointed the next time and if Dalmally is on his game he should go very close.

Hard As Nails is true to her name, consistent and genuine. She will appreciate today's ground and holds an each-way chance.

Simiyaan finally looked as though he was getting his act together with a much-improved run at Chelmsford. A repetition of that would probably be good enough.

We tried Rickety Gate over 3m2f at Perth last time but he didn't stay so he's back at around his preferred trip over which he is a CD winner. That was a while ago, but he seems well and is a decent price. Each-way chances.

Four classy hurdlers meet over fences with their marks only 4lb apart and any one of them could win. Our rivals, especially Skelton and Twiston-Davies, are in good form, but if Rare Edition can jump the fences well on debut he has the ability to go close. Fingers crossed.

06/10/24 - 1st 5/2 Original quote: "Intrepide Sud was useful in his two bumpers last season, then ran well 2nd time over hurdles when 3rd at Exeter in April. Each-way chances in a wide-open maiden hurdle."

Hippocratic Oath starts from a mark of 60 after his three runs. Yet to get involved, we would be delighted if he finishes in the money.

Jayarebe's form in France has stood up well. Economics proved too strong for him at the finish there and then won the Irish Champion Stakes. This is a great spot for our very good 3yo, although I see there has been plenty of money for Economics' stablemate My Prospero.