Monthly Archives: January 2021

Shakem Up'Arry ran very well in a hot handicap hurdle at Haydock last time. He deserves a run in this Grade 1 and although I expect him to run well I'm not sure he's quite up to that level even though he won't mind the ground. It's when he goes chasing next year that we're…

Bullion Boss ran a much better race the last time here when second to an easy winner but this is probably a more competitive race. Again like our other runners he has each-way claims.

Schiehallion Munro has been in great form at home. He likes to be up there from the start and my main worry about today around this sharp course is that there are a few possible front runners. If he could have either an easy lead or travel nicely behind one that would be ideal, but…

We had high hopes for Bowtogreatness before his recent Newbury debut and while it was a decent enough run, we were a shade disappointed when he finished only fifth. I'm expecting another good run today although the favourite will not be easily beaten. Each-way chances anyway.

Rintulla didn't come up to expectations over hurdles after showing smart bumper form earlier in his career. He made a bright start over fences when fourth at Bangor giving weight to three horses who have all boosted the form with subsequent wins. He fell early next time but is a good jumper and with a…

I'm amazed racing's going ahead. Shah An Shan has been disappointing so far this season but we're trying him in cheek-pieces today and we'll see if they make a difference.