Monthly Archives: September 2021

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.

After a profitable winter on all weather The Rutland Rebel ran well when second here in the spring. He was quieter on his next two starts but is now working well again. He could go close at a big price.

This could be the last racecourse appearance for Grey Flint unless he is placed or better. I hope he will still be in training next week!

Midnight Jewel usually gets somewhere close at the finish of his races, making the most of his lowly mark, but only at Market rasen two runs back has he managed to get his head in front. We aren't expecting the miracle of a second win but as usual he should be up there in contention.…

I ran back Sundayinmay too quickly after her win at Lingfield but have freshened her up for today. Hollie steps in for Hayley and I'm hopeful she can beat this field of non-winners in some style.

Head On won around here on chasing debut and a 4lb rise looks very fair. With the confidence from that initial look at fences this big strong gelding should be the one to beat.

It's never easy to concede a penalty in bumpers especially when like Fifrelet you have been off the track for a long time. He made a great showing only losing out narrowly to a Tom Lacey horse around here three weeks ago and should be fitter today. The form pick although newcomers in these events…

Head On won around here on chasing debut and a 4lb rise looks very fair. With the confidence from that initial look at fences this big strong gelding should be the one to beat.

Teqany has done well to win his last two races on the Flat and remains fairly handicapped. He battled on well at Pontefract and has to be each-way value at these odds. Hopeful.

Like so many of these horses nowadays, Lyrical Lady tends to hold her breath which makes performing to the best of her ability difficult. Hopefully the tongue-tie might have an impact on that today.

Cardano enjoyed a profitable winter but struggled in two higher-grade races afterwards, including in the Chester Cup. This is more his level but off since June, he could be better for the race.

On the ratings Quickthorn has a fair bit to find with Berkshire Rocco but we have to hope he might be vulnerable after a seven-month absence since his run in Qatar. A Listed winner last year, he escapes a penalty while we get one for winning a handicap. Probably not the right race to run…