Monthly Archives: February 2023

Crambo won his two bumpers and on debut over hurdles at Ascot on his return to action this winter, but pulled up in the Challow Hurdle behind Hermes Allen. He was only a 7/1 shot in that Grade 1 and now, after a wind-op which seems to have made a positive difference, he is a…

The Wise Traveller has done nothing wrong this season, winning and then 2nd twice all under Bradley. I think he will run his race again and he remains very fairly handicapped.

I like Wick Green a lot. He jumps very well and I think he can run a big race on stable debut.

Marble Sands has returned in great form this season and although well held in the Challow at Newbury, he should enjoy dropping back in trip here. He is a bit wrong in the weights but could still run a big race.

Design Icon hasn't shown us too much since returning from injury but today's track, trip and ground should suit. He has place chances.

Dom Perry has been with us for a couple of weeks. He was a bumper winner two years ago  but I'll be surprised if he's ready to win today.

We took Ardmayle out of a race the other day when the ground looked pretty rough. It's good going today and he would probably prefer a little more dig, but he's a course and distance winner and hopefully will run a good race.

Blue Bikini returns after a nine-month layoff. She is probably best watched today in this wide-open handicap hurdle.

This Listed mares' race promises to be an exciting affair and Dysart Enos, who was 2nd in her only point-to-point in Ireland, impressively won a 15-runner novice on stable debut at Ludlow. Queens Gamble is clearly the one to beat but we will be giving it our best shot.

Mikhailovich will hopefully be suited by the better ground. He needs to get back on track and will be one for handicaps further down the line.

Applaus usually runs well here but the ground is probably not as soft as he prefers. I doubt he will repeat his win of last time, and am expecting him to finish between 3rd and 5th. Hope I'm wrong.

Dancila was rated 88 when a multiple winner on the flat in Ireland with Jim Bolger. We bought him at the HIT sale last October and he has been promising in his schooling sessions. We are looking forward to this jumps debut. Interesting.

Snowy Cloud has made a good start to chasing, winning on debut and then third around here in the fog next time. There looks to be plenty of pace on but he'll be at the front and hopefully will stay there.

Buxted Too has been in much better form lately and was very professional staying on well to win at Kempton last time. The 3lb rise in his mark is fair enough and on a track that should should suit him, he can follow up off top-weight.

Our likeliest winner today is Trac who was beaten by a progressive horse in Bolsover Bill here last time. The drying ground is the worry for him but we can watch the first race and decide after that.  

With Respect has plenty of natural ability and it's probably the after-thought of his earlier injury problems that are holding him back. If he could run to his true level he would win this easily, but so far he has not been finishing off his races. We have to hope the first-time tongue-tie helps in…

Renardeau has been off for a long time with an injury but he retains plenty of ability. He will probably need the run but should be ready to resume his winning ways before long.

Gauntlet has been off for almost 18 months but he has done plenty of work and should be fit enough to run well. He's never won a race but the ability is there and hopefully he can put in a good run to offer promise for the rest of the year.