Monthly Archives: March 2023

We've given Houston Texas time to recover from his run in the Eider where he looked a threat for the first three-and-a half miles but was out on his feet in the straight. Ron Barry was a great stable jockey for my father and I remember him telling me that very few racehorses truly stay…

After tackling Crambo and company in the EBF Final at Sandown, Gaelic Park gets a big drop in grade. The Mark Walford horse is the obvious threat but with Bradley back after injury and taking off 7lb we should give it a good shot.

Ghasham was useful on the flat in Ireland and while yet to match that level over jumps he has shown enough to suggest a weak handicap like this could be within reach. Hoping he can run a big race with first-time tongue-tie to help him.

Howzat Hiris has shown little bits of ability throughout her career and her 2nd 3rd place finish last time represents her best form. The boy, like his mount, is also yet to win a race but can therefore claim the full 10lb in this conditionals' race including the extra 3lb riding for his own stable,…

Police Academy runs in a mares' handicap chase over 2m 4f. Police Academy won a point-to-point before joining us and after three consistent efforts over hurdles we decided to send her chasing. Her first outing over NH fences was at Fontwell, which can be tricky, but she jumped impeccably and looked the likely winner three…

President Scottie showed signs of inexperience on debut at Ayr, but made some headway in the closing stages. He will know more about it today and hopefully will handle the heavy ground.

Havanella ran a much better race when 4th last time out at Lingfield, when she travelled nicely through the race and her jumping was good. More importantly, she came back from that run full of confidence and her whole demeanour has been different since that race. She should enjoy this track as she’s a thorough…

Mr Trick had been in a serious slump but last time, ridden by an inexperienced amateur at Chelmsford, there were signs of a potential revival. Despite a slow start he didn't finish too far behind although only beating one and is another 4lb lower here. Interesting.

Foster'sisland never runs a bad race and while a non-winner so far this season, he remains in form and was a good 2nd at Ayr last time. This is a race that should be well within his reach and hopefully today could be the day.

Bonttay was very smart in bumpers and while she hasn't yet matched that level over hurdles, she won once easily and has been 2nd the other twice. Cheek-pieces should help and surely this initial mark of 110 coud be very generous. Hopeful.

Heros De Romay loves really soft ground and I just hope today's surface will be testing enough for him. One of three bumper winners in the race, this will be a tough call. We think he has improved for his win at Exeter and although this is a very different type of racecourse, we are…

Sound And Fury was only half fit when he won first time the other day at Fontwell. I think going up in trip will help him as he won his Irish point in good style last year.

It's hard to work out the form of Broomfield Present's Catterick second as the winner has not run since. Visor should help as although this is only a small field, it looks competitive. Should go close.

Equus Dreamer is part-owned by Mark and Melinda Laws who sadly lost their horse at Wetherby yesterday so it would be very fitting if he could win this. He should stay the trip and yes he does have a chance of putting smiles back on his owners' faces.

Art Of Illusion didn’t stay over the extended trip last time but this should suit better. A very consistent horse who is sure to put in a good run.

The way Famous Bridge won here over 2m5f two weeks ago first time over fences suggested he wants three miles. We'll give it a go today and as he remains in good order, I'm hopeful he can keep our decent run going.

We thought Joe Dadancer would win on debut at Wetherby but he had an issue with his wind, which we corrected. He has been progressing in his two runs since and hopefully today will be the day.

Glencassley has been off the track for a long time and is likely to improve a good deal from today's comeback. His main objective will be chasing next season and today will help him prepare for that.

Maninsane won at Huntingdon in November but a four-horse race around there last month when forced to make his own running was never going to suit. He ought to have a decent gallop to run at here and I think if it pans out, he could run into a place if not better.

The heavy ground will be no bother to Uncle Alastair but this trip under these conditions could stretch his stamina. He's in grand order though and will give the champ a great ride round.