Monthly Archives: November 2023

School Days Over didn't manage to win over hurdles, including last time after a break when 2nd at Huntingdon. He jumps fences well and will enjoy the ground so a strong each-way chance on this chase debut.

Bonttay carries a big weight but she was a very smart bumper performer and on that, her hurdles mark of 118 doesn't look extravagant. She's in great form at home and we think there's more improvement to come from her.

Houston Texas won this race last year on his reappearance and also won at Hexham so it was a satisfactory season. He will appreciate any rain that falls and is in good shape for this return.

Mr Grey Sky has not had a great deal of experience over fences. A good hurdler on his day and loves soft ground. Place chances

We have been waiting for fences for a while for Trelawne. This big, homebred horse is ready to go. The softer the ground the better and he must have a great chance.

I think Checkandchallenge has a really good chance. He loves this ground and I'm certain he gets the 1m2f - look at his close 4th in the Group 2 Skybet at York. Confident of a big run.

Glinger Flame is 11, so a youngster compared to Caius Marcius but he too has come back to form, winning well at Kelso last time. He's in good form at home and hopefully will stay the three miles. It's hard to choose between the pair.

This is a tough contest but The Edgar Wallace must have a great chance on his best form. He usually runs well after a break and he's had a wind-op since he last appeared so that is a potential plus.

Pilot Show revelled in soft conditions when he won at Catterick last season. He is fresh and well at home and capable of a good performance.  

Surrey Belle was running okay on softish ground but last time at Chepstow she found their version of heavy beyond her. She has had only two runs on AW, both at Kempton and her performance on debut was sufficient evidence to suggest she'll handle Tapeta. Each-way chance.

Sugarloaf Lenny steps up to a mile for his first run in a handicap. He's posted a bit wider than ideal but we'll ride him positively as he'll be a 10f or even 12f horse next year. Today I'll be disappointed if he isn't in the first three.

Lassue was a UK point winner before joining us and after a 4th in a bumper, she was 2nd then an easy winner in her first two hurdle races. She's been off since February but looks a mare with plenty of potential. Hopeful.