Yearly Archives: 2023

Since his win at Wolverhampton in late February, Dream Harder has put in a series of creditable runs without much luck. One of the more striking was his close fourth here at the May meeting and if he gets the breaks for a change, he could be back in the winner's circle tonight.

Kyle Of Lochalsh is there to run well tonight and build on his comeback run when 4th at Windsor in May. Like the rest of his family, unfortunately, he seems a little soft and it's hard to know how he'll go when in a battle. He's the type that if he's finding it easy he'll…

Toca Madera ran two good races at Bath, making up for an unlucky debut defeat with a smooth win next time. Ascot didn't work out but he's better than that and I think he has a chance of a place at a very big price.

Holkham Bay has been off for a  long time and may just lack that little bit of match fitness. That said, he goes okay and his form last summer in his two races was very promising. Hopeful.

Toca Madera ran two good races at Bath, making up for an unlucky debut defeat with a smooth win next time. Ascot didn't work out but he's better than that and I think he has a chance of a place at a very big price.

We run two in this mares' handicap hurdle. Call Me Tara has been very consistent and last time would have been 2nd bar falling at the last flight at Huntingdon. She's had time to recover and should challenge again tonight, stepping up to 2m4f which ought to suit her.

We picked up Gambie Tiep cheaply at Ascot sales for the Racing Club. Trainers always claim that they know nothing about gambles on their horses but our yard man had a nice bit each-way at 16/1 whereupon he was cut to 8's. Some of the other lads joined in and now he's 3/1! We're standing…

Herewegohoney was disappointing last time but has a chase win on her card when finishing alone in a three-horse race last season, when she also had decent hurdle form. This is a modest handicap chase and she must be the one to beat.

Irv remains on a career-low mark but there were glimmers of hope at Ripon where he had anything but a clear run. Becky has ridden him in five of his last eight races and with pace likely, he can come with a run in the straight. His last win was for Becky in July last…

Twoforthegutter was desperately disappointing at Pontefract. Although yet to figure in any of his races, I feel he is very well handicapped on what he shows us at home and expect an improved performance tonight.

Golden Maverick ran very well when 2nd last time at Newmarket. He suggested there that stepping up to 1m2f had brought improvement and this race doesn't have the same depth. Big chance.

Bunker Bay is becoming a little frustrating. Last time at Haydock it didn't go to plan but the ground was probably too fast and I'm returning him to Yarmouth where he ran his best race of the year off this mark. Only four runners, so he must have a good chance of getting that elusive…

Typical Woman ran well when a close 4th at Southwell last time. She has a couple of good 2nd places on her card at Haydock and the champion can be relied upon to give her the best chance of winning. They could easily do it!

Surrey Belle has been free in her races so far but we think she has some ability. She will need to settle first time in a handicap and we are also banking on some rain in which event she should run well.

Blue Sans won well last time over this CD. She gained confidence from a run in a point after a disappointing campaign in 2022 and can continue in good form here. Can go close.                 be able to maintain the progress to win again.

Rocambolus showed promise when 2nd on chase debut and was still in with a big chance when going easily in 3rd before falling three from home at Market Rasen last time. He has yet to put it all together but remains one with plenty of potential and I am confident he can get the job…

Buxted Reel has been hard to win with but we're running at 2m for the first time and that could bring out some improvement. He is clearly though our second string in this handicap.

When you win a Group 3 the owners are always keen to try for a Group 1 especially with a filly, so we're here. She didn't run badly in the Middleton and Ronan Whelan is a very good local jockey. We will be delighted with a place.