Yearly Archives: 2023

After coming back to form with a win over hurdles at Uttoxeter following his disappointing spell over fences, Hurricane Harvey ought to make a bold bid off 6lb higher here. Four non-runners will ease his task. Big chance.

Tide Times loves the track and generally runs well here. He has conditions to suit and I think he will go nicely off what looks a very fair handicap mark.

Enemy was in brilliant form here last year and carried that over to the UK. It tailed off a shade and we've given him a wind-op. He is likely to improve for the run but he was very capable on this track and a positive performance would not be too much of a surprise.

Art Of Illusion should be suited by the galloping Ffos Las track and the trip should be okay on the heavier ground. He is in good form at home and we expect him to go well.

Bolsover Bill won easily at Catterick last week. We are going back in trip to allow for the heavy ground. Great chance of completing the hat-trick.

I don't think Mrs Grimley wants heavy ground but it's likely to be very  wet and it's the first race so they ought to go through it. She has the best form so hopefully she will be fine.

This is a chasing debut for Henschke and a first run since a wind-op. He is in good form and has been schooling well. This should be a good opportunity for him.

We will need a minor miracle if Calidad is to make an impact today. He has always worked better at home but his track performances have been moderate. We're trying a 7lb claimer today and if he did manage to pinch a place, I'd be more than delighted.

I'm wanting to send Florida Dreams up to Musselburgh but the meeting is in some doubt with a 10 a.m. inspection. He is a lovely horse who will win plenty of races but whether it will be today is another question.

Fiercely Proud is a lovely horse who we think has a big future. He won the same Market Rasen junior bumper on debut that last year's winner of this race Poetic Music won in 2021, after which we bought him. Hopefully he can continue to follow in her hoofprints.

I'm looking forward very much to seeing Hector Javilex run. He kept on well last time over 2m5f and looks as though he will stay three miles. He's not seen much slow ground but he handled good to soft when winning his maiden at Southwell. He has a lovely light weight and has been in…

Tea For Free has been running really well and has won all three chases he has contested in great style. The handicapper has responded of course and if Tea For Free is to continue the winning spree he will need to improve again. I'll be delighted if he finishes in the first three.