Monthly Archives: September 2024

We came here 12 months ago thinking Not So Sleepy had no chance but, enjoying the heavy ground, he won nicely. I was yesterday bemoaning the fact that there was no other option for him but after the 15 mils last night he must be going there with a good chance again. He is 12…

Saint Riquier looked uncomfortable at Brighton two days ago when a 2/5 loser. This track will be more straightforward as he takes his last chance to win while 10lb better in than from next week onwards.

Inishfallen is a very good horse as he showed last year but he had a rough time of it through the summer after we gelded him. He would have needed the race at Goodwood and he now seems to have his troubles behind him. It's a good spot and I like his chance.

Forgotten Treasure returns to the scene of her all-the-way win last time when she got loose on the lead. Up only 2lb, she has a decent chance of a repeat but I expect the opposition to be more aware of her in the early stages this time.

Fashionelle is a consistent mare and she like Faha Belle has been knocking on the door. There probably wouldn't be much between the pair.

Beggarman has been fairly consistent this year but his form is all at 0-60 level and this is a grade above that. He's a big horse so it makes no difference if he carries 10st or today's 8st9lb. I'd be happy with a run in the frame.

Ikigai Star was a nice winner at Huntingdon in May but was beaten a long way last time at Bangor. We've freshened him up since then and are hopeful of a good showing. Each-way.

Your guess is as good as mine with Catuaba. If you are thinking of backing him, wait until you see him over the first. If, as two runs back, he is at the front, he might well stay there. Conversely, if like last time he's slow and gets out the back, you know your fate.…

Gerard Mentor has the ability if not the inclination. He is handicapped to run well although he is not the bravest. If in a going mood then he could be placed.

Two in this. Saint Riquier won well last time on only his 2nd start after a layoff. He can defy the lenient 3lb extra on his mark.

Sugarloaf Lenny did well to win at Yarmouth last time. He's up only 2lb for that but going up to 1m4f should I think bring some more improvement. Good chance with Brandon taking 5lb off.

Two in this. Saint Riquier won well last time on only his 2nd start after a layoff. He can defy the lenient 3lb extra on his mark.

Summergrounds has been fairly consistent with two good recent runs behind him at Market Rasen. He prefers good ground so he wouldn't want it to get too soft.

Jewel Of London goes okay at home, showing plenty of speed. I think the sharp 6f around here will suit her and I'm convinced she will run well. Chances

Luckie Seven is a decent horse and he did well to win after a long absence up here last time. Gordon's horse is all the rage but Luckie Seven will make sure it won't be a walk in the park for him

This is the right race for Midnight Jewel. He has a good strike-rate on summer going and is ready after a couple of runs following almost a year off. The main hope is that the rain stays away.