Monthly Archives: November 2024

Beauzon won and was then 3rd in two races over the CD over the past week. He should have every chance running off 5lb less than last time.

Sign Again won his point but was very green first time out in his bumper. It's a small field and he must have a lead. If he does he could run okay.

Quantock Hills ran very well on UK debut, when although he was fizzy and gassy, he finished a good second at Wetherby. Hopefully, the first-time hood will help him relax this time and although he has a 7lb penalty for his win in France, he should take all the beating with experience on his side.

Abuffalosoldier surprised me with how well he went first time back, running an extremely good 2nd at Exeter. He has run okay here in the past, albeit over hurdles, but he has a nice weight and will be ridden prominently. Great chance over a trip he should love.

John Barbiour joined us after running a promising 3rd on bumper debut for previous connections. He shapes nicely and we're looking for a decent first run.

Ajp Kingdom ran a good 2nd behind King Turgeon at Chepstow and that horse followed up in the Grand Sefton at Aintree a week ago. He stands out as the likeliest winner.

Densworth probably needed the comeback run, his first over fences, last time. If he could reproduce his best hurdles form he would be tough to beat.

Beauzon was running from a mark in the 70's early in the year after a winnng spell. Back after a four-month spring break, he has shown nothing like the same form and is down to a rating of 54. It's probably a case of when rather than if he strikes form. Hopefully, it will be…

Although there are only four runners in this Graduation Chase, Nells Son looks to be up against it. He has a few pounds to find but he usually runs well fresh and Carlisle is only up the road. It's a good starting point for his season so I hope he'll run well.

De Kingpin is a talented horse that was 2nd in his first bumper on joining us last season. This is a very good race for his hurdles debut and he will probably have it all to do.

El Rio won well at Huntingdon and a repeat of that performance would put him in here with a great chance. Ground and track should suit him.

Highland Haven is a daughter of Kayf Tara. She has been showing promise at home and we hope she can make an impact in what looks a strong mares' bumper.

Switchel keeps bashing away and ran a better race when 2nd here last time. This is a smaller field tonight and hopefully, she will get that much-needed win. 

We expected a big run from Bowtogreatness on his comeback at Cheltenham, but his jumping let him down badly. With a better round this time, he would be a contender.

We're double-handed here. I'm Ravenous is in good order after his win last time over hurdles and we're stepping him straight away into this handicap chase. He jumps well at home and looks on a fair enough mark for his debut over fences. Hopeful.

Korus will probably have a bit to learn today. He jumps okay but in time may require further.

Orchestra had a tune-up around Kempton last month. He has yet to win over jumps, but in a trappy race, he could be a factor.