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Cardano is a good old boy who is in great form at home. He normally needs his first run to strip fit as it's tough to get the weight off.

St Irene is a lovely mare. She goes well at home but will learn plenty on this racecourse debut before going away for the summer.

My Dream World is a lovely stamp of horse and time is doing wonders for him. He will only run if we get some rain which seems unlikely at this point.

Imperial Phoenix makes his debut here. He's a half-brother to six winners by Phoenix Of Spain and he has been in very good form at home. He's ultra-fit for this debut and looks smart. He could be anything.

Gordon Grey has been running well, just finding one too good in his recent runs. He's stepping up in trip so will be ridden with a bit of restraint. That should improve him and put him bang there.

Tactical Control needed his run at Kempton last month, his first since we bought him out of Charlie Hills' stable at the HIT sale. A mile is a bare minimum for him so softer ground would be a plus but he seems in great firm at home and we like him. I think he will be at his best at between 1m2f and 1m4f further down the line.

I Still Have Faith is relatively versatile ground-wide and seems in good form at home after his six-month break following his stint of hurdling. I think he will take a step forward from today starting back as he is on a career-high mark.

Global Skies settled too well at Beverley but ran home well. He has come out of that in good form and is now stepping into what should be his trip. Ground on the easier side of good will suit, but he could be potentially a victim of a slow pace as he's a hold-up performer.

Liberated Lad has had a well-deserved short break after his Chelmsford win. He seems in great form at home and the drying ground at Nottingham will suit. He goes there with a great chance as there's a lot in his favour.

Ray Vonn has taken a bit of time to get going this year but is in good form at home. He is returning to the one track where he's a previous winner. That said, he's a consistent old lad who should run his race, although it's his first of the season.

We have given Redhot Whisper a gelding operation - maybe a bit harsh after two underwhelming performances, and he needed the comeback run at Chelmsford. He also wears first-time cheel-pieces which seem to have had a positive effect at home. His initial form sets the standard and we have to be hopeful.

Vinny's Dream is a nicely-bred middle-distance type who has matured well into a 3yo. He has run in a barrier trial already and knows his job, This is his first day at the races and we'll see how he gets on.

My Chiquita has been waiting since around Cheltenham Festival time for the better ground. She has been bouncing at home and we're hoping she can make it three from three over hurdles.

Love You Darling is a nice filly and she seems to have matured and strengthened from last year. She is fit enough for her first run back and we think she will handle the ground. Hopefully, she can put up a good run.

Central City is in good form at home. He's carrying a little more weight than last time, but it's his first time in a 0-55 off a career-low mark and over an ideal trip. Each-way chances.

We're stepping Champagne City back up in trip and down in grade for this amateurs' handicap. When Margot rode him here in December he seemed to enjoy himself. Hoping he can get the lead, then he should go close, but he is unpredictable.

Secret Beach was gelded after his two 4th places last year. He's matured over the winter and while he hasn't been showing obvious improvement, the extra furlong will help.

Gordon Grey should enjoy the softer conditions than when he was 2nd here last time. He's in good form at home and I'm very hopeful he will get the job done.

Dark Mystery ran a great race last time when 2nd the other day, appearing to enjoy Southwell, but he was given a relatively easy lead. Hopefully, he will take a small step forward for that and should be competitive once more if allowed to make the running again.

Global Skies did well last year and has strengthened up over the winter. He still needs to learn to relax but is getting there. This first run back of the year will give us an idea of where he is, but he seems in great form at home.

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We bought Tactical Control out of Charlie Hills' stable last autumn. We've had him gelded and his job will be over hurdles later on. This first run since October should bring him forward.

Things didn't go right for Profitman in his hat-trick attempt at Wolverhampton where if you miss the break from the inside draw, it can get tricky - and it did. We're claiming this evening and with him in such good form, we hope he can overcome his outside stall.

African Spirit ran well at Southwell needing the run. He seems in good form at home and hopefully, will take a step forward to run another nice race.

Profitman is progressing with his races now he is relaxing and breathing properly. Hopefully, his upward trajectory can continue. H's giving away a lot of weight but there does not appear to be many improvers to worry about.

This race seems to fulfill most of Gordon Grey's requirements. The one question is whether 1m2f or 1m4f will be his best trip, and we should get an answer to that conundrum later today. What is certain, he will be fitter than last time and is in good form.

Dark Mystery is no superstar on the all-0weather but he is fit and well at home. If lacking a gear on the track, this race is within his capabilities and he should runa  decent race today.

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Profitman is getting the hang of things and he has come out of his recent Wolverhampton success in good order. Hopefully, he can cope with the 4lb higher mark to complete the quick double.

As ever, it will depend on what side of the bed Champagne City gets up. His inconsistent form has helped reduce his mark and he only needs a little encouragement on how the race is going to be competitive.

Redhot Whisper is fresh and well at home. He disappointed in the Group 1 Futurity Trophy at Doncaster when on form he ought to have been bang there. He should run a nice race here and hopefully not be too far away.

Ragosina is in good form at home. Se bombed out on the sodden ground at Stratford. The tongue-tie seems to work at home and with a nice weight pull she has a squeak.

Profitman did a bit too much too early over 1m at Chelmsford last time. Stepping back to 7f around the sharp Wolverhampton track hopefully will suit him better. He's in good form at home.

Sarsons Risk had a break since his last run and we're gearing him up for the turf season. He is back in good form at home now and may just need the run. He should appreciate the trip and the likely truly-run race.

Martin Plage is in good form at home. He disappointed at Sandown but the slow pace there was all against him. I'm expecting a bold show today.

Mariamne has been rather confusing, but the visor seems to have had the desired effect at home. She runs here off a reduced mark and has form at this trip from last year, so it will be interesting to see if the visor works equally well on the track.

My Chiquita is coming along nicely for her objective at the Cheltenham mares' meeting next month. She would be ready to run over hurdles but we don't think she likes soft ground so a run on the AW should put her spot on. In good form at home, she does tend to lack a gear on AW.

Champagne City joins My Chiquita in this stayers' handicap. The old monkey likes to make the running and can put up a good display when things go his way but doesn't like it when they don't

Longhouse L:egacy is a slow burner but he is progressing and ran an improved race last time. I think he has taken a step forward in his work at home since then and is in good form. He sets a fair standard.

My Fernando did settle and travel better on heavy ground at Lingfield. Today's better going should enable him to run an improved race as long as he settles. I still think he is of only limited ability,

Profitman ran a much better race the last day, although he did hold his head a little high in the final half- furlong. Stepping up in trip should help him go a bit better and he's been in great form at home since that race.

Ragosina improved for the step up in trip last time. She keeps galloping and seems to handle soft ground. She has a good amount of experience so while Nicholls' runner will be hard to beat, she will give it a good go.

African Spirit came into training early and he has been shaping up well. I entered him for a Listed race at Chantilly on the 8th but decided against travelling and found this alternative. He's a very nice animal but still a bit of a baby so another run in a novice will do no harm. Ideally, he wants further but should have the pace for 7f around Southwell and he seems in great form at home.

Mariamne has gone backwards on the racecourse in two runs after a decent debut for me at Newcastle. She seems to have turned the corner at home though and I hope that will bring a similar transition on the track.

Champagne City is going back up in distance. He's in good form but in a competitive race, it depends as ever on what side of the bed he gets out of. Chance if in the mood for it.

There was a glimmer of hope from Profitman the last time he went to the track at Southwell. He is continually progressing at home. I think he's a 7f turf horse rather than an AW performer. We won't have to wait too long for turf racing. Where did the winter go?

Espoir De Teillee is in great form at home. He won his comeback point comfortably and while the ground today is an unknown, this has always been the target on his way to the Ludlow Gold Cup.

Blue Hop had a small issue at Doncaster the last day when he was in the process of running a much-improved race when badly hampered. He seems fully recovered and in great form at home. We're hoping he can go close and while the ground is a slight unknown I expect he will handle it.

Gordon Grey is more a turf horse in the making, but that need not mean he can't win on AW, look at my comments on Liberated Lad yesterday! Things have gone from bad to worse with each run for GG so he's had a small break and is starting fresh. I think he'll run his race and be bang there.

Ragosina tried her hand for black type after a pleasing start over hurdles. She wasn't right at Newbury but put in a much better effort at Doncaster even though getting outpaced and clouting the 2nd last. She's stepping up in trip and her big weight allowance gives her a great chance if the favourite falters.

Liberated Lad is more of a turf horse as most of mine are but has been unlucky the last three times on AW. This is the best chance he's had to get his head in front for a while and he seems in great form at home.

My Fernando needs to learn to relax and breathe. The addition of the tongue-tie going over hurdles and heavy ground should encourage him to do so. If all that happens he could run a nice race but he's a bit of a problem horse.

Caher Roes Den ran a much better race when a not knocked-about 3rd at Market Rasen behind two horses with more experience. Stepping up half-a-mile in trip should suit and the only possible negative is we're bringing him back rather quickly.

West Warhorse won well over track and trip the time before last, but he had issues last time. If back on song, which he seems to be at home, and puts up a display around Fakenham like his previous one, he should be bang there.

Caher Roes Den faded quickly at Ayr and I struggled to find any reason for it. I think he's a good horse and has been in fine form at home, so he should run a good race.

Reset Button ran his best race for some time when 3rd at Chelmsford. The slightly shorter trip will be in his favour, Hopefully, Jack can time his finish to perfection.

Dark Mystery is probably not an all-weather horse but he seems in form and came out of his latest race at Lingfield in good order. I'm hoping he can prove us all wrong!

Midnight Margarita has been running nice races although wanting further. We think she is on the weak side so is probably due a break after today. Deserves a chance here stepped up in trip off a low mark.

Blue Hop impressed in winning a novice hurdle at Ayr last February but struggled in two visits to Cheltenham, under a penalty in a hurdle in April and then when pulled up on chase debut there last month. This looks easier but he still has plenty to prove.

On reflection. Ragosina wasn't right when we took her to Newbury. She's back in good form and stayed on well over 2m reverting to the AW at Wolverhampton earlier in the month. The ground should suit and she could well outrun her odds. She'll need to if she's going to collect some black type, which is today's main aim. 

Mariamne didn't get the rub of the green with a difficult trip round against older horses from her bad draw last time. Now against her own age group with cheek-pieces back on, we hopefully, should see a better performance from her.

Sarsons Risk steps back in trip but that shouldn't be a problem as he does have speed. A more fair race will suit him and he has been in great form at home. He should be bang there all the way and has excellent chances of finishing in the money.

Reset Button appeared back to his old self at Southwell. He travelled like the winner for much of the race, if not really putting it all in at the finish. We're hoping that stepping him back in trip will suit and so we try again.

Mariamne gets in off a low weight especially when the jockey's claim is taken into account. She ran better than her finishing position at Newcastle suggested but is drawn wide which isn't ideal. She does have good gate speed though so hopefully, she can outrun her odds.

Liberated Lad got too far back off a slow pace at Newcastle. The cheek-pieces are reapplied this evening and hopefully, they will spark a revival.

Central City has had his issues but he is gradually coming back into form after injury. He seems in good heart at home although recent runs have been somewhat lacking.

Profitman has shown mixed form in maidens. I think six furlongs is the place to start him off in handicaps. I hope he can show more now in this weaker company.

Gordon Grey is in good form. He was hampered before getting going at Southwell around here the last day. Hopefully, he will enjoy better luck this evening.

In hindsight, Ragosina wasn't in the best form going into Newbury but is in great shape at home now. I think she will appreciate the trip and it will be interesting to see how she gets on in this first experience of all-weather.

West Warhorse surprised us at Fakenham where he showed good speed, slick jumping and a liking for wet ground. Plumpton should suit him equally well and under similar conditions he can give another bold show.

Reset Button lost his way towards the end of his 2023 campaign due to some issues and he now returns from a break since July. There has been no sign of any of those problems this time around, although he isn't the most reliable of horses.

Sarsons Risk made amends for Newcastle by winning nicely at Southwell last time. He has been in great shape at home since then and goes to Kempton tonight in good form. He will have a decent chance especially if they go a good gallop.

Gordon Grey is a nice horse and a recent addition to the stable. He ran well over middle-distance trips as a 3yo but has strengthened up and has had a wind-op since joining us. He seems in great form and  I hope he will be fit enough after the break to do himself justice.

Midnight Margarita has been in decent form at home. She's a weak, leggy filly who ran better than the bare result suggests last time. Hopefully, she will enjoy the all-weather and we're looking for progress from her.

Liberated Lad is stepping back up in trip. He has been running ok but hopefully, he will settle to help him stay the distance.

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Diamond Dealer had a wind-op after Chepstow and is also stepping up in trip. I think that will suit him and I'm not scared of the heavy ground for him. He is in good form and we'll see how we get on. He still needs to learn to gallop in a  straight line instead of hanging and hopefully, the wind-op will have fixed that.

Profitman was too keen racing over a mile the last day. Going back to 6f should help him relax but he's going to need to learn how to do so before we can start thinking of winning with him.

Longhouse Legacy is a very well-bred mare but I'm not altogether sure where I stand with her. She's fit and healthy but has put in some disappointing efforts on the gallops and I cannot seem to find a reason why. We will learn plenty about her here though and she does have the engine to play a big part. We just haven't seen it at home recently.

Brechin Castle came out of Cheltenham in great form. He has trained well since. his work has been as impressive as always and he goes to Ascot in good order.

Givitawhirl pulled too hard and was over-keen over a mile at Kempton. Dropping back in trip with a hood will hopefully help, but I do think he's more a turf horse than an AW performer.

Circle Of Hope goes well enough at home. She is on the weaker side physically but in good form. If she could take a step forward she might get in the mix but it's a tough little race and her last outing before a holiday.

Dark Mystery seems in great form. I'm sure he will stay the trip in normal circumstances but this is a trappy race today.

Profitman was disappointing on debut at Kempton but hopefully can take a step forward with the experience behind him. I think probably he is one for the turf next year.

Champagne City ideally needs further but he is fresh and well. This seems a good place to start back after his break. He likes to dictate but this will probably be next to impossible over this distance and on all-weather.

West Warhouse ran better than the bare form suggested last time. He will appreciate this step up in trip and possibly even further in the future. He is in good form and could take a leading part in what looks potentially a weak race.

Mariamne is having her first run for me., I think she will be a seven-furlong mid-division filly going forward and has had a breathing operation since joining us after being withdrawn from the HIT sale. She's ready to start and we will learn plenty about her today.

Sarsons Risk was unlucky not to be closer the last day. He seems to have come on for that run and looks to be in great form. Hopefully, making that expected step forward would see him go close.

Big Bresil is a horse with ability but one that also has his issues. He doesn't take a lot of racing and have aimed him at this race since we finished off last season. He should stay the trip and is in good form at home.

We were delighted when Blue Hop beat a decent field over hurdles at Ayr last February, but he didn't really back it up raised in grade around here at the April meeting. He is in great form for this debut over fences and should run a fine race, but where that puts him in this smart field is the question.

It's taken a long time to get Athgarvan back after a throat issue and also poor jumping when schooling. But he is ready to make his debut now and it will be interesting to see how he gets on. He is not devoid of ability but does not make life easy for himself.

My Dream World is a very nice type. He has taken a bit of time to come to hand, but is now ready to run. He's nicely bred but hasn't the best of draws which isn't ideal first time out. He does have an engine though and it will be interesting to see how he gets on. We will learn plenty about him, while he will get an idea of the racing game.

Liberated Lad is now into an amateurs' race and sticking to 1m2f. If he can get out of the stalls properly and not get too far behind he should have a chance to exploit his slipping mark. It's all up to him at this stage.

Cahr Roes Den is a nice scopey sort we bought from the Aintree sale in April soon after his impressive win in an Irish point. He had a superficial setback a couple of months ago which cost him a run in a bumper, hence going straight over hurdles.  He has done plenty of work and jumps well. Hopeful.

Summer Night City is quirky but has ability as he showed when winning 2nd time out. He also has experience and this is his last chance to run in one of these 3yo NH juvenile hurdles. He's in good form and this seems an easier option than the Taunton race later in the week, which we avoided.

We've always liked Givitawhirl but he disappointed when encountering soft ground on his debut. Gelded since, he is much more a three-year-old type that meanwhile will learn plenty tonight. 

Profitman was ready to go in mid-season but had a couple of setbacks. He is a nice horse but starts in even better company. He will learn plenty as we will also about him.

Central City lost any chance at the start on his return after a break. He stays this longer trip and if he gets away a little more alertly, he might have place prospects.

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Ragosina had been with me for just a fortnight, straight out of the HIT sale and ran a great race first time over hurdles. Maybe we should have had her handier that day. She came out of the race well and has been in good form since. Given a bit of expected progress from first race to second, she should run a nice race.

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We thought West Warhorse would go well in his bumper at Worcester, but he ran a puzzling race. He has schooled well for this hurdles debut. He seems in good form, will learn plenty from today and will tell us where to go next.

We will be relying on a stronger gallop once more to allow Liberated Lad to settle. If he gets it, he should be staying on strongly, but it all depends on the pace. It could be that nowadays he might need headgear.

Circle Of Hope is a lovely home-bred three-year-old making his debut under any rules of racing. He does everything right at home and is very straightforward.  He has been schooled to make the running and has done plenty of work. Hopeful.

This is Central City's first run for me and his first run back after a small issue. He has won over further and from much higher marks, so it will be interesting to see how he gets on today.

This is the final run of a long year for Lucky's Dream. He stays two miles but all his wins have been left-handed and not right as he'll get tonight at Kempton. We've freshened him up for this after his flat run at Chelmsford.

Brechin Castle came out of his debut at Sedgefield in super form. His preparation for Cheltenham has gone smoothly - he seems to have been sharpened up and stepped forward from his debut. He's as fresh as paint and we've always held him in very high regard.

I Still Have Faith has been in great form at home and seems to have taken a step forward from his first run over hurdles. He's a strong traveller that handles a bit of easy going. I'm not sure about proper jumping soft ground, but he will give a good account.

This is a first run back for Sarsons Risk after his break. He seems fresh and in good form at home. We're hoping to see a nice run to build on before he goes back hurdling.

Fit from recent hurdling attempts, when Cardano did show a glimmer more at Chepstow than previously at Sedgefield, he has been freshened up for his last run of 2023. He has his best form on all-weather or a sounder turf surface as when winning the jump jockeys  Derby at Epsom this summer. He is well handicapped on his old form and hopefully can make a good showing here. 

Martin Plage ran a big race on debut at Cheltenham, setting honest fractions and we couldn't be disappointed with him. He has taken it well considering he ran hard and was fit.  He remains in good form and should run another big race as long as Cheltenham hasn't left its mark, and he's not showing it at home.

Liberated Lad ran well at Newcastle, dropping back to 1m2f. We're hoping for a strong pace for him to finish off from this evening. He does seem in good order but can be hard to predict.

Lucky's Dream is in very good form and can be excused his recent run on turf as we were experimenting both with soft ground and hurdling which didn't work out. He stays further than 1m6f and so if that translates to the all-weather around one of his favourite circuits, he should go well.

Ragosina is a nice filly who has the highest rating on the flat on which she is only one of two winners. She has taken to hurdles well schooling very confidently. We've had her for just two weeks since the sale and worked her just once, but are getting a run into her quickly, preparing for the Listed fillies' hurdle at Newbury. Hoping for a good run to pick up some nice prizemoney and step forward next time.

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Liberated Lad was going okay at Chelmsford on Sunday when his race was voided. His chance depends on what pace they go and how he can be involved. He has a squeak if they go hard up front.

Cardano disappointed at Sedgefield but it was a very rough race and Cardano never got into a rhythm. He has performed with credit before at Chepstow and we've reapplied the cheek-pieces. I hope and expect to see a better effort.

Tellitasitis is a nice filly by Telescope. She's done plenty of work, and has an engine and some ability. We expect her to go well but it is her debut so we will learn plenty about her as she will about the game.

Ray Vonn disappointed last time but I don't think he likes Kempton. His two previous runs were good enough and he has often put up a good account for himself in better company. Interesting.

Martin Plage is a lovely horse who definitely has an engine and he's as fit as a flea. I targeted this bumper for him a while ago, but he did have a small setback early last week. Hopefully, he will be ready for this.

I've pushed Global Skies a bit harder for this race at home after a possibly slightly below-par effort at Nottingham. He will run his race and should do well but a 6f Listed is a bit tougher for him. He definitely will have his back against the wall a shade.

Redhot Whisper is in great form and improving all the time. He deserves his chance in this Group 1 and should enjoy the testing ground. I'm expecting a bold show, but where that puts him at the finish I can't be certain.

Summer Night City ran a shocking first race, jumping as though she had never seen an obstacle whereas she had been intensively schooled beforehand. We've redoubled her work and jumping in the interim and if she doesn't go close in this company we will be in trouble!

Brechin Castle was an odds-on shot on his opening run for master Irish point-to-point trainer Colin Bowe back in February and won nicely. We picked him up at Cheltenham sales later that month and we think he's a nice horse with plenty of potential. Hopeful of a big run on bumper debut today.

Liberated Lad had a hard race physically for whatever reason at Kempton last time. He seems in good order again now, but he takes a lot of work and also, I'm not sure if he's quick enough for 1m2f around Chelmsford.

Ray Vonn got a little too far back at Leicester last time but gave his usual solid effort especially as he was 4lb badly in. He's stepping up to 7f on all-weather and granted he relaxes and travels as he has been, he should be very competitive. Of course, it will be down to the jockey and horse - it's out of my hands now!

I Still Have Faith has been schooling for most of this year and jumped well last week. He has been working in his usual impressive manner and should take a lot of beating if he stays the trip. We believe he will.

My Chiquita has come out of Sedgefield in good order. This could be her last chance to run before the ground goes. She is nicely weighted and can only have benefited from that debut over hurdles. She should give another solid account.

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We were delighted with African Spirit's win on debut at Newcastle and he has come out of that race very well. He now takes a big step forward into a valuable conditions race for Grades C and D and worked well last week. He definitely has ability but he's still rather rangy and weak and that could put him at a disadvantage against some of these more seasoned performers.

Diamond Dealer has lots of ability and shows plenty at home as he did on debut on his bumper debut at Ludlow before running out. Going the other way around at Haydock on ground too quick for him to let himself down, he still ran a decent race. He's bigger and stronger this season and has been schooling well. Seems pretty fit and should give a good showing at a massive price.

West Warhorse was poorly placed by the trainer first time up at Market Rasen, then improved despite being green at Wetherby, running on from an unpromising position. He seems in good form at home and as the first proper jumping prospect of the autumn to run, it will be interesting to see how fit he is. He should be ready enough though and I think he goes there with a decent chance.

Global Skies has come out of his Haydock win in great form. Young Tommie's claim negates the penalty so he should run his race. Hopefully, he can be ridden a bit more involved, now he is settling better and he shouldn't be far away if running up to expectations.

Midnight Margarita needed her debut run in the summer and had a small setback afterwards. She has strengthened up in the meantime and hopefully will learn plenty, as we will about her as she tackles the longer trip.

Lucky's Dream hated the soft ground at Haydock. He has schooled well at home and should enjoy the faster ground here. I think the longer trip is also a positive and while he can be a tricky old customer, he's capable of winning this off his low hurdles mark.

Ray Vonn has come out of his Nottingham win in good order. The stiff 6f here shouldn't be an issue and hopefully, that race hasn't taken too much out of him. His claiming rider takes care of the penalty and if he runs his race he shouldn't be far away.

Summer Night City has been kept unraced and trained especially for these relatively new junior NH hurdles. The hood is only on as a precaution rather than any suggestion of awkwardness on his part although the family isn't straightforward. He goes well and should be capable of winning one of these.

We've always held Diamond Dealer in high regard. Now a year older and a year stronger, we think he would prefer slower ground. He may just need this run as he takes plenty of work to get fit, but he is gifted.

I Still Have Faith is bouncing after Newmarket. He has gone up 11lb in total for two wins, in the Legends race at Doncaster and an amateurs' handicap last time. Now back in against professional jockeys and with Tom Marquand booked, he should relish conditions and enjoy the step up in trip. Anticipating the hat-trick.

Ray Vonn was back to his best at Newmarket last time on what I thought was slower ground. He has come out of that in good order and remains in fine shape going into Nottingham. Now top-weight in a lesser race rather than bottom weight in a better contest, if handling this ground he should give his usual running.

Cardano picked up a small issue the other morning after schooling and it's been touch and go to get him back on track for Sedgefield. He's fine now and he has taken back to hurdling well. He won the jump jockeys' Derby at Epsom on the flat last time, so should give his running and be tough to beat all being well.

Mi Chiquita likes quicker ground so any rain would be a negative. She has taken to hurdles well and the 7lb off her back for the talented Alice Stevens is a positive. She goes there with a decent chance and I'm hopeful she will run well on debut.

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I'm not sure Lucky's Dream will enjoy the ground but he seems to be in the form of his life. I think stepping up in trip is definitely the right way to go with him - it's just the worry about the testing going.

Global Skies is a nice horse, albeit a bit gassy over 7f at Yarmouth, so I'm hoping dropping back to 6f and the faster pace will help him relax a bit better and produce a nice finishing effort. He sets a decent standard if running his race so if there's no world-beater in the line-up he should go close.

African Spirit is a lovely, big, scopey 2yo bred to be a smart 6-7 furlong horse. He has been castrated and that has been the making of him. He goes nicely and while he will improve for this first day at school, he shouldn't disgrace himself.

Gozo is in good form and has done plenty of schooling. He should have improved for his run at Wolverhampton which was needed after a setback following his previous outing at Sandown. This should be quite straightforward although he does have a way of compicating matters.

I Still Have Faith only had a piece of work in winning the Legends race at Doncaster last week and he seems to have come out it very well. The easing ground will suit him now switching to an amateurs' race and he shouldn't be far away again. This will probably be his last run on the flat before going hurdling so we have nothing to lose.

Ray Vonn seems back to his old self having run flat at Southwell after doing too much at Newcastle the time before. It was my mistake, running him back so soon after. If he reproduces his July Course effort he shouldn't be far away as he goes on ground with a bit of ease in it.

My Chiquita ran a big race giving a fair chunk of weight to 3yo's at Bath, beaten only by the front-runner who was receiving 8lb. She seems in great form and a reproduction of that effort and some assistance in the saddle in this Fegentri amateurs' race should get her head in front in a race where there are no 3yo's to worry about!

Global Skies came out of his Newmarket debut well. We've given him time to recoup after his run and he seems in good order. Given the usual improvement for his debut, he should be on the scene in the final furlong.

The Evemntmaster ran a much better race the last day and he has come out of it in good order. He seems in excellent fettle at home and as I think he's in the weaker division of this bumper, he can produce another good effort and be bang there once again.

Givitawhirl is a nice, well-bred Golden Horn colt. He isn't fully furnished yet but his work has been strong. He is pretty straight in condition but he will improve mentally.  I wouldn't be surprised if he does go very close, but if he doesn't show on the track what he does at home, he'll be going for a holiday.

I Still Have Faith gets in the Leger Legends race receiving the 3yo allowance and he should enjoy the ground and the way the race is likely to pan out. We think he has always wanted a stiff mile but we have been stretching him and teaching him to go long to prepare for his future hurdling career. He is in good form and if he turns up as expected, he should take all the beating.

Redhot Whisper is a really nice 2yo. We have always thought he wanted soft ground but had to run him at Leicester(good to firm)  to bring him along. He came out of Leicester in good form and didn't have a hard race that day due to greenness. He has a Group 1 entry in the Futurity and all being well he turns up and runs his race. He should run well and make use next month with that entry over the same course and distance.

Cardano has had a palate firing since a lesser finishing effort than expected after being well positioned at Yarmouth. He seems in great form back at his best trip and in a winnable race.

Liberated Lad steps back up in trip again on all-weather on which he has a decent record. He has stayed this far in the past and was running on nicely from too far back at Yarmouth. He seems to be in great form and I expect him to go close today all being well.

Gozo was involved in a tough race at Sandown and took some time to get over it. He's back on the straight and narrow now though and hopefully, he will stay this far. He's fresh and well and will be aimed more over hurdles after today.

Ray Vonn did too much early over 7f last time and was unsuited by the steady early pace. He is stepping back to 6f with the hood back on which we have experimented with at home. This set up should suit him much better and he has come out of Newcastle in great order.

My Chiquita stayed on nicely at Leicester back on decent ground after a break. Stepping up to 1m6f on quick going against mostly older horses should be right up her street. She should be bang there and she has a hood on for good measure to ensure she settles to help her get the extended trip at the first time of asking.

Ray Vonn has come out of his race at Newmarket well. It was a case there of a bob of the head that made the difference between winning and his eventual position of 3rd. His all-weather record is excellent, he is very consistent and seems in good order. We have freshened him up for this and hopefully, he should run a decent race.

Lucky's Dream is better off at these weights with Wynter Wildes than on their previous meeting and has proven to be more manageable than his younger self. He will be ridden more prominently today and shouldn't be too far away depending on the pace of the race. We will be stepping him up in trip after today.

The ground may not be ideal for Ray Vonn but he seems in good form after his very narrow defeat at Newmarket last time. If he does handle conditions he should be dangerous.

Liberated Lad is in good form after his Nottingham success and the rain has come to ease the going for him. It's a winnable race and if he plays ball a big run should be on the cards.

Champagne City is a wise old monkey, but he is in good form and this kind of race around this track should suit. It is really all up to him though and I'm not sure he'll like the softer ground either.

My Chiquita is back to her old self at home following a strange run at Windsor backed up by a flat display at Yarmouth on unsuitable ground. She has to concede a biit of weight  to some younger rivals but if she did run back to her best, she will set a good standard.

The Eventmaster has taken his efforts at Southwell well and seems to have come out of that debut more of a man. If he runs the race the right way round he shouldn't be far away. The hood seems to be having a positive effect at home and we're hoping he can show his true potential today.

I Still Have Faith has come out of Chepstow in good form. The race didn't suit him there but he still ran well in third. He's pretty versatile with ground conditions and should be bang there once again.

Ray Vonn is fresh and well and back in good form after tweaking his back with his mishap in the stalls last time. It's his first run for a while and the first since having his wind done. and again a first run on turf for some time. We will learn plenty about him but he clearly has ability.

Liberated Lad is in great form at home and while he won a stable staff race at Newbury, otherwise he has been struggling to recapture his best form. This is not the strongest of contests and if he could get back to near his best he should be there or thereabouts.

Redhot Whisper is a very nice horse who might want a little further in which case Leicester's stiff finish should help. We will learn plenty about him today but he's a nicely-bred colt who in time could be anything.

Global Skies has done some nice work and while I'm not sure where he is in relation to his opposition, he goes well enough to warrant a first run at Newmarket. We are still learning about him as he is about his job but are expecting a nice debut all being well.

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I Still Have Faith is an improving gelding going the right way, winning his last two in good style. The going is in his favour and he will love the long home straight. He's getting plenty of weight from the top ones and hopefully, he still has room off his revised mark. All being well should go close.

Champagne City is in great form but can be difficult to predict. He has a little bit of weight to give away but seems in good health and hopefully should be bang there on a course he likes. He's an old monkey though.

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Liberated Lad lost his way a little bit but hopefully, the step back up to 1m4f will spark some improvement. The ground is a concern though.

Phantom Gold is a nice horse who seems in good form at home. He won his point-to-point bumper well at Larkhill and we are hoping to see a bold show from him on Rules debut.

Lucky's Dream is in good form. Epsom didn't suit him the last day and he's a much better horse on all-weather than turf. He seems still to retain his ability and we're anticipating a good show depending on the pace of the race.

Love you Darling has plenty of ability but for whatever reason I don't think she tried too hard at Newmarket but she kept going towards the line. Blinkers seem to have sharpened her up a bit at home and we are hoping for a big run.

Cardano is in great form and I'm hopeful of a big run and a step forward from Windsor. The ground will be kinder for him tonight than at Windsor.

Gozo ran very well when 5th in a Heritage handicap at Newmarket and he has come out of it in great form. He's taken a step forward from that and I think we still haven't got to the bottom of him.

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I Still Have Faith came out of his win at Nottingham in good order. The July Course track should suit him and hopefully, he can go in again.

Liberated Lad is stepping back a long way in trip after tackling two miles last time. We are hoping he will settle and show an improved performance.

The Eventmaster was a cheap buy at the sales last autumn. He still has plenty to learn abour racing. We are looking forward to getting him on the racecourse.

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Love You Darling has come out of Leicester in good form after her promising second place on debut. She is in the deep end here but deserves her place in the field and she could surprise a few people.

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Gozo is in great shape but has a bit to find on form. He has a light weight though and I think that will help him give a good account. Place chances at least.

I Still Have Faith is in good form and seems none the worse for his unlucky run at Leicester. There are fewer runners in today's race and hopefully, a clearer passage could bring a straightforward win judged on that last run.

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It's a quick turn-around for My Chiquita but in a much easier race than Windsor. We're taking a chance and the ground is an unknown although her pedigree suggests it will suit her. We'll find out this afternoon.

Lucky's Dream was unfortunate at Newbury where he was beaten by weight. He seems to have come out of that race in great form and thrives on hard work. He has a very good chance, lower down this handicap although sometimes he isn't the easiest of rides, so possibly not the ideal mount for an amateur.

My Chiquita is in good form after her two wins. She gets in off a light weight and I think she will go close today and be a busy girl afterwards.

Cardano has come out of of his comeback run at York in good form and should show more today. He could go close if he recaptures a bit of his old ability, which on his home form is still there.

Secret Beach is a nice Footstepsinthesand colt who has come out of a promising 4th at Nottingham in good order. The step up in trip should suit and hopefully, he will run a big race

I Still Have Faith ran well when runner-up at Haydock where he was possibly a little unlucky not to win. Leicester will suit him and he's in cracking form. Hopeful.

Lovely Darling lives up to her name as she is a lovely filly. She will improve for the experience and while I think 7f is her distance, her weight allowance and the uphill finish will give her a better chance. We will learn a lot about her here.

This is the first day at school for Midnight Margarita. She goes well enough but will probably want further and time, but she is a nice filly.

Gozo is a nice animal and has come out of his Haydock race in good form. That first run for us resulted in a last-stride defeat but he will strip fitter for that. He takes a slight step up in trip, but if rather than go off in front again he can take a lead and settle, he should be dangerous.

Old warrior Lucky's Dream has come out of Salisbury in bouncing form. The ground is again possibly on the quick side but he's ready to go and will come on again for today's run.

Champagne City is an old monkey really but he won here over course and distance in April and after a less inspiring effort at Goodwood I've kept him back for this. Ideally, he could have less weight but he's in good form and we'll give it another go.

Dark Mystery is in good form. He probably did too much early in his race at Sandown and didn't see out the trip. We've stepped him back in distance and brought him out again quickly. I wouldn't be surprised to see him go close given the right conditions.

My Fernando is a nice big model of a horse. He needs to learn to breathe in his races to play a part. Soft ground may be a help but I'm unsure about that.

We're taking the opportunity to try to get another win next to My Chiquita's name. Sean is taking 7lb off, more than compensating for the 4lb rise for the Nottingham win last time. She's come out of the race very well and she should be hard to beat.

Hopefully, we have fine-tuned Dark Mystery a bit after discovering an issue from him after Musselburgh. Better ground and a lower grade of race should help him run very well.

Cardano is an absolute legend of a horse coming back from a big layoff. He seems in great form and has done plenty of work. Could go close.

Hopefully, the hood will help I Still Have Faith settle into a nice rhythm. He's in good form and a good clear run would probably see him go close, as long as the pace bias doesn't affect him.

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Secret Beach is a nice 2yo by Footstepsinthesand that does everything right at home. If he puts his best foot forward he's a decent animal, but it's his first day at school so there will be plenty to learn, for him and us!

Gozo is a talented horse who starts handicapping after three promising runs late last summer. Cheek-pieces will help focus him and we'll find out where he sits with his mark after this. He is in good form at home, but there's just the feeling the ground might be a bit on the quick side for him.

Lucky's Dream is a lovely old fella having his first run back for a long time. He might need it but he's had a wind-op since he last ran and he's still talented. Might run nicely.

Liberated Lad is a nice horse and he's in good form. He will have come on for his first run from our stable at Doncaster and came out of the race in good order. Going back up in trip should bring improvement.

This is the first run in a handicap for My Chiquita. I think she will be competitive off her initial mark of 60 and she's in good form.

Reset Button came out of Kempton in good form. He's stepping back up in trip tonight and we're hopeful. Fingers crossed.

We bought Liberated Lad in the spring and obviously, I know him well from my time when I was assistant to Ian Williams. He's a nice horse and in good form. We will learn a lot from him today.

It's a big drop in grade for Sarsons Risk. He seems in great form and it would be nice to put another "1" beside his name before his summer holiday. His work's great and his jumping has been savage!

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Reset Button has been in good form at home since disappointing at Chelmsford when favourite early last month. Hoping for him to get back on track, possibly adding a third win to his career tally.

I Still Have Faith struggled in the testing going at Goodwood. Hopefully, drier ground here today will bring a bit of improvement.

Nothing went right for Diamond Dealer on his bumper debut at Ludlow but he seems to have come out of that experience in good order. We've tweaked a few things hoping to start again and get it right this time. He's a very nice horse with a big engine and we hope to see the real Diamond Dealer here today.

My Chiquita is a nice filly who is rated 65 after two runs last year and one as a 4yo. She has improved from last month's run and the weights are slightly less to her disadvantage as the wfa scale difference gradually narrows. It still means her head is against the wall a bit.

My Fernando is a lovely homebred gelding who has improved physically from some time off since his promising first run last summer. We expect him to run a nice race and be bang there.

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Sarsons Risk is in good order and we hope he can put himself back on track today with a nice run.

I Still Have Faith was off for almost a year before making his stable debut two weeks ago. He just needed the run and while I am still figuring him out, he definitely had ability and could run well first time in a handicap.

Champagne City is a tricky old fella but last time he enjoyed himself making all in a marathon around Pontefract. He remains in excellent order and should give another good show but this is a tougher race than last time.

Dark Mystery is a very honest horse. He is in good form after a wind-op and with the ground right for him I'm looking forward to a big run from him as he goes well fresh.

Diamond Dealer is a lovely smart 4yo who won his English point. I think a lot of him but he is still a big frame. Expecting him to run a big race.

Espoir De Teillee has plenty of talent. He is in good form and the slight step back in trip should suit. We expect him to run a big race.

Longhouse Legacy was a comfortable winner of her 2nd Irish point early in February and we bought her soon after. She shows plenty of promise and while she is short on experience and meets a couple with nice bumper form, I'm hopeful she can make a winning start.

I Still Have Faith had a couple of runs early last year but I think he will be a better 3yo. I didn't expect Richard Fahey's 82-rated horse to run and he will be tough to beat. Probably a place will have to be satisfactory.

Ray Vonn ran a big first race for the stable and seems in unreal form at home. Hopefully, the first-time hood and tongue-tie can help him finish off his race and get him over the line in front in this Grade D maiden.

My Chiquita has to give away a lot of weight to her younger rivals in this restricted maiden race, but she does have more experience. She is in good form and how she fares obviously, depends on the ability of newcomers from top stables.

Blue Hop won nicely at Ay and that form has been working out, but he is at the deep end at this late stage of the season. He will find this tough, but he is a nice horse.

Aslukgoes is in great form. The ground is an unknown but this will be his last run in a bumper and this has always been the target. We are hopeful he can maintain the unbeaten record and complete the four-timer.

It was great to get off the mark on the flat on Tuesday and now hopefully Sarsons Risk can give us a first important jumps winner. He has learned from his mistake when falling in the lead in the Adonis and is primed and ready for a big run.

Champagne City is in good form. The trip should be fine, but he can be a bit of an old monkey. In reality, it depends upon which side of the bed he has got out of.

Big Bresil has come out of his run at Ayr in good form. Heavy ground shouldn't be an issue for him and I think all being well he should be bang there at the finish.

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Reset Button is usually consistent but never seemed to put races to bed, as was the case here last time. So we've fixed his palate and hopefully that will make a difference. He's in an amateur riders' race at the weekend and Neil Callan called and asked if I would let his son Jack ride. I asked what he was doing on Thursday and when Neil said he was free, I said ride him at Chelmsford and if he wins your son can have the mount on Saturday. Let's hope we've organised a very rare family affair!

Ray Vonn has his first race for us after joining from Gay Kelleway. He is lightning out of the gates, so if he can get a nice lead round just behind the pace, I expect him to run a competitive race. I'm still learning from him but on his last three runs, he should be right there at the finish. 

Sarsons Risk is gearing up for Aintree and this seems an ideal opportunity instead of a racecourse gallop. He's in great form and I'm expecting a big run off 82.

We've been a bit quiet for the past couple of weeks after a flurry of runners, but April will be a busy month. Espoir De Teillee remains in rude health. Track, ground and trip are all ideal, so hopefully he can follow up Leicester with another win.

Raya Time was a smart horse back in his day and seems to be running himself back into his old form over hurdles. It's a tough ask taking on the French in a Graded race and I just hope we are good enough to make an impression.

Miss Chantelle is a nice home-bred mare and while on form she looks a long way out of her depth, she has been pleasing us at home. I don't think she will be far away.

Champagne City is a versatile old warrior with ability over hurdles and on the flat, but he is a monkey. If he puts his best foot forward he could be very good, but those days are becoming less and less frequent.

Espoir De Teillee is a very capable horse who can complicate matters for himself. Running right-handed will suit his jumping and hopefully it should be straightforward for him to get a "1" beside his name.

Big Bresil will be having his first run back after a major absence and I am still learning about him. I'm not sure what to expect from him today but hopefully he will run well and improve for the next one.

Blue Hop is an exciting novice who will improve for a fence. We are going to Ayr looking for soft ground and expecting him to run a big race. He will learn from it and improve from it as well.

Sarsons Risk is going to Kempton in great order. His work has been good since his impressive debut hurdles win at Doncaster. If as we think he has come on with natural progression from Doncaster, he could be very dangerous. I'm looking forward to a big show.

Espoir De Teillee is a capable performer on his day. He had a messy start at Hereford and you can excuse that run as a result. The re-application of the tongue-tie and addition of cheek-pieces will hopefully help to bring the horse we see at home to the track.