Monthly Archives: December 2022

Recuerdame is a multiple all-weather winner who has run well on all starts since his return earlier this year. Can meet trouble in running but this small field gives him more options. He should be involved if things go smoothly for him.

American Rose is a nice filly that seems to be going the right way. We are experimenting with the drop back to 5f and she goes from a good draw, It is difficult to assess this opposition, but if she has luck in running she can be worth a small each-way bet.

Harbour Vision has been very consistent of late and his latest win continues to edge up his rating. He has a difficult draw but in-form horses can often find a way throiugh. I'm hopeful he will.

Eva's Oskar appears to be in the same sort of form as when she was a good second in a similar race at the last meeting here. We are hoping for another big run but we could have done with softer ground.

Visibility has a good draw and a  nice light weight. A course and distance winner not long ago, he has a solid each-way chance on his best form.

Eva's Oskar appears to be in the same sort of form as when she was a good second in a similar race at the last meeting here. We are hoping for another big run but we could have done with softer ground.

Far Horizon won well at Lingfield last time, doing his best work at the finish to get up close home. The step up to 1m2f should be a plus for him. The mark of 71 looks fair and we have a good claimer taking off 5lb, which is also a help. It doesn't look a…

Engrave has had a break after two below-par runs when she was found to be unwell. She is now back to form and running in this grade for the first time in a long while. Unfortunately our usual amateur Ross Birkett who has won on her previously is banned so Simon Walker takes the reins.…

Airtothethrone showed promise on jumps debut when second at Ffos Las in October last year but then was off the track for almost a year. After an encouraging comeback run, he stepped up on that first time over fences and on handicap debut last time at Ludlow, finishing third. This looks an excellent opportunity for…

Colombidea finds herself in a weak race but she has to run 6lb wrong as she carries a penalty for last week's win while her mark was unchanged yesterday. She has run well previously at the track and the step back up to a mile will help her. She can go well despite the big…

After a great summer, principally around Goodwood, Aggagio's flat rating rose to 87, and he looked well treated off his108 jumps mark having won twice in novice handicap hurdles last season. We expected a big run on his return at Fontwell last month but he was far too free. Maybe with the outing behind him…

Spitfire Girl is by all-conquering Walk In The Park out of a black-type winning mare who is herself very well connected. Spitfire Girl was 2nd in three bumpers and looks like she has a future. She was pretty green on seasonal/hurdling debut and after a good fourth next time, found the company a little too…

Mark Of Gold won nicely on his seasonal comeback at Plumpton and while he didn't get in the money in the Greatwood at Cheltenham, he beat as many as beat him. Now back in his comfort zone and only 2lb higher than at Plumpton. Big weight but big chance.

Mark Of Gold won nicely on his seasonal comeback at Plumpton and while he didn't get in the money in the Greatwood at Cheltenham, he beat as many as beat him. Now back in his comfort zone and only 2lb higher than at Plumpton. Big weight but big chance.

Counteract is a burly type of horse who would have needed his last two runs, with the latest over an inadequate trip. Acts on good ground and three miles should suit him. He is back down on a reasonable mark but the race looks very competitive. I am expecting a much better run today though.

Hansard was bought out of Charles O'Brien's yard after he won a bumper at Ballinrobe in the spring. Mrs Grimley, the filly that chased him over the line that day, hasn't let the form down with two good placed efforts over hurdles for Ben Pauling recently. He jumps well and we're hoping for a prominent…

Starting in late January off 71, Fine Wine won four races between all-weather and turf by the first week in June when we decided to give him a break. He resumed off 95 last month at Southwell and won impressively, so while he is 4lb higher again, it's hard to rule him out today. Value…

Via Serendipity was incredibly unlucky last time out when travelling much the best before getting stopped badly in his run. With a clear run that day he would have been in the first three and his price would have been a fraction of what it is. Ten furlongs around Lingfield suits and he can run…