Double Default was 2nd today, just lacking a turn of foot in the final stages. He is a chaser in the making.
The sharp drop in temperatures has put paid to Fakenham tomorrow and there is an inspection at the other jumps meeting up at Musselburgh.
The weather took a hand at Southwell today when the fog descended and cut short the day’s card after the third race. Not before the 11 year old Ionian Spring emerged from the gloom to notch his 11th career win. Not bad for an old timer – hope for us all perhaps!
If the frost stays away up in Scotland you could look out for Charlie Egerton’s Pukka in the 12.50. Pukka was 5th in North Light’s Derby and his half sister Pongee won the Group 2 Lancashire Oaks.
The only horse from the list to follow is Willie Pep, another Egerton runner, in the 1.50. He has decent form in bumpers and looks a fair recruit to the hurdling ranks. AP McCoy rides and this is a particularly good sign with runners from this stable. Key Time will be the big threat.
Take care
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