An enjoyable days racing to start the New Year I thought. There were wins for 3 of our list horses, My Way de Solzen, Blue Splash and Mister Quasimodo. I was also pleased to see Himalayan Trail give me a winning “outside” tip at 11/2.
The 4 runner handicap chase at Cheltenham was a thoroughly enjoyable contest with all of them in with a shout at the second last. Cornish Rebel won in the end despite wandering all over the place after the last. The Bajan Bandit has been a super horse for Lenny Lungo and ran gamely in second while Fork Lightning was close up in 3rd despite jumping violently left at most of the fences.
There are two jumps meetings on Tuesday.
Ayr 1.40 The Whisperer was upped in class last time out but is back in the sort of sphere where he can gain his second success of the season. Rose Davidson has the ride.
Len Lungo’s horses are running well at present so I am hoping that his Monolith, one of my Elite Racing Club horses, can give a good account in the 3.15. He has been raised 5 lbs for his win at Cheltenham and has top weight. He is rather a small horse so top weight is not ideal and he may have ground that is a bit softer than ideal. He will give of his best though – he always does.
Supreme Copper represents our list to follow in the 1.30 at Folkestone. He looks the sort that might need handicaps in order to get his head in front.
Bye for now.
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