A day of mixed fortunes for Russellform with Grecian Groom coming in at 33/1 for our list to follow although he was just about untipable on recent form.
Two other listers, Karello Bay and Urban Tiger were 3rd in their respective events. When I penned last night’s column I hadn’t noticed that Urban Tiger had changed stables. Karello Bay was beaten by Benetwood who I had talked about in my preview. The form of that race might be worth following as the 2nd horse, Psychomodo, is well regarded by his trainer Brendan Powell.
I was pleased to see Sha Bihan win for the Elite Club, of which I am a member, at Fontwell. Wayne Hutchinson was the rider.
St Pirran was a decent type in his younger days when with Paul Nicholls but hasn’t won since taking the Grand Annual at Cheltenham nearly 3 years ago. He is 12 now and runs in a selling hurdle tomorrow, the 2.10 at Musselburgh. A bit sad really as he was a very good chaser when at his best.
Len Lungo runs the giant Corrib Lad in the 3.10 at the Scottish track. You wouldn’t think that this sharp course would play to his strengths.
Our list horse in the bumper at 3.40 is Sir Boreus Hawk. Alan Swinbank’s geldng is having his 4th run in bumpers and is getting a solid grounding before going over hurdles. He carries a penalty for an earlier win at Hexham and that might just make him vulnerable to something with a lighter weight. The flat bred Gun’s‘n Butter is one danger. He was second in his only start in a point to point in Northern Ireland. Mr Guppy, named after a character in Bleak House is another one for the short list.
We have a list runner in the 1.00 at Newcastle. Annie’s Answer is trained by permit holder Jane Makin. Twice a winner in bumpers at Uttoxeter she is also a point to point winner. She could go well here.
Course and Distance winner Cloudy Lane is our list horse in the 1.30 and I would expect a big run from him.
The 2.00 looks to be between Regal Heights and King Revo. The market might be the best indicator.
Have a good day
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