It has been a rare dry day in this neck o’ the woods so hopefully tomorrow’s meeting may get the go ahead.
There are a few runners from our list to follow and I will concentrate mainly on their chances.
Nick Gifford has Cathedral Rock, a recent Kempton winner in the 2.05 at Sandown, a race the stable won last season with Killaghey Castle. Although he ploughed through the mud to win at Kempton he does apparently prefer better ground. He should stay 2.5 miles in time but I would just wonder about the trip at this stage of his career. Timmy Murphy is booked to ride which is a positive point. Only one 5 year old has won this race in the last 10 years.
Dusky Warbler is our list representative in the Imperial Cup at 3.10. He has been off the track for 11 months and has to carry top weight. His last 3 wins have come on soft ground and he did finish 2nd in this race last season, although he is 4 lbs higher in the ratings this season.
As mentioned earlier Killaghey Castle won on this acrd last yaer and runs tomorrow in the 4.20. He impressed when accounting for subsequent qinner Briareus at Newbury in November and as long as he handles the ground he looks the likely winner.
We have a list runner in the 2.25 at Chepstow where Mark the Book seeks to build on his win at Exeter where he trotted up in heavy ground. That was over 2 miles 6 and the step up to 3 miles should not pose a problem.
A dual winner in point to points, High Chimes is yet to get off the mark under rules from 3 attempts. He has had problems in the jumping department and fell at Chepstow at Christmas. He returns to Chepstow tomorrow for the 3.35. Jumping a worry as is the heavy ground.
Sunday
There are just 2 runners entered from our list to follow.
Market Rasen 4.20 Model Son
5.20 Kayceecee
Good luck
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