DOWN by the salley gardens my love and I did meet;
She passed the salley gardens with little snow-white feet.
She bid me take love easy, as the leaves grow on the tree;
But I, being young and foolish, with her would not agree.
In a field by the river my love and I did stand,
And on my leaning shoulder she laid her snow-white hand.
She bid me take life easy, as the grass grows on the weirs;
But I was young and foolish, and now am full of tears.
William Butler Yeats
Reflecting on the last couple of day’s racing Twist Magic won very much as a 2/11 shot should. Apart from getting in close 2 out he jumped quickly and accurately and looks set for a successful campaign.
I was interested in the novice chase at Carlisle on Monday as 4 runners from my list to follow took part. Cedrus Libani won for the in form Howard Johnson yard and with the field quite strung out the form looks solid. Modicum and Benetwood filled the minor placings and should go on to win races.
Evelith Echo won twice in bumpers last season for Alan King and makes his hurdles debut tomorrow in the 12.50 at Bangor-on-Dee. He seems to handle any ground and I would be hopeful of a good run.
Money Order represents our list to follow in the 1.20. He makes his chase debut after being unbeaten in 3 starts in a bumper and over hurdles. All his wins have come on soft ground so the question here may be the going. He looks like a horse with plenty of stamina.
Bible Lord goes for the hat trick in the handicap chase at 2.20. He steps up in trip which should suit him. The main danger may come from the giant Bannow Strand who has been something of an under achiever since coming from Ireland with a reputation to match his huge frame. He has plenty of talent though if he can get it right on the day.
The 3.50 is interesting in that David Pipe brings back Noble Sham and Time Bandit who return to the track after 782 and 876 days respectively. Either would be very interesting if there is market support.
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