Horses running from our main list to follow
Warwick 12.50 – Ouzbeck
Warwick 2.50 – Wild Tonto
Hexham 1.40 – Tot ‘o Whiskey
Horses running from our “dark horses” list
Warwick 12.50 – Prince Taime
Warwick 1.50 – Timpo
Warwick 2.20 – Marodima
Russellform Ramblings
Ouzbeck made a promising start to his career last season when 3rd to Osana at Wincanton. That form looks good as Osana was 2nd in the Greatwood Hurdle on Saturday, Predateur who was 4th that day is highly regarded by Paul Nicholls and the 5th, Junior, went on to win twice on the flat. He showed a determined attitude when winning at Uttoxeter on his reappearance on ground that was probably quick enough. He should go close in the opener at Warwick. There are dangers though, notably Prince Taime was bought out of Henry Daly’s yard for 85,000 Guineas after winning a bumper at Worcester and looks an interesting prospect.
It is good to see Mark Bradburne make a successful comeback after a serious injury. He partners Timpo for Henry Daly in the 1.50. This one created a favourable impression in a Newbury bumper in March and could well make a winning start over hurdles. He may need the run of course.
Marodima has been second on both his runs this season and looks a tricky ride. He has the ability to win the 2.20 but it looks a competitive race despite the small field. I would not take a short price about him.
Tot ‘o Whiskey won on his hurdles debut at Hexham and returns there for the 1.40. He is out of a winning chaser and his future lies over the larger obstacles. He should be able to pick up more races in the North over hurdles though.
Nap of the day
I was torn between Ouzbeck and Tot o’Whiskey but ended up siding the former.
Today’s trivia
Carbine won both the Sydney and Melbourne Cups in 1890. He was in fact only out of the first three once in 43 starts.
His win in the 1890 Melbourne Cup was remarkable. He set a weight carrying record of 10 st 5 lb (66 kg) when beating a field of 39 starters and setting a new race record time. He carried 53 lb (24 kg) more than the second placed horse, Highborn. On four occasions Carbine won twice on the same day.
What’s in a name?
Precious Bane runs in the 3.20 at Warwick. He is presumably named after the novel written by Mary Webb in 1924. Webb lived in Shropshire and her novels had a rural setting. She died at the age of 46.
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