Russellform Ramblings
Osana and Tidal Bay were winners from our list to follow at Cheltenham this afternoon. Tidal Bay has a very consistent record, never finishing out of the first 2. He carries his head rather high and I think that makes his jumping look a bit awkward at times. He seems to get from side of his fences to the other well enough though.
Osana put himself firmly in the Champion Hurdle picture beating some of the leading contenders including the reigning champion Sublimity. There was a sad postscript to this race with the aftal accident to Mac’s Joy. He was described by his trainer as a “little tiger” and he was all of that. He is best remembered for some titanic battles with his arch rivals Hardy Eustace, Harchibald and Brave Inca. He will be missed,
Nap of the day
Navan 12.25 – Glencove Marina
Today’s trivia
Glencove Marina is related to former Ascot Gold Cup winner Mr Dinos
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