Our only hope of some jumps racing lies with Ffos Las tomorrow, where there is a morning inspection.
I will just point out a few horses that you can look out for at the Welsh track. Rebecca Curtis sends a team there headed by The Jigsaw Man, the stable star. He runs in the 2.10 where he is set to carry a big weight. His only defeat to date was in a bumper at Galway when he was beaten a length by Loosen My Load who has since won a Grade 2 novice hurdle at Cheltenham. The Jigsaw Man has so far mainly run on decent ground but should handle some cut. A couple of other interesting runners from the same stable are Praxiteles in the 1.05 and Adams Island in the bumper at 3.45. The former is a points winner in Ireland and Tom Scudamore rides. He won his point to point on heavy ground. Praxiteles is a half brother to Islington and was a winner on the flat for Sir Michael Stoute before sustaining an injury. He is bred to win races and is certainly one for look out for.
Gold Award was 9th in the 2008 Champion Bumper and is a winner over hurdles. He represents Nicky Henderson in the 3.15 and should go well. Lastly, look out for Ballingaddy in the 2.40. He won a point to point at Athenry before joining Alan King and although he has not set the world alight since he is well handicapped if he can recapture his form.
Can I take this opportunity to wish you a very happy Christmas and a peaceful, prosperous new year.
My thanks to Andrew West for his seasonal photo of Stratford racecourse in the snow.
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