Hidden Keel gave us a winner today and I really should have had another with Chief Dan George who was certainly “findable” in the veteran’s chase at Doncaster. These races bring together plenty of old favourites and are a really nice idea. In the Doncaster race today were Trabolgan (winner of an RSA Chase and a Hessessy), Tamerinbleu (Boylesports Gold Cup), Rambling Minster (Blue Square Gold Cup and Border’s National), No Refuge (Royal and Sun Alliance Hurdle) and Pretty Star (2nd in Kim Muir). Chief Dan George was a Grade 1 winner over hurdles himself back in 2007 when he beat Wichita Lineman and Imperial Commander at Aintree.
If you have never invested in any of Marten Julian’s excellent publications I would strongly recommend that you give them a try. I will just quote you briefly from his comments on Cool Mission in the 2009/10 jumps guide. “Sure to be placed to win over hurdles.” Today Cool Mission did just that, coming in at 22/1.
Ex flat horse Lap of Honour probably needs 2 miles and good ground to be seen at his best over hurdles and may well get conditions to suit in the 3.55 at Ayr tomorrow.
Alan King has his team in good form now which might enable Mille Chief to improve on his string of seconds in the Huntingdon 2.00.
Barry Geraghty has chosen to ride You’re The Top in the 3.05 rather than the other Henderson runner which could be a tip in itself.
My only selection at Thurles is Ad Idem in the 2.35.
Today’s picture is by kind permission of the artist Katy Sodeau.
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