I was looking forward to racing at Newbury this afternoon but it turned into a dark day for racing as two horses were killed in a bizarre incident before the first race. To make matters worse two horses lost their lives in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown – a race that was televised on C4. I was particularly sad to see Money Trix suffer a fatal accident.
Tomorrow there is racing from Exeter and Hereford. Spirit Son and Cedre Bleu look set to dominate the 2.40. Both are ex French horses and their future lies in a career over fences. Both are worth keeping an eye on but on this occasion Spirit Son, winner of a listed hurdle in France looks the likely winner.
Definity missed last season through injury but has progressed well since returning to the track. After finishing 4th to the useful Wymott he won at Fontwell at the end of January. He runs in the 3.10 where his main rival looks to be The Sliotar.
At Hereford the forecast heavy rain will suit Royal Chatelier in the 2.00. Fleur de Vassy was going well at Towcester last time before running out of steam in the closing stages. She runs over a shorter trip in the 2.30 tomorrow and will be ridden by a conditional jockey who can take some weight off her back.
Morgan’s Bay has looked the part in a couple of bumper races and makes his hurdles bow in the 3.00. Triple bumper winner Mizzurka should go close in the 3.30.
My thanks to Ruth S Harris for today’s photo taken at Hereford racecourse.
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