Jumps on menu

Absolut Excelencia is likely to be seen out in a new role in the coming months. The winner of 10 races, including the Listed Gore Guineas, will be in action on both days of the Marlborough meeting today and Sunday before a change of tack. ‘‘He’s going to Sam Logan to get his jumping ticket,’’ said Kenny Rae, who trains the gelding with his wife Lisa and their daughter Krystal Williams. ‘‘He’s a genuine old horse and he jumps well but we’ll take it a step at a time with him.’’