Judge will decide
STORMY JUDGE has the credentials to restore family honour by capturing today’s Coral Scottish Grand National at Ayr.
Last year, the gelding’s brother Mister Fogpatches failed to land the gamble when finishing fourth in the four-miler behind Mighty Thunder.
But with just two outings under his belt this season, STORMY JUDGE (3.35, nap) has very much gone under the radar.
Last year, he posted some eye-catching performances, notably when beating leading Grand National hope Enjoy D’allen at Navan in March.
His trainer Pat Fahy, responsible for sending over Mister Fogpatches from his Co. Carlow stables for last year’s contest, has clearly laid out the grey in the hope of recouping last season’s losses.
An added plus will be ‘man of the moment’ Danny Mullins taking the ride on this progressive seven-year-old who clearly looks to be
The Scout (Chris Goulding)
ahead of the handicapper.The two ChristianWilliams-trained runners,Win MyWings and Kitty’s Light, the first two in the betting, obviously command respect but they have been hit hard by the handicapper for their recent performances.
ONEMOREFORTHEROAD (2.25, ITV) is the value to confirm his superiority over market leader West Cork (now 1lb worse) in the Scottish Champion Hurdle.
MALYSTIC (1.15, ITV) has to be given another chance after unseating on his return.
A repeat of his second behind Protektorat on his chasing debut at Carlisle will see him take this event. This galloping flat left-handed course will be ideal for DUSART (1.50, nb, ITV), who has failed to impress on right-handed tracks despite winning.
The consistent JACAMAR
(3.00, ITV) can add to his recent success at Leicester by taking the Jordan Future Champion Chase.
At Newbury, more success is on the cards for PUNCTUATION
(1.35, ITV).
Since joining Fergal O’Brien, from Charlie Longsdon this year, he has won his last two races with something in hand.
The drop in grade will see GLEN FORSA (2.10) return to winning form.
The 10-year-old was found out in Grade Three company on his recent run when seventh behind Paint The Dream at Newbury.
Despite top weight,