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CHELTENHAM QUEL DESTIN 12.40
He ran very well first time over fences when second at this track to Eldorado Allen in a Graded race. It was obvious that day that he needs further than two miles so stepping him up four furlongs now should suit him much better.
CAPELAND and MAGIC SAINT
1.15 Capeland looked to have every chance at Ascot three weeks ago when he led two out before finishing third in the race won by First Flow. There is no reason why he can’t be involved again. Magic Saint was in front and set to go close in the same Ascot race until walking through the second-last fence. His jockey Bryan Carver certainly felt he was unlucky that day. I’ve freshened Magic Saint up since then, am fitting him with a tongue tie for the first time, and am looking for another big run.
MASTER TOMMYTUCKER, SAINT SONNET & SOUTHFIELD STONE 1.50
I’m thrilled by the progress Master Tommytucker has made this season after some frustrating issues with his jumping in the past. This is the first time he has run in a really competitive race but he is ready to do so and is in top order I expected a big run from Saint Sonnet a month ago in the Paddy Power Gold Cup but he virtually cut out three from home on desperate ground. On decent going I am hoping for much better. Southfield Stone loves it round Cheltenham, won round here in October
and was far from disgraced when chasing home the classy novice Protektorat last time. It wouldn’t surprise me to see him outrun his odds.
DANNY KIRWAN
2.25
He is going the right way and won well last time on soft ground at Ascot. Danny is lightly raced and I’m sure there is more to come from him. I think he has been crying out for this three miles.
STORMY IRELAND
3.00
Things didn’t work out for her in two starts over fences so she is back to hurdles now with the mares’ allowance. She should be able to pick up a race somewhere before the end of the season.
3.35
Her current handicap mark of 143 is making her so hard to place. I’m running her again quickly after Sandown in the belief that two and a half miles might be more suitable in a mares’ race.
DONCASTER WILD MAX
12.55
He had a wind op in the summer and is up to a career high mark of 138 after winning cosily at Huntingdon. I’m expecting another good run.
MONMIRAL 2.40
I was delighted with his winning debut for us 20 days ago at Exeter where his jumping was sound and he finished full of running. I half expected him to need the race a bit. We think Monmiral is smart and he has definitely improved.
GIVE ME A COPPER 3.15
He’s in good form but can’t really handle deep ground. He’s best on a flat track like Doncaster but I’ve got one eye on the weather because rain would affect his chance.
HEREFORD FAST BUCK
1.57 He’s a nice recruit who was quite a high-class hurdler in Ireland before joining us. He has schooled well ahead of his debut over fences so I’m hopeful of a decent show.
DENILIQUIN 2.32
He won a little race in France as a three-yearold but has been off for over 700 days with a leg injury. We’ve given him a full MOT and wind op and I think he will run tidily.
BEST CHANCE MONMIRAL