SIZING STROLLS IT
SIZING JOHN absolutely bolted up on his comeback in the John Durkan Chase at Punchestown.
Jessica Harrington’s 2-1 shot made a bad mistake at the first fence but was soon travelling powerfully for Robbie Power and cruised into the lead two out.
Djakadam (5-4 Fav) tried to challenge but last season’s Gold Cup hero was simply in a class of his own and eased home seven lengths clear of his rival.
Stan James have now made Sizing John a 3-1 shot for the King George at Kempton on Boxing Day.
Un De Sceaux (4-6 Fav) also got his campaign off to the best possible start in the Hilly Way Chase at Cork.
Willie Mullins’ superstar showed absolutely no mercy from the front under the trainer’s nephew David and stormed home 25 lengths clear of Top Gamble (7-1).
Don’t desert ABRAJ DUBAI (2.30) in the Sunbets.co.uk Handicap on the All-weather at Southwell.
David O’Meara’s three-year-old hacked up on his debut in a course and distance maiden just last month and rates a sure-fire improver for his shrewd handler.
DORIAN GRAY (12:30) can enhance Hughie Morrison’s already excellent course record in the nursery.
The juvenile handled the polytrack very well when coming third over seven furlongs here last time and should be able to do plenty more damage sent handicapping.
Stick with George Scott’s MAGNETIC BOUNDARY (1:30) in the novice contest.
The son of Union Rags caught the eye when a good second to Tallow on his debut here and can go one better with further improvement expected.
BERTIE MOON (2:00) can shine for Michael Appleby in the staying contest.
The seven-year-old has a good record at this venue and can build on his excellent second behind Gabrial’s Star over two miles here last month.
Conrad Allen’s SONNET ROSE (3.00) can blossom in the Sunbets Handicap. The filly produced a career best when scoring over track and trip last time and remains well-handicapped thanks to Nicola Currie’s 7lb claim.
ARCHIE STEVENS (3:30) can claim the closing sprint for Claire Ellam. The seven-year-old returned to form when striking over course and distance last week and can follow up under 3lb claimer Patrick Pilley.