Mount Mews good enough at Doncaster

Racing: Jefferson’s seven-year-old can move on to better things

MOUNT MEWS enjoyed an easy victory on his fencing bow at Doncaster earlier this month and he can follow up in the Sky Bet Top Price Promise Novices’ Chase back at that track.

Grade One-placed over hurdles for Malcolm Jefferson, the seven-year-old was a seven-length winner in a moderate three-runner affair on Town Moor when the lack of a real pace probably was not very much to his liking.

He jumped well enough that day and there is every reason to think he can win again here before heading on to bigger targets.

PROTEK DES FLOS clearly appreciated moving back to the smaller obstacles when winning last time and he can start to really thrive in the Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle at Huntingdon.

He has twice been tried over fences now and has failed to sparkle on either occasion, so it makes sense to stick to hurdles and this looks a good opportunity.

Protek Des Flos bagged a race like this at Wincanton on Boxing Day, triumphing by two and a quarter lengths but looking really good value for the winning margin.

A 5lb hike does not look too harsh for that success, and Protek Des Flos can strike again for Nicky Henderson.

SELECTIONS: DONCASTER: 12.50 Presenting Berkley, 1.25 Cracking Destiny, 1.55 Mount Mews, 2.30 Nuba Negra, 3.05 Amber Gambler, 3.40 Lord County, 4.10 Wicked Spice.

HUNTINGDON: 1.00 Maestro Royal, 1.35 Django Django, 2.05 Windspiel, 2.40 Masterplan, 3.15 PROTEK DES FLOS (NAP), 3.50 Larry, 4.20 Rebel Royal.

DOUBLE: Mount Mews Protek Des Flos.