Shades Of Midnight 16th February 2019 – Haydock – He has franked the form of Paisley Park from a race run in very similar conditions in November. He set a searching gallop up until the post first time around. From the first in the...

Lisnagar Oscar 16th February 2019 – Haydock – He was about seven seconds quicker than Shades Of Midnight from the first in the back straight final time until the winning line. His overall time was also quicker than the handicap winner. This comparison would...

Clan Des Obeaux 16th February 2019 – Ascot – This was a really slow pace with a relative sprint from after the fourth last fence until the winning line. He looked super impressive in beating very little. When comparing times he was next to...

Glen Forsa 15th February 2019 – Sandown – I am not sure how much he beat in context of how the favourite ran. At the same time he jumped well and did not make a single significant error along the way. His handicap days...

Bellshill 3rd February 2019 – Leopardstown – Along with the runner up he was ridden more prominently than usual due to there being only four runners lining up. He led and jumped well in the early stages before a mistake at the seventh preceded...

La Bague Au Roi 3rd February 2019 – Leopardstown – She led or disputed the lead all the way. In comparison with the Irish Gold Cup front pair she set a sedate pace throughout; she was about three seconds slower than Bellshill from her...

Klassical Dream 3rd February 2019 – Leopardstown – He was ridden in just behind the pace throughout and had the advantage of the inside rail. He looked to be booked for second spot when his stable mate headed him after the last hurdle. He...

Sir Erec 3rd February 2019 – Leopardstown – He has been elevated to the top of the Triumph Hurdle betting on the strength of this all the way success. He wasn’t clever at the last down the far side but apart from that he...