Thursday Double...

Wincanton 15:10 - Predateur
2m, Class 2 Novice's Handicap Chase - Good to Soft, Good in Places

Wincanton is a track to follow The Champion Trainer Paul Nicholls, especially with the form that his horses are showing at present. Predateur is talked of very highly back at home, and has been backed by his trainer to run a BIG race in the Arkle if that's where he eventually ends up. A return to 2m and the likelihood of a strong gallop should see The Analyst's selection get of the mark this season.
4th 15/8f

A dissapointing show from a horse that looks like it maybe done for speed over this minimum trip. A step up in distance is probably the next step as Nicholls looks to get some wins into his young novice chaser.

Wincanton 15:40 - Cryptic
2m 6f, Class 2 Novices' Hurdle - Good to Soft, Good in Places

Cryptic, ran a gallant race in ground softer than ideal last time out to go down by just 1l to the well handicapped Ballyshan. Better ground and a drop back in trip, should see Philip Hobbs trained gelding get his head back in front.
WON 6/4f

A pillar to post victory for this exciting Hobbs charge. Galloping all the way to the line, it was really just a steering job for Richard Johnson as Cryptic went onto to score by 11l.

Wednesday Double...

Leicester 14:30 - Ballabriggs
2m 7f, Class 4 Maiden Chase - Good to Soft, Soft in Places

The selection has been crying out for this step up in trip after being placed second in his last two starts. With ability to handle the soft going conditions Ballabriggs, a strong galloping type is taken to out stay his rivals here today.
UR 8/15f

Unseating his rider at first fence, meant that Ballabriggs never got the chance to give us a run for our money. Up with the lead group, Jason Maguire's mount slipped approaching the 1st and catapulted his Jockey high over the fence. The Analyst hopes that both horse and Jockey return fine after their dramatic fall today.

Newcastle 15:40 - Hold The Bid
3m, Class 4 Handicap Chase - Good to Soft

This 8 year old bay gelding has been running consistently well all season. A winner last time out, (second has since won at Doncaster on Friday) he is fancied to score over the 3 mile trip at the main expense of Silent Bay.
4th 11/4f

Some early jumping errors meant that when push came to shove there was little left in the tank for Hold The Bid. Keeping on at one pace, Sue Smiths Gelding could only finish 11 & 1/2l 4th to the eventual winner Crackadee.

Tuesday Double...

An interesting days punting ahead, with high profile stables saddling short priced favourites all over the shop. The tricky thing is I expect most of them to land the odds. We all know that one in three favourites will win, the question is which one! The Analyst fancies, Numide (13:50 Folkestone) Haldibari (Taunton 13:40) & Big Fella Thanks (Taunton 15:10) all to go well, but at VERY short prices, I will look elsewhere in search of some value for today's double!

Taunton 14:40 - Robin De Sherwood
2m 3f, Class 4 Beginners' Chase - Soft, Good to Soft in Places

Paul Nicholls saddles another novice chaser, that looks as though it could be a nice type. Impressive on debut behind the seemingly useful Missis Potts and Nigel Twiston-Davies, hardened Battle Cry. The Champion Trainer always claims that his charges improve for the run, and with today's extra 3 furlongs our selection should take all the beating.
1st 6/5f

The Analyst's selection survived a mistake at the 3rd last to stay on gamely and deny the Emma Lavelle trained Marcus by 1 & 1/4l. The front two were the class in the field and pulled 20l clear of the third. The Champion trainer and successful day at Taunton, landing a very nice treble.

Taunton 16:10 - Roll Along
2m 3f, Class 3 Handicap Chase - Soft, Good to Soft in Places

A formidable hurdler as a novice, Carl Llewellyn's Roll Along looks to stamp the same amount of authority on his rivals over fences at Taunton today. Soft ground is ideal for this selection who likes to get his toe in and with more improvement expected, he is taken to get the better of The Hairy Lemon, who wears blinkers for the first time.
2nd 7/4f

I must have watched this race back 20 times, and I still cant work out how and why I'm not sat here celebrating another double?!? Jumping the last big and bold Roll Along landed full of running and looked as though he would gallop away from The Hairy Lemon. However Choc Thornton's mount who had been scrubbed along from some way out, found more when it counted to get up by a short head. Timmy Murphy is now 23 rides without a win, and perhaps his lack confidence told in a tight finish.

Monday Double...

Ludlow 14:30 - Cee Cee Rider
2m, Class 4 Mares Only Handicap Hurdle - Good to Soft, Good in places

Today Alan King saddles Cee Cee Rider, attempting to lose her maiden tag at the 7th time of asking. Progressively better over timber than when competing in bumpers, this consistent mare has met some handy types in her last 3 outings. Katess and Rosie All Over have both come out and won subsequently, the latter's success being as recently as yesterday in decent novices event at Kelso. Snake Charmer, who accounted for The Analyst's choice last time out had previously run decent races, most notably when 3rd behind Harris Bay at Wincanton.
UP 7/1

Hmmm, one that threw all known form out of the window. In truth this was big field, but with a small amount of talent. Many horses including our selection never got into the race, and although Cee Cee Rider was badly hampered at one the obstacles, it made no difference to the result. 33/1 shot Chinara went onto to score by 2l to make a mockery of the betting.

Ludlow 16:00 - Panjo Bere
2m, Class 3 Handicap Hurdle - Good to Soft, Good in places

The Analyst is sweet on the chances of Gary Moore's talented hurdler Panjo Bere, who looks to make amends after an indifferent run in the Lanzarote hurdle at Sandown last time. Panjo Bere never really travelled in what was a muddling affair, seeing many of the fancied runners never really get into the race. A drop in trip & class, presents an easier chance for this gelding to get back in the winners circle.

UP 2/1f

A disappointing race from Gary Moore's charge who seems to have lost his way since a promising start to his jumping career. In touch until 4 out, son Jamie's mount emptied very quickly to be out paced and soundly beaten. So who knows what's next for the gelding apart from a likely drop in weights and I suggest a stiff kick up the behind.

Week's Review...

Sunday is the day of rest, that is un-less you are at Leopardstown swigging the black stuff and watching the best of Ireland go hoove to hoove in the AIG Champion Hurdle...!

A high quality field has been assembled as the racing world prepares itself for more Cheltenham clues. Whatever the outcome today there will be changes a plenty in the Ante-Post market for The Champion hurdle in March, so it maybe wise to invest in that particular betting heat as-well as back what you fancy for today's race. The Analyst, is an Ebaziyan fan and thinks that Willie Mullins un-exposed charge is still improving. A big price for today's heat I expect a decent showing as he takes another step on the road to glory in march.

Week 2 for the Analyst saw a lot more yellow on the board... with decent mid-week racing at the likes of Newbury, Warwick and Huntingdon and with the ground just starting to dry out this was more like it from a punting point of view.

Two doubles of 4/1 & 5/1 see our strike rate improve and the return on a £1 level stake rise to £5.33. Nicky Henderson and Henry Daly remain two yards to keep and eye on as they continue to send out plenty winners. With just 44 days to the Start of The Cheltenham festival, I hope to keep up my own good form and build on the 7 winning bets of this week.

See you tomorrow...

The Analyst

Saturday Double...

Cheltenham 13:00 - Aigle D'or
2m 4f, Class 1 Novice Hurdle - Good to Soft, Soft in Places

A Run away winner at Lingfield last time, John P McManus's novice is held in high regard by the Nicky Henderson yard. Sure to be suited by further in time, today's extra furlong and testing track should bring about extra improvement. This is a stable to be on the right side of at present and The Analyst is hoping to get today's double off to a flyer.
1st 7/4f

Aigle D'or overcame greenness to win by 3 1/2l in the opener at Cheltenham today. This exciting recruit will improve again for this experience and Nicky Henderson has some useful novices to bring back and challenge for major honours in March.

Cheltenham 15:50 y- Inglis Drever
3m, Grade 2 Cleeve Hurdle - Go0d to Soft, Soft in Places

Champion stayer, Inglis Drever is as tough and as classy as they come. Beaten in this race last year by Alan King's Blazing Bailey, the Drever will be looking to make amends and take another step on the way to defending his world hurdle crown. Racing off level weights and in ideal ground, makes Howard Johnson's charge very hard to oppose. Richard Johnson gets the leg up today hoping to become the 5th jockey to win on the outstanding 9 year old.

1st 11/8f

The toughest staying hurdler on the planet again put in a performance to remember by running on strongly to beat old foe Blazing Bailey by 5l. Being typically bustled along from a long way out, Richard Johnson used all his strength to bring the Drever upsides jumping the last. Once in front no horse in training who stays on up the Prestbury Park hill better than Howard Johnson's brave gelding.

DOUBLE 5/1

Friday Double...

Newbury 14:05 - Big Buck's
Class 3, 2m 1f Novice's Chase - Soft, Heavy in Places

Newbury is a BIG trends track, so when you hear a sentence that includes Newbury, Paul Nicholls & Novice Chase you have to sit up and listen. The Champion Trainer is a big fan of his 5 year old gelding who looks to have a very bright future. Just touched off behind Moon Over Miami last time, the ground and trip are ideal for him to get another 1 on the form line.
WON 8/11f

A two horse race in every sense of the word. Only two horse were backed in the early morning exchanges, only two horses really jumped and travelled throughout the race, and only two horses were involved in a tight and exciting finish. Good news for the Analyst, meant it was the Paul Nicholls trained Big Buck's that came out on top. The Champion trainers record at Newbury is excellent and this was another one for the strike rate.

Newbury 15:15 - West End Rocker
Class 4, 3m Maiden Hurdle - Soft, Heavy in Places

Alan King looks to lose West End Rockers maiden tag at the 3rd time of asking in today's Emma Lavelle sponsored event. The form line behind useful types, Go Amwell and the subsequent winner Merchant Paddy look solid and he is taken to gain a deserved first success over his more exposed rivals.

UP 7/2jf

Travelling well for the most part, Alan Kings West End Rocker looked to be giving favourite backers a good run for thier money. However the step up in distance seemed to be just a bridge too far for a maiden that didn't find anything off the bridal.

Thursday Double...

Warwick 14:40 - Sobers
2m 4f, Class 3 Novices' Chase - Heavy

More famed for training the high class hurdler Straw Bear, Nick Gifford is quickly establishing himself as hot property within the National Hunt game. Today he is responsible for the talented novice chaser, Sobers who was impressive when winning last time out at Chepstow. The step up in trip is likely to bring about even further improvement and he is taken to score from quirky Pauillac.
WON 2/1

Sobers survived a jink right at the last fence to land the spoils in Warwick's Novice Chase this afternoon. Travelling well for the large part, he was asked to go and win his race jumping 2 out. Nick Gifford's gelding went on to score by 2 lengths and provide the Sussex based trainer with his 11th winner of the season.

Fontwell 14:50 - Air Force One
2m 6f, Class 3 Novices' Chase - Soft

Charlie Mann's novice, Air Force One, looks to stamp his credentials on the jumping game by landing a chase double at Fontwell today. This former high class hurdler was an impressive 11l winner at Folkestone last time out, and promises to become an even greater force over the bigger obstacles.
WON 4/6f

A bloodless victory by a real star of the future over fences. Previously a top class 3m hurdler, he will improve with experience and is crying out for a trip over the larger obstacles. The further he went the better he seemed to travel and jump and in slightly better ground he will be a force to be reckoned with come the festival in March.

WON 4/1 DOUBLE

Note book;

I must mention former Gold Cup and King George winner Kicking King, who is making his belated return to the track today. Tom Taaffe's high class stayer returns in the 14:15 at Gowran Park after 759 days off the track.

Kicking King returned to finish a fabulous 2nd at Gowran Park today. Tributes have poured in for trainer Tom Taaffe and his remarkable training performance, "Tom has done a really good job to get him back, He's obviously a nice horse and if he were mine I'd be absolutely delighted" remarked Paul Nicholls.

Wednesday Double...

Huntingdon 14:10 - Noble Sham
3m, Class 4 Novice Handicap Chase - Heavy, soft in places

David Pipe is having his fair share of high profile winners at the moment, which is little surprise. However the shock is that the colours in the winning circle are not those of the champion owner, David Johnson. The Johnson team will be looking to put a poor Saturday at Ascot behind them and hope to make amends at Huntingdon today. Noble Sham was in the process of running a big race over course and distance last time, before making a mistake 3 out when upside for the lead. No doubt that The Pipe yard would have spent the last 28 days ironing out any jumping frailties their gelding may have had and he is The Analyst's selection to get off the mark over fences today.
Fell 4/1f

Is there an Echo in Here? Hello... "Hello"! Just as I thought! Now I could take the easy way out and copy the above preview and use as my review, but that's just not the Analyst way. Noble sham did no good for mine or David Johnson's strike rate by taking another tumble in the desperate ground at Huntingdon today. This was almost a carbon copy of his last appearance at the Cambridgeshire track where he jumped and travelled well before making one costly mistake with the race seemingly at his mercy. Noble Sham has tons of ability, and a win in a race like this is just a matter of time, however until he remembers this game is called "jump racing" he will continue to dirty his owners colours rather than raise them.

Huntingdon 15:40 - Obaki De Grissay
3m, Class 3 Handicap Chase - Heavy, soft in places

Henry Daly & Richard Johnson team up with Obaki De Grissay in the second staying chase of the afternoon. Just touched off at Chepstow last time when hanging right, the 6 year old is sure to prefer going this way round. The flat, galloping track in heavy conditions will also play into his hands, with many of his rivals not guaranteed to stay.

3rd 7/4f

Henry Daly, enjoyed success in Huntingdon's novice chase today, unfortunately for the Analyst it was the other of his two runners that was carrying the money. Obaki De Grissay failed to get up, finishing 10l 3rd to Tim Easterby's Jonny's Kick. A 14/1 winner summed up the day as the heavy ground took it's toll on the fancied runners and left the mud larks with, 50/1, 9/1, and two 7/1 success's.

Note Book;

The Analyst has an "Interest" in a exciting novice called Hitaaf, who goes in the 2nd race at Huntingdon Today. This well bread bay gelding is by The Cartier Three Year Old Champion Colt of 2006, Montjeu. Montjeu had an illustrious career on the flat, winning the Irish Derby, King George and the Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe. Hitaaf is stepping down in trip after his maiden win over 2m 5f at Ludlow. He looks the class animal in race, however he is carrying a penalty for that last victory and is giving 18lbs to Alan Kings, Indicible who is sure to improve. Hitaaf is Arabic for "Cheer"... lets hope so!

Waterlogged Tuesday...

All National Hunt cards have fallen fowl of the weather today as the British Isle continues to be drenched by the rain...

I will however take time to put up a work whisper for a horse running in the feature chase at Gowran Park on Thursday. If we are led to believe what trainer, Henry De Bromhead says about Oscar India, then this thing will win pulling a cart!! The usually "modest" trainer is not a betting man, buy says even he is tempted to have a flutter! Lets hope this is a case of a smart-head and not a broom-head!!

Monday Double...

Folkestone 13:10 - Dave's Dream
2m 1f, Class 5 Maiden Hurdle - Heavy

Nicky Henderson is a trainer to follow at the moment with a further 2 winners at Ascot on Saturday. He has an eye catching 29% strike rate with his novices this year as he looks to unleash another hurdler in the shape of Dave's Dream at Folkestone today. The Bay Gelding's bumper form looks exceptional as the 2nd and 3rd have subsequently been very impressive over timber. 2nd at Warwick, Carruthers beat a useful type in Souffleur last time and is installed as one of the favourites for the staying novice hurdle at the festival. Dave's Dream is expected to live up to the hype and beat the increasingly frustrating Bremen.
1st 5/6f

Statistics and strike rates are all very well, but you have to put in the performance in to match it. That's exactly what Dave's Dream did. Always travelling well, Nicky Henderson's novice jumped smartly and quickened off a modest pace to run on by 4l. The bridesmaid again was Bremen who finished well clear of the 3rd Captain Tidds.

Folkestone 15:40 - Nike Walker
2m 1f, Class 4 Handicap Hurdle - Heavy

A horse the Analyst followed with great interest last year, Nike Walker looks to add another course & distance win to his CV. This french import ran up a hat-trick in novice hurdles last year, defying what ever the handicapper threw at him. Entered in a Class 1, hurdle at Wincanton last time, Nike Walker ran well for a long way before falling at the last when starting to get outpaced. That was a huge step in class, however did represent the regard in which he is held at the Pipe yard. Back to more favourable ground and on a tight track that suits front runners, I expect him to lead from pillar to post. After last weeks abandonment of Folkestone, Najca De Thaix is lining up today over hurdles. The Analyst will take a former selection on and wait for another appearance over fences where he is more favourably treated.
UP 15/8f

As a punter you will sometimes look at a market develop throughout the course of a day and then reflect on a race and ask "how did that horse not win?" It seemed as though every man and his dog was on Nike Walker today as it was hammered down from a best price of 7/2 in the morning to 7/4 before eventually going off as the 15/8f. Travelling and jumping well for the most part, the tank seemed to empty jumping two out and he was left to get home in his own time by sympathetic Tom Scudamore. I've no doubt that David Pipe will be disappointed by the showing, however if it proves to be something more serious than just a lack of gas then the Pipeline is place to find out. (see link)

I must mention the fact the Jonjo O'Neill had a double at Folkestone today and this might just be the start of that stables revival. The Analyst will be paying special attention to his runners and riders in the coming weeks.

Week's review...

A tough first week at the helm for the Analyst, however nobody said this was going to be easy!

We've seen waterlogged tracks, Jockeys forgetting how many circuits to ride, Cheltenham fancies toppled and our favourite staying hurdler Lough Derg, go to the top of the BHB Order of Merit...!!

For those of you that don't know, Lough Derg is the Horse in the top left hand corner of the home page. The Analyst is close friends with the owner, Mr William Frewen and is delighted to see his tough little stayer doing so well... (esp. as he is on at big price for the afore-mentioned Order of Merit). Lough Derg showed his versatility on Saturday by winning over 2m 3f at his beloved Ascot. For fear of the dreaded jinx, The Analyst will not put up Lough Derg in a daily double but suggests that readers add him to their note book as this gallant 8 year old always runs his race.

With the weather set to play a huge part again this week, The Analyst will be looking to build on his strike rate, starting at Folkestone today.

Remember this site goes officially live on Jan 28th... so spread the word, and get that counter ticking over.

Let's hope by next weeks review we have got a little bit more yellow up on the board!!

The Analyst

Saturday Double...

Ascot 14:20 - Marodima
2m 1f, Grade 2 Novices Chase - Soft, Heavy in patches.

Marodima, is quickly establishing himself as one of the hottest novices about. Back to Back victories at Sandown and Warwick mean that David Johnson's 5 year old is still improving. He takes on Mahogany Blaze today still 3lb's better off than when beating him at Sandown last time. With conditions in his favour, he is taken to land the odds for the Nicholls/Murphy combination.
4th 11/10f

With a slow run race on very heavy ground the two market principals did themselves no favours. By taking each other on up front they set up the race perfectly for the heavily backed Wee Robbie. Nick Gifford's charge was exceptionally fit first time out and stayed on best of all to score by the shortest of margins.

Ascot 16:05 - Psychomodo
2m 3f, Novice Hurdle - Soft, Heavy in places.

Course and distance winner Psychomodo, is down 5 grades from his last appearance when falling in the Tolworth Hurdle at Sandown. Ascot would seem to suit this galloping type who will go in the ground. Powells stable continues to do well and his gelding looks the one to beat, with the eye catching jockey booking of Ruby Walsh.

UP 15/8f

Psychomodo was travelling best of all turning into the straight however was done no favours at all when Overclear jumped violently left and hampered him at the 2nd last. With all momentum lost Ruby Walsh eased down on the favourite and he was coaxed home to finish 8 lengths back in 6th.

Friday Double...

Catterick 13:10 - Chef de Cour
2m 3f, Beginners' Chase - Soft, Heavy in places.

Chef de Cour makes his chase debut for the Len Lungo yard after an impressive victory last time out over hurdles. The form of that hurdle race has been enhanced by Tartan Snow, who was a clear cut 2nd to Bold Ransom at Newcastle on Wednesday. If he can translate his hurdle form over the larger obstacles then he has an outstanding chance.
3rd 3/1

This was one for the Track Facts as Wee Forbes put in a strong front running performance, leading from pillar to post in what was very soft conditions. Our selection traveled nicely and baring one mistake jumping the 3rd last may well have got closer to the eventual winner. This was a decent beginners chase and I expect more winners to come out of the race.

Catterick 15:20 - Loch Oscaig
2m, Class 4 Novices' Handicap Chase - Soft, Heavy in places.

Loch Oscaig was done no favours by a slow pace at Catterick last time, and finished 2nd behind the progressive Blast from the Past. The Analyst's selection is likely to be provided with a strong gallop from the front running Media Man, and will be looking to stay on over the sharp 2m trip. Off a lenient mark this looks an ideal opportunity to claim his first win over fences.
WON 4/1

The race panned out as we suggested with, with Media Man leading the field for much of the race before making way at the 2nd last to the impressive Loch Oscaig. The Analyst's selection jumped and travelled well to run home a 10l winner.

Thursday Double...

Thurles 14:45 - Knight Legend
2m 4f, Grade 2 Chase - Soft

With English national hunt racing taking a pounding from the weather, The Analyst escapes over the seas to Ireland, and Thurles for a Grade 2 chase. A small but high quality field has been assembled with seasoned campaigners again locking horns for valuable prize money. The Analyst is sweet on the chances of Knight Legend, and rates the form behind Mossbank (subsequently 4l 2nd to Denman in The Lexus Chase) as very solid. Knight Legend is taken to handle the softer going and see off Charlie Swan's One Cool Cookie.
3rd 7/4f

They backed it like a winner, it traveled like a winner, it jumped like a winner! The only thing it didn't do, was win like a winner. Experience prevailed as Hi Cloy, put a poor run in the King George behind him and produced a polished performance to take the prize.

Thurles 16:15 - The Man From Slatt
3m, Hunter Chase - Soft

We stay in Ireland to hopefully complete the double. The Man From Slatt is chosen to complete a quick fire double of his own under rules in the Hunter Chase finale. A bloodless victory last time at Down Patrick makes him a worthy favourite, with the step up in trip likely to bring out even more improvement.
2nd 10/3

The Man from Slatt ran a gallant race in defeat. Applying his usual front running tactic's, he jumped the last in ahead of the rest of the field, however the stamina sapping 3m took it's toll and he was beaten 16l. Connections may think about a drop back in trip however this is a Hunter Chase to keep an eye on.

Wednesday Double...

Newcastle 13:30 – Oh Pickles
3m, Class 3 Novices’ hurdle – Soft

The progressive Oh Pickles looks to give weight away all-round in today’s staying Novice’s Hurdle at Newcastle. Staying on to win over an inadequate trip last time, Denis O’regan’s mount should relish the stamina sapping test. Denis will be happy to know that he only has to negotiate two circuits of the Gosforth Park track as he looks to put the events of Fakenham on Monday well behind him.
P/U 8/1

With bottomless ground this 3 mile trip was always going to take some getting. Today was a day for backing winning distances as the field (well 9 of the 16 that went to post) finished strung out like washing on a windy day. Denis O'regan's mount was never really travelling and was pulled up when well beaten. As much as Oh Pickles is said to need a trip, connections may well look for better ground next time out.

Newcastle 14:05 – Negus de Beaumont
3m, Class 2 Graduation Chase – Soft

Negus de Beaumont is an improving stayer. A good 6th of 20 behind Wichita Lineman at the festival last year was a fitting end to a good campaign. Just one appearance this year saw him finish a close 2nd at Uttoxeter with the front two pulling well clear of the rest of the field. That was over today’s trip in Heavy ground so a repeat performance should see him go one better and get off the mark over fences.
Fell 11/10

Not much to say about this one as our tip didn't make it over the first obstacle. Backed all-day the favourite gave too much air to the first flight and landing steeply couldn't get it's front legs out of the very heavy ground. Money Trix went onto win impressively however he was never really given a race. We look out for a quick reappearance from Negus de Beaumont if he's none the worse for his tumble.

Tuesday Double...

Folkestone 14:50 - Najca De Thaix
2m, class 4 Novices' Handicap Chase - Heavy.

Emma Lavelle's versatile sort is having a competitive season, after picking up decent prizes over timber and the larger obstacles. The gelding returns to fences today to take advantage of what could be a lenient mark. 10lbs better off over than if he was over hurdles means he has very strong claims in weak looking race. The ground will be no problem having won in the mud at Plumpton and the drop back to 2 miles will suit.
Abandoned: Waterlogged

Folkestone 15:20 - Forest Miller

3m 1f, class 4 Handicap Chase - Heavy.

Forest Miller, will have to improve his course form to take today's handicap chase however connections seem to have worked out the key to his form and have taken their time with him since his fall at Uttoxeter. 233 days off the track shouldn't put you off as Richard Phillips charges are always fit and with the horse fresh, this is the time to catch him. A usually sound jumper will relish the ground and get every yard of the trip.
Abandoned: Waterlogged

Monday Double...

Fakenham 13:50 - Sainte Kadette
2m, Class 4 Novice Hurdle - Good to Soft.

Sainte Kadette was well beaten 8th behind the Triumph Hurdle favourite Francheok at Cheltenham on his last appearance; however that was a hot race and big step in class for the previous grade 3 winner. A return to Class 4 and tight track will suit this game front runner who is taken to run the finish out of his opponents.
2nd 5/6

Having got worked up in the prelims and in-fact breaking the tape to bring about a false start, Sainte Kadette, failed to settle in the race proper either. With catch me if you can tactics, Tom Sudamores mount set off like a scalded cat. In a fairly weak race the field was strung out like washing but one that was never far adrift was Nicky Hendersons exciting newcomer, Working Title. He stalked the leader, traveling and jumping better throughout the contest before eventually going onto win by a run away 25l. The Analyst will be adding him to his note book for the future.

Fakenham 14:20 - Gods Token
2m 5f, Class 3 Novice Chase - Good to Soft.

Gods Token, will look to go one better than last time out and translate his high class hurdle form of 2007 to fences for the in-form Venetia Williams. The Grey gelding will be giving age and weight to the progressive Helen Wood, however the selection is taken to get the trip in what will no doubt be testing ground at the Norfolk Track.
WON 3/1

I don't like to say I told you so, but I told you so! Having turned into a 2 horse race from some way out, The galant grey's experience told as he got every yard of the 2m 5f trip. Sam Thomas's mount wore down Helen Wood as his rival emptied jumping the second last. Venetia Williams charge ran on to win by 3/4 of a length. There is a God!!