[i]14.00 2m Grade 2 Novices' Hurdle[/i]
[b]Agent Archie[/b]
He looked a good prospect when winning his first two starts and he probably had a bit too much use made of him at Cheltenham last time. I think this flatter track should be more suitable and we will ride him with a bit more restraint. He continues to work very well at home and if he does improve for this track, he could go very well.
[i]15.40 2m5f Handicap Chase[/i]
[b]Fabalu[/b]
I've been desperate to run him over the National fences for a couple of seasons and although it's a drop in trip, they will go a lick and bring his stamina into play. It's always a competitive race but he has a lovely racing weight and if he can get into a rhythm in the early stages, he is the type of horse who could run a big race.
[i]16.15...
[b]12.50 Kempton - Agent Archie[/b]
He's been in grand form at home since his Ludlow win and I thought he did it really well there. We have been waiting for this sort of race for him ever since but there aren't that many opportunities for him at the sort of sharp tracks I think he will need. He jumps very well and I was pleased that A P [McCoy] was so bullish after he won at Ludlow. He was useful on the Flat and I am hopeful that he will be able to go very well in this better race.
[b]13.25 Kempton - Our Mick[/b]
It's a very tough race but we were keen to go somewhere where Jason could ride him and we will take our chance. I have a feeling that the horses we have been winning with in the north are badly handicapped when they go down south but we will have to see. He is the most...