Results for tag: Aintree
Posted by:
DonaldMcCain
on Apr 13, 2012 at 08:38:06 AM
[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...
Posted by:
DonaldMcCain
on Apr 12, 2012 at 08:06:39 AM
[b]Aintree[/b]
[b]14.00 3m Hurdle - Across The Bay[/b]
He's probably too high in the weights to win one of the handicaps and the owners were happy to come here. He's obviously up against it with Big Buck's in the field and if he could just nick some prize money that would be a bonus.
[b]14.30 2m 4yo Hurdle - Gottany O'S[/b]
You can put a line through his last run - every time I send a good horse to Hexham they get beaten and I vow not to run another one there! He's much better than that and if he could return to his Newbury form, he wouldn't be without a chance. It's obviously a very good race but it's worth remembering he was smart on the Flat and if he can just get it all together, he certainly isn't out of place in a race like this. He's got local connectiosn and, having...