Bit of an upset at Exeter today.  Expected Aerial to win, but too short to play and din't see that coming from Moscow Chancer.  Good to see Tataniano back in action and interesting to see if there is more to come as he should competitive at this level.

Hoping to go to Wincanton tomorrow, with Coombe Hill looking for another C&D win, but up against a useful Nicholls' horse in Merrion Square and Foynes Island.  Must admit I'm a big Coombe Hill fan.

Interesting race at Towcester too with Mr Mercurial taking on Legal Legend.

I'm OK thanks.  Just back from an exciting days racing at Wincanton.  Backed five winners and good to see the old boy Coombe Hill win the hunter chase, although a touch fortuitous. Quite shocking to watch the young jockey get catapulted from Merrion Square in to the last fence.  Never witnessed anything quite like that and hope he's OK.  Foynes Island ran a good race in 2nd.

Completely forgot the Towcester race, although I did fancy Legal Legend against Mr Mercurial.

Big point to point weekend as always at Easter.  12 meetings on Saturday and 11 on Sunday.  Hopefully get a good turnout with the recent rain and more forecast, as that's a lot of races across the country.

Have to take on Foundry Square at ludlow, as much as I like this horse it only ran four days ago.

Foundry Square ran below par.  Tugboat ran on well in the conditions to claim first hunter chase.

Declarations now in for Aintree Foxhunters, I will be there on Thursday, what is everyone's early thoughts?

A couple of races at Sedgefield coming up.  Fancy Special Portrait over Dica.  Can't get enthusiastic about anything else out of the first three in the betting.

Another Sedgefield race at 17:15 and not many that I'm familiar with.  See why Banny's Lad and Monogram are at the top of the market, not so sure about Tough Talkin Man, but this is an ordinary race.  No need to play.

PROLIFIC THAT'S RHYTHM SUFFERS POTENTIAL CAREER-ENDING INJURY

by Carolyn Tanner

The veteran That's Rhythm, one of the season's leading horses, pulled up lame after working on the gallops this morning [Tuesday], and was found to have fractured a pastern.
It is hoped he will make a full recovery, though it seems doubtful he will make a return to the racecourse at the age of 16 next year. "He will tell us what he wants to do!" said trainer Charlotte Fuller, emphasising that he was not in any pain.
He won four Hunter Chases for previous owner-rider Nick Wakefield, and since being purchased by the Fuller family has added three more, including the 2013 AGA final at Stratford under Page Fuller, who has also piloted him to five Point-to-Point successes.

Aintree foxhunters today.  Can't see many surprises at the head of the market.  Twirling Magnet and Big Fella Thanks both have question marks in the jumping department, but have big chances if completing. On The Fringe has form to suggest a shorter trip around Aintree won't be a problem so he's a worthy favourite and Warne should be there abouts. Pacha Du Polder must have a big chance too and is worth a nibble at 9.0ish. The one I like that seems to be overlooked is Current Event, who I didn't expect to be seen at his best at Cheltenham and he usually jumps well.  Shoreacres might be in the mix near the end to.  Looking forward to a good day's racing.

Age 21 - Hope you filled your boots up on Ghizao.

Real shame to hear about the injury to That's Rhythym. Saw both his victories at Barbury and Larkhill and seemed to be better than ever at fifteen.

Well that was carnage.  Brave jockeys to line up for that.

Pacha Du Polder ran a big race, but On The Fringe just had too much in hand for a famous double.  Backed quite a few at the top of the market and had the first three home for a small profit.

Nice picture. Did you enjoy the day's racing? You had the weather for it.

Stayed at home this weekend.  Barbury didn't look promising and suffered from a low turnout.  Upcott Cross was always going to be the place to be, but it's a long drive for me.  Perhaps Littlewindsor can entice me this weekend.

Meanwhile there is a hunter chase at Kelso today, Exeter tomorrow and Southall on Friday to look forward to.

Im begiining to agree as regards Aintree v Cheltenham. 3 Days is perfect at Aintree, 4 days a slog!

Hunter chase coming up at Southwell.  A lot depends on what Owen Glendower retains in terms of ability after a long absence and that's an unknown to me.  Can't see anything beyond the first three to get excited about, but no play for me.

Easy enough for Mr Mercurial.  Not sure if Owen Glendower fell of was bumped, but going well enough at the time.

Think a gold cup would be too hot for the On The Fringe.  I expect to see him attempt to follow up his hunter chase victories next year and no reason why not.

Yes win at Cheltenham first!

Monogram and Iznt Getting Court both lost their lives in the Hunter chase yesterday.

Went to Littlewindsor on Sunday.  Smallish fields and plenty of short favourites, but a few turned over (if only I could just lay some of them).  Larkhill this Sunday looking a bit thing and currently described as firm, but rain is forecast for Friday/Saturday.  Dry weather could spell the end of the season for me, but let's see.
Notice that Exeter is suffering from a low turn out too today.

Missed the hunter chases yesterday, which is a shame as they looked interesting, but just too busy.  Quite an eventful period now with Cheltenham and Fonwell evening meetings coming up on the horizon and just have to hope the ground conditions improve.

Hunter chase today at Ludlow, with Perth, Warwick and Chepstow later in the week.

A good novice Hunter at Chepstow Today..