Eider Chase

Christamas in April stands out from the entries.  Trouble is the Devon National would be a lot less petrol money.

Backed him when he won at Plumpton but think this opposition might be different gravy. Happy to be wrong.

Only Prime Venture left of my fancies but he now has to lump 11-12 which is a big worry but will just have a little each way.

There's plenty to consider right now but I like the outsider of them all Ascot De Bruyere and this might have been the plan for a while. I watched him when he finished 6th in the Borders National behind Harry The Viking last season, it was not a bad result as he made some mistakes that day, so good chance the trip is within range. He won 2 on the trot after over the course, loves it round Newcastle. Has also won on heavy.

I'm thinking after last season finding out he can stay a trip and his form around Newcastle they have aimed him specifically at this race, his mark is fair I guess and I expect good young claimer Danny McMenamin to be on board.

On his webpage the trainer seemed happy enough with his recent fourth to put him spot on for this, so it seems to be the plan. He needs to step up of course but nothing really stands out for me and I thought at 33/1 it was worth a punt.

I agree .

Well, it has got me no closer to the Eider winner, but Christmas in April was a nice result today.