PNicholls

[b]Wetherby[/b] [i]13.40 - Round Tom[/i] Thorough stayer who ran well when second in a Cheltenham novice hurdle last time. Reverts to the larger obstacles, over which he won a three runner Beginners' Chase at Worcester in July. In form and should go nicely in this company, though he admittedly has something to find on the ratings with some of these. [i]14.45 - What a Friend[/i] Has been called a few names in the past but I call him a dual Grade 1 winner who ran a superb race when an 11 length 4th to Long Run in the Gold Cup. After that, I made a mistake in turning him out again in the Grand National to try and exploit a favourable handicap mark. So this is an ideal starting point for him, with his main seasonal targets being Cheltenham again and the Punchestown Gold Cup. ...