Wendigo has enjoyed his summer break and returned looking fantastic. He has developed and strengthened up nicely and is now doing two routine canters each day. After a brilliant season that included a Grade 2 victory and a 22-length success at Ayr, he has three of the biggest races of the season in his sights: the £250,000 Coral Gold Cup at Newbury, the Welsh Grand National at Chepstow and, most famous of them all, the Grand National at Aintree.
Handlethekettle made a fantastic return to action when second at Worcester and has come out of the race in good order. He will head to Chepstow for the valuable Silver Trophy next.
A Path To Ronda was a real star last season, winning twice and placing in Listed and Grade 2 company. She enjoyed her summer holiday before unfortunately stepping on a blackthorn, which needed removing. She is now back trotting and will continue to build up her work over the coming weeks. There are some nice targets over fences this season, including several Listed possibilities, while Jamie also has the option of switching her back to hurdles, something he has successfully done with other quality mares in the past.
Jukebox King has been cantering nicely on the round gallop and on the hill. He has really developed and matured through the summer and the team are very pleased with him. He will have a small wind operation as he did last year.
Legendary Luke won twice last season and has developed and strengthened up over the summer. Jamie is looking forward to sending him novice handicap chasing this season, with plenty of options throughout the campaign. The National Hunt Challenge Cup at the Cheltenham Festival is a potential main aim later in the season.
Pigeon Forge is working nicely and having her work stepped up gradually. Emma Lavelle suggests if she keeps progressing as she is and we get some suitable ground, we can see her back on the racecourse soon.
Love Always has come out of her debut at Kempton in good order. She should strip fitter for this and learn plenty from this experience. She is entered at Wolverhampton on Tuesday 15th.
Victory Max has been showing a good attitude and is working well with some other two year olds. He has been doing some nice faster work on the Cambridge Road gallop and Harry Eustace is pleased with his progression.
Lucky Luna has had a small setback so did not take her chance at Leicester. Richard Hannon suggests it is not a major concern and we can see her out on the track again in the near future.
From Me To You was a slow starter again at Windsor but did well to make up ground and showed promise in sixth. He has come out of the race in good order.
Redbud Sixteen has come out of her Salisbury race well and has a nice option at Newbury (18th).
Lord d’Or ran very well to finish fourth at Ascot and was unlucky not to finish closer after meeting trouble in running. He is fine after the race.
Magic Runner is fine after her Wolverhampton run and Ruth Carr is looking ahead for some easier options for her next race, one of which is at Wolverhampton on Tuesday 15th.
Denby’s Dream is declared in the 17:30 at Bath on Sunday 13th with Nicola Currie on board.
Red Spirit is doing very well and working nicely alongside other horses. Andrew Balding has been impressed with him and hopes he can make his debut towards the end of September. The team have been pleased with his stalls work.
Stepanov has settled in very well at Bonita Stables. He has started some jumping and has taken very well to it and has showed a good attitude in his work.
