Wendigo is in great order and declared for the Grade 2 Old Roan Chase at Aintree on Sunday. He has his usual partner Gavin Sheehan on board facing twelve rivals. This will serve as a prep run for the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury next month.
Handlethekettle was unfortunately a non-runner at Cheltenham on Friday. The small cut on his neck, which kept him out of the Silver Trophy, has been healing well and would not have affected his performance. However, the racecourse officials were unhappy with its appearance and advised that he be withdrawn. He has several options for his next run, so hopefully it won’t be long before we see him back in action.
A Path To Ronda is cantering on the deep sand gallop and Jamie is building up her fitness now, with plans for her to make her chasing debut in late November or early December.
Jukebox King has been schooling beautifully and looks great as he builds towards his chasing debut this autumn. His planned reappearance will be at Worcester on November 1st.
Legendary Luke has come out of his race at Ffos Las in good order. Things didn’t go his way on Thursday, but we know he is much better than he showed on that occasion and can hopefully look forward to a much-improved performance next time.
Pigeon Forge continues to impress with her work at home and Emma says she is ‘bouncing’ .She is being aimed at the three mile mares’ handicap hurdle at Huntingdon on the 28th, which should suit her well as long as the ground isn’t soft.
Stepanov continues to impress with his hurdles work, and Emma is really pleased with him. He will be declared for Hereford on the 26th all being well.
Changing Lanes has been impressing with his work and schooling at home. Jamie hopes he will be ready for his hurdles debut in November.
Love Always has come out of her Southwell race well. She has plenty of options between the 20-30th of October.
Victory Max continues to progress well and Harry is happy with him. He has several possible races for his debut in November, with the first at Wolverhampton on the 3rd.
Lucky Luna is working nicely and looks great. She will appreciate the easing of ground conditions and we should see her out soon, having been declared for the abandoned Newbury fixture on the 23rd.
From Me To You remains in good order, and Richard believes that, as a sound, well-built gelding, he can continue to run regularly, give us plenty of fun and pick up some prize money along the way. Hopefully, it won’t be long before he gets his head in front! He is declared in the 18:00 at Wolverhampton on the 23rd.
Redbud Sixteen is doing well and was declared for the abandoned Newbury fixture on the 23rd. We will receive an update soon on her next plans.
Lord d’Or has come out of his good Newmarket second well. He has been raised 5lb but remains one to be really excited about for top handicaps next the future.
Magic Runner ran an excellent race to finish third at Southwell on Monday, staying on strongly over the longer trip despite meeting interference up the straight. It was a very positive performance, and another run at Wolverhampton is on the cards soon.
Denby’s Dream She has been a little quiet at home recently, although this could be down to the change in weather, which can sometimes affect fillies. She will have a short break before returning for some all-weather action over the winter.
Red Spirit continues to do very well with his work at home and Andrew Balding has been impressed with him. He is hopeful he can make his debut in the coming weeks all being well.
