Be fair to the horse, as a big son of Oasis Dream, the overnight rain will have done him no favours whatsoever. Just goes to show that the ones that win first time out are something a bit special. Would be interesting to know what percentage of 2yo's win first time out. A project for a rainy day perhaps!
Fun Fact of the Day: HULWA in the next at Wetherby is one of only 8 foals from the final crop of Swain. Don't think Shadwell had a Juvenile Hurdle at Wetherby in mind for her though!
It is very, very rare that he has first time out winners nowadays. Hot Snap is the only one I have to memory this year and she went straight into my notebook!
Up next at Nottingham runs Big Johnny D, i really gave this horse a big write up for his last race but for whatever reason he did not run as expected, i am prepared to give him another chance however as i still believe he is much better than he's current mark. I think he will go in today.
Against better judgement - another chance for BJD - last chance as it turns out! Did anyone see the race?