You would suspect that Mr Henderson, the forum’s favourite trainer, its inspiration, its idol, its very raison d’etre has found the perfect opportunity for ROYAL IRISH HUSSAR (2.30 Plumpers) to win his first heat since November 2013 tomorrow.
When this one first arrived at Seven Barrows the intention had been to turn him into a stallion (Royal Irish Hussar not Mr Henderson) by winning one of the major Grade 1 4YO hurdles but sadly this was not too be for the son of Galileo. Although he did win that season at Grade 2 level. Subsequently gelded he runs tomorrow 19 lbs below his peak rating back in term 2013/14.
The barn won the only previous renewal of this race in ’15 and a double should be on the cards courtesy of Royal Irish Hussar off 128.
Good luck, pilgrims.