let's get this up nice and early with a good meeting at cheltenham for us all to take a look at.
I, however, will be betting at newcastle where nicky richards runs eduard in the opener. This one ran well on hurdling debut only losing a head but well clear of the remainder that included some 120 rated horses. I think improvement is likely and even if he doesn't come on i'd be surprised if he can't win getting a half stone from gold ability. This is the trainers only runner at the track and he's got a successful record at the course.
The 12.50 has a very exciting novice chaser making his fencing debut. Alands island is a big talent. Very well supported on bumper debut. He was tim's best bumper horse in the season he had the champion bumper second which is an indication of the reputation he built for himself within the yard. His hurdling was good if not spectacular last year but jp paid big money for him to go chasing and not mess about over the smaller obstacles. He'll be favourite tomorrow and i think rightfully so. It's the right trip and the ground should be okay. I expect a bold debut and with a bit of luck i think we'll be seeing this horse in one of the cheltenham middle to long distance novice chases in march.
I will be on dodging bullets as well on friday at cheltenham.
Good luck one and all on friday.