Morning, crew. Exciting day on the racing front as the latest prodigy of that wonder mare, Close Harmony, makes his racecourse bow. This mare has to be one of the best dams in the NH sphere in recent years as she has already produced, amongst others, such high quality performers as Heather Royal, Maestro Royal and, of course, the legendary Barbers Shop.
Heather Royal and Barbers Shop both won on their bumper debut and I would expect a similar performance from MINSTREL ROYAL (5.00 Towcester) today. The stiff course should hold no fears as strong stayers run in the family whilst like his siblings Minstrel Royal is handled by the forum’s favourite trainer, Mr Henderson, whose brilliant brain and magic hands are sure to have the gelding ready for this debut performance. Very exciting day, troops.
Good luck all.