- Friday, 28 October 2016 07:10
- Written by Chelsea Morgan
There are four meetings taking place this afternoon with flat action from Newmarket and Newcastle while there are a couple of jumps fixtures from Uttoxeter and Wetherby. David has one runner today; Mr Burgees who takes part in the 4.20pm race which is a 2m4f handicap chase. Our seven year old has some fair form and is fitted with a pair of blinkers for the first time. A clear round of jumping would give him a good chance under Tom Scudamore. Newcastle deserve a dishonourable mention again with only £37,000 in prize money up for grabs across their eight race card - more low value, low grade fodder on the all-weather, just what we all need!
- Thursday, 27 October 2016 07:25
- Written by Chelsea Morgan
Eamon An Cnoic ran out a good winner at Fakenham yesterday under Tom Scudamore. We did benefit from a bit of help from The Blue Bomber who jumped out to his right but jumping is the name of the game. Eamon won in the style of an improving sort and considering he was second in an Irish point-to-point over three miles there is every chance that he will improve over a longer trip too. Meanwhile the runner-up also looks like one to keep an eye on, especially when he goes the other way around. Carqalin looks as though he could do with a little help from the handicapper.
- Wednesday, 26 October 2016 07:24
- Written by Chelsea Morgan
There are four meetings taking place this afternoon with flat action from Chelmsford City, Nottingham and Kempton, while there is a jumps fixture from Fakenham. David has a couple of runners at the last named meeting; Eamon An Cnoic who is a 7/2 chance for the maiden hurdle at 2.10pm and Carqalin who goes in the 2m7f handicap hurdle at 4.10pm. Eamon An Cnoic has some decent placed form to his name and looks to hold solid claims, while Carqalin has been allotted top weight of 11-12 - he is an 11/4 chance in the Post and that looks plenty short enough for me on the balance of form.
- Tuesday, 25 October 2016 07:08
- Written by Chelsea Morgan
There are four meetings today, two flat cards at Catterick and Newcastle plus two jumps cards at Bangor and Chepstow. David has three runners at Chepstow this afternoon, Citrus, Sweettoothtommy and Thunder Pass. All three are ridden by Tom Scu. Citrus runs in the 1.30pm maiden hurdle over 2m3f. He was placed in four French Bumpers and was disappointing first time out at Worcester for the yard but he must be better than that. He has been given a little break and hopefully we should see a different horse this afternoon. The Racing Post have him at 7/1. Sweettoothtommy runs in division 2 of the maiden hurdle at 4.05pm. He has ran well in four Irish point to points and although he disappointed on his only run for the yard last season he should like the good ground that is forecast. He is 12/1 in the Post. Thunder Pass runs in the handicap hurdle at 4.35pm. He was rated 85 on the flat but has been a bit disappointing over hurdles so far. This is his first run in a handicap and they have him at 7/2 second favourite in the paper.
- Monday, 24 October 2016 07:08
- Written by Chelsea Morgan
Today there are just three meetings, flat cards at Leicester and Redcar plus a jumps card at Ayr. Tom Scu goes to Ayr for two rides, a 50/1 and 14/1 chance in the Post. Dan Skelton has the favourite in the first two races and they look good things, Spiritofthegames and Ckalco Des Loges. Yesterday at Aintree What a Moment finished second on his chasing debut and he was only beaten half a length. They were 15 lengths clear of the third. It was a nice run and he will probably go up a few pounds but it was a good start to his chasing career.
- Sunday, 23 October 2016 08:28
- Written by Chelsea Morgan
Nick & Martin Ayliffe being interviewed
by Luke Harvey
There are just two jumps cards today at Aintree and Wincanton. David sends two runners to Aintree. Perspicace runs in the 2.10 conditional jockey's handicap hurdle and David Noonan takes three pounds off. It looks a competitive 14 runner race. What a Moment makes his chasing debut in the 4.25 novice limited handicap chase. He was second last time out over hurdles at Perth and Tom Scu rides. He is an Irish point to point winner who should appreciate the larger obstacles. Tom Scu rides.
- Saturday, 22 October 2016 07:09
- Written by Chelsea Morgan
Alternatif after winning at Fontwell
Today we have five meetings, flat cards at Doncaster, Newbury and Chelmsford plus two jumps cards at Cheltenham and Kelso. David has the one runner, Alternatif in the 1.50pm at Cheltenham. It is a 3m1f handicap chase and Tom Scu rides our six year old. He is having his first run for 171 days. He has some fair form and would not be without a chance.
