by Andy Holding | Dec 4, 2023 | Best Times
November 27 – Kempton – Captain Marvellous – 65 As has been the norm over the last few years, the standard of juveniles in the UK has nosedived at an alarming rate but with this fella, along with recent Cheltenham winner, Burdett Road, there are one...
by Andy Holding | Nov 28, 2023 | Best Times
November 20 – Exeter – Gidleigh Park – 65 An uncompetitive novices’ hurdle in terms of quality opposition but that shouldn’t detract from the fact the winner ended up clocking a very smart time and could turn out to be a very useful...
by Andy Holding | Nov 21, 2023 | Best Times
November 16 – Market Rasen – Picks Lad – 70 The market rather foretold the outcome to this novices’ handicap chase as Harry Derham’s gelding duly confirmed he was a well treated performer on his debut for new connections. Setting his...
by Andy Holding | Nov 14, 2023 | Best Times
November 6 – Hereford – Bonttay – 70 They went a brisk gallop in this mares’ only handicap and the winner, well backed beforehand, eventually came good after looking in trouble at several moments during the 2m journey. Clearly well suited by...
by Andy Holding | Nov 7, 2023 | Best Times
October 29 – Aintree – Master Chewy – 72 Just the five went to post for this novices’ handicap chase but it was run at a very sound clip thanks to the exploits of General Officer and that strong tempo helped Nigel Twiston-Davies’ inmate...
by Andy Holding | Oct 30, 2023 | Best Times
October 23 – Wolves – Kings Code – 96 A strongly run event for the grade and the winner did really well to score from the position he found himself turning for home. Passing the entire field in the space of two furlongs was no mean feat by David...
