David Probert Saturdays rides blog: 'I am expecting a better run'

As we approach Royal Ascot, Coral ambassador David Probert shares his latest exclusive blog with bettors, previewing his rides at York on Saturday, June 14.

He has a lot to do based on the ratings but this step up in trip should help him find some improvement. Absurde is the obvious horse to beat from Willie Mullins’ yard. If we can run on for some place money, we will be delighted.

I really like this horse. He has taken a while to come to himself, but it was a better effort at Newmarket last time out over this 6f distance. We had been seeing much more from him at home than we had on the track. This represents a good chance for him as I think there is more to come, even with this 7lb rise in the ratings.

I rode this horse first time out at Goodwood. He was slow away out of the stalls. I saw him the other morning and he was a lot sharper. He visually looks better too. I am expecting a better run now he knows what it is all about. Half the field here are debutants, and it is always nice to be on board a horse with some experience behind him in a race like this.