Joe Tizzard: “Battle of Ideas should have a big chance on Sunday.”

If she runs like she did at Newbury last time, she could take a bit of beating.  

Sunday – Taunton

1.15 – My Lady Grey

My Lady Grey wasn’t quite right in the early part of the season, but she’s got bits and pieces of bumper form, and she jumps really nicely at home so this should be a stepping stone to better things. 

Ideally we’d have started her off in a mares only novice hurdle, but she’s definitely better than average and we’re looking forward to running her. 

1.50 – Battle of Ideas

It’s turned out to be quite a competitive race that Battle Of Ideas is in, but he’s in good nick, we’ve schooled him and he jumped beautifully. 

He even had a little buck after he jumped a fence, which I’ve never seen him do before, so he’s obviously in really good order with himself.

This trip and ground should be perfect for him, the handicapper has given him a chance off of 112, so if he can hold his jumping together, which he should, he should have a big shout, and is probably our best chance of a winner on the day.

3.55 – Queen Of The Wind

Queen Of The Wind is creeping up the handicap, but again this trip and course is made for her. 

Although she’s only a small mare, she can handle the weight, and I think she’s capable of winning again.

Lingfield 1.35 – Golden Etoile

Flat racing is not our game, so Sir Michael Stoute needn’t worry, but Golden Etoile is running on Lingfield’s all weather. 

She has looked nervous over hurdles so we’re keen to give her a spin on the flat and see what her wind is like.

Joe