Joe Tizzard: “Beaufort West capable of a big run in the Silver Trophy”

The latest insight from the Tizzard stables

14.10 Chepstow – Catch The Cuban

He was pretty green on his debut over hurdles at Plumpton a couple of weeks ago and then the penny dropped and he stayed on really well. He’s had wind problems so he may have needed that run to get a confidence boost. We are hoping for another step forward from him. He’s capable of winning races but it may take a couple of races to get his head in front. He’s certainly improved since Plumpton and he wasn’t beaten far that day.

14.45 Chepstow – Highest Sun

This horse has certainly improved. He’s a typical French horse and was a bit light last year, but he’s summered really well. He’s a big strong horse and he’ll go chasing in a minute. We just thought we’d stick him in a hurdle race first time up, and he’s won around Chepstow before as well. We are expecting a decent run from him.

15.20 Chepstow – Royal Vacation and Drinks Interval

Brocade Racing are sponsoring this race and have named it after Native River. We have two in the race. Royal Vacation is a good old boy, and a decent yardstick. He runs well fresh and is good form. Chepstow will suit him well as he just keeps galloping.

Drinks Interval wouldn’t have minded a bit of good ground but she did win round here last year. We are just keen to start them both.

15.55 Chepstow – Reserve Tank