Joe Tizzard “Kilbricken Storm must have a favourite’s chance”

I think the handicapper has been a bit harsh on him giving him a mark of 112 on what he’s shown. But he wasn’t quite right the last time he ran. He came back with a slightly dirty nose, but he’s fine now. It looks like a competitive boys’ race but he’s certainly capable of a big run. His first run for us when he came 4^th was a solid enough performance and that would put in with a shout.

2.25 Newbury – Grand Vision

It was brilliant to see him win last time out but that was a Veterans’ race and this is a very competitive handicap. He has come out his race really well and is in lovely form, and he will handle the ground which may catch one or two others out.

He ran in the Foxhunters at Cheltenham last season and he might go back there next March, but he’s fit and well now and it’s better to run in these handicaps for decent prize money than in Hunter Chases for £1500.

3.00 Newbury – Kilbricken Storm

I was over the moon with Kilbricken Storm last time. We never dreamed of him being a 147 rated horse but he just keeps producing it on the track. He’s a six year old, turning seven next week, and he’s a stronger horse and when he’s in this kind of form he needs to be running. He can handle the fact that he ran only a fortnight ago and he’ll also handle the ground. He must have a favourite’s chance.

It was a good performance last time out and we’ve just kept him ticking over. We know he stays further and we know he’ll act on the ground. I’m not saying yet that he’s going to win an Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham but you never know, and he’s going in the right direction. His rating says he’s there or thereabouts for that race.

SUNDAY

12.30 Warwick – Queen Of The Wind

Queen of The Wind ran a solid race last time out. She’s a mare we are in no real hurry with but she’s ready to run.

2.05 Warwick – Sartorial Elegance

We are dying to go chasing again with Sartorial Elegance, but we want to get is confidence back over hurdles. He is on a decent mark so when it all clicks he should go close. He will handle the ground and the trip if the meeting is on.  

Joe