Joe Tizzard: “This race should be right up War Lord’s street”

Trainer and Coral ambassador Joe Tizzard previews his runners at Cheltenham and Exeter on New Year’s Day.

12.10 Cheltenham – Robinsville

He improved massively from his seasonal reappearance when he finished fifth at Exeter a few weeks ago. There could be more improvement in this horse. Once he gets a handicap mark, he will start finding things easier.

12.20 Exeter – Investment Manager

I think Exeter will suit this horse. He finished second on his opening outing of the season at Ffos Las, but then he didn’t quite follow that up at Taunton on his latest start. He was successful over hurdles last season, and I am sure he will eventually have success over fences.

1.30 Exeter – Buckhorn Rocco and Dylan’s Double

Buckhorn Rocco has been off the track for over a year. He is a bumper winner and I expect him to turn into a smart hurdler. I should imagine he will need this run and then we will take it from there with him.

Dylan’s Double is a lovely big horse who has had his growing issues. I’ve been looking forward to running him. I am not sure if he will win the first time out, but he has a smart future.

1.55 Cheltenham – Lostintranslation and War Lord

Lostintranslation (pictured below) is ground dependent, so hopefully the rain does not arrive too much. Around 18 months ago you would really have fancied him for a race like this. It is competitive, but he has a nice mark.