Joe Tizzard: “We think West Approach is capable of a big race.”

3.30 – Christmas in April

Christmas In April ran well here last month on his first run for us, he got in a few traffic problems turning in but should improve again, and I do think he’s got a great each way chance here.

Uttoxeter

12.50 – Mount Rushmoore

Mount Rushmoore is a nice big horse who will go chasing soon enough.  He got beaten by one of our own at Exeter last season, and was knocking on the door after that. 

He’s the highest rated here, has been going well at home, and I hope he’ll take a bit of beating here.

1.25 – Bramble Book

Bramble Brook was a solid performer last season, managing to win a couple, but the handicapper keeps putting him up, so every time he runs he’s having to produce a career best. 

He was down to run at Taunton in the week but we pulled him out because of the quick ground, but hopefully the going here will be fine.

He’ll have to improve again because of the mark he’s on, but he may well be capable of that.

2.00 – Boy Named Sioux

Boy Named Sioux has just joined us from Ruth Jefferson. 

He’s a gorgeous looking horse who does everything right at home, but he’s not shown too much on the racecourse so far, so we’re just looking to educate him a bit more, learn more about him, and he’ll get a handicap mark after this.  I think there are races to be won with him.

3.40 – Helford River

Helford River is a lovely young horse, who was bought to be a chaser, and he will go chasing before too long. 

We don’t think he’s a bumper horse but he’s ready to go, but he will absolutely be a chaser of the future.

Joe