Kirby Calls It: All Weather champion previews his nine weekend rides

Saturday

2:10 Lingfield
I ride Gabrial’s Wawa here. He won for me last week. He travelled round really well, quickened up nicely but half cut out on me in the last half a furlong. But when one came at him he knuckled down and stayed at it. He’s an okay horse but he’s got a very bad draw in this race, so he’ll need a bit of luck. He’s been put up 2Ibs but I’m not worried about that, I’m more concerned about his draw. He’s drawn eleven. He’s a hold up horse, so we’ll be coming off the back but if things go to plan he’ll be there or thereabouts.

2:55 Lingfield
I’m on Arc Lighter for Seamus Durack in this race. To be honest I’m totally in the dark about this one. I rode the horse at Doncaster last September when he was last of ten when well beaten. He ran at Wolverhampton the following month and didn’t fare much better but has come down the handicap a bit. He hasn’t ran since then but I wouldn’t be worried about the break as Seamus can bring them to the races pretty straight, I just hope the break has done him good.

3:30 Lingfield
This is probably my best chance of a winner on the card. I ride Gold Trail for Mr Appleby. I won on him three weeks ago at Lingfield. He was joined a furlong down and looked vulnerable but battled on really well. He really tries. He could be at the top end of his handicap but goes there with every chance. The top horse, Noble Gift is the one we have to beat, but I’d be pretty hopeful my horse can run a big race.

Sunday

1:15 Chelmsford
I ride Wanting here for Mr Appleby. She’s a sweet little filly. It’s her first run but she’s been doing everything okay at home. It’s her first day at school and she’ll learn plenty from it but I’d be hopeful she’ll run a nice race. She’s ready for her first race but we’ll play it by ear and hope for the best.

1:50 Chelmsford
I’m on another Mr Appleby horse in this race. I ride Bow And Arrow. I won on him when he won his maiden on his last start. He did win quite nicely, travelled well throughout the race and picked it up about a furlong down and drew well clear. As I say it was a nice run but how competitive the maiden was I’m not too sure. He’s a horse that has been given a little bit of time so hopefully the time he’s had has strengthened him up. He’s up in trip so he’ll need to settle and stay but I’m hopeful he’ll run a good run.