Tom Scudamore assesses his Saturday and Sunday rides

I’m riding seven at Taunton and, if Ascot is lost to the frost, a couple of the races will be live on ITV Racing which is great news. I don’t know if Taunton has ever been televised so that would be great for the racecourse.

Saturday

1.10 Taunton – Ramses de Teillee

He ran a nice race first time out at Taunton. I was pleased with him. He showed a good level of form and he should be competitive in this race. There are probably three in it that can win it and he’s one of them.

1.45 Taunton – Sweettootharmy

He disappointed last time at Plumpton which was only five days ago. We’ve decided to have a crack again here. He ran well the time before at Taunton. He could bounce back and must have a chance.

2.20 Taunton – Dell’ Arca

He is an “in and out” performer but it was one of his better runs last time at Kempton. If he is in the same frame of mind and the same form as he was last time at Kempton I think he’ll take a fair bit of beating on this. He isn’t the most consistent though. He is capable on his day but he’s still 10lbs higher in the weights than when he won the Greatwood off 128 so he’s constantly battling with the handicapper.

2.55 Taunton – Ramonex

He doesn’t seem to have shown an awful lot so far. He fell when beaten over hurdles at Ffos Las. He will have to improve an awful lot.

3.30 Taunton – Ultragold

He’s been running well. Everything should suit. His last run was a bit disappointing but if he bounced back to his Newbury run the time before he’d have a good chance. With Pearls Legend in there they will go a good gallop and that will suit him.

4.00 Taunton – Celestial Path.

The ground was too soft for him around Sandown last time. I think the better conditions will see him in a better light. He was a high quality horse on the flat and he jumped well on his debut. Hopefully he can build on that. We threw him in at the deep end in the Tolworth and he just struggled in the ground. I pulled him up to save him for another day. He’d shown plenty for much of the race and I was pleased with him. In this company I’d be disappointed if he’s not very competitive.

4.30 Taunton – Zanstra

He’s taken time to find his feet over fences. Although he’s finished second twice, jumping errors have got in the way and have probably prevented him getting his head in front. I won on him over hurdles last year. He ran well last time and he would have a chance here.

SUNDAY

1.20 Hereford – Corner Creek

It’s his first run for 459 days. Michael is pleased with him and he’s as fit as he can get him at home, but he will improve for the run.

2.20 Hereford – Gardiners Hill

He was declared to run at Chepstow but if he does turn up here he’d have a leading chance in a moderate race. David Rees trains down in Wales and I’ve had a few winners for him. He’s a good man to ride for and like all those Welsh trainers he’s very shrewd.

2.50 Hereford – Max Do Brazil

He’s an interesting horse. He’s come over from France and it’s his first run in this country. We’ve been pleased with all he’s done at home and he will relish the conditions.

3.20 Hereford – Steel Native

He looks like he will have to improve, but David has found the right race for him and hopefully this low grade race will suit him.

I have plenty of rides over the two days, many with chances, but I’d probably say my best two chances were Dell’ Arca on Saturday and Max Do Brazil on Sunday.

Tom

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