Tom Scudamore: “Handicapper has given this horse a great chance”

Coral ambassador Tom Scudamore previews his weekend rides

Saturday

2.20 Cheltenham – Umbrigado

He got his head back in front last time at Newton Abbot which was great for the horse and his connections. It was a decent performance over hurdles.

He is now back over fences in this where he will be wearing blinkers for the first time. I schooled him the other day and he was in good form. I think he has a lively each-way chance.

2.55 Cheltenham – Sidi Ismael

This horse is better known as a chaser, but he won well over hurdles at Worcester on his latest start. He has only gone up 5lb for that victory, so the handicapper has been fair to him. I have to say, he surprised me with how well he did it at Worcester on his first start of the season. I expect there will be a lot more to come from him on his second outing of the campaign.

Sunday

1.45 Cheltenham – Sizing Pottsie

He made a perfect start for us when he scored over hurdles at Ayr last month. He was expected to win that race, but he did it in style. On ratings, we have a bit to find on Nube Negra and Edwardstone, but he is not a million miles behind. He is an honest type who is on the up, so hopefully he takes a big step forward here in a strong field.