Tom Scudamore: “I’m expecting a big run from Remastered”

Coral ambassador previews this weekend’s rides

I was in the wars on Thursday at Wincanton when I took a nasty blow to the face by my mount in the novice hurdle race on the card. There was only ever going to be one winner there, so I received a nasty cut below my right eye.

Thankfully there was no concussion, so I was cleared to rider later on the card after a couple of stitches. These things happen in National Hunt racing. I am sure I will have a black eye for a few days but otherwise no further damage was done.

The Dublin Racing Festival takes place this weekend and it goes to show how strong the yards are in Ireland. I think this Festival is fantastic as it keeps them over there and stops them winning our races.

It is a long way to go for the British-based horses so unless you have a horse which you would be confident would have a great chance, it is easy to see why so many British trainers have decided against it.

Saturday

15.00 Sandown – Remastered

He ran really well at Chepstow last time out over 3m where he was just beaten there by the Coral Welsh Grand National winner Potters Corner. He is a bigger price here than I thought he would be. The form of that race has worked out really well as the fourth has come out and won since then. I am expecting a big run here.

Sunday

13.35 Taunton – Bretney

He finished down the field in one bumper appearance so far. I have not sat on him before. Being from Henry De Bromhead’s yard and a Trevor Hemmings owned horse, I am sure he will make for a nice chaser in the future.