Tom Scudamore: “I’m really looking forward to riding Daklondike.”

2.25 – King’s Socks

King’s Socks ran very well at the Cheltenham festival for a long way and although he disappointed at Aintree we rate him highly. He looks fit and well and I think he’s gone slightly under the radar for this race.

I’m optimistic that despite the competitive race we can go well and I think he’s a similar type to some of the horses at the head of the market so he’s definitely got a very fair chance.

3.00 – Vieux Lion Rouge

All roads seem to lead to Aintree for Vieux Lion Rouge but you’ve got to start the season somewhere.

I was in a very privileged position to choose from a couple in this race having ridden Dell’ Arca and First Assignment a lot in the past but Vieux Lion Rouge has been great for me and I’m delighted to be on him here.

3.30 – Lygon Rock

Lygon Rock has been running consistently well and so are a lot of Henry’s horses. He’s got a good each-way chance and I’m hoping he’ll provide a good end to my day on Saturday.

Sunday – Cheltenham

1.50 – Pingshou

This is a great ride to pick up. I schooled him a couple of weeks back and he’s a top class horse.

It’s a hot race with a small but select group of good horses but it would be a great one to win and I’m hopeful that we can.

3.00 – Equus Amadeus

Equus Amadeus ran really nicely last time around at Wincanton and should handle everything at Cheltenham well.

It is a very tough race but he certainly has an each-way chance if he can run to a high level.

4.00 – One Touch

He ran a great race at Chepstow and we are taking on the winner of that race again here. He’s the type to improve from that run and I like him a lot.

He should have a really bright future. I can’t say he’ll definitely win but whatever happens I hope that it won’t be his last trip to Cheltenham!

Tom