Tom Scudamore: “There is no reason why either couldn’t win this race”

Coral ambassador Tom Scudamore previews his weekend rides

Saturday

12.26 Aintree – Man At Work

He has pleased me at home as I really like the way this horse goes about his work on the gallops.

Before arriving with us, he had one point-to-point appearance where unfortunately he fell, but his confidence should be a lot better now with all the schooling he has done. He just needs to prove himself on the track.

1.01 Aintree – Gericault Roque

David Pipe runs both Gericault Roque and Remastered in this race. They both have entries in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury. Unfortunately, I can’t ride both, but I like the former’s chances in the big race later this month.

We will be looking for two good performances from both horses here to begin their season. If they do produce their best first time out, there is no reason why either couldn’t win this race.

2.11 Aintree – Al Roc

He is up against it here as he is out of the handicap with plenty to do. His owners love having runners at the big racecourses, so they are happy to take a chance with the horse over the Grand National fences in this race.