Tom Scudamore: “Thistlecrack has been showing the old sparkle at home”

The ground should be fine for him and I think he has a really good chance.

3.00 – Thistlecrack

I’m feeling really excited about Thistlecrack. It’s a small but very select field for the race.

He felt good the other day when I rode him and I’m just so looking forward to getting back on him and having a good go at them.

The plan wasn’t to come here first time out but our hands have been forced in that regard given the lack of rain.

Thistlecrack is fit and he’s well and he’s been showing the old sparkle at home, so let’s hope we see it back on the track.

It’s a fabulous race. There are four Grade One winners in there and Clan Des Obeaux is only a six year old and is improving all the time.  

Sunday

Uttoxeter

1.10 Uttoxeter – Quiz Master

He ran really well last time. He has a few seconds next to his name but he really pleased me as he dug in and ran a cracker round Ffos Las.

He got beat by Buckthorn Timothy another one of Colin Tizzard’s but it was a great run. A repeat of that will see him go well.  

2.10 – Sandy Beach

Sandy Beach has been a solid handicap chaser over the years. He should run his usual consistent race.  

3.10 – Zayfire Aramis

He unseated me last time around Warwick. He was going okay at the time. I don’t know if I would have been in the shake-up.

He wouldn’t be the most consistent horse although recently he has been a bit better. This will be a tough race.

3.40 – White Lilac

She will have to bounce back on what she’s shown so far. Neil’s a very good trainer so I’m sure he can find some improvement from somewhere.

 Tom