Tom Scudamore: “We’re expecting another big run from Activial”

Top jockey goes at Cheltenham and Fontwell this weekend

Saturday – Cheltenham

12.40 – Fukuto

We are under no illusion that this is going to be a tough test for Fukuto as he has to show a lot more than he has so far to be competitive in this race.

I rode him at Sandown on his UK debut and the further he went, the better he seemed to go so that is a positive sign.

Adjali looks the one we all have to beat on the basis of what he has shown this season for Nicky Henderson.

1.50 – Activial

This horse won a nice graduation chase ay Haydock two starts back and then matched that with an excellent performance at Ascot where he was just beaten by a short-head on that occasion.

He’s in good order back home so we are expecting another big run. It’s a competitive race but I believe we will be there with every chance.

3.35 – West Approach

West Approach ran a career best last time to finish second in the Grade One Long Walk Hurdle at a huge price.

Paisley Park who finished ahead of him at Ascot is in this race too, as is Midnight Shadow who I thought was impressive last time at Cheltenham.

My horse is a bit in and out but on his day, he has shown he is capable of mixing at this level so let’s hope we can be thereabouts once again. I am really looking forward to riding him in the race.