Author: Paul Davidson

4m2½f (Grand National) Randox Grand National Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (7yo+) The days of big-priced winners of this race are few and far between with only Noble Yeats winning at odds of greater than 14/1 in the last seven runnings. That is partly down to how…

3m (New) Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Spa Novices’ Hurdle) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) I’m not convinced this is a high-class renewal of this race, but as we have seen for many years, anyone can win the Albert Bartlett. The Big Westerner is a big…

3m (2m7f213y) (New) Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo) D Art D Art possesses a hugely progressive profile and was unlucky not to claim a 3m 1f Qualifier on soft ground at Carlisle three months ago. That was his first try over three miles…

3m (2m7f213y) (New) Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (4yo+) Teahupoo goes in search of his second Stayers Hurdle in a row, but last years renewal was poor and he got his favoured soft ground. The ground is quickerthis week and Teahupoo could be vulnerable to…

2m (Old) Debenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) Unexpected Party has got to be feared for target trainer Dan Skelton in his attempt to claim a second Grand Annual in a row. But the handicapper hasn’t relented by that much…

3m1f (Old) Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) I have a soft spot for the Ultima as the first handicap chase of the week and its shaping up to be a brilliant betting race. Lucinda Russell produced Corach Rambler to win back-to-back Ultima’s and WHISTLE STOP…

3m6f (Old) Princess Royal National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 2) (5yo+ 0-145) The National Hunt Chase has been changed to a handicap and I think that is a fantastic move as it looks a much more competitive race than in recent years. In December, HAITI…

2m (2m11y) Pertemps Network Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 2) (5yo+ 0-150) JAVERT ALLEN has dominated from the front in his first two 2mile chase starts and he could be in-line for a hat-trick here at Chepstow. He has won over this course and distance and looks a young chaser…

3m Ebony Horse Club Reynoldstown Novices’ Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) Several of these novices have entries in the Brown Advisory Novices Chase at the Cheltenham Festival, but first they must compet in the Reynoldstown at Ascot on Saturday. This race doesn’t always necessarily go to the…

2m½f (2m92y) William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Game Spirit Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Its a shame that Sir Gino isn’t running here, but it’s arguably much more competitive without him. Matata looked very good last time out at Windsor and may still be progressing as a chaser, however I think…