An exquisite sunny autumn afternoon, good for the farm and the timber operations presently underway right here however removed from preferrred for operating jumps horses.  Watered good floor at Ayr tomorrow the place we now have three runners following the disappointing withdrawal of On a regular basis Champagne.

Gorvennec

We begin with two runners within the Novice Hurdle at 1.15, Gorvennec (Bruce) and Cut up Stone (Jamie Hamilton); Gorvennec is a successful Irish pointer who ran nicely up to a degree in his bumper on secure debut, he ought to offer a very good account in his first run over hurdles although is prone to be suited by additional in time.  Cut up Stone is making his hurdling debut, he has schooled nicely and appears a lot stronger this season however once more will enhance for a stiffer take a look at sooner or later, 7 run.

Cut up Stone

Artic Row runs within the 2.15, solely 3 line up now and it may develop right into a tactical affair.  He gained 3 times on the observe over 2m 4f final season and needs to be concerned if he stays the three miles tomorrow – Danny rides.

Artic Row

We have been glad sufficient with our runners at Kelso on Saturday; Bel Amigo did race a bit freely which led him not fade into third nevertheless it was nonetheless a pleasant secure debut.  Ned Tanner travelled very nicely into the race previous to being overwhelmed into 4th, he lacked just a little match health for such a strongly run race.  Maillot Blanc ran a stunning race to be third while Fortunate Soldier additionally travelled nicely previous to fading late on, in all probability the results of lacking his work in September following a minor operation.  Burning it Up made a stunning debut within the bumper although was inexperienced within the closing phases.

Subsequent runners after tomorrow seem like being at Carlisle subsequent Tuesday and Hexham subsequent Wednesday however a a number of of our entries will want the climate to alter earlier than then which is unlikely in keeping with the forecast.