Hey guys, sorry there hasn't been a new blog in a few months, but we have been settling in, in Canada (which has all gone smoothly).
This is a new feature in this blog, basically I will throw in horses to follow for the season, be it novices or seasoned horses that have been forgotten. Pretty much a horse that i think will pay for itself for the season and should be followed.
First up is Victor Dartnall's exciting Novice chaser Ambion Wood. He is probably the horse i am most looking forward to seeing this season over fences. Reasoning for this is the sheer size of him, he looks like a real chaser and had some top form over hurdles. Horses he was behind last year include Cotton Mill (who ran out at Cheltenham when leading Simonsig two out) and the late Brindisi Breeze (Who of course won the Albert Bartlett).
He really came into his own at the back end of last year winning a really competitive novice handicap at Sandown easily, before dotting up at Perth. In truth he has never really ran a bad race in his career, with a worst place finish of 5th. I have kept my eye on him since I saw his first run at Sandown in a bumper behind Make a Track. The winner has since gone on to show his talent being placed at Cheltenham.
I believe the route being taken this year is to start off with a Novice Chase at Exeter in November and if victorious going on to better races, culminating in the RSA in March. He is around a 25/1 mark for Cheltenham and could be the biggest improver in the 3 mile division.
One more positive before I wrap this up is that Cheltenham should be a course right up his street after winning at Sandown and Chepstow, proving a liking for undulating testing courses. Denis O'Regan must be licking his lips at the thought of getting the leg up on Ambion Wood this season.
Hopefully a few of you agree with the first selection and if not then let me know who you would prefer by messaging me. Hopefully another profile will be up tomorrow and they shall continue.
Happy Punting
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