NOVICE HURDLERS
Chantry House (Nicky Henderson) A winner at the second time of asking in Irish Point-to-Point sphere, Chantry House finally made his debut under Rules in a bumper at Warwick (was a twice a non-runner due to unsuitably quick ground) and the wait was worthwhile. The five-year-old ran out a comfortable winner under Barry Geraghty and now rates an exciting prospect for the novice hurdle division. Quick enough to start off over the minimum trip, it could be that he comes into his own over intermediate trips this season and he could be one for the Challow Novices’ Hurdle at Newbury over Christmas, provided he gets off the mark on debut.
Enemy Coast Ahead (Tom George)
An impressive 10-legnth winner on his debut in a bumper at Stratford, Enemy Coast Ahead travelled sweetly throughout and showed a fine turn of foot to put the race to bed. Whilst there is the option of running in another bumper – perhaps the Listed event at Cheltenham in November would be worth considering – he is another to note in the novice hurdle division and given the speed he showed on debut, he is likely to be fully effective over the minimum trip.
McFabulous (Paul Nicholls)
The winner of three bumpers last term, McFabulous is a half-brother to the high-class Waiting Patiently and he showed a likeable attitude when winning what I believe was a strong event at Newbury (under a penalty) and then when fending off Thebannerkingrebel (already won twice over hurdles for Jamie Snowden) in the Grade 2 at Aintree. Given his pedigree, he is likely to be best served with some cut in the ground, and he might appreciate in going up in distance, as the season progresses.
NOVICE CHASERS
Brewin’upastorm (Olly Murphy)
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CAL'S UP TO TOP SPEED
John Anthony keeps close watch on the top ranking track fliers
ACTION REPLAY
Graham Buddry recalls the exploits of legendary hurdler Large Action
SHADOW IN THE LIMELIGHT
lan Heitman follows the fortunes of next year’s leading Classic prospects
GONE WILDE
Rolf Johnson fears the effects of a thoroughbred market bubble’
DIGGING OUT THE JUMPERS
The former Sky Racing frontman is all geared up for the change of codes and clothing
MORE AMO FOR RALPH
Dave Youngman shares the joy and gossip from the Newmarket gallops
GO COSMIC NEXT YEAR
Andy Ayres shares his pick of punting prospects from the autumn action
NICO'S CAREER LEAP TO GLORY
Nick Townsend talks to Nico de Boinville about his life-changing choices
ALL SET FOR FRESH START
Karl Hedley is on the spot for the new season action across Ireland
DAN'S GRAND BID DAWNING
Paul Ferguson tracks a route for Skeltons from Carlisle to Aintree