When it comes to laying the foundations down for the future, trainer Joe Tizzard can stand back and be pleased with what he achieved during his first full season as a trainer. With a stronger team at his disposal, the 2023/24 Jump campaign has the makings to be even more successful.
After assisting his dad Colin for a number of years upon retiring from a successful career as a jockey which produced more than 600 winners the father of one officially took over the helm at the family's Spurles Farm Stables base in Milborne Port at the start of the 2022/23 season.
And while he might not have had a genuine Grade One performer among his ranks it failed to stop him from breaking though the £1 million barrier in prize money along with saddling 55 winners which included Grade Two victories for the late Oscar Elite and Ilovethnightlife.
With his team boasting a blend of familiar faces and promising youngsters it is easy to see why Tizzard is so enthusiastic about the months ahead.
Tizzard said: "Last season was good as we broke reaching a million pounds in prize money which was an aim of ours. I don't really follow numbers of winners, but that is a lot of prize money without a standout horse necessarily.
"It was a big achievement with the horses that we have got so I was chuffed to bits with that. We had 55 winners as well and I was really pleased with that. It was a long old season, but I enjoyed it and we have some good supporters that have stuck with me as they didn't have to when it changed to my name.
"I think that I've got a fantastic bunch of novice hurdlers. I've only got a few novice chasers in there, but I've many more novice hurdlers.
"We have got these four-yearolds and five-year-olds that are the future. You never know with those young horses who might stick their head up and that is the excitement of it." Here is your horse-by-horse guide.
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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