DOLCE COURAGE John & Thady Gosden 4yo Siyouni gelding
Unraced as a two-year-old and gelded before he made his debut in the October of his Classic season, Dolce Courage won two all-weather novice contests last winter and looks to be a promising horse for handicaps this season. Held-up over 7f at Southwell on debut, he came from off the pace to run down the placed horses and the runner-up has advertised the form by winning twice since (latterly at Kempton in mid-March). He is now rated 91, whilst the winner gave 7lb to the 88-rated Leadman when racing more prominently over a mile at Newcastle. The pair drew a long way (8 lengths) clear and despite the weight disparity between the two, Dolce Courage has been handed an opening mark of 89. Bred to stay further, it will be no surprise if he progress through the handicap ranks in the coming months and as such, he is the only 'older' horse among this year's list.
ENDLESS VICTORY Charlie Appleby 3yo Teofilo colt
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LOOKING BRIGHT FOR IRISH STARS
Karl Hedley reports as jumps challengers pile on the heat across the water
WELL SET TO STEP AHEAD
Ben Morgan has ten warming prospects to follow in the coming weeks
CUE FOR MANY A CELEBRATION
Graham Buddry recalls the life and times of jumps legend Cue Card
KID KAN DOO FOR NICHOLLS
Paul Jacobs casts a close eye over leading picks for this month's big races
TWISTER RUNS MASTER CLASS
John Anthony watches Nigel Twiston-Davies' star catch time judges' eye
NO LEAVES ON LINE TO SLOW THESE FLYERS
Simon Nott enjoys a West Country Weekend catching up with ring pals
EXPECTATIONS SOAR AT RIDGE
Nick Townsend talks to rising Newmarket training star James Owen
KID KAN DOO FOR NICHOLLS
Paul Jacobs casts a close eye over leading picks for this month's big races
NORMA'S COLOURS ARE FLYING PROUD
Robert Cooper sees Percy Willis and Kaadam grace white and green spots and red cap
CHIANTI FLOWS AS NEW LION GROWLS
Prior to the National Hunt season 'proper' getting underway at Chepstow the question on many people's lips was whether or not Willie Mullins would target a second consecutive British trainers' title.
