4th December 2012

Back in the winner's enclosure yesterday with a 3/1 winner from the Champ. I really thought it was a phenomenal ride to keep Bunglasha Lady in touch at the right times and then push on when needed. If you get the chance, take a look. I joke with my mates that AP adds 10 lengths to your horse, but at times like yesterday you certainly have to feel his experience is invaluable. Onto today's racing and little stands out but there a couple of things that have drawn me in.

14.00 Folkestone

I advised UTOPIAN last time out at Lingfield when he was given a very peculiar ride by his amateur jockey and with Leighton Aspell in the saddle today I'm sure a much better result is expected. AP teams up again with Warren Greatrex to saddle Westward Point, and considering there's a McManus runner in the race that has to be a clue, but I'm expecting to be repaid for my faith in Nick Gifford's horse. 5/6 Betvictor

13.50 Towcester

Angles Hill put up a great display last time in handicap company at Cheltenham, and this drop back to novice  level could be a penalty kick for him. If he is above evens then he probably becomes the bet of the race, but with the possibility of him being odds on, I'll take a chance with UP TO SOMETHING. Highly rated by his trainer, he's been given plenty of time to overcome an immensely disappointing run and I expect a better showing from him here. Cloud Creeper may also be able to take the step up from a bumper but the experience of others should count for more during the race. 10/3 several

Good luck!

The Horse Whisperer