Hopefully some of my followers may of had a bet on San Carlos and Aircraft Carrier last night, I mentioned both had good chances yesterday. I was pleased to see San Carlos win well for Shaun Keightley, he is a decent guy, works hard, and can certainly do the training side of the job, he just needs the horses.

Today has some decent racing at Ascot.  The first race at 12:45 has a few promising types, Gallahers Cross has been well backed, he was useful last term in bumpers, if he jumps well on debut, he looks the one to beat.  Probably the most interesting hurdle race is the 1:55, If I have a bet in it, Thomas Darby would be my choice, I do like Danny Kirwan, but I think he will not be at his best on the soft ground, I think he wants good ground to show his very best form.  At Uttoxeter, the ground is very soft/heavy.  Blakerigg has top weight in the 1:45, but he will handle the ground and may well land another win today in the hands of Brian Hughes.