I read last night that Persian King who I advised as an each way bet when 14/1 for next month’s 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket, is favoured to run in the French equivalent, well I backed him with a firm who were Non runner no bet, so hopefully any one who has already had a bit each way,  will have done likewise, it is not set in stone that he will run in France, he likes good or faster ground, so his trainer has said it depends on the weather.

On to today’s cards.  Lots of meetings , as expected for a bank holiday Monday.  At Plumpton, quick ground has led to small fields, the 1.50 has Zanzi Win, who won recently at the track, going for a follow up, his win that day was made a bit easier when his main threat unseated its rider three hurdles from home.  Praeceps has been mixing it with better opposition of late, this looks a good opportunity for him to get his head back in front again.  The final race of the day at the track, has only two lining up.  Darebin comes off a poor run 30 days ago, he will need to put that effort behind him, he has been running well at a higher level prior to that, the trip of 17f should be ok for both of them although the faster ground will suit King Cnut well, and he won well at the track on his first try over fences. A spin of a coin to decide who wins !

At Redcar on the flat Hortzader 3.05 should follow up from his recent win, he had fair form in France, he bolted up last time over 8f, today’s drop back to 7f should not be a major concern.