Having just seen the 12.05 at Cheltenham, I think the majority of jockeys who rode in it, need to watch the race again. The winner Interne De Sivola was gifted the lead and the race !
He set very slow fractions under Chester Williams, who rode the other riders too sleep, possibly the best horse in it, but a lot of the horses behind him, where just ridden badly. A large number of todays jockeys seem to not ride the race to suit their horse, rather they ride the horse to suit the race ! Which is just bad judgement and poor race riding. I personally think we lack really top class jockeys these days, both flat and jumping. Too many ride ’one dimesional’ and I think Brian Hughes is way ahead of the rest, he is not afraid to change tactics, and will be champion jump rider again, barring accidents.

A typical Saturday, lots of difficult races to work out. Porticello was a good winner on his hurdles debut in the UK. He would be my choice in the 2.40 Doncaster, although King’s Salute will not make it easy for him.

I hope My Drogo 12.40 Cheltenham can get a win, he is by far the best horse in the race, and was really unfortunate to fall on his debut over fences, he looks a good thing.
More soon.