15 December 2024

Reflecting on the racing yesterday at Cheltenham, it was good to see the return of Liberty Hunter 2.25 who scored under a confident ride from Harry Cobden. This horse is a classy performer, who is worth following for the rest of the season. His regular rider Adam Wedge was ruled out yesterday and Cobden was able to take charge and deliver.

At Windsor today we see the return of jump racing after a long absence. I always enjoyed riding at Windsor over obstacles as you always seemed to have room and had time from the last bend to make headway in the straight.

In the 1.20 race, which is a maiden hurdle. The Nicky Henderson-trained La Pinsonniere makes her debut in the UK, she had good form in France last season which includes placed efforts in Graded races over hurdles. She was second over fences last time at Angers and will no doubt go over fences in time for her new connections. She should get off the mark at short odds.

More soon.

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