2.32 - El Nay
We kick things off on Saturday with El Nay, who in truth has been a frustrating little horse up to this point. He just hasn't been able to get his head in front, but has run very consistently, placing in all five of his previous rides. I thought he had a great chance last time out at Leicester, but he just got denied at the post. We know the track will definitely suit him, he's got a nice draw in one and it's a small field. This is the best opportunity that he'll get... we'll be disappointed if he can't find a way to win here.
3.03 - Candonomore
Candonomore is a consistent sort that used to run for Stuart Williams, and I won on him at Bath just before he changed trainers to Jennie Candlish. He won very decisively in Bath and was sold shortly after - I then saw him again at Ayr and he ran well again, on a stiff track. He just looks as though he travels really strongly, and just didn't see out the trip last time out. He's dropped back down to six furlongs here though, on what is a very sharp track. He isn't drawn badly, but I'd imagine he'll find things difficult, just looking at his past form. There's a massive question mark around how he deals with the step back in trip on this track.
3.33 - Circe
Circe won nicely at Musselburgh last time in listed company. She has nothing to prove, I suppose, at this level. She's a filly in good form, who runs well when fresh. She's a forward going sort that has plenty of travelling speed, so I'd imagine the track would suit her. I'd be hoping for a big run out of her.
5.20 - Midnight Rumble
I finish the day with Midnight Rumble - it ran really nicely at this track at a big price last time out, so you'd be hoping that can only have given him some confidence. I'd like to think he's taken a step forward from that day - if he has, then obviously he'll be competitive in this one.
