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Bogged down in soft ground in Listed company at Redcar last autumn, he ran creditably in a competitive six furlongs handicap at York’s Dante meeting being beaten four and a half lengths. He completed his preparation for this by finishing a length second behind Edward Cornelius at Hamilton conceding eleven pounds to the winner – Keith Dalgleish’s charge boasts good course form (222331). Quote: “ HEREDIA (Richard Hannon) maintained her unbeaten record when overcoming a slow start and meeting traffic problems to win by a head at York (7f : Good) last month against older rivals on her handicap debut off a mark of 91. Raised seven pounds since, he won at Windsor and Newbury last term and handles fast ground. Yet to race beyond seven furlongs, her dam won a Group 3 over a mile and the daughter of Dark Angel is expected to be suited by this longer trip. The stable won this with Osaila in 2015.” Advised @ 14/1 WON the Sandringham Handicap @ 7/2 WINNERS: NATURE STRIP (Advised @ 11/4), LITTLE BIG BEAR (Advised @ 3/1), MAGICAL LAGOON (Advised @ 4/1), KYPRIOS (13/8), PERFECT POWER (Advised @ 9/2), CANDLEFORD (Advised @ 12/1), HEREDIA (Advised @ 14/1) By his own admission, leading owner Rich Ricci has spent ‘a bloody fortune’ on new acquisitions, especially from France. His sole recruit from the pointing field is the exciting CHAPEAU DE SOLEIL who could provide Willie Mullins with his 13th victory in the Festival bumper at Cheltenham next spring. Pushed out to win by a length, the runner-up Evident Beauty is now rated 86, while the third Ocean Wave won her next two outings and has the same mark. Mobadra doesn’t look badly handicapped off 81, as a result. Last year's winner Madame Tantzy lines up off a five pounds higher mark but remains a threat having scored last time out. Preference is for Roger Varian's runner though who looks capable of reaching a much loftier figure one day.

She is a gorgeous filly who we are very excited about. A ten lengths winner on her debut over hurdles at Auteuil in April, she was impressive and there was a lot of demand for her afterwards. She looks sharp and we are hoping she will develop into one of the leading juvenile hurdlers this season.” The Middleham operation were set to unleash another highly regarded youngster, KYLIAN, at Newmarket’s Guineas meeting a couple of weeks ago, but those plans were thwarted by soft ground on the Rowley Mile. However, the son of Invincible Spirit is unveiled the five furlongs novice stakes on Wednesday (4.45) and, if his homework is anything to go by, there is every chance he will emulate his dam Hikmaa, who scored on her debut before winning at Listed level during her first season. Royal Ascot is expected to be on his agenda next month. Karl Burke’s filly won her first two races last year, including the Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot before failing to stay six furlongs in the Lowther Stakes twelve months ago. A length second in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Keeneland (5.5f; Firm) in November, that trip stretched her stamina, too. WINNERS: AIGHEAR (15/2, 11/2), SOPHIESTICATE (11/8, 16/5), SPIT SPOT (14/1), STAY ALERT (5/1), TUXEDO JUNCTION (10/11) Finally, it is ladies’ night at Ayr and, while the weather forecast isn’t favourable that is unlikely to perturb the Scots with gallons of Irn-Bru and something a shade stronger likely to be on offer. Arguably the most interesting race is the ten furlongs handicap at 6.55. Iain Jardine is responsible for the bottom weight INNSE GALL, who looks set to appreciate the return to this longer trip.A potentially smart three year old for Gigginstown House Stud, STORM HEART showed ability in three runs as a juvenile on the Flat last year, including when half a length second on his debut at Mont-De-Marsan (1m 2f : Very Soft) in October. Champion trainer Paul Nicholls has won the Grade 2 Paddy Power Arkle Challenge Trophy Trial Novices' Chase on Saturday on ten occasions and Team Ditcheat may have the answer to the 2022 renewal courtesy of MONMIRAL. The ex-French gelding was a Grade 1 winning juvenile hurdler and, while things didn’t go to plan during his second season over timber last term, the five year old has always been viewed as a chaser in the making. It is therefore significant that the ex-French gelding ZANNDABAD has been entered. A four-times winner on the level in his native country when trained by Francis-Henri Graffard, the son of Iffraaj gained his victories over nine and ten furlongs.

VRC is expertly run by James Couldwell, who I have known for many years and trust implicitly. You will be hard pressed to find a more conscientious and hardworking racing manager, too. Rich and Susannah Ricci are counting down the days until Vauban lines up in next month’s Melbourne Cup. The former Triumph Hurdle winner has looked imperious in both his starts on the Flat this summer and heads to Australia with outstanding claims. The 20 times Cheltenham Festival winning owners are very much looking forward to unleashing the unraced SIP SIP HOORAY in mares’ bumpers this campaign.A winning Irish pointer for Liz Doyle, the eight-year-old has only raced eight times during his short career, winning three out of his five races over fences. Mark Howard (born 9 January 1965) is a British racing driver who competed in the British Touring Car Championship in 2016, after winning the Renault Clio Cup United Kingdom Masters title in 2015.