Gordon Elliot, bloody hell, what an idiot. Not sure how he returns from the publication of that photo of him lying on a dead horse, with the animal welfare gang always well primed ahead of Cheltenham and the National the sport has once-again done itself little favour, will be interesting to see how the IHRB/BHA and his owners react.
You would think a lengthy ban awaits, irrespective of his quality as a trainer, multiple National winner a Gold Cup winner and more, he deserves the full wrath of the sport. Silly man.
Plumpton
13:30 – Nothing of interest.
Ayr
15:05 – Victory Echo up in class but at a good weight should give a good account today. A winner just before Christmas, Maurice Barnes and Ross Chapman combine again today over distance.
VICTORY ECHO 9/2 2PT EW
16:10 – Nothing of interest – Uncle Alastair the best of the top two.
17:10 – Annie Brown and Minuit Ciel are massive prices with the favourite, Wheres Maud Gone (4/6) and second fav, Condesa (6/4) dominating the market. Should either of these crack, let us hope that our selections are able to pick up the place money.
ANNIE BROWN 40/1 0.5PT EW
MINUIT CIEL 25/1 0.5PT EW
Wolverhampton
17:50 – FIZZY FEET was unlucky not to hold on when seen last time out, pipped at the death by Exalted Angel, he is back at Wolverhampton off a good weight and is drawn well today.
FIZZY FEET 7/2 3PT EW