HORSES TO FOLLOW


GEORGE BAKER Popmaster 4yo g (Ed Walker) He really got his act together aſter being gelded mid-season last year. I’ve seen him at Ed Walker’s aſter his winter break and he’s done extremely well physically. I think he can shape up into a very smart horse for owner Laurence Bellman.


FRAN BERRY Star Of India 3yo c (Aidan O’Brien) By Galileo, he created a very good impression on debut over seven furlongs in October. Having raced green and off the bridle from an early stage, he found plenty for pressure inside the last furlong to beat two horses with previous strong form. Aidan O’Brien has the current Derby favourite in Luxembourg but, at a general 33/1 for that race, Star Of India is worth a look.


GORDON BROWN Haveyoumissedme 4yo g (Iain Jardine) This is a horse who did nothing but improve last season and he is expected to continue on the upgrade in 2022. Staying races, with ease underfoot, will again be targeted as there is plenty of stamina on his dam’s side of the family. He will reportedly undergo a similar campaign to that of stable companion Ravenscraig Castle and his shrewd connections will be disappointed if he can’t pick up a nice prize or two.


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RICHARD HOILES Bashkirova 4yo f (William Haggas) From a standout Cheveley Park family, Bashkirova made rapid progress last season having not seen a racecourse until the August of her 3yo career. Clearly learning as she developed, she rattled off a hat trick before finding 10 furlongs too much of a test at Doncaster in deep ground on her final start. Back to around a mile, her trainer can find plenty of opportunities to find black type success and make her a valuable broodmare prospect.


MARK HOWARD Laatansa 3yo c (William Haggas) An interesting addition to William Haggas’ all conquering yard, the thrice raced son of New Bay shaped with plenty of encouragement for the future being placed twice at Newmarket when under the guidance of Ed Dunlop. Beaten less than two lengths by the unbeaten New London over 10 furlongs, he was purchased for 250,000gns in late October. He looks tailormade for those valuable 10 or 12 furlongs three-year-old handicaps and looks potential Royal Ascot material.


STEVE JONES Samburu 3yo c


(John & Thady Gosden) Backend Yarmouth novice races have been a rich source of smart horses down the years. This son of Kingman was incredibly impressive when winning on his debut at the seaside track in October. The Classics might well come too early for him but he should make up for it later in the season when I’m sure he has a big race win in him.


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