Good evening,
Due to work commitments and other things in life, I don't come here as often as I used to. I noticed that there is a Ten to Follow competition for the Jumps season. I would like to post my selections here for Pricey whose competition it is.
1) Tokyo Javilex (N. Hawke)
2) Theinval (N. Henderson)
3) Wakanda (Mrs S. Smith)
4) Triolo d'Alene (N. Henderson)
5) Viens Chercher (B. Ellison)
6) Puffin Billy (O. Sherwood)
7) Another Bill (N. Richards)
La Vaticane (D. Pipe)
9) Oceane (A. King)
10) Catching On (J. O'Neill)
Tokyo Javilex - Half brother to National winner Mon Mome and looks suited by a marathon trip. Taking advantage of much lower hurdles mark
Theinval - Bookended last season with wins and looked good when winning a good handicap at Aintree. Wind operation looks to have changed his fortune.
Wakanda - Improved form when stepped up to 3 miles during novice campaign. Well beaten in a Grade One at Aintree, but stayed on well at the finish. Could have a big handicap in him.
Triolo d'Alene - 2012 Hennessey winner and a bit of a forgotten horse. Off injured since January but always has the National as his aim.
Viens Chercher - Well bred and still unbeaten for his new yard in Britain. Showed good character to win last time in a duel.
Puffin Billy - Another horse to have slipped off the radar, mainly due to his high profile stablemate Many Clouds. Has done well since a heavy fall in December and finished the season off well. Keep an eye on him.
Another Bill - Unbeaten in two bumpers last season and highly thought of by his trainer. A dark horse for this season over hurdles.
La Vaticane - Won a decent amount of races in France before being bought by a high profile owner. 2nd on his only start over hurdles in Britain but could have some more improvement.
Oceane - Decent form in France on the flat before moving to his current yard. His trainer always does so well with this type and will be aimed at all the big races.
Catching On - Went straight into the notebook after winning the Devon National by 9 lengths on the bridle. A good fifth in the Scottish National. Suited by heavy ground and could have a similar race in him.