FOUR RUNNERS FOR ASCOT TODAY

On what looks to be a very pleasant day weather wise for the races I am heading out with four runners spread throughout the day. I don't have a runner in the main race the Karrakatta Plate, however I will be watching with interest as it looks to be a very even field.

We start the day in the third race with ESTIARTE making his return to the track. The horse was in great form before he went for a spell and I expect to see him get back to his best form fairly quickly. In race four we have AMELIA'S REASON running and hopefully starting to get back to his best form. The horse has been racing below his best form of late however I do feel that it is only a matter of time before we get him back to his best.There is absolutely nothing wrong with him physically however he appears to have lost a bit of his attitude of superiority lately which made him a very dominant 2yo. A bit more work on his mental attitude should see a return to his best form soon.

BLACK HABIT starts in race five which appears to be a nice race for her. She has been racing well this campaign without having anything go her way and as soon as she can get some luck in her races she will prove very hard to beat. She has put in winning performances at her last few runs but luck has eluded her.

Lightly raced 3yo ALMOHAD steps out in race seven where he has his first try out at 2200m. The horse has been running some great races of late in good company however he is not likely to find this any easier from his wide barrier. If Jason Whiting can get him into a handy position early in the race I am sure he will run a bold race and earn a start in the W.A.DERBY in a fortnights time.

As long as I can come home from the races today happy with the performances of my runners, irrespective of where they run I will consider the day to have been a success. All that will be needed to make it a top day after that will be for the EAGLES to flog the LIONS tonight and I will retire to the cot a very happy trainer!!!!