Prince Of Scars can make winning start to jumping career

Definite signs that the National Hunt proper is getting in to full swing, with graded races at both meetings in Ireland this weekend, and it’s Naas today for three rides, where I get underway on Saturnas in the maiden hurdle.

We had him ready to run in May, but the ground was too quick at Punchestown so we decided against it. He goes nicely at home, has plenty of schooling done, and doesn’t work like a slow horse. He is one of our first winter horses to run and we’re hoping he’s fit, but we’re guessing a little.

There is a big field but there doesn’t look to be any stars in it, though you’d have to respect the likes of Blast Of Koeman and Robin Des Mana. We’re happy with our fella, are looking forward to getting him out, and hopefully he’ll give a good account of himself.