Raise a glass to Famous Grouse
The son of Selkirk may not be in the same league as his stable companion Trade Fair, who was third in last Saturday’s Darley Dewhurst Stakes, but he looks a useful prospect.
The Roger Charlton-trained colt made a most encouraging debut when the half-length runner-up to the more experienced Hilbre Island in a seven-furlong maiden at Newbury in July.
He reappeared on this course a month later and wasted no more time in getting off the mark although he did have to battle to defeat Strength ‘n Honour by a head over an extended mile.
He sticks to the same trip tomorrow but the rain-softened ground is certain to suit and he looks a good bet.
Newmarket trainer Henry Cecil can strike with Mentro in division two of the East Midlands Construction Raceday Maiden Stakes.
The three-year-old daughter of the 1997 Sagitta 2000 Guineas hero Entrepreneur can improve on her fourth to Mexican Hawk on her belated racecourse bow at Bath last month.
Goodwood Prince can take the Welcome To Nottingham Racecourse Novice Auction Stakes after opening his account at the fourth attempt at Brighton.
John Dunlop’s juvenile colt romped to a three-length win over Magic Piper and can continue on the upgrade.
Oopsie Daisy was having only her third race when third to Mahroos at Newmarket on her latest run, but she is going the right way and the James Fanshawe-trained filly can get off the mark in the Dart Handicap.
Over jumps at Chepstow, Brockton Mist can show he is a horse with a big future by taking the ‘Now I Really Am A Pensioner’ Birthday Novices’ Chase.
The Philip Hobbs-trained seven-year-old has scored over hurdles at Wetherby and Perth but he now tackles the bigger obstacles and is expected to make his mark as he a half-brother to 2000 Martell Grand National winner Papillon.
The Robert Alner-trained Bush Park can take the Adrian Dale Benefit Raceday Handicap Chase judged on his success at Uttoxeter three weeks ago when he defeated Strong Magic by three lengths.
