Angel flying in advance of his Royal appointment

THE tempo of the national hunt season is really picking up for me this weekend as we say goodbye to a successful flat campaign.

I was happy with Oscars Well at Down Royal yesterday, in what was his first appearance since Cheltenham in March. He settled well, jumped great and cruised up to the lead before just blowing up against two horses in The Real Article and Kalann that have been running all summer.

Robert was delighted with him. It would have been nicer to win but he wasn’t knocked around and it’s a long winter. We’ll either go to the Morgiana or the Hatton’s Grace next. He has plenty of speed to win over two miles but has no problem staying the extra half mile either so it’s good to have those options.