Improving Astracad fits the mould for Twiston-Davies
There should be no doubt that Nigel Twiston-Davies has targeted this race for some time with the five-year-old as he carries the colours of the lady after whom the race is named. The Mould family, part-owners of 1988 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Charter Party, have had their famous green silks with white stars carried to victory by numerous notable performers, including 2002 Aintree Grand National winner Bindaree who was also trained by Twiston-Davies, and winning this race would clearly mean a lot to connections.
Of course, that wouldn’t mean a lot to punters if the horse did not have the credentials to win today’s race, but this improving young chaser looks exactly the right type for this assignment.
