It is amazing to think that the last big sporting event attended by the public was Cheltenham back in March, and it is currently very unlikely that in March this year a “normal festival “ will take place.
We have to hope that by then some Covid restrictions will have eased and a crowd of some size will be permitted, and hopefully we can attend.
The loss of the last part of the season, especially Aintree and Punchestown, means we are even more in the dark than previously regarding the novices, so it will be an interesting season.
Al Boum Photo has already joined an elite band of back to back Gold Cup winners, and now aims to join the special group of those who have won 3. He will face stiff opposition, with top novices Champ and Minella Indo stepping up, along with last seasons close 2nd Santini.
The Champion hurdle fell apart, Epatante was a good winner of a weak race so whether she can follow up will be interesting. Goshen was running away with the Triumph hurdle before tripping up when clear after the last, but has been disappointing on the flat, and Ribble Valley is a big hope up North, whist Buveur D’Air may be back. I am surprised Goshen is more popular than Epatante, and she has the 7lb Mares allowance, time will tell.
And finally, hopefully bringing the season to a climatic end, we will have the Grand National and Tiger Roll.
Lets hope we get through it
Regards
The Editor
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