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Anyway drifted out quite alarmingly before the off, and didn't manage to see the trip out again.
I don't think we'll see him over three miles again, or at least for a very long time.
The earlier runner saw money arrive for him, but Springs A Girl was awful.
You could tell the Cheltenham fences were much stiffer than what he had faced. He looked scared of the second fence, and that saw him lose his mojo, and when the confidence went, it was game over.
Spadestep 9/4 (1pt) – Aintree 1.15
I am a big fan of when trainers fast-track their horses for chase races, especially on their handicap debuts. That is what is happening with Spadestep.
Has Spadestep been impressive on his three hurdle starts to date? No, he hasn't, but fences have clearly always been the main goal for this horse.
Whenever a horse goes into a chase race on handicap debut, it normally suggests he is going to be a supremely better jumper of a fence, and that they firmly believe he is going to be miles ahead of the handicapper.
Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore have developed into a power team in Scotland, and they are frequently winning good chase races at the big festivals, and they know how to play the handicap system.
I don't think this will be a walk in the park, as there are some potentially nice chasers for the future, but if he jumps soundly, he has an outstanding chance.
Back it with Tote (no fixed odds)Sparks Fly 5/1 (1pt) – Saint-Cloud 11.58
It's a nice early start in France for their stellar Class 1 card on Sunday.
This race isn't the opening race, but hopefully, we get off to a flying start with a win on Sparks Fly.
I tipped this mare up earlier in the season at Epsom. The ground didn't go anywhere near as soft as I wanted, but she ran with plenty of credit to finish a solid third.
There's no hiding that she is a very talented filly when getting the ground she wants. Thankfully, they have had a fair amount of rain at Saint-Cloud, and the ground is very soft.
Sparks Fly is a three-time course winner, which is beneficial for this race, as we know she is suited to the track.
At the prices, I thought she was being overlooked, and I think she can land a fourth course win.
Back it with Tote (no fixed odds)Caballo De Mar 7/4 (2pt) – Saint-Cloud 2.50
It was not a smart decision to go against my old friend, Caballo De Mar, last time out in the Group 1 at Longchamp.
I thought he was going to struggle at the trip against some veteran stayers, but he proved me wrong. It was a nightmare scenario as I have tipped him up on at least three occasions throughout the season, so I am jumping back on for today's Group 1.
This race asks another question, and that is, is he good enough to win a Group 1 over 2m? He won a Group 1 over 2m 4f, doing in good staying fashion, but does he have the pace for this slightly shorter trip? I think he does.
I've always felt this trip is what is deemed as his ideal distance. This race isn't particularly strong, and if Tom Marquand can get him into a nice position, like he did last time, we should be cooking on gas.
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