Randy Rann

Could run well now back on a sound surface after two disappointing runs in decent company on heavy ground. Made a pleasing debut for yard beating Minella Boss and subsequent Fred Winter/Boodles winner Saratoga and that was on yielding going. Was fair on the flat for Sir Mark Prescott and good ground suits so the quicker it gets the more I'd like his chances in this novice hurdle that yard won last year. Debut win was over C&D and yard did win this last season so hopefully this one has a better chance than odds suggest as will relish conditions more than most.

Was a decent novice and one I'd thought would make up into a nice staying hurdler after winning two of his first three races and chasing home the smart Potters Charm one day at Cheltenham. Has not really scaled those heights but went well for Jack Kennedy at Naas in a Pertemps qualifier beaten a staying on neck before running okay in the Final itself at Cheltenham when a plodding on 11th after a bumpy passage. This trip on goodish ground looks tailor made and I recall was quietly fancied by many at Cheltenham. Looks well handicapped now and Jack Kennedy back onboard so looks a fair pick at a nice price. Have to back him given he's been on my radar for years and I once well fancied him for a Martin Pipe one year where he was unplaced behind stablemate the very good mate Wodhoh. Lightly raced 7yo has a big race in him and hopefully today's the day.