Stable Star and familiar racecourse face Red Verdon having returned from Australia in November has enjoyed a good winter break and is in top order ahead of his scheduled return to the track at Chelmsford on Saturday.
With only four runners it is looking like it will be a tactical affair with Weekender from John Gosden’s stable looking the likely favourite. He has decent Stakes form in the bag and a brilliant track record at Chelmsford. I also expect Mildenberger to be competitive, the multiple Listed winner has a very good all-weather record and has started his all-weather campaign off well.
We are all hoping he can kick off his campaign strongly but it will be a tough assignment first up carrying a 5lb penalty.