'He's in the mix and the plan is to go straight to Cheltenham'

Thebannerkingrebel: runs out an easy winner of the Listed novices' hurdle at Haydock

Thebannerkingrebel: a Supreme Novices' contender from the Jamie Snowden teamCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

Henry de Bromhead, trainer of Captain Guinness
Captain Guinness is in the mix for the Supreme. The plan is to go straight to Cheltenham with him.

Jamie Snowden, trainer of Thebannerkingrebel
He was second in the Grade 2 Aintree bumper after being pulled up in the Champion Bumper the previous year. He was like a kid in a sweet shop – he ran very freely for the best part of a mile and a half but still finished second. The Supreme was always the target following that. He won some novice hurdles through the summer to get his confidence up and won a Listed hurdle at Haydock.

Nigel Twiston-Davies, trainer of Stolen Silver and Sir Valentine
They're running this weekend and we'll know more when we've seen how they get on, but both remain possibles.

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Published on 4 February 2020inHorse racing tips

Last updated 17:38, 4 February 2020

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