'He's in great form and would have to be a massive player'
Five top British trainers discuss their leading hopes for the festive period
Gary Moore
Bo Zenith
Juvenile hurdle, Kempton, December 27
We've got plenty of work into him and if he doesn't go to Kempton he could go to Newbury for an introductory hurdle on December 31. The horse he beat on his only start at Auteuil in France, Blood Destiny, won impressively in Ireland on Sunday. He came to us two weeks after he won and has acclimatised really well.
Full Back
Welsh Grand National, Chepstow, December 27
He's accustomed to running in these sorts of races. He ran very well first time this season at Ascot and then disappointed badly at Fontwell. He's won there before but that came in a four-runner race and I couldn't find anything wrong with him so I'm inclined to blame the track.
Givega
Novice hurdle, Fontwell, December 26
Challow Novices' Hurdle, Newbury, December 31
If I could see what the Challow looks like before having to commit for Fontwell it would be good. He's had only one run and I'd rather give him another easy race but he's hardened and the sort of horse who could probably take running in the Challow.
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Published on 16 December 2022inFeatures
Last updated 09:50, 17 December 2022
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