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Thrilled to be back on my old pal Politologue – and he has a great chance
My highlight of last season: Politologue beats Min at AintreeCredit: Alex Livesey
It’s great to have Politologue to look forward to at Ascot on Saturday when he makes his reappearance in the Christy 1965 Chase (2.05).
Paul Nicholls has won this Grade 2 in recent years with Al Ferof (2013 and 2014) and Master Minded (2010 and 2011), and this looks the perfect starting point for a horse who means a lot to me.–
His neck victory over Min in the Grade 1 Melling Chase at Aintree in April was undoubtedly my personal highlight of last season.
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