About 2 years ago I was told to back NICHE MARKET for the Irish National which he duly won at 40-1 but I was told his real objective was our Grand National. Last year he ran out of puff after going to the lead 3 out and finished 6th. I have backed him again this year at 33-1 (still available) and now the weights are published he is running today in the 2-40 at Newbury and looks thrown in. The only negative is the jockey..Ruby Walsh

On Wednesday I fully expect to see Canford Cliffs come out victorious over the younger Frankel, but am really looking forward to seeing MAYO LAD's racecourse debute as a 2 year old. This cold, a half brother to Canford is doing well and great things are expected of him.

I know one person who uses this may find this useful, and I need to get on before the runners are listed, but CHAIN LIGHTNING is due to run next Thursday at Gooodwood. They have been playing with him a bit, and he will run a Glorious race!