chaumi
Rookie
Looks like he goes, under Adam Wedge. That's presented a conundrum...Minella Missile has an entry in the Pertemps Hurdle qualifier at Chepstow on Saturday 22 February. It could be a more competitive race than many of the other British qualifiers.
They clearly? want to go for the Pertemps (or do they, and it's just a local run out to get another race in between now and mid March?).
There's been no sun, so if that bit is true we could be on for a down-the-field run at Chepstow.
Have to say I thought the Coral might be the best option, witness the beating of Captain Teague in what looked to be a good time at Cheltenham in Nov 23. Under suitable conditions, he might do well in a fast-run Coral, picking up plenty on the run to the last.
If he runs well on Saturday that'll blow some best-laid punting plans, for near sure.
It's worth noting, though, that Evan W doesn't seem prone to tilting at windmills. Equally, he isn't scared off if he thinks there's something to properly go for. Whatever happens Saturday, if MM does run at Cheltenham (and hopefully the sun has broken through the Welsh gloom for a bit in the interim) then whichever race he goes for he's worth a look at (hopefully) a proper price.
Needless to say, a heavyish beating at Chepstow should ensure at least that current 50s and 66s are still there, with 100 a possibility.