Hartforth goes at Hexham tomorrow

It's fair to say that we would have preferred more ease in the ground for the chesnut, but Hartforth has been ready to run for a couple of weeks now, so we'll let him take his chance in the 3m handicap hurdle.

Since joining the yard during the spring, Hartforth has had a couple of flat outings but we've always seen his career as a handicap hurdler. But over which distance?
Close look at his form indicates that he has run well in his sole run over 3 miles, but his sire Haafhd is not renowned for stayers.
It's only the start of the season, and we'll know a lot more tomorrow night, but we do think he'll be suited by soft.

Best of luck to the Brave Lads, we're sure they'll enjoy the day.

Hartforth (Garry, on left) strides out well alongside Nodda High Kid (Ryan)