Nico de Boinville

2.55pm Cheltenham Quick Draw Maybe he needed the run more than we thought at Wincanton last time, or maybe his confidence has gone over fences at the moment, but hopefully he will run better here, switched to hurdles. He is certainly on a fair mark in this sphere, and this is his trip and his … Nico de Boinville: “Fingers crossed for a better run”

1:45pm Cheltenham Hyland There aren’t many runners, but it is a deep race regarding talent. Buddy One is a big threat if he can translate his hurdling form to fences. Springwell Bay was good at Chepstow, and Resplendent Grey is in top form, too. But I was very impressed with Hyland here last time, and … Nico de Boinville: “We have to be on our A-game if he is on his.”

3.35pm Exeter Wiseguy He won a novices’ chase here first time out last season but he struggled a bit afterwards, and finished the campaign over hurdles. He returns to fences off a very fair mark of 125 – that win here worked out well – and hopefully he can put up a bold showing. He … Nico de Boinville: “He returns to fences off a very fair mark of 125”

1.30pm Ascot Bhaloo He goes well when fresh and he was in good form over hurdles in early summer. Hopefully, he can progress further over fences, and trip and ground look ideal for him here. An opening mark of 130 is probably not generous on his hurdles form but, like I said, we hope he … Nico de Boinville: “We hope he will make a decent chaser”

One ride for Nico on Sunday, and he fancies his chances…

Two rides for Nico at Cheltenham; could a ‘double delight’ be in the offing?

I am happy to leave all the season talk to the boss, especially when it comes to you know who! To be serious, we will hopefully have all of the campaign to chat all things Constitution Hill, so let’s put him to one side for now. But we are in a good place with him. … Nico de Boinville: “He has a fair chance here, I’d have thought”

2.25pm Sandown Fantastic Lady She obviously has a fair bit to find but she gets weight from all and she ran another excellent race in the Topham last time. This better ground will suit her, and it wouldn’t be a huge shock if she ran above market expectations. She finished a good third to Hewick … Nico de Boinville: “Here is hoping we can maintain that 100% course record”

1.15pm Ayr Persian Time He got back on track with a battling win at Kempton last time, showing a really good attitude, and a 3lb rise is probably fair without being generous for that neck victory. He finished a good second at this meeting last year, and he would appreciate it if dried out further. … Nico de Boinville: “I reckon a mark of 143 gives him chances here”