This season has been a slow burner, but things are finally heating up. Despite the challenges posed by Mother Nature, we've had some impressive wins recently. Le Patron's victory in the Grade 1 Henry VIII at Sandown was nothing short of superb, and we're hoping for back-to-back wins in the Scilly Isles in February. Spirit D'Aunou also made a triumphant return to winning ways. However, the handicapper seems determined to prevent him from winning again. While I believe he has the potential to rate even higher in the future, a 10lb rise is a tough pill to swallow. Similarly, Le Patron's 17lb rise shows how little attention is paid to the races. Nonetheless, I'm excited about Nassalam's upcoming Welsh Grand National race. Despite an 8lb increase, the handicapper can't stop me this time. With favorable ground conditions and his potential, we have another shot at a big-race victory. At Cheltenham's Christmas meeting, Hermino AA's third-place finish in the final race was promising. After struggling over fences, seeing him excel over hurdles opens up new possibilities. Let's hope the handicapper doesn't interfere!
