Friday 11th March 2022

I'm looking forward to the VRC Cheltenham preview that's taking place tonight on Zoom. We have an excellent panel, and without doubt one of the best put together. It's certain to be a good evening and very informative.

Before that we have our first and only runner of the week. Nikolayeva runs in the last race at Newcastle.

The favourite, She's A Rocca should have run yesterday at Newcastle but was pulled out because of the ground even though it was even more suitable for it after decs were made. No rules have been broken but it doesn't sit right.

The drop in trip will be no problem for Eva, the near two stone of lead she'll have to carry in the saddle might be as Nikolayeva isn't the biggest. Eva is a tough mare and will give her all in what could be a tactical race.