A very happy evening at Chelmsford yesterday where Marshall Aid decisively took advantage of some fair treatment from the Handicapper and Nicola's Claim to reward Brian Rogan’s kind support of both Saxon House and of Rowdown; you can see a video of the race here. Doubtless the Handicapper will have a say in where we go next but Marshall Aid will have gained a lot of confidence from the success going forward.

Black Truffle ran well to be beaten just over two lengths probably finding the eleven pounds extra in the saddle compared to his performance just before the holidays something of the difference; he will very likely benefit from Nicola’s Claim going forward into the Winter.

Our next runner is Makhfar in tomorrow evening’s Apprentice Handicap at Wolverhampton.