Top 40 Prospects winner Caprelo (11/4)

Top 40 entry Caprelo (11/4) scored on his handicap debut at Kempton on Wednesday evening. From a family his trainer Hughie Morrison knows well, the Ulysses colt appreciated the step up to a mile and three and ran out a ready winner of the 0-70 three year old handicap. Rob Hornby managed to get his mount into a handy position from the outset before striking the front early in the homestraight. Pushed out for a length win, he won here off a mark of 69 and looks the sort to progress through the ranks. Bred to stay further, he is an improving type who should have plenty more to offer.

I am heading to Ayr for the two day Scottish National meeting which gets underway on Friday. It promises to be a terrific couple of days, especially on Saturday with the trainers' title very much up for grabs. Willie Mullins has declared 18 runners on day two - Ireland's champion trainer is 0 from 5 at the track and will be having his first runners since 2016. I will update the Diary on my return.

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