Prairie Wolf hungry for more glory

Published date20 March 2024
Publication titleEvening Chronicle
Although up 7lb for that Catterick victory, the ground will again be to his liking and he can make it a quickfire double for Sue Smith and Nick Scholfield

The seven-year-old also gave a good account of himself in a Class Two race at Cheltenham in January when fourth to Ginny's Destiny, who went on to only be beaten narrowly by Grey Dawning in the Grade One Turners at the Festival.

He is 13lb higher than when winning his maiden chase at Doncaster in mid-December but should have enough in the tank to make it three from five over the bigger obstacles overall.

Ali Star Bert can make it a hat-trick when stepping up in class and distance in the Greyland 25th Anniversary Handicap Chase.

The eight-year-old has just a 3lb rise to contend with from a recent victory over three miles at Wetherby and is only 7lb higher than for a Southwell victory earlier last month, while travelling an extra half a mile on ground he favours will suit.

Shantou Moon can get back to winning ways in the Maximum Eco For Sustainability Handicap Hurdle.

He was narrowly beaten into third at Catterick at the end of last month when held up and is on the same mark as that race, while only...

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