Paul Webber Racing

Bad luck struck at Stratford on saturday, with DE SOTO falling when travelling as well as he ever has, with a mile to go. He got 'a good kicking' while on the ground and has a bruised knee that has thankfully x-rayed clean. Sam Thomas was very happy with the way he was going and so let's hope he's back in action before too long. AUTUMN RED was only beaten a half length on sunday when finishing third at Worcester, where the ground had gone a bit too soft for him. He may benefit from wearing a tongue-tie next time?
The autumnal showery weather has a big effect on watered racecourse ground at this time of year and i hope it will not have gone too soft at Uttoxeter this afternoon. Just spoke to Charlie Moore who reports a further 1mm. of rain overnight, but insists that the hurdle track is still 'good'.
BLACK ANNIE has a favourite's chance in the first, but we know that she likes fast ground and i just hope that she is as effective on good. She remains in good form and schooled well yesterday with Johnny Bailey, who was preparing her for The Champion to ride today.
We are looking forward to KRISTALLO stepping up to three miles as the slower pace of the race may help him to travel easier. He has had a freshening break of 52 days as he seemed a little 'flat' last time.
JUST VICTOR has not been done any favours by the handicapper, who was quick to put him up for being second twice, but then did not drop him an ounce when he finished sixth. This looks a competitive race and i fear he'll run well, but find a couple too good at the weights.