‘This is a good race for him’ – can Transmission maintain his perfect Plumpton record at the Sussex National?

This is a rough remake of the £65,000 marathon. It may be a coincidence, but the last nine winners are seven or eight years old respectively.

Rivers Corner and Havaila both fall into that category, and have all the tools to excel in this type of racing.

Rivers Corner’s concern is his handicap mark which has increased after he won twice in his last three matches, which took him to a high of 130.

Havaila, who has less exposure in the marathon, is also competing in the 125 after Newbury’s short-lived streak. That didn’t look like a strong run, and a 9lb rise would get him.

A ten-year-old child A Planned Paradise He is no doubt based on his health after great success in the North Wales National at Bangor and the 4m handicap chase at Hexham.

Consistency has not been his strength in the past but it would be foolish to ignore him with his current attitude, although there are few doubts about whether this fierce song will be appropriate.

Worrying about last year’s winner No. Invincible no is that he bled last time out when fourth at Sandown, but has plenty to like Transmissionunbeaten in two Plumpton starts over hurdles and was a major winner in the Edinburgh National at his last outing.

Enjoy D’Allenwho represents bang-in-form Neil King in the stable and is likely to go from the front, should not be underestimated, the opinion that works and to. Sea Attack.

It seems important that Anthony Honeyball is waiting for this important prize to promote the attack of the Sea. The eight-year-old boasts a Plumpton figure of 1211, certainly promises to stay healthy, and has a lovely racing weight of 10st 6lb.
Review by Richard Birch

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Expect the unexpected with Transmission

You can expect something out of the ordinary when Transmission comes to Plumpton.

Joe Anderson won the season’s race for him on this course in 2024, when he miraculously held on after a bad jump error and had to do without crutches for the fairway afterwards but kept him looking for a surprise victory.

Victory again seemed unable to do anything on his return later that year, as the horse was under some pressure, he only found his races and hung to the left but still won.

That was a hurdles race and Transmission is the chaser now, an up-and-comer who won the Edinburgh National by 12 lengths at Musselburgh last time out.

He is 8lb up on the handicap for that win but trainer Neil Mulholland said: “That’s what happens when you win but this is a good race for him. It’s two from two at Plumpton and it’s good money.”

“He ran a great race at Musselburgh, he’s really good and he’ll deserve the place and the track.”

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What they say

Joe Tizzard, Rivers Corner coach
He dug deep and won comfortably in the long distance race at Exeter, so he will love this trip and has a wide range of ground intelligence. He’s always on the fence, but you have to compete with him.

Josh Moore, joint trainer of Havaila and Invincible Nao
I think they both have a lot of potential. I am a little worried about the ground being dry for Invincible Nao but he won the race last year and Havaila was very impressive at Newbury last time.

Christian Williams, trainer of Planned Paradise
He has done well in his last two starts and deserves to take his chance in the race for the top prize money. It’s a very different track and I’m not sure how he will handle it but you never know what a horse can do when he has confidence and we will roll the dice.

Chris Gordon, coach of Unanswered prayers
He’s got some form but he’s capable, and back at the start of the season he was fifth at Cheltenham, beaten two and three-quarter lengths, over that. He seems to be in good shape.

Neil King, trainer of Enjoy D’Allen
He is always in very good shape. He has won and finished second in his two runs at Plumpton this season and will love the trip and should run well for his inactive rider.
Reported by David Carr

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Written by Chris Cook

1. Favorite boy Beau is back

Tommy Beauwho has been described as the official favorite for Front Runner, is in old form and unlikely to produce the form he has shown in 2024, but remains an interesting contender for the BetGoodwin Sussex National (4.25). It is his first visit to Plumpton for over two years and his numbers on the field are 011312. His numbers have fallen this winter and he is now 11lb less than he was when second in this race in 2024, when it was run in January. Cheekpieces are now tested and his trainer Seamus Mullins has been one of the winners recently, so a renewed show from the old boy is not out of the question.

2. Lyndon looks good for the course master McLoughlin

Fairyhouse winners are especially important to Dermot McLoughlin, based on the course, who rode Irish Grand National winners in both 2021 and 2022. He doesn’t have one of the big races this time, but at home Barry Lyndon should be an opponent to chase the next handicap (5.40). The eight-year-old won the novice chase at Fairyhouse in October and is just 5lb higher than when he beat 15 rivals during a handicap challenge there early last year. He was given no trouble once his chance entered the Grade 3 Thurles last month.

3. Pay attention to the Butler runner

John Butler’s field continues in good form, with three consecutive winners last week, and all three of his runners for the bank holiday action have chances. Kaaranah it is unlikely, but plenty of inspiration can be taken from the way he ran from behind at Wolverhampton last time out. The eight-year-old has been hard to beat, but the fit of the cheeks and the registration of David Egan, who has a good yard record, suggests a strong effort in Dunstall Park’s 1m1½f handicap (5.55).

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