L'Homme Presse is the man again as obvious winners dominate Sunday's return to action

L'Homme Presse: was returning from over a year off

L'Homme Presse pulls clear of Protektorat in Lingfield's Fleur de Lys Chase. Might he win a Gold Cup?Credit: Mark Cranham

Phew, we actually got to see some jump racing over the weekend.

From Tuesday to Saturday only Southwell had beaten the big freeze in Britain and Lord knows the weather wasn't exactly wonderful on Sunday, but at least it wasn't freezing and Lingfield was able to stage the final day of its Winter Million, while Thurles put on a significant card too.

Things should be plainer sailing this week, providing your local track has not been blown away in 90mph gusts. The Clarence House Chase, lost along with the rest of Ascot's card on Saturday, will be staged this weekend on Trials day at Cheltenham, the fourth time in 11 years it has ended up on that card.

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Chris CookRacing Writer of the Year

Published on 21 January 2024inThe Cook Review

Last updated 18:14, 21 January 2024

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