Going - Good to Firm. Fine
Andy (McNamara) said Mickle Bower is a really tough horse and, while we're in no rush with him, he will probably go for a two and a half miles winners' race next.
the ground changed to soft after the Galway Festival last summer and things haven't been going well for us since then as most of my horses want better ground. Hopefully now things will change for the better!
I was going to withdraw Oh So Humbel because of the fast ground but had a rethink at the last minute! He has a high knee action which has given him ligament trouble in the past.
I was worried about the fast ground as I thought it might have been a bit too lively for him.