The Flat season has just hit full stride so its rather baffling that all today’s British cards are national hunt fixtures. Plumpton’s card lacks any quality but in the main the races look competitive and I’m interested in one in the maiden hurdle which is the second race on the card. Qanta De Thaix caught my eye last time out in a similar event at Newton Abbot when finishing second to Woolcombe Folly, Qanta De Thaix was caught in a poor position on the bend and in the end was allowed to come home in his own time but still managing to hold on to second. A winner on the Flat in France he looks a potential improver for his shrewd connections and I just hope that they don’t see his future solely in handicaps as winning this would probably not damage his handicap mark too much.

Taralina may not be one of the leading lights in the Paul Nicholls yard but she does have a leading chance in the 2.50 contest at Worcester this afternoon. She ran her best race yet when third to Coeur D’alene at Taunton last time, held up under a very patient ride and staying on well to finish never nearer. She looks to have the ability to take an event of this nature.

Dancing Tornado shaped much better than the result suggests when ninth a valuable handicap at Punchestown last time and not for the first time gave the impression that it was only a matter of time before a competitive handicap went his way. He’s a strong travelling sort who should be suited by a fast pace and can hopefully be finishing best of all today at Killarney

Taralina                    2pts win  @ 4.0 Paddy Power 2.50 Worcester

Qanta De Thaix      2 pts win @ 4.0 Betfred             2.40 Plumpton

Dancing Tornado  1pt e/w    @ 15/1 Betfair             3.35 Killarney