Andy Newton looks at what it takes to land the big Newmarket handicap
As we race into October it’s the time of the year the Flat boys are winding down a tad – despite plenty more still to come – and, in contrast, the jumping yards are starting to rev-up, with the new National Hunt season proper now very much in sight.
However, we are sticking on the level this month and there is a lot to look forward to still, including Champions Day at Ascot on Saturday October 19.
Before that though is the Cesarewitch Handicap – the week before on the October 12 ȁ...