Derby Kick Off

The Blue Square kicks off tomorrow. Sadly no runners this year but plenty of personal interest. My favourite is Lance & Pam Burford's Iceman Vader(pictured). I've was taken with him as soon as he arrived some months ago. He doesn't like shiny floors and has his own carpet at the kennels. Wimbledon has the same type of flooring so I guess Lance will be doing plenty of carrying. He is joined by Iceman Ross who looks to be the leading hope.

My Monmore trainer Martin Burt is taking Brooklyn Bridge down also. He recently won the competition at Monmore so hasn't been able to get a trial round the track.

Dutchy and Dutchaman are there again but are now getting on in age.

I have backed a few antepost over the last few months as all being well all should start. Last year I had backed Hawk(1st) and Amarillo Slim(3rd) antepost post and the previous year I'd backed Geldrops Touch who made the Final. Fingers crossed for another good year and all dogs come off sound.