Silky Wilkie was denied a clear run in last years renewal and now enjoys a 19lb reversal with the maverick Clarendon House for beating him a head. Arguably not in the same form, but he’s on a dangerous mark and proved his liking for this unique test last year.
Clarendon House has always had latent talent and it’s great to finally see him fulfilling it. One of the naturally quickest horses in the country, often let down by his over enthusiasm in the past. Robert Cowell has obviously found the key to his head and heart and he has the ability to defy his lofty mark.
It’s hard to look beyond the Silky one, but Clarendon House is a maverick on his day and it could be a 1-2 for the Middleham Park mob.
This guy is a machine. All he does is work out and pick winners. Talk about fit. You should see him without his shirt off, serious side of beef.