ALAN Hill will once again be targeting home comforts at Kingston Blount tomorrow.
The Aston Rowant handler will be sending a strong team to his local track, where he describes the ground conditions as perfect.
Hill is likely to be double-handed in the feature race of the day, the Philip Scouller Memorial Southern Grand National, over about four miles.
Lord Ashton of Hyde’s Cup winner Supreme Danehill, to be ridden by the trainer’s son, Joe, and Hunters Lodge – for owner-rider Gareth Henderson – fly the flag.
Of the former, Hill commented: “I’ve freshened him up since two quick runs in Hunter Chases and we’ll try and repeat last year’s glorious victory here. He stays well.”
The local favourite won’t have it all his own way, however.
Warden Hill ran in the Cheltenham Foxhunters and will appreciate the return to pointing, Hi Vic made a winning return between the flags at Garthorpe and proven stayer Green Winter will be a big danger if he returns to last year’s form.
The first race takes place at 2pm, with the course located at OX39 4SG. Admission is £10 per person, with under 18s going free.
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