Moka De Vassy’s Chances to Win a Plumpton Staying Handicap Hurdle

The jockey had a remarkable recovery in a race, regaining the irons and finishing in front. It was an outstanding effort that might win the ride of the year, but the jockey hopes for a less dramatic race with the return of Transmission.

Transmission needs the track to spark his mount back to his best. He comes into the race following a win at Uttoxeter, but it remains to be seen how fit he will be after 189 days off.

However, good going will suit him. The Jane Williams-trained six-year-old has dropped to a mark 1lb lower than when successful at Taunton and will relish the return to good ground.

He wears blinkers for the first time. Broomfields Cave is having his first run of the year.

Trainer Jane Williams mentions that it’s been a tough winter with the heavy ground. She expects competitive races now that the ground is beginning to dry up and believes that it is the right race and track for Moka De Vassy.

Trainer Chris Gordon states that San Pedro won nicely at the track last time and likes it there, while trainer Mark Rimell mentions that I’m A Starman seems to have found his niche at Plumpton and has hit a good vein of form this season. He’ll go on any ground.

It’s taken a while for Moka De Vassy to find his niche at Plumpton, and he seems to have hit a good vein of form this season.