Most racehorse trainers are creatures of habit and they love to target races which they have won in previous years. Alan King consistently hopes to win the Wigley Group Classic Handicap with one of his best staying chasers. He has enjoyed regular success in the race, winning it no less than three times, in 2008, 2011 and 2021.
It’s only a matter of time before Derham lands a major prize with one of his talented string
This year’s contest (Warwick 3 p.m., tomorrow), run over three miles five furlongs, has long been the target for King’s talented chaser, MAJOR DUNDEE, and the Wiltshire-based handler would like his nine-year old gelding to win the race in good style for two main reasons. First, the race has a pot worth nearly £57,000 to the winner and, secondly, Major Dundee needs to go up significantly in the official ratings to have a chance of running in this year’s Randox Grand National.
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