'Exciting ´ French Ship Sailing Onwards And Upwards

All alternatives remain open for French Ship following his simple victory at Newbury on Saturday.


Philip Hobbs and Johnson White's skilled five-year-old had actually been raised 8lb for a win at Cheltenham in November, however he still looked ahead of the handicapper.


He has been struck with another 10lb increase as an outcome and connections now need to decide whether to plough on with big weights in handicaps or take the plunge into graded business.


"He's been put up 10lb, which is rather a hike, but equally it was a really strong performance," stated White.


"We couldn't have been happier with the run and likewise how he's come out of the race, which is the most crucial thing.


"We have actually no specific plans at the moment, we wish to simply see how he is and after that we'll go from there.


French Ship has actually been impressive so far this season (Steven Paston/PA)


"A mark of 146 ways we're either towards the head of the weights in good handicaps or he makes the leap into graded business, he remains in that area now.


"He keeps seeming to enhance, hopefully he'll improve enough to swelling round off 146. Harry (Cobden) was really complimentary, naturally. He says he's got the to travel over much shorter, however he likewise stated he 'd remain further.


"He's a charming horse, who we are really thrilled by."


It could be a big weekend for the Minehead lawn, with two of their exciting youngsters due to be in action at different ends of the nation.


Sober Glory, a 12-length winner on hurdling launching, is scheduled in for the Listed Betfair Exchange Claremont Novices' Hurdle at Sandown, while Captain Hugo beat 2 clever key ins Sinnatra and Storming George when he last ran and goes north to Aintree.


White said: "Sober Glory goes to Sandown on Saturday. I believed they 'd have a bit more rain yesterday, in fact, but he'll go there. Captain Hugo will go to Aintree on Saturday too, so we have actually lots to look forwards to."