Laurens Bay Has Snowden Pondering His Options

Jamie Snowden hailed Laurens Bay's "best start" to chasing after and he could make an immediate action up in class next time out.


The six-year-old landed the important EBF Final at Sandown on his last look of the previous project and got where he ended at Uttoxeter previously this month.


It might have just been a two-horse race, but Laurens Bay jumped efficiently on his first start over fences and went out a seven-length winner to the pleasure of his Lambourn-based trainer.


The Mucking Brilliant Paddy Power Novices' Chase at Cheltenham in November might be next on his agenda however he could decrease the handicap path, depending upon his mark after his impressive success.


"He's come out of it well, undoubtedly an ideal start to his chasing after profession which is beautiful to see," Snowden stated.


"He jumped really well. You can't really inform from a two-horse race, however he did it impressively and he's an interesting horse going forward.


Laurens Bay could be heading to Cheltenham after a remarkable chase launching (Nigel French/PA)


"We might believe about that Listed amateur at at the November Paddy Paddy conference, or there is a Class Two at Exeter before that or the Graduation Chase at Haydock. There are several choices.


"Everything depends on where he ends up with his handicap mark, whether he ends up in a graded newbie or whether he goes down the handicap path. There's clearly plenty of water to pass under the bridge ahead of time."


Ga Law has actually been a great servant to Snowden and the nine-year-old will step up to 3 miles for the upcoming season.


He will be in action on November 1, but the Folly House handler has yet to decide whether to travel to Wetherby for the bet365 Charlie Hall Chase or across the Irish Sea for the Grade One BetVictor Champion Chase at Down Royal.


"He's got an entry there (Down Royal) and an entry in the Charlie Hall, which is undoubtedly on the same day, so we'll choose which method we will go, whether it's Wetherby or Down Royal, and then we may go to the Hennessey (Coral Gold Cup) afterwards," Snowden stated.


"Over the last few years, we were 2nd in the Paddy Power (Gold Cup) last year and we won the Paddy Power a couple of years before that, so we were actually campaigning him over two and a half (miles).


"I believe now is the time to go up in journey. He's now 9 years of ages and we will begin at 3 miles either at Wetherby or Down Royal, and after that think of the Hennessy maybe."