Leading jockey Daryl Jacob provides a rundown of his hopes and expectations ahead to the new National Hunt season with thoughts on Footpad, Bristol De Mai and many more.
Last year was a super season for Jacob, who is retained rider to top owners Simon Munir and Isaac Souede, as he claimed 58 winners throughout the British jumps season including the likes of Nigel Twiston-Davies' Bristol De Mai, Sceau Royal for Alan King and the Nicky Henderson-trained Top Notch.
Kildisart's two wins were also a highlight during the 2018/19 campaign and Ben Pauling's improving chaser is back for more this term with some lofty targets.
Jacob is also in line to ride the likes of Footpad and Concertista for Willie Mullins, in light of Ruby Walsh's retirement, and he's looking forward to what promises to be another hugely exciting season.
Click on the icon at the top of the article to play the video and get the latest from Sky Bet's ambassador on the following runners, featuring established stars and one or two dark horses to boot.
- Terrefort - Nicky Henderson
- Janika - Nicky Henderson
- Bristol De Mai - Nigel Twiston-Davies
- Sceau Royal - Alan King
- Fusil Raffles - Nicky Henderson
- Adjali - Nicky Henderson
- Torpillo - Nigel Twiston-Davies
- Kildisart - Ben Pauling
- Footpad - Willie Mullins
- Borice - Gordon Elliott
- Wholestone - Nigel Twiston-Davies
- L’Ami Serge - Nicky Henderson
- Caribean Boy - Nicky Henderson
- Ballymoy - Nigel Twiston-Davies
- Concertista - Willie Mullins
- Fred - Nicky Henderson
