Jacob hoping Serge can step forward L'Ami Serge is the star name on show at Wetherby today, with the ground sure to be testing. The West Yorkshire track had been under water until recently but has recovered sufficiently to enable Nicky Henderson's Arkle hope to get another run over fences under his belt in the Live Betting At 188bet.co.uk Novices' Chase. A smart hurdler, he was the only serious opposition in the market to Douvan in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle in March but nothing went right for him that day. He made his chasing debut at Plumpton in ground that was barely raceable, with the meeting abandoned after one more race. But he jumped accurately and had no trouble with the ground, so jockey Daryl Jacob cannot see why it will be an issue now. "He has schooled well since Plumpton so hopefully it's another step forward," said Jacob. "I don't think the trip will be a problem as he is horse that will get two and a half easily "It was horrible at Plumpton and he got away with that so I wouldn't be concerned about the ground. "I thought his jumping was quite neat and accurate at Plumpton considering the ground conditions. He travelled through it and I was very happy in general with him."
