Tominator is back on course to attempt back-to-back victories in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle on Saturday following an injury scare.
Last year's hero back for more
Tominator is back on course to attempt back-to-back victories in the John Smith's Northumberland Plate at Newcastle on Saturday following an injury scare.
The Reg Hollinshead-trained grey had given connections cause for concern when bruising a foot but he came through his first serious workout since then with flying colours.
And it now looks as though the five-year-old can try to emulate Tug Of War who was the last horse to land successive victories in the race, also known as the Pitmen's Derby, in 1977 and 1978.
"We had a bit of a scare last week when he had a bruised foot, but he worked well this morning, so hopefully we're back on track," said Hollinshead's son and assistant Andrew.
"I was happy with his work, so the plan is to go. I don't know what the ground is. I wouldn't want very soft ground, that's the only thing.
"Today was his first proper piece of work since the setback. I was quite relieved because he was just a touch lame, but he seems fine now."
