Paul Nicholls names the main favorite of the season: why this horse is causing a stir.

New goals for Joyau Allen

According to The Sun: Trainer Paul Nicholls has highlighted his new protégé, the brother of the famous horse Envoi Allen, among the top ten prospects of the season, stating: “I’m sure he’ll win.”

He also set an early target for Caldwell Potter, the festival winner at Cheltenham, who belongs to Sir Alexis Ferguson.

The Ditcheat trainer is ready to start the new season, which officially kicks off in Chepstow on Friday.

Among all the horses in his stable, one stands out as a “dark horse” capable of achieving great success.

Joyau Allen, the brother of bumper champion Henry de Bromhead's Envoi Allen, has great prospects, according to Nicholls.

The six-year-old horse, owned by Johnny de la Haye, won his debut in January 2024 and took second place in his last start a month later.

Nicholls shared with Betfair that the horse is ready for the new season:

“Joyau Allen is a big, strong, chasing type of horse; he is definitely one that whatever he achieves over hurdles will be a bonus but he’s a full brother to Envoi Allen, so he’s well related. He won his bumper for us at Exeter and ran some nice races.”

Caldwell Potter finished last season with two victories at Cheltenham and Aintree. Nicholls plans to enter him in the Betfair Chase at the end of November, where he has good chances of winning.

Top ten from Paul Nicholls

The trainer is preparing his favorites for the new season:

• Caldwell Potter
• Calif du Berlais
• Jubilee Alpha
• Joyau Allen
• Regent's Stroll
• No Drama From This Side
• Quebecqua
• Bluking d'Orua
• Pourquoi Pas Papa
• Bebiken

The trainer also hopes for successes at the Cheltenham festival with Jubilee Alpha, who has excellent results over hurdles.

“I’m sure during the season we will place her right, there’s some nice mares’ races, she’ll do very well again. We’re dreaming about Cheltenham again and we’ll see what’s what.”

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Thus, the new season will be an important stage for Paul Nicholls and his protégés. With high expectations and ambitions, the trainer plans to take his horses to a new level, hoping for successes, including at prestigious competitions like the Cheltenham festival. In the 2024 season, much will depend on how well the horses can realize their potentials and the trainer's efforts.