Every year I pick 40 sturdy steeds to bear the burden of punting wedge through the winter months. It’s previously been a successful project and I’ve turned a profit every year bar one since 2002. Some years are better than others. Last season was a bit marginal. For the last two years, my Dad, my brother and I have pitted our 40 to follow lists against each other. 1point stake per run, win only. Dad’s cleaned up both years. The competition runs from 1 st October to 31 st April. Here is this season’s stable: 1. Alfie Spinner Nick Williams Decent prospect for good quality 2 ½ m novice chases. Best form on soft. Good hurdle campaign with progressive profile. Represents up and coming trainer. 2. Alasi Paul Webber Another with a progressive profile, although not too many wins in the book. This mare could go novice chasing up to 3 miles. 3. Babysitter Nigel Twiston Davies Classy on best form,