HARRY Fry is hoping Unowhatimeanharry can continue the good form of horses carrying top weight when he makes his seasonal debut in the Betfair Exchange 'Fixed Brush' Handicap Hurdle at Haydock on Saturday.
Millenium Royal (2007), Diamond Harry (2009) and Trustan Times (2012) have all defied the welter burden of 11st 12lb and now Unowhatimeanharry aims to join that club.
Fry is pleased the rain has finally arrived this autumn to get last season's Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle hero back on the track.
"I'm looking forward to it. Obviously he's got top weight, which is no easy task in a competitive handicap, and he's starting a lot higher than he did last year," said Fry.
"He's in good form at home and top weights do have a good record in this race. It's good to get him started now the rain has arrived.
"Hopefully it's a good starting point and will give us a guide as to where we go for the rest of the season."
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