Hi all,
Pillar (5/1 BOG) saved the day on Monday. However, it was a frustrating day of ‘seconditis’. The other three selections all finished runner-up in their respective races. With Younevercall being beaten a nose in the Pertemps Series Qualifier at Kempton. He wins and the day is a very profitable one.
Wednesday selections are from Ayr and Kempton
Ayr
2:50 – Caventara – 7/2 @ Coral & Ladbrokes – A winner here over hurdles (heavy) returned from a 240-day break to win on his seasonal return at Kelso 12 months ago. Was still going well when falling in the Borders National last December. First run since that mishap but he goes well in the mud and remains on a good mark. Hopefully he can win this before another attempt at the Borders National which he was sent off the 7/2 favourite last year.
Kempton
4:35 – Ahlawi – 3/1 @ Coral & Ladbrokes – The selection ran better than his final position of 7th suggests on his racecourse debut at Newcastle 22-days ago. He was held up in the rear in a race where it paid to be ridden more prominently. Can put that initial experience to good use although he does have a widest draw in 12 to overcome here.
7:35 – Dyami – 6/1 @ Bet365 – Broke his maiden tag when winning a C&D novice 14-days ago. The 3-year-old hadn’t looked the best handicapped horse before that win but he’s unexposed at the track, has a handy draw in stall 3 and now he’s got his head in front he could add another win. James Doyle has been booked for the ride and he’s 3-7 43% +5.70 when teaming up with trainer George Baker.
Cheers
John