Hi all,
We didn’t have to wait too long to regain the winning thread with a nice double at Wincanton courtesy of Carys’ Commodity and an impressive Tamaroc Du Mathan on his chase debut.
I’m globetrotting with a selection from the most valuable race of the day the £250,000 Bahrain International Trophy.
Sakir – Bahrain International Trophy
1:00 – Deirdre – 13/2 @ Paddy Power & Betfair Sportsbook – Japanese trained mare had a good 2019 headlined by a win in the Group 1 Nassau Stakes at Goodwood. Just the three starts this season best of which came when 5th behind Ghaiyyath in the Eclipse at Sandown. Not so good on either start since although the heavy ground in the Arc wasn’t suitable. Needs a strongly run 1m 2f and quick ground to be at her best and if she gets it can win this.
Dundalk
6:00 – Never Back Down – 4/1 @ Coral & Ladbrokes – It’s two years since the selection last won a race off 32lb higher. Yet to win since joining present yard but has been running well over C&D this autumn, including when third over C&D 16-days ago. Capable of winning this from a handy draw in Stall 6, if all the cards fall right.
7:30 – Fridtjof Nansen – 9/2 @ Bet365 – Another who finds winning hard just 1-31 but he’s often run well in decent handicaps on turf. Finished one place ahead of Never Back Down here over 7f last time, despite being drawn out in stall 16. Drop back to 6f shouldn’t inconvenience the 5-year-old who looks set to go close.
Cheers
John