Hi all,
I must confess Newcastle’s tapeta track isn’t one of my favourites so to land two out of three yesterday was fantastic.
Made In Italy drifted out to 12/1 which was very generous and the filly got a good ride from Hollie Doyle in what turned out to be a tactical race.
The second winner Saisons D’Or didn’t lead this time but he was always in a good position and went from home a furlong out and that move won him the race. Granted there was small Rule 4 (10p) deduction to his price but at 11/2 I can handle that.
In truth I would have been happy with just Saisons D’Or winning so to see Made In Italy get home as well was the icing on the cake.
Today’s selections are from Lingfield, Dundalk and Sandown.
Lingfield
2:05 – Lethal Lunch – 7/2 @ Bet365 – Overcame trouble in running to win over a mile here two starts back before showing he’s just as effective over 7f when 5th of 10 here 20 days ago. Once again, he met trouble when making his effort a furlong out and the race was over when he got in the clear. Just 1lb higher than for last win. He’s the sort to need luck in running but if he gets it, he remains on a winnable mark.
Dundalk
4:55- Ecclesiastical – 3/1 @ Bet365 – Made it 1-3 at Dundalk, yet to finish outside the first two, when successful over C&D 35-days ago. Up 5lb for that win but looked to win with a bit in hand at the finish. The 4-year-old returned from a short break in good form and can win again with Colin Keane retaining the ride.
Sandown
4:15 – Bard Of Brittany – 4/1 @ Bet365 – Appreciated a return to good ground and a decent gallop when running out a a decisive winner at Doncaster 7-days ago. Steps up a notch in class here but is 3lb well in today and if the going is no worse than good to soft has a good chance of following up.
Cheers
John