Hi all,
It’s been back to basics in the past couple of days i.e., chisel out a profit each day. Let’s hope the strategy can deliver again today. Today’s selections are from Newbury, Chelmsford, and Thurles.
Newbury
2:30 – Didtheyleaveuoutto – 7/2 @ Bet365 – Shaped well after a 3-month absence when a length 2nd of 17 to Orbys Legend in the valuable Silver Trophy at Chepstow last time. Held up, he was set plenty to do that day but finished his race off strongly. It was a career best effort over hurdles from the 8-year-old and even though he’s been raised 5lb for that performance he remains on a good mark. Stamina for three miles over hurdles must be proven but he races like he needs it and the forecast ground will be ideal.
Chelmsford
4:55 – Indeed – 4/1 @ Coral & Ladbrokes – Lightly raced since the summer of 2019 and has just had the two starts since joining the Sylvester Kirk yard. Shaped as if retaining plenty ability when returning from a 14-month layoff when 2 lengths sixth of 18 in a valuable handicap at York’s Ebor Festival in August. His hit and miss profile was once again evident when well beaten in the Cambridgeshire. Would win this if running to his York form and he’s 1-1 (C&D) on the all-weather.
Thurles
12:45 – Defan – 4/1 @ Coral & Ladbrokes – The selection won a heavy ground maiden hurdle at Limerick last November and has made a good start to his chase career winning at the third attempt at Listowel (good) last time. The handicapper has raised the 5-year-old 8lb for that success but he’s open to further progress over the larger obstacles and today’s softer ground will suit.
Cheers
John