Hi all,
Slowly but surely, I’m getting there. I wish my sense of taste and of course with-it appetite was fully back to normal. However, fingers crossed I’m feeling well on the way to clearing the virus.
Six long days since the services’ last selections. Let’s hope we can return with a winner on Friday. Today’s selections are from Cheltenham & Dundalk.
Cheltenham
1:15 – Lively Citizen – 7/1 – Gen – A winner of a handicap hurdle last November before putting a personal best when runner-up in this race 12-months ago. Should be sharper for last months seasonal return at Sandown. Vulnerable to any progressive sorts in the field but course form puts him firmly in the mix.
1:50 – Rose Of Arcadia – 5/2 @ Coral & Ladbrokes – Shaped with plenty of encouragement on her seasonal reappearance when a 3 ½ lengths 3rd of 7 to Wynn House in mares handicap hurdle at Wincanton last time. Looks the type who will improve for going over the larger obstacles and looks to have a big chance on her chase debut.
Dundalk
7:30 – Cityman – 7/2 @ Bet365 – The selection is on a losing run that goes back to September 2019 but has become well treated. Returned from a 4-month layoff with a promising 1 ¾ length 4th of 9 here 7-days ago. Should be spot on fitness wise today and will surely take advantage of a decent mark sooner rather than later.
Cheers
John