Hi all,
I hope you had a happy Christmas. Well, it’s back to the office today for me and the start of a busy week’s racing. Boxing Day’s selections are from Wetherby and Wincanton.
Wetherby
1:00 – Twotwothree – 4/1 @ Coral & Ladbrokes – Won this corresponding race last year. He’s 6lb higher than 12 months ago but has only had one start since winning 12 months ago. That run came last month over hurdles when he finished 4th of 11 at Bangor. He should be spot on fitness wise for his return to the larger obstacles.
Wincanton
2:03 – Favori De Sivola – 4/1 @ Bet365 – Made it 3-6 over fences when winning at Exeter on his seasonal return last month. The handicapper put the 6-year-old up 6lb for that success but the selection is going the right way and will be suited by today’s extra furlong.
3:13 – Iron Mike – 9/2 @ Coral & Ladbrokes – A maiden over hurdles but the 5-year-old has shaped with promise on both starts over fences. Finished an encouraging 3-length 2nd of 9 over C&D 12-days ago. Has been nudged up 2lb for that effort but surely won’t be long in winning a handicap chase.
Cheers
John