Hi all,
Today’s selections are from Uttoxeter, Kelso and Longchamp.
Uttoxeter
4:41 – Eaton Hill – 9/2 @ Coral & Ladbrokes – The veteran ran as well as ever when a 2 ¾ length 2nd of 11 at Newbury (good) on his final start of last season. He’s been dropped a further 2lb and although he’s vulnerable to any improvers he can go close. Trainer Kerry Lee is 8-32 25% +20.25 with her runners at Uttoxeter in the past 5-years, including 5-13 +21.25 with her hurdlers.
Kelso
3:22 – Castel Gandolfo – 9/4 – Gen – Bounced back to form in the first-time blinkers when ½-length 2nd of 11 in a valuable handicap hurdle at Haydock (good) last month. Nudged up 2lb for that effort but if the headgear continues to have the desired effect, he’s the one to beat on good ground. Trainer Fergal O’Brien saddled last years winner is among the winners and he’s also 6-13 46% +7.86 with his runners at Kelso in the past 5 -years.
Longchamp
2:45 – Place Du Carrousel – 3/1 @ Paddy Power & Betfair Sportsbook – With Prosperous Voyage now a non-runner Wild Beauty is the best of this on RPR’s, but I would be disappointed if the Joseph O’Brien filly Above The Curve and the progressive Place Du Carrousel were not able to improve past her. Preference is for the selection who has a decent turn of foot on a sound surface and looked a nice middle-distance prospect when winning a Group 3 Saint-Cloud last month.
Cheers
John