Hi all,
Today’s selections are from Epsom and Roscommon.
Epsom
4:25 – Kaaranah – 11/4 @ Bet365 – Tartan Chief has gone close on his last two starts he should be competitive again although he’s likely to face pressure for the lead. The selection a winner at last year’s Galway Festival when trained in Ireland, shaped like a future winner when a ½ length 2nd of 11 to the Lingfield in May. Disappointed (9/2) when only 8th of 15 for a handicap at Galway last time but was said to have been coughing after the race and that run can be excused. Better expected here with Jim Crowley booked 4 from 13 31% +7 when teaming up with trainer John Butler in the past 5-years.
5:35 – Brazen Bolt – 9/2 @ Bet365 – Has been in excellent form this season, winning over today’s distance at Ayr three starts back’ He’s continued in good form on two subsequent starts at York and latterly when a head 4th of 6 at Musselburgh 24-days ago. Has handy draw in stall 1 for a prominent racer and should be nicely positioned in a race which doesn’t look like it will be run at strong pace.
Roscommon
7:00 – Derry Lad – 13/2 @ Coral & Ladbrokes – Libby shaped well on her handicap/stable debut when a 1 length 3rd of 18 at Galway last month. The Joseph O’Brien trained 3-year-old has been raised 4lb for that effort but can win a race off her present mark. Preference though is for the selection who was a length 3rd of 17 in the Ladies Derby at the Curragh last month. The 4-year-old is 1lb higher here but remains unexposed beyond 1m 2f.
Cheers
John