Hi all,
Doncaster
2:25 – Oweney Madden – 9/2 @ William Hill & Ladbrokes – Made it 2 wins from his last 3 starts when winning a Class 2 nursery at York 21-days ago. He only got up close home over 6f and can improve for the step up in distance. Mind you he must, as the handicapper has raised the colt 9lb for his York success. The Martyn Meade stable has been hit by a virus which is a slight concern but hopefully this one is clear of it.
Kempton
7:30 – Young Merlin – 5/1 @ Coral & Ladbrokes – It could be worth chancing Young Merlin here. The 3-year-old got his head in front for the first time at Sandown two starts back. Found life tougher off 5lb higher when 4th of 5 behind Land Of Oz. Looks like he should be suited by the step up to 2m and given he remains lightly raced could be open to a bit more progress over this new distance.
8:30 – Letsbe Avenue – 9/2 @ Paddy Power – The selection has dropped down to an attractive mark. He remains unexposed on the all-weather just the four starts, winning here over 7f back in 2017. Looked a shade unlucky in the run when 5th of 10 here back in July off a 10lb higher mark. Drops into class 6 company for the first time since his course win.
Cheers
John