Hi all,
Ayr
2:15 – Off The Hook – 11/2 @ William Hill & Ladbrokes – The selection got off the mark at the 8th attempt over hurdles when winning a C&D maiden in January. Ended last season with respectable 4th of 14 in the EBF Mares Hurdle Final at Newbury in March. Sole career win came on good to soft, but she’s’ got form on even softer going. First run for 235-days so fitness must be taken on trust but her stable is among the winners.
Exeter
2:00 – Western Climate – 7/1 @ Bet365 – Despite form figures of 0PPPP last season the 10-year-old was sent off the 100/30 favourite for a Stratford handicap chase on his first start for trainer Henry Oliver 25-days ago. Such market confidence suggested connections felt they had a well handicapped horse on their hands. Such confidence was warranted as he was still in contention when falling at the last. Capable of winning if his confidence hasn’t been dented by that fall.
2:35 – Southern Sam – 8/1 – Gen – The 5-year-old had five starts over hurdles last season. Best performance came when finishing 5th in of 18 in the valuable EBF Novices’ Hurdle Final at Sandown in March. The selection then followed up with a novice hurdle win at Uttoxeter in May. First start since that win and his first start over the larger obstacles in what looks a decent novices handicap chase. Trainer Oliver Sherwood has always seen him as chaser in the making and he should be suited by the step up to 3m. Looks on a competitive mark and capable of a bold show if fully tuned up.
Cheers
John