Hi all,
Today’s four selections are from Exeter, Hereford & Wolverhampton.
Exeter
2:20 – Vinnie Dev – 9/2 @ Coral & Ladbrokes – A winner of Uttoxeter novice hurdle on his debut under rules last month. The selection wasn’t disgraced, under his penalty, trying to give Valtor 5lb at Ascot 26-days ago. Handicap hurdle debut today off a workable mark of 122. Trainer Noel Williams told the Racing Post “I’m toying with the idea of sneaking him into something like the Lanzarote, but he would have to earn the right to run in it and take another step forward”.If he’s to be competitive in a race like that he should be going close here. Uttoxeter win cam e on soft so the going shouldn’t be too much of a problem for the 5-year-old.
2:50 – Bellamy’s Grey – 5/1 @ Paddy Power & Betfair Sportsbook – Improved on his handicap chase debut, when beaten a length into second at Fontwell 32-days ago. That run came over 2m 5 ½ f but he’s bred for today’s 3 mile trip and if the first time cheekpieces work the trick he’s capable of winning off a mark of 99.
Hereford
12:40 – Chloe’s Court – 7/1 @ Coral & Ladbrokes – Seems to be a steady improver over hurdles. The 6-year-old put in career best effort when a close-up 3rd of 9 at Plumpton last month. Both the winner & runner-up have gone onto win since so the form looks reliable enough.
Wolverhampton
6:00 – Elzaam’s Dream – 3/1 @ Bet365 & Paddy Power – Put in a career best when 2nd of 9 over C&D 17-days ago. The selection has been nudged up 2lb for that effort but she’s unexposed over 7f on the all-weather and she should get a decent pace to chase
Cheers
John