Hi all,
We were mere head from a perfect three from three on Thursday. Instead, we had to settle for just two winners.
Today’s selections are from Newbury & Ayr.
Newbury
1:40 – Kings Lynn – 11/4 @ Bet365 & Coral – Has only had five career starts. Runner up at Doncaster on his return to action last August. He was then sent off 4/1 favourite for Ayr’s Silver Cup but lacked the experience for such a big field handicap. Bounced back with an improved neck second of 12 in 6f handicap at Doncaster in October. Starts the new season off just 2lb higher and looks capable of winning a valuable sprint handicap this season. Despite the drop back to 5f he will take the beating here and he’s gone well fresh in the past.
2:15 – Almighwar – 5/2 @ Coral & Ladbrokes – Looks set to go off a strong favourite on his first attempt at 2m. Twice a 1m 4f winner at Kempton last year. He made a good return to action when runner-up to the useful Al Zaraqaan, clear of the rest. Stamina to prove but shaped like a staying type last time and looks capable of more progress as a 4-year-old.
Ayr
1:30 – Beyond The Pale – 11/4 @ Coral & Ladbrokes – Trainer Fergus O’Brien has a tremendous record with his runners at Ayr – 7 winners from 12 runners 58% +22.65, including 5-5 over hurdles. The selection a winner at Fontwell back in the autumn returned from 4 months off the track with a good effort when runner-up at Wincanton 18-days ago. Should be spot on fitness wise for his handicap hurdle debut.
Cheers
John