Hi all,
A double yesterday, albeit the profit was a small one, but it was vital the service got among the winners. Today’s selections are from Haydock & Ascot
Haydock
12:40 – Defuture Is Bright – 7/2 @ Coral & Ladbrokes – Twice a winner over fences last season. He ended his campaign with a personal best when a ¾ length 2nd of 11 here (good) last April. Not seen at his best on either start this season but his 7th of 17 at Cheltenham was more encouraging and he’s 3lb lower here. The suspicion is there’s a race in 7-year-old off around his present mark.
3:00 – A Plus Tard – 11/8 @ Paddy Power & Betfair Sportsbook – The selection is the class horse of the race on the back of his Gold Cup second. However, this is his seasonal reappearance and he’s yet to win off a 60+ day off. That said most of his rivals have questions to answer and this has been the target.
Ascot
2:40 – Buzz – 11/10 – Gen – The Cesarewitch winner returns to hurdling today. The 7-year-old ended last season with a 1 ¼ length 2nd of 11 to Abacadabras in the Grade 1 Aintree Hurdle. Could develop into a Stayers Hurdle contender if he wins this. Ground versatile, he’s won here over hurdles and looks the one to beat.
Cheers
John