Hi all,
Haydock
1:30 – Ball D’Arc – 8/1 @ Coral & Ladbrokes – A high class chaser, a few seasons back when with Gordon Elliott. The 9-year-old lost his way and things didn’t get any better on three starts for Peter Winks last season. Hopes rest on the switch to the Laura Morgan yard having a positive effect on him. Off a tempting handicap mark if it has and it’s worth noting he’s 3 wins from 4 runs 4 placed over fences with heavy in the going description and in field sizes 7 or less.
3:15 – Clyne – 17/2 @ Paddy Power & Betfair Sportsbook – It might be worth chancing double previous course winner Clyne here despite a poor run (50/1) in a much better race last month. His veteran now but all his wins have come on soft and heavy (3-8 5 placed on heavy) and he’s 2-4 3 places in December. Granted he’s yet to win beyond 2m 4f but this is a drop-in class and he’s on a good mark.
Newcastle
2:50 – Le Grand Fromage – 7/2 @ Bet365 & Paddy Power – A seven race maiden over hurdles. The 5-year-old a full brother to Ballyandy makes his debut over fences.The selection can be keen in his races. as he was when 4th of 11 at Uttoxeter 27-days so a decently run 2m could suit over the larger obstacles. Goes on soft ground, trainer is among the winners and has a good record with his runners at Newcastle.
Cheers
John