Hi all,
Today’s selections are from Haydock and Lingfield.
Haydock
2:05 – Third Wind – 7/2 @ Bet365 – The selection built on the promise of his Ascot reappearance in December when a 7 ¾ lengths 3rd of 7 to Sporting John in a Pertemps Series Qualifiers at Warwick last month. He won this race 12 months ago and flat track like Haydock really suits. It was soft ground when he won 12 months ago but he should be fine on heavy.
3:50 – Hillcrest – 5/4 @Bet365 – Hard to look beyond the improving favourite. The selection won his first three starts over hurdles, including a Listed novice hurdle at Cheltenham two starts back. He didn’t get past the third hurdle when hampered by a faller and unseating his rider in a Grade 2 at the same venue on Trials Day. Granted an extended 3m on heavy ground asks a different question of the 7-year-old but he shapes like a stayer.
Lingfield
3:45 – Pirate King – 3/1 @ Bet365 – A four-time C&D winner. The 7-year-old is now down to his last winning mark. Better for his Southwell return when a 1 ¼ lengths 4th of 10 over C&D last month. Doing his best work at the finish, after a slow start, and with Ryan Moore booked, a big run is expected.
Cheers
John