Hi all,
Bobby K kept the winning run going at Dundalk yesterday. Today’s selections are from Ascot and Haydock.
Ascot
2:25 – De Forgotten One – 5/1 @ William Hill – The 7-year-old had no trouble in seeing off six rivals back over regulation fences at Catterick 20-days ago. Now 3-8 over fences. He’s been raised 10lb for his last win but remains open to further improvement. Not likely to get an easy lead this time but capable of going close.
Haydock
2:05 – Hijack – 3/1 @ Bet365 & Ladbrokes – Showed he goes well in the mud when a close-up 3rd of9 here over 2m 3f. Can race off the same mark and although he’s yet to prove he stays an extended 3m he shapes like he will and has a good chance of his third win over hurdles.
3:50 – Reivers Lad – 9/2 @ Ladbrokes & Paddy Power – A three-time winner on heavy over hurdles. He hasn’t been seen on a racecourse since winning on his chase debut at Newcastle 772-days ago. Clearly the 10-year-old hasn’t been the easiest to keep sound, as that Newcastle win came off 614-day layoff. Looks on a good mark for his handicap chase debut and first time up would look the time to catch him if he has retained most of his old ability.
Cheers
John