Hi all,
Three selections today from Doncaster, Aintree and Naas.
Doncaster
1:30 – Ostilio – 6/1 @ Bet365 & Coral – Comes into the race in great form having made all to win his last two starts, including a Listed race at Redcar last month. First run since switching from Simon Crisford to Paul Midgely for 90,000 Gns at the Tattersalls Horses in Training Autumn sales. The 6-year-old will be having his first start over 6f, but given his present form and the soft ground forecast he can go well.
Aintree
3:20 – Defi Sacre – 11/4 @ Bet365 & Paddy Power – comes into the race bidding for a four timer after three wins last season at around 2m. Last of those wins came at Newbury in December off 5lb lower and the runner-up has won both starts this season. Looks a progressive handicap chaser who goes well on soft ground and mark of 128 should be manageable this season. The 7-year-old can go close if ready to roll first time. Trainer Richard Hobson can prepare one after a layoff.
Naas
12:50 – Wood Ranger – 5/1 @ Bet365 – Shaped with promise on his three starts in maiden company but left that form well behind when winning a C&D nursery 20-days ago. Up 12lb for that success so needs to take another step forward here but goes well in the conditions and his stamina will come into play especially if they go a good gallop.
Cheers
John