Hi all.
Much better yesterday with all three selections going well. Hooligan came from last in the straight to win at Newcastle. However, just one race later Informateur got mugged on the line. The ‘ups and downs’ of the game were exemplified in those two races. Mattie’s Mountain also ran well to finish third at Fairyhouse.
Today’s selections are from this afternoon’s Hereford card.
Hereford
2:20 – Hidden Commander – 5/1 @ Coral & Ladbrokes – The 6-year-old won an Irish Point last March. He put in his best performance on his third start over hurdles at Catterick 100-days ago. He’s had a wind-op since and makes his handicap debut what looks a workable mark.
3:20 – Templier – 10/1 @Bet365 – Won here over 2m last season and was still in contention and challenging Ibleo when falling at the last at Wincanton last January. Well below his best on his first starts this season but shaped a lot better when a strong finishing 3rd of 8 in a “Jumpers bumper” at Lingfield 27-days ago. That was his first run in cheekpieces and they are retained back for his return to fences. Handicapped to go close on the best of last seasons form, if he stays 2m 3f.
4:50 – Banana Joe – 11/4 @ Bet365 – Shaped with promise on his first start for Henry Daly when 3rd of 14 at Taunton 36-days ago. He steps up to 2m 5 ½ f here but on the evidence of his Taunton run it should. Can race off the same mark today and despite concerns over the yard’s form he looks the one to be with.
Cheers
John