Hi all,
Another losing day but I have to say all three selections ran well to place in their respective races. It’s never good to lose but when the selections run their races you can’t really complain.
I have selections from the Exeter and Southwell cards.
Exeter
2:25 – Ertiage – 11/2 @Bet365 – The selection has been steadily progressive over hurdles. The 5-year-old was an encouraging 5th to the useful Sporting John here in November. Before making all to win at Taunton on his next start. Runner-up on his return to that venue under a penalty. Must give weight again to some unexposed rivals here and maybe better suited by less testing ground but at least the slight step up in trip should be in his favour.
4:05 – Sir Psycho – 6/1 @Bet365 – I’m taking on the front two in the betting,Sporting John& Master Debonair, with the selection. The 4-year-old stepped up on his previous form with an impressive soft ground win over C&D on New Year’s Day. The form of his win could be questioned but he clearly enjoyed the mud that day and the race time was good too. As a juvenile he gets a useful weight allowance from his older rivals. Open to further improvement and looks worth a crack at Listed class.
Southwell
4:15 – Seven Clans – 7/1 @ Coral & Bet365 – Has finished runner-up on both sides on the fibresand. The latter of which came 33-days ago. Steps up to 1m 6f but shapes like a stiffer stamina test could suit. Nudged up 1lb but the 8-year-old’s sixth career win doesn’t look far away on the evidence of his most recent efforts.
Cheers
John