Hi all,
All today’s selections run at Fontwell.
Fontwell
12:55 – Éclair De Guye – 5/2 @ Paddy Power – Ran well for a long way on his chase debut over 3m at Southwell 24-days ago. Drop back in trip should be in the 5-year-old’s favour today and he looks to have started his chasing career off a workable mark.
2:05 – Colonel Custard – 5/2 @ William Hill – The selection won two of his six starts over hurdles last season, both on rain softened ground. Sent off the 11/4 favourite for the Welsh Champion Hurdle at Ffos Las on his seasonal reappearance. Looked like he was coming to win his race two out but faded two out and eventually finished 3rd of 10. Drops into calmer waters here and is the one to beat.
2:40 – Captain Cattistock – 11/4 @ Paddy Power – Should be all the better for his seasonal reappearance at Wincanton 21-days ago. Looked in need of the run that day and probably found the going lively enough. Lightly raced over fences just the five starts, including two wins one here in April. The 6-year-old is better with some juice in the ground and is expected to be suited by the step up to 3m 3 ½ f. Trainer Paul Nicholls has a good record at the track and he thinks the selection could be a Welsh Grand National contender. He would need to a win this if he’s to take his place in a race of that quality.
Cheers
John