Hi all,
Today’s selections are from Ludlow and Newcastle.
Ludlow
2:30 – Sacre Coeur – 7/2 @ Coral & Ladbrokes – The mare posted a personal best effort over hurdles when a 2 ¼ length 2nd of 10 in mares only handicap hurdle at Wincanton last time. Just beaten by an improver that day and the front two pulled nicely clear of the rest. On a competitive mark, if she stays 3m.
3:30 – Picanha – 5/2 @ Coral & Ladbrokes – A winner of a bumper on his debut over rules. The 8-year-old returned from a 697-day absence, shaping with plenty of promise on his Exeter hurdle debut before going onto win a Warwick maiden. Found Grade 2 company at Cheltenham to hot last time and will appreciate the return to calmer waters off what looks a workable mark for his handicap debut.
Newcastle
3:46 – Imperium – 5/2 @ Coral & Ladbrokes – Made it 6-8 on the all-weather when winning at Kempton 33-days ago and the first time cheekpieces he wore last time are retained. Despite being a 6-year-old he remains progressive and although he been raised up 3lb for his latest success I think he can defy the weight rise. Granted he must prove he’s as effective on the tapeta as the polytrack but connections are thinking about the Northumberland Plate over C&D as a potential summer target.
Cheers
John