Hi all,
A couple of non-runners but Universal Focus got his head in front when it mattered to win at Cork. Today’s selections are from Pontefract and Yarmouth.
Pontefract
2:20 – Gale Force Maya – 3/1 @ Coral & Ladbrokes – Was n great form when winning four of her nine starts, including C&D, in 2019. Has placed on both starts over 7f this season. Doesn’t look the best handicapped horse and will remain vulnerable to any improvers but should give her running returned to 6f.
4:20 – Little Ted – 8/1 @ Coral & Ladbrokes –Twice a winner in June, the latter of those wins came at Musselburgh (1m) off 4lb lower. He looks to have found a bit more improvement for the step up to 1m 2f and remains unexposed over the distance. Looked the most likely winner when hitting the front two out at Ripon last time but was beaten ½ length into 4th. A strong pace is forecast and if his effort can be delayed a bit longer than last time, can bag another win.
Yarmouth
5:10 – Hamish Macbeth – 7/2 @ Coral & Ladbrokes – The 3-year-old won twice as juvenile before finishing 3rd of 26 in a valuable Sales race at the Curragh 12 months ago. Has found life tougher this season but has run with credit on his last two starts in Class 2 company. Ease in grade will help today and with no pace forecast, might get the race run to suit.
Cheers
John