Hi all,
The start of a new month.
After a day off we return with four selections today.
Ayr
4:20 – – Young Fire – 4/1 @ William Hill & Paddy Power – A winner on soft ground when trained in France. The selection got off the mark at the third attempt when winning here over 7f (soft) 21-days ago. Won over further in France so the step up to a mile shouldn’t inconvenience. Up 3lb for his last win but he looks capable of better.
5:20 – Iconic Code – 13/2 @ Bet365 & Paddy Power – The selections last win came on soft ground over C&D 12 months ago. Shaped like another win wasn’t far away when finishing her race of strongly when 3rd of 9 at Hamilton 9-days ago. Trainer opts for the first time cheekpieces for the filly and if the headgear works, she will go close with conditions to suit.
Cork
3:35 – Pincheck – 3/1 @ Bet365 & BetVictor – Can be another winner for trainer Jessica Harrington. The 5-year-old comes into the race with the best form. Yet to win on his four starts this season but seemed to bounce back to form when 3rd of 9 in a Group 2 at Leopardstown 17-days ago. Can gain his fifth career win back in Listed company.
Kempton
7:10– Dubrava – 9/4 @ William Hill – The 3-year-old put in a career best when beating nine rivals here 55-days ago. Up 5lb for that win but the step up to a mile should suit the selection who was strong at the finish last time. Trainer Roger Varian is 8 winners from 21 runners 38% +17.5 13 placed 62% with his runners in Kempton handicaps in 2019.
Cheers
John