Hi all,
The start of a new year and after the last two days it will be nice to get a winner.
Cheltenham
2:35 – Skandiburg – 5/1 @ Paddy Power & William Hill – The selection made it 3 wins from 7 runs over hurdles when winning at Aintree back in November. Up 6lb for that success the 6-year-old seemed to relish the step up to 3m that day and was at his strongest at the finish. First run on a track like Cheltenham but he’s progressive and if he handles the course looks set to go close.
Catterick
2:45 – Reverant Crust – 5/2 @ Paddy Power – Bouncedback to form when winning here over 1m 7 ½ f, 15-days ago. The step back up to 2m 3f isn’t a problem as he won a beginners’ chase here in November 2018 over C&D. Up 6lb for his last success but should remain competitive of his new mark.
Musselburgh
3:25 – Diamond Rock – 4/1 @ Bet365 – It’s over 2 years since the selection was last in the winner’s enclosure, now 6lb higher, but the 9-year-old bounced back to form when 3rd of 9 here 56-days ago. That was his first run since a wind-op. Steps up to 3m today, yet to race beyond and extended 2m 4f, so has stamina to prove. If he stays the new trip he’s on a winning mark and is suited by going no worse than good to soft.
Cheers
John