Hi all,
A disappointing Tuesday with Buveur D’Air falling and OK Corral being hampered and never really travelling after. I have three selections for you on Wednesday.
Cheltenham
2:10 – Delta Work – 9/4 @ Coral & Ladbrokes – Ticks plenty of boxes. The 6-year-old has won all three of his starts over fences and two starts back had the pace beat Le Richebourg at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f. Stepped up to 3m to win the Grade 1 novices’ chase at Leopardstown over Christmas. No issues with the track for him either as he won the Pertemps Handicap Hurdle on soft ground at last years festival. It will take a good one to lower his colours. Trainer Gordon Elliott will be keen to get a winner under his belt after a blank first day.
5:30 – Envoi Allen – 4/1 @ Paddy Power or 7/2 @ William Hill & Ladbrokes – Like Delta Work trained by Gordon Elliott. The 5-year-old set the standard on form and he’s won all his three bumper starts. He’s not been flashy in his wins but he’s a tough sort and is the one they all must beat. Blue Sari, the ante post favourite, after his win at Gowran Park and subsequent purchased by J P McManus. However, he looks to be priced up on reputation and connections rather than what he’s achieved on the track compared to Envoi Allen.
Kempton
6:45 – Dancing Jo – 5/1 @ Bet365 – A previous winner here, made it 2 wins from 5 runs on the all-weather when winning at Lingfield 61-days ago. He seemed well suited by the mile there and the handicapper has only raised him 2lb for the win. Not sure why he’s been absent but at least we know the 3-year-old can win fresh like he did last time.
Cheers
John