Hi all,
It was nice to sign off with a double on Monday courtesy of Bell Heather & Benefit Run. Let’s hope we can follow up with another winner or maybe two today.
Today’s selections are from Sandown, Beverley, and Cork.
Sandown
2:15 – Shoot To Kill – 4/1 @ Bet365 – Broke his maiden tag at the eight attempt when winning at Bath back in June. Slowly away at Doncaster 7-days ago he would have gone close to winning there but didn’t get a run when making his effort inside the final furlong. Normally a front runner, his slow start meant he had to come from behind at Doncaster which gives him more tactical options. Takes a slight in ease in grade here and shouldn’t be far away.
Beverley
3:35 – Regal Mirage – 13/2 @ Coral & Ladbrokes – Won a C&D handicap, despite pulling hard in the first-time blinkers, here 35-days ago. Nudged up 4lb but he did win here 12 months ago off today’s mark. That was almost a career best by the 6-year-old who goes well at the track (3-6) and good or quicker ground. A stronger pace would suit but he should be competitive.
Cork
4:55 – Universal Focus – 6/1 @ Bet365 – Looked to be heading towards another win when third at Down Royal & second at Leopardstown in July. Not so good at Roscommon 29-days ago but the top-weight takes a slight ease in grade here and is a previous C&D winner. Trainer among the winners and he’s got a chance of adding another one here.
Cheers
John