Quick ground is expected as the drying course gets no water overnight. I'm short on time but I fancy tomorrow's card as a bookmaker. That said, there are plenty of offers to make up for some of the difficulties of the contests.
1.30 The 4 Miler
Between TeaforThree and Allez Garde for me. Either running well would give a boost to Join Together and/or First Lieutenant in the RSA. TeaforThree is a gorgeous type who is preferred if handling the ground, he will love the trip.
2.05 Neptune Novices Hurdle
Still reeling Fingal Bay hasn't made it.....How far?! We have what we have though and I'm not inspired. The market is latching on to Simonsig and he is priced on potential. Sous Les Cieux is also priced on potential. I suppose if Monksland was trained by WP Mullins he'd be 3's but I'm still not convinced by trainer record and other factor's. I hope for a result. Benefficient is probably overpriced and may be an ew poke.
2.40 RSA Chase
What a renewal. This is a corker. Grand Crus running here has gave it a serious shot in the arm. I am however happy to lay him. The one I am most happy yo take him on with is First Lieutenant. I was with the Gigginstown Stud horse ante post in the winter at 14s and 16s knowing full well to draw a line through poor runs on soft ground. The subsequent collapse in price due to various tipsters putting him up as their selections though made me change my mind. Even up until days ago I considered him short enough considering he's had his problems( bled and back problems). Tomorrow though on further examination; he's ticking a hell of a lot of boxes. Ground, Course Form, Festival Form ( Rock on Ruby finished behind him in the Neptune last year!) and I'm happy to take the trainer's assurances he's back in good form. The jockey is as good a big day rider as you'll get. He is becoming more attractive nearer the race. Bobs worth going left handed on a course he loves will be a different proposition. He is a worthy main protagonist. Join Together is potentially very good and should enjoy the spring ground. All in all the depth of the race leaves me willing to take on Grand Crus at 6/4 or shorter. The race might be run to suit Mouse Morris' trained charge and in a late u-turn he is my selection.
Champion Chase
In my opinion the prices are bang on and I cant get enthusiastic about it for a bet. Evs is a fair price Sizing europe. If you thought Kauto Stone would handle quicker ground he may be ew value. No bet.
Coral Cup
Balgarry could be chucked in and would have to earn a 1pt win at around 7s. Others that interest me are Veiled and Megastar. 5 places ew about the latter 2 may represent value.
Fred Winter
Nil is agam
Champion Bumpion
Lazy selections the highly regarded The New One and the horse in the field most likely to run it's race is the rack solid Jezki, who has the best form in the book for me.
Happy punting.
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