Hi all,
Thankfully 2pt win ante post selection Master Tommytucker (5/1) and each way selection Castle Rock (6th) saved the day on Saturday.
We have lost Naas due to the frozen weather but the meeting been rearranged for Wednesday. That leaves just Exeter and Southwell for punters to get stuck into.
Just the one interests me today.
Exeter
3:10 – Jockey Daryl Jacob Daryl Jacob landed a 3725-1 five-timer at Wincanton yesterday and I think he’s got another good chance here with Normandy Soldier. The 7-year-old has won a point in the past and last season won a novice hurdle (soft) at Hereford. Made his chase debut when 4th off 11 at Taunton 45-day ago. It was unsatisfactory race in many ways. All the fences in the back straight were removed due to low sun. They didn’t go much of a gallop either and the race became a bit of a spring in the straight. Softer ground and a stronger stamina test will suit him today. Lacks experience of fences but a mark of 119 looks more than workable.
1pt each way – Normandy Soldier – 10/1 @ Paddy Power & Betfair Sportsbook (paying 4 places 1/5 odds)
Cheers
John