Apologies, I’m at Aintree for the next two days so today’s email is shorter than normal.
Saturday 6th April
Aintree
1:45 – Sire Du Berlais won the Coral Cup at the Cheltenham Festival. The 7-year-old has been up 8lb for that win which demands more from the gelding. A useful 3lb claimer negates some of that weight rise. Remains capable of further progression over 3m.
The David Pipe trained Poker Play finally came good for trainer when winning a Uttoxeter handicap hurdle 21-days ago. Ground won’t be as testing as it was then, and the 6-year-old is now up 11lb. Capable of going well again if he stays the 3m.
Sire Du Berlais – 4/1 @ William Hill & Bet365
Poker Party – 10/1 – Gen
2:25 – Angel’s Breath, disappointed when 7th of 16 in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle. Had looked a young hurdler with promise when runner-up at Kempton two starts back. The step up to 2m 4f looks a good move and the 5-year-old is worth another chance here.
Angel’s Breath –
5:15 – Randox Health Grand National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) – 4m 2 1/ 2 f
The world’s most famous horse race with a maximum field of 40 runs declared for the race. My two against the field are:
Jury Duty – 16/1 @ Coral & Ladbrokes – each way (paying 6 places 1/5 odds)
Joe Farrell – 20/1 @ William Hill – each way (paying 6 places 1/5 odds)
Always check with an odds comparison service like Oddschecker to get the best prices available
All selections win only unless indicated as each way.
Cheers
John