Hi all,
No selections today but I do have an ante post selection for Saturday’s Imperial Cup at Sandown.
Sandown
2:25 – Paddy Power Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) – 2m
Natural History, very useful on the flat when trained by Andrew Balding with an Official Rating of 101. He finished runner-up on his first two starts over hurdles in maiden/novice company but made no mistake when making all on his handicap debut at Plumpton last Monday. It was quick ground at Plumpton but his best form on the flat came on soft/heavy so he seems ground versatile.
After that win the trainer indicated that Saturday’s Imperial Cup at Sandown was on the 5-year-old’s agenda. Trainer Gary Moore like to have runners in the race since 2011 he’s had 8 runners with 3 placing. If Natural History does run on Saturday, he could be a very well handicapped horse. The bookies are taking no chances with his odds for the race and he’s a best priced 3/1.
I will probably go in again with another selection on the day but for now I want Natural History onside.
2pts win – Natural History – 3/1 @ Coral & Ladbrokes
Cheers
John