Hi all,
Corach Rambler ran out an easy winner at Aintree yesterday. It’s always good to get an early jumps winner under your belt. If only to know that you have a handle on the form.
Unusually for a Monday there’s a couple of races that interest me.
Leicester
4:00 – Greenside might be a 10-year-old but he showed when a ¾ length 3rd of 7 at Goodwood in May that he remains capable at this level. Two subsequent starts have been poor but with Rhys Clutterbuck taking off a handy 5lb I can see him running much better here.
1pt win – Greenside – 9/1 @ Bet365
Redcar
2:05 – Mujtaba could be well in on his handicap debut after making 2 wins from 2 runs last month. However, at likely short odds he’s one to take on, on much softer ground than he faced last time at Chester. My two to take him on with are:
Super Den was in good form last autumn on soft/heavy going. The 4-year-old returned from a 5-month absence and after wind surgery with an encouraging 3rd of 19 at Goodwood 15-days ago. Lightly raced for his age. The rain softened ground will suit and he looks nicely treated.
Eagleway is another having his second start since a breathing operation. Back from a 3-month absence the 5-year-old was a solid 2 ½ length 6th of 11 at Musselburgh 15-days ago. Very much respected on his ½ length 2nd of 27, off 2lb lower, in the Victoria Cup at Ascot in May and ¾ length 3rd of 6 at Newcastle. Another who won’t be inconvenienced by underfoot conditions.
1pt win – Super Den – 5/1 @ Bet365 and 1pt win – Eagleway – 11/1 @ Coral & Ladbrokes
Not sure whether there will be any selections over the the next couple of days but watch your inboxes for updates.
Cheers
John