Hi all,
Well, we ended the month with an early priced advised 12/1 winner in Chocquinto at Tipperary yesterday evening. I thought the mare was over-priced at her early morning odds and so it proved as she was returned a more realistic 15/2. Still, it was a poor month for the service. Things can only get better in June.
Just two days until the start of the Cazoo Derby Festival and there’s some decent racing across Britain & Ireland today in particular the Curragh this evening.
Curragh
6:45 – Loveday was a speedy juvenile with some excellent form prior to winning a Cork 5f (good to firm) maiden last July. She was placed in two listed races on her final two starts. Seasonal reappearance today but trainer saddled the winner of this in 2019.
Ano Syra started the year with a win at Dundalk and then followed up on her handicap debut at Naas in April. Ran just as well when 1 ½ length 4th of 15 back at the same venue last time. Drops back to the minimum trip today which may not suit. However, she in form and the yard are among the winners.
Beautiful Sunshine was twice a winner over 5f when trained by George Boughey. Raced over 7f/1m on her first three starts this season since switching to her present yard. Much better when a ¾-length 2nd of 17 here over 6f last time. Nudged up 2lb for that effort but could be suited by the drop back to 5f and Jake Coen takes off a handy 7lb.
1pt win – Beautiful Sunshine -15/2 @Paddy Power & Betfair Sportsbook
Ripon
6:35 – City Walk won at Chelmsford 18-days ago. He has enough in hand that day to think he can remain competitive off 6lb higher mark. However, he’s never run at Ripon before, and I like horses who have shown an aptitude for its undulations.
Fortamour won over C&D last month and although he’s 5lb higher now can be ruled out here. However, preference is for Mark’s Choice. The 6-year-old was 3 lengths behind Fortamour last time, but he missed the start and can have his effort marked up. He get’s a 6lb pull with the winner and provided he gets off on level terms this time should be a lot closer this evening.
Bossipop ran well at Musselburgh two starts back but was found out in Class 2 company when last of seven at Chester last month. This will suit the 9-year-old better and he’s on a competitive mark when he gets his own way out in front.
Huddle Up looked in need of his first start for the David & Nicola Barron when 7th of 9 at Thirsk. He’ll strip fitter for that run but may need softer ground, with his best form when trained by William McCreery coming on soft/heavy ground.
At the prices Mark’s Choice looks the value pick.
1pt win – Mark’s Choice – 10/1 @ Bet365
Cheers
John