The horses featured in my preview last night were based largely on pedigree rather than form on the track. Espartano was entitled to win given that his dam had produced 3 out of 3 thus far. He did the job in smart style and may do better still on a sound surface. Summer’s Eve looks a winner waiting to happen after her 2nd in the 4.30. She should lose her maiden tag, probably over further. The well backed favourite Zidane was disappointing in the last race. I have updated the flat list to follow with a few additional names. I think I will go with the list as it is now.
So far the flat list horses have been running like Wayne Rooney selections but it is still early days. Less than 3 weeks left in the jumps season now. Our list to follow has enjoyed plenty of success and the race for that most prestigious of awards, the Russellform horse of the year is as competitive as ever! There are 4 horses tying for most prolific winner, Star de Mohaison, Neptune Collonge, Brave Inca and Southern Vic. Best priced winner is shared by Florida Dream and River Alder at 20/1.
There are 3 meetings to consider on Tuesday. Starting with Bath I am a bit interested in Just Dust in the 2.10. Bill Turner is a trainer with a good strike rate with his juveniles. Just Debt might not win first time up but is certainly a name to keep in mind. There are 2 runners from the flat list to follow in action. Roman Quest makes his handicap debut in the 2.50 at Folkestone. He is probably not a world beater but I hope he will pay his way over the season. Roger Charlton does well with his sprinters and Exmoor looks one to follow this term. He does not have the best of draws in the 3.20 but regardless of the outcome today I believe he will do a job for us this season.
In the 2.40 at Bath Sardis Road has an each way chance. He did not get a clear run on his debut.
Bye for now.
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