I was pleased to see a few of the horses featured in last night’s ramblings produce the goods today. Modicum deserved his win after some consistent displays while I am sure that no one would begrudge The Bajan Bandit his hunter chase success in the gloom and rain up at Ayr. He looked destined for stardom early in his career but while he didn’t scale the heights quite as he had threatened to do he takes some beating at Ayr. This was his 8 win in 9 starts at the Scottish track.
My main disappointment was in the novice hurdle won by Hold ’em where my fancy, Junior, was jusr beaten a short head. That race also say a return to form by Lightning Strike who was giving weight away all round but still finished in 3rd.
The main meeting tomorrow is at Sandown where Hell’s Bay is likely to start favourite in the 2.55. There could be more to come from a couple of horses that finished 4th on their most recent starts, Isn’t That Lucky and Schiehallion. At around 8/1 Isn’t That Lucky looks an each way chance.
Ballyfoy has recorded the biggest odds win from our list to follow this season thus far, 25/1 when bouncing back to form at Newbury on his last start. He has gone up 5 lbs for that win but the extra distance tomorrow should be in his favour and he might just surprise the hot favourite Arnold Layne in the 4.20 at Warwick.
I will be back tomorrow evening for a look at the weekend’s cards.
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