I was quite pleased with the way things went today with all 3 tips at Towcester winning. As predicted in last night’s preview the novice chase at Haydock this afternoon was a hotly contested affair and I am sure it will throw up a few winners during the winter months. Rightway Star and Naiad de Misselot, the pair that fought out the finish, will be worth following, in particular the former who travelled well and will come on for the race. Nom de Guerre ran well in 3rd and may be better going the other way around while Tony McCoy on the hot favourite Coe dropped his whip at the second which would have hampered the partnership.
Tomorrow is the penultimate day of the flat season, with the racing coming from Musselburgh. It would be great to see The Tatling end the season with a win in the 3.00. This 11 year old is not the power he once was but he comes into the race on the back of a win at Brighton last month. He is a course and distance winner and has an able apprentice taking 3 lbs off his back.
In the 3.30 Bollin Felix will be suited by soft ground and looks well handicapped.
The only runner at the meeting from my list to follow is Moheeb who has proved something of an expensive choice. He has run 19 times this season and has only won once. He makes his latest effort on the 4.00. I can’t find any reasons to support him I am afraid.
Alan Swinbank does well with his runners in bumpers. His Vivona Hill was an impressive winner at Wetherby in April and although it is difficult to win a bumper under a penalty he must have a sound chance in the 3.50 at Hexham.
Today’s picture is courtesy of the artist Katie Scorgie. See links for more examples of her work.
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