The bad weather continues and there are morning inspections planned at both Huntingdon and Taunton.
Things don’t look too promising at either track but if Huntingdon does get the green light then Moscow Catch, trained by Jim Best could edge AP McCoy one step nearer his 3,000 the winner in the 1.40.
There are 3 other runners from my list to follow entered at Huntingdon, 2.10 Lester Leaps In, 2.40 Von Galen and 4.40 Moorlands Teri. The last named, a winner at Bangor in December has the best chance of the trio.
Elsewhere on the Huntingdon card First Avenue is an interesting newcomer in the 3.10. He was a bit quirky on the flat but showed plenty of ability. He handles soft ground and looks the type to make a hurdler. In the 4.40 Flora’s Pride is certainly bred to win races and is one to look out for.
At Taunton Bertie May and Russian Trigger both have possibilities. I would give a slight edge to Russian Trigger.
The Pipe stable have had a very quiet time of it this season but have shown some signs of coming into form of late. David Pipe has 3 runners in the 3.20 including Big Eared Fran, one of my horses to follow. I see that Timmy Murphy rides Cricket Boy in this which might be a pointer.
If his jumping holds up Pistol Desbois would have a squeak in the 3.50.
My main fancy at Clonmel is Dooney’s Gate in the 2.05.
My thanks to “Maz” for the picture of Salisbury racecourse in the snow.
That is it for today.
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