Aintree selections;
2.00 – American Trilogy was probably the easiest winner of the week at the Cheltenham Festival. An 8 lbs rise for his County Hurdle may not be enough to stop him going in again. Somersby will appreciate both track and ground and after his excellent 3rd in the Supreme Novices Hurdle he looks the danger. Riverside Theatre has done little wrong thyis season and might be worth a small each way interest.
2.35 – Siegemaster is a half brother to Our Vic. He has won twice over fences this season and should give us a run for our money. Shining Gale, a winner at Warwick last month could be value at around 6/1. Cheating Chance
3.10 – The classy Voy Por Ustedes is the percentage call here and is preferred to Tidal Bay whose performances this season have been erratic.
3.45 – Gwanako won this last season and has generally been running well in good company. We know he handles the fences and he is the mount of Ruby Walsh. Bible Lord can be an iffy jumper but is capable if he takes to the fences and at 33/1 is probably over priced.
4.20 – Honest John, Knockara Beau, Merrydown and On Raglan Road represent my list to follow in this race. On Raglan Road and Knockara Beau probably have the best chance and get the each way selections.
4.55 – This looks pretty competitive with Special Envoy, Andytown, Aigle D’Or, Mamlook, Auroras Encore and Captain Americo all making some appeal. Andytown was an impressive winner at Cheltenham but has been hammered by the handicapper so I just about prefer Aigle D’Or of the Henderson runners as he looks as though he has been aimed at this race. Mamlook has not had the best of luck this season and is due a success. The ground and trip will be in his favour. Captain Americo is going the right way and comes from a stable in form. Using my lucky pin I will go for Mamlook with an each way saver on Auroras Encore who looks value at a big price.
Today’s picture is by courtesy of the artist Karen Davies.
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