A few quick thoughts on tomorrow’s racing before the footy comes on.
The Sue Smith trained Coe seems to run well at Haydock having won there over hurdle and fences. He returns to the Lancashire track tomorrow for the 1.55. I am hopeful that he will win a couple of decent prizes this season and Haydock does seem to be his favourite course.
Ferdy Murphy saddles Big Burrows in the 2.30. A winner over hurdle at Kelso last season he is a big chasing sort and is with a trainer who does well with his runners over fences.
Towcester next where Miss Overdrive and Alegralil look the two to concentrate on in the 1.00. This pair are both very well thought of by their respective handlers and it should be an interesting contest. My slight preference would be for Alegralil.
Qualypso D’Allier was largely disappointing last season but there is reason to hope that this former points winner is capable of better. With his stable in good form I will take a chance with him in the 1.30.
My only selection in Ireland is Venalmar in the 3.00 at Thurles.
Today’s picture is of Snoopy Loopy who was retired this week. He won 10 races during his career including the Betfair Chase at Haydock last season. My thanks to Sarah Clegg for use of the photo.
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