There are jumps meetings at Leicester, Plumpton and Cork tomorrow. At Leicester I will put up Devon Native as a “sporting” bet. A winner at Southwell in the summer a recent run at Uttoxeter should put her spot.
There are a couple of interesting runners in the Plumpton 1.50. Coin of the Realm won on the flat at Epsom in the summer. On his previous efforts over hurdles he has raced a little too keenly but if he settles he should go close. The Betchworth Kid makes his hurdles debut. Rated over 100 on the flat he was 3rd in the Goodwood Cup this year and if he can jump he will be a very useful recruit to the winter game.
In the 2.20 Bensalem makes his eagerly awaited chase bow for trainer Alan King. His only defeat over hurdles last season came at the hands of Diamond Harry in a Grade 2 and he looks just the sort to make a chaser. Den of Iniquity is another runner to look out for in this race. He has always appealed as a chaser in the making.
Luska Lad was 3rd in a hot race at Down Royal the other week. He looks to have an easier task in the 1.30 at Cork tomorrow and is the selection.
Today’s picture is courtesy of Katy Sodeau.
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