Not a successful afternoon on the tipping front today although I was pleased that Mr Strachan won. I had spent some time on that selection and it’s nice when those win.
Looking for some value in the 12.30 at Huntingdon tomorrow I looked at Tara Taylor. She ran well when 3rd at Uttoxeter on her seasonal reappearance but was a beaten favourite on her next start. She was ridden by Tony McCoy on that occasion and well fancied but she is only quite small and had to carry a big weight. With a lighter weight tomorrow she looks each way value at 14/1.
The 1.00 looks to be between Miss Sarenne and Calusa Crystal. Given the form of the stable my preference is for Miss Sarenne.
You could make out a case for most of the runners in the Peterborough Chase at 2.00. Racing Demon has won this race twice before and Henrietta Knight has an awesome record in the event. The two I looked at though were Tartak and Herecomesthetruth. With the former having run disappointingly on his last couple of starts I will go for the Paul Nicholls runner who looks to be on the upgrade.
Accordeon was twice runner up in bumpers at Ludlow and went on to win over hurdles there. He returns to the Shropshire track tomorrow to make his debut over fences in the 1.10. He looks one to follow.
Ruby Walsh has some good rides at Taunton, notably Valentine Vic (1.20) and Recif de Thaix (1.50). In the 2.20 I fancy The Betchworth Kid formerly rated 104 on the flat he won on his hurdles debut at Plumpton.
Today’s picture is by kind permission of the artist Sarah Clegg.
ahorse 