It has been a decent flat season for me results with the likes of San Cassiano, Evens and Odds and Tullius winning at big odds. Tomorrow sees the final action of the 2010 flat season and it would be nice to end with some winners.
I don’t have a view on the first two races at Doncaster but I am quite keen on a bit of an outsider in the nursery at 1.25. Swiss Dream was well thought of by his trainer earlier in the season but has been disappointing of late. He encounters soft ground for the first time tomorrow and his pedigree suggests it may suit him well.
Horseradish has notched up 3 wins this season and shown a liking for give in the ground. This 7 furlongs could well suit him and I fancy him to run a big race.
Modeyra has won both her starts to date beating subsequent winner Timepiece at Newmarket last month. She is hard to oppose in the 2.35 where recent Newmarket winner Zahoo represents the main danger.
There are plenty in with chances in the 3.10. Alan King saddles course and distance winner Salden Licht and with a claimer taking off 5 lbs this one looks to be in with a good chance. Red Jade and Brunston are others that could go well at a big price. If pushed for a single selection I would go with Salden Licht.
In the 3.40 my short list consists of Cheverton, Angleszarke, Macs Power and Inler.
Kauto Star is the main attraction at Down Royal but hardly a betting proposition. My only selection at the Northern Ireland course is Pandorama. Something of a favourite of mine, in the Grade 2 chase at 3.00.
At Kelso I think that Arctic Court could go well in the 12.30. Formerly with Len Lungo he is now with Jim Goldie and should be suited by tomorrow’s trip given the stamina in his pedigree.
Merigo is a useful staying chaser and has won the Scottish National and the Eider Chase. His lower mark over hurdles puts him in with a squeak in the 2.05.
Kalahari King is the class act in the 2.40 but may find the weight concession to Noble Alan too much.
Maurisca is quite well handicapped and can go well in the Sandown 12.45. Another on a winnable mark is Higgy’s Boy in the 2.55. He will also have the ground in his favour.
Banjaxed Girl is a likable sort who always gives of her best. She can defy top weight in the 1.40.
Robinson Collonges, Wishfull Thinking and Tara Royal all make some appeal in the 2.45. Of the 3 Robinsons Collonges has the best recent form and is the percentage call.
Forest Pennant has had a wind operation over the summer and could eb one to look out for in the 3.20.
Today’s picture, of Wild Cane Ridge who runs at Kelso, is courtesy of Sarah Clegg.
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