Neither of today’s selections actually ran which was frustrating. Tomorrow the main event is the Imperial Cup at Sandown. The David Pipe runners have to be respected in this given that the stable have won 5 of the last 10 renewals. I don’t have a really strong view on the race so I think I will stick with Via Gallilei who has done us a couple of favours already this season. You could try a small saver on Fiulin, a progressive type by the same sire as Via Gallilei. Not much else catches my eye at Sandown although Sarde might be worth a second look in the 2.25.
At Ayr the 4.00 looks to be a match between Locked Inthepocket and Stormin Exit. They are both course and distance winners but with Locked Inthepocket coming into the race on the back of a fall I will just favour Stormin Exit this time.
At Chepstow Requin, runner up on his chase debut at Exeter can go one better in the 5.15.
I have been featuring some former Cheltenham Festival heroes this week. Today’s picture, courtesy of the artist Lisa Miller is of 3 times Gold Cup winner Best Mate.
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