Al Kazeem and Thimaar finished first and second in a Newbury maiden last season and they clash again at the Berkshire track tomorrow in the 4.25. Thimaar was making his debut while Al Kazeem had the benefit of a previous outing. This is a tough one to call but with the stable in fine form Thimaar may be able to reverse the form.
Dandy Nicholls is very much the man to follow in the big sprint handicaps and both Courageous and Striking Spirit look destined to pick up a big prize or two during the season. I am taking the view that Nicholls will be aiming the pair at later target so I am going to look elsewhere in the 4.55 with fingers firmly crossed. I think that Captain Carey may be better than his current handicap mark and he is my tentative selection at odds of 14/1.
The card at Ayr looks tricky. The following look fair value for money: 2.50 Arctic Court; 3.25 Door Boy; 4.00 Mister Stickler.
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