Month: December 2015

Aintree

I have two fancies at Aintree. The Betfred chase (2.15) has attracted a small but select field. Don Poli could have a few pounds in hand of his rivals and the ground should suit him. At a bigger price Fort Worth (2.45) should go well after an encouraging second at Cheltenham last month.

Chepstow

12.20 The trip and heavy ground could play to the strengths of Ballywilliam, a bumper winner at this track.

Sandown

1.55 Bristol de Mai impressed when winning last time out and looks to have scope for further improvement.

3.35 Carole’s Destrier has been dropped 3 lbs after finishing 5^th in the Badger Ales Chase and should close.

Exeter

1.10 Otago Trail

3.20 Monbeg Theatre

Leicester

2.45 King’s Song has a 7 lbs penalty for his win at Ludlow but comes from a stable in very good form.

Market Rasen

12.05 Sikandar won well last time out and there could be more to come from him.

Wincanton

12.35 This looks a two horse race. My narrow preference is for Duke Des Champs.

Clonmel

3.35 Yorkhill is a worthy favourite on bumper form.