One bet this afternoon, but it looks likely that we'll have another at Wolverhampton this evening, released at 5.30pm.
Just a note that I had looked at Iver Bridge Lad and Sole Power in Ascot's 2.15 as possible bets, as well as Appalachian Trail in the first at York. I couldn't discourage anyone having a small bet (Iver Bridge Lad is 33/1 on the machine) but being honest I think the former is a little too speculative and the market seems to have the other pair about right.
At York, the slowly progressive Murcar represents good value in the staying handicap at 2.40. He doesn't look the most straightforward but he seems to be an out and out stayer in the making and has hinted recently that he is better than his current rating of 73. He was doing all his best work at the finish at Haydock last time out and it looked to me that, despite wearing blinkers, he may have been spooked by the whip flailed by Lochiel's rider in the closing stages which seemed to make him think about it for a stride or two. He stayed on again towards the finish and looks set to appreciate the further step up in trip today. Lochiel has since gone in again at Newmarket off a mark of 87 so the form of that race is working out well from limited evidence. Ian Mongan takes the ride again and he seems to be striking up a good understanding with the horse. The one negative is that he has been on the go for a while now, but Clive's horses are still running well and unless he has gone for the year a good run looks to be on the cards. I make Murcar an 11/2 shot so I'm happy to take the 8/1 each-way.
Best Recommendation:
2.40 York Murcar, 3pts each-way @ 8/1 (Generally - get guaranteed)
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