No bets this afternoon but we have one or two this evening which will be released at 5.30pm.
However we have a maximum bet today and the early price should be taken.
James Glover's string have been running into form and he sends Thunderstruck to contest the extended nine furlong handicap at 5.40pm. The selection has had a fairly mixed time of things since landing his maiden, to say the least, but the application of cheekpieces after a break last time saw him turn in a most interesting performance. He finished second in a ten furlong Lady Amateur riders event at Redcar, travelling well on the outer before making smooth headway to lead with a furlong left. He was on the bridle in front for a bit too long for my liking, and was pounced on by Tres Froide, who was rated 77 at the start of the year and looked totally rejuvenated for a stable finishing the season in good form. Effectively Thunderstruck gave 7lb to a winner who ran to 13lb above his handicap mark. I also feel Thunderstruck was in front too soon. The presence of Tropical Duke, who has been in fine form this year, in third bolsters the form and I reckon Thunderstruck is ready to win off his current mark. The field tonight contains quite a few hold up horses and it may be that Thunderstruck can utilise his good cruising speed to sit prominently from a good draw and pounce on the home turn. Chrish Catlin takes the ride. On the selection's only previous all-weather start, he posted a racing post rating of 75 over course and distance - he runs off 59 today and looks well up to winning an average contest if he gets first run on the favourite.
Best Recommendation:
5.40 Wolverhampton Thunderstruck, 5pts each-way @ 7/1 (Boylesports, VC Bet - price guaranteed - Maximum Bet) placed, 2nd in photo finish!
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