Friday, February 5, 2010

Friday January 22nd

One bet today, news of our Cheltenham ante post maximum to follow.


Hughie Morrison has been in fine form and he runs Mountain Forest in the two mile handicap, the last contest of the day at Lingfield. The selection has a stamina laden pedigree and I've always thought he would come into his own over extreme distances like he gets today. He also has a bit of tactical speed and I think a sharper track like Lingfield will suit him. I think Prince Charlamagne needs everything to fall right for him to win, Where's Susie looks a false price after Hugh Taylor's intervention and seems to find it hard to win, Coda Agency is back from a break and may need this, and favourite Isle De Maurice is the danger in my book. I think Mountain Forest is bound to improve for the trip, he ran a very decent race at Kempton last time out over twelve furlongs, but was done for toe in a race that developed into a sprint. He is now rated only 45, and it is unlikely Morrison would be persevering with him if he did not think the horse could win a race or two. He has booked a very good lightweight jockey and if Jimmy Quinn can keep him well positioned, I think he is good enough to burn most of these off on the home turn. I'm having a decent each-way bet.


I also looked at Triskaidekaphobia at Wolves at a price, but am happy to stay with the one bet today.


Best Recommendation:


4.15 Lingfield Mountain Forest, 3pts e/w @ 14/1 (Generally, get guaranteed)

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