Two bets for today:
Merrion Tiger is ridden by a 7lb claiming amateur who rides well enough to put in in the better half of riders in this field, he is experienced and knows the selection well having ridden him before. The horse is 4/5 at this track and is on the up and up career wise, as opposed to Lady Pilot who looks that bit more exposed. I like to have a fresh horse for a Southwell marathon and after a month or so off, Merrion Tiger fits that bill. Aaman is a candidate for bouncing, as a younger horse who has just put up the performance of his life to trounce some really bad horses here. He did win for us last week but, having run flat turned out quickly before, he is worth taking on her with another horse who, on this surface, isn't far behind him on his best form.
Barlaman represents Clive Brittain who has had some decent wins here in the past. He sometimes does well with cast offs from other stables and can get one ready after a break. The day I seen Barlaman make his debut for Godolphin, I thought, "here's a stuffy looking galloper of a horse who needs time and will probably enjoy fibresand". He steps up two furlongs, but he is bred for it and I'm not sure why Godolphin didn't race him over further - in fairness, they probably aren't looking for 80-90 rated handicappers, which is what I think this horse might be. Perhaps Brittain can eke out some improvement.
1.30 Southwell Merrion Tiger, 3pts e/w @ 9/1 (Paddy Power - guaranteed) Each-way 2nd
4.30 Southwel Barlaman, 5pts win @ 8/1 (Stan James, guaranteed)
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