Two bets for today.
2.40 Perth Easter Queen 1pt each-way @ 22/1 (Stan James, guaranteed, 20/1 guaranteed generally)
This is probably the last race I thought I'd be betting in today, but a closer examination reveals some hidden form in the backlog of Easter Queen. The selection is a winning pointer who made her hurdles debut at Hexham last year, staying on to good effect over two and a half miles behind a decent horse of James Lambe's. There is plenty of stamina in her pedigree and the step up to three miles is bound to suit, an assertion backed up by the visual evidence of that Hexham run. She disappointed on soft ground on two starts since then, but she has been allotted a lowly handicap mark of 90 and there is scope for improvement stepped up in trip for her handicap debut on ground she enjoys. The services of a decent 3lb claimer are employed and she is good value at a huge price.
5.30 Punchestown Cousin Vinny 2pts each-way @ 16/1 (Generally, get guaranteed)
Leaps off the page in my opinion. This talented horse has gone through a bit of a nothing patch, but acquitted himself really well at Cheltenham in the World Hurdle, staying on nicely until a late mistake saw him eased. He was level with Karabak going to the last hurdle, and I can't quite see why that rival is as low as 9/2 for this contest, while Cousin Vinny is 16/1. The selection has won again since, over a trip and on ground that were not ideal, and I would expect him to be able to improve on the rating of 150 he posted there, which puts him bang in contention today. Patrick Mullins takes the ride and with the stable in such blinding form, I think their apparent third string has a great chance to add to their already phenomenal haul this week.
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