1.30 Lingfield Sherjawy 2pts each-way AND 3pts win @ 8/1 (Generally, get guaranteed)
For a horse of moderate ability, Sherjawy's attitude cannot be faulted and a win record of one in eleven after 122 starts, or one in nine after 82 all weather starts, is something his connections can be very proud of. He has not won since March 2011 and went off the boil for quite a while, but he returned to form earlier this month with a second placed finish over course and distance behind the progressive Charming. He was turned out quickly two days later and didn't run to the same level, but another eight days later he confirmed the recent promise at Kempton with a close third behind Whipphound. He was really keen over the six furlongs there, showing that he has lost none of his speed, and given that his last four wins have been over five furlongs I make the step back in trip a positive here - indeed two of those four wins have been over this course and distance. He is quite well drawn in stall 1 and I would hope Beach Candy goes forward and gives him a tow into the race. Kirsty Milczareck rides Lingfield very well and she knows the horse, 8/1+ in this company is too big.
3.05 Lingfield 4pts split stakes on Aloomaas, Gung Ho Jack, Catalinas Diamond, Gabbiano, Proper Charlie, Black Cadillac, Courageous @ Betfair SP.
A really interesting and tricky looking sprint in which the two market principals take a big chunk out of the book. At a glance they look progressive, but I have reservations about both and the opposition are interesting. Khawatim appeared to have been laid out for his win last time and it is anyone's guess whether he possesses the ability he used to have (was rated in the 90's in early 2012) and this course didn't seem to suit him in two runs before Christmas, albeit over five furlongs. He will need to bring his A game and get luck in running. Polar Venture was very keen last time and although the performance can be marked up as he travelled wide, he is fairly closely matched with Gung Ho Jack who is 14/1, so there is no value there. Aloomaas has been progressive, Gung Ho Jack too, and has form with Polar Venture, Catalinas Diamond is a twice course winner in decent form, connections haven't found the key to Gabbiano but cheekpieces might unlock the latent ability, Proper Charlie didn't look ready last time but is a course and distance winner, Black Cadillac bombed out at 7/2 last time but why 40/1 today?, and Courageous represents a stable who have been doing better this winter with horses coming back from absences, and he is well handicapped. Split 4pts evenly around the seven "outsiders" at Betfair SP.
Profit & loss: day: -11.00 / month: -55.49 / year: -55.49
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