2.30 Cheltenham Astracad 4pts win @ 10/1 (Stan James, Betpack.com, guaranteed, 9/1 generally guaranteed)
Nigel Twiston Davies has his string in fine form and his horses are tending to come on for their first run. Astracad is a second season novice who looks attractively handicapped on his best form over hurdles, and he has plenty of Cheltenham form for a horse so early in his career. His run last time out was particularly promising, he shaped for all the world as though a step up in trip was required, jumping well but eventually getting caught out by speedier horses when he was trying to run and jump a stride quicker than his optimum. He should be at peak fitness today, his jockey is riding really well, and I think the handicap mark is very favourable. Anything approaching double figures is too big.
2.40 Wolverhampton Classy trick 5pts win @ 7/2 (Boylesports, guaranteed, 10/3 generally guaranteed)
An interesting little nursery, but Richard Fahey's Classy Trick stands out in this company. The form of his recent Lingfield run looks very solid and the first three pulled clear which is always something I look for. I think the three might be a bit better than the bare form, and it is also interesting the selection hit the front before running green close home. That would suggest that the booking of the great cajoler Jamie Spencer is ideal for the horse, he can hopefully produce him at the right time and show that he is a bit classier than this lot.
Profit & loss: day: -9.00 / month: -81.00 / year: -79.20
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