Sunday, August 18, 2013

Thursday 15th August 2013

Just one for this evening.

8.15 Chepstow James Pollard 3pts each-way AND 1pt win @ 15/2 (Bet 365, William Hill, guaranteed, 7/1 generally guaranteed)

A poor contest by any account but the ground at Chepstow has definitely eased and the watering policy will not have helped. That will definitely bring the galloping James Pollard into it. The eight year old only wins in his turn, but he looks very well handicapped off OR60 based on last years form and he is proven in class 5 contests, a grade above that which he contests this evening. He comes into this contest having had three recent runs after a mid season break, and is proven at this track having won over course and distance on heavy ground last year. He tends to run well at this time of year and is reunited with a 5lb claiming amateur who knows the horse well having won on him over hurdles and on the flat. With question marks over many of these, and a decent pace looking likely, he makes plenty of each-way appeal at 7/1 or better.


Profit & loss: day: -7.00 / month: +35.24 / year: +168.44

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