1pt each-way double on today's selections, 11/1 and 10/3 (Generally guaranteed)
2.00 Lingfield Hurricane Harry 2pts each-way AND 1pt win @ 12/1 (Bet victor, guaranteed, 11/1 Paddy Power, Ladbrokes, Independents, guaranteed)
There's a bit of thinking outside the box going on here, but I can't resist backing Hurricane Harry at a double figure price here. He seems to have attracted some support this morning, and I'm a big fan of the trainer who is quite shrewd. The selection showed nothing on his debut in a visor, but has been gelded since, the headgear is removed and a change of surface could see him improve drastically today. He has a really nice pedigree, is bred to go on this surface, and could be a bit better than most of these rivals. I don't think either of the front three in the market set an exacting standard, and if the selection is ready after his break, he might make them all go here.
4.40 Southwell Argent Touch 3pts each-way @ 7/2 (Coral, guaranteed, 10/3 generally guaranteed) - E/W 2nd
This might seem rather defensively staked, but I think Argent Touch is a much better each-way bet than win only given his running style and the shape of this race. The dead eight line up, and a few of them won't run their race on this surface - some have long absences to overcome too. Argent Touch is a big, strapping three year old who is improving all the time but needs to learn to race more economically. The booking of Dale Swift over Adam McLean is a positive in that regard, I expect him to ride the horse with more restraint than has been the case recently and continue to try and teach him to settle. I think he is better than a mark of OR60, and if something can give him a lead into this race, he should go close. I can't see what keeps him out of the three.
Profit & loss: day: -7.90 / month: +32.20 / year: +19.60
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