2.50 Catterick Our Boy Jack 1pt each-way AND 2pts win @ 16/1 (Bet Victor, Coral, guaranteed, 14/1 generally guaranteed)
Our Boy Jack is a consistent type, but he looks quite well handicapped at the moment which can't be said for many of these outside the market leaders. Seven furlongs around a turning track is ideal for him, but he does need a strong pace and horses coming back to him to be seen at his best. Those conditions should present themselves today, after the rain that has fallen in the last few days and considering the field size and potential pace influences within. He looks overpriced as a result. His usual claimer, with whom he has struck up a decent partnership, takes the ride and the addition of cheekpieces to focus his ideas suggests connections are keen for him to land this decent prize.
3.10 Haydock Gathering Power 1pt each-way AND 2pts win @ 14/1 (Generally guaranteed) - E/W 2nd
I'd be keen to take on Joyeuse, who doesn't use her energy economically, and Spinatrix, who had a hard race last time, in this contest and I've come down on the side of Eddie Lynam's Gathering Power. She looked a horse to follow when winning more impressively than the bare margin suggests last time out, and this race has been her target since. She wants a bit of cut in the ground so conditions have come right for her, and she looks very game and genuine. I don't think those near the top of the market set a huge standard bar perhaps the talented Perfect Blessing, but at the prices I prefer Gathering Power on an each-way and win basis.
3.45 Haydock Red Stargazer 1pt each-way AND 2pts win @ 14/1 (Bet Victor, Stan James, Betpack.com, Betfair Sportsbook, guaranteed)
This race will actually be run over 1m50yds according to the official going and track report, due to the rail position. Red Stargazer will want every yard of that trip in my view, because he is the sort who finds loads of the bridle and just keeps galloping when others have cried enough. He represents an in form trainer who was responsible for last year's runner up, and the ground has come in his favour following recent rain. It looks a tough contest to find the winner of, but I think the selection is excellent value at the prices despite the burden of top weight.
Profit & loss: day: -7.50 / month: +76.95 / year: +164.25
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