Two selections for today.
4.15 Curragh Barkston Ash 2pts each-way AND 2pts win @ 12/1 (Paddy Power, 10/1 Boylesports, SeanieMac.com, Ladbrokes - all pay 5 places)
I'd be fairly keen to be on a high drawn horse here, and I've come down on the side of Barkston Ash, who seems to have been put away for this race since his Haydock run at the end of May. The selection is in the form of his life, and still seems to be improving at the age of six. He is drawn well, and has plenty of winning form at Hamilton, which would suggest the Curragh's stiff finish will hold no fears. His last two runs lead me to believe there is some improvement still to come, and I think he represents a bit of value at a double figure price with five places paid.
Coillte Cailin represents a stable which seems to be hitting form, and this looks her best chance yet of getting off the mark. Her Haydock run over ten furlongs on good ground looks the best form on offer here, and she looks well treated off OR67, 2lbs higher than for that run. She is perhaps best forgiven her Nottingham run on ground that may not have suited, and good ground and Doncaster's stiff finish will suit her run style in my view. A good 5lb claimer is booked, and if he can hold her up for a late challenge, I think she has the beating of this lowly enough opposition. 5/1 is too big.
One extra selection for today:
4.05 Newmarket Penny Drops 2pts each-way AND 2pts win @ 12/1 (Ladbrokes, Bet Victor, Totesport, Betfred, Betfair Sportsbook) - E/W 2nd
Newmarket has been hit with heavy rain, replete with thunder and lightning, in the last few minutes and satellite pictures suggests it will continue for a while yet. Rain softened ground brings Penny Drops right into the equation. This daughter of Invincible Spirit has some good soft ground form, including her recent second at Goodwood behind Wee Jean, which has worked out quite well. She didn't handle Epsom's undulations or quick ground last time out, and is probably worth another chance today. Her stable went through a quiet spell recently (by their own high standards) but have been absolutely banging in the winners in the last ten days. They have taken the trouble to but Frankie Dettori for the ride, and the double figure odds now look like excellent value with conditions coming in her favour.
Profit & loss: day: -10.20 / month: -21.60 / year: +302.30
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