Saturday 13th January

Wetherby 1.10 Not a very strong race for a Grade 2 with Colonel Harry standing out somewhat on form , he is odds on a rightfully so ; but its a very shallow race and we can pass bet wise

Kempton 1.30 A race that’s very tricky to solve , the two with course form Flegmatik & Latitude could be the one’s to be with ; but any type or result would not surprise me

Warwick 1.49 Irish raider Mel Monroe looks the most interesting runner with low mileage on the clock . Kyntara is on a bit of a roll and looks sure to make a good fist of things . But its a race I don’t want to have a bet in

Kempton 2.07 A competitive Grade 2 . Pic D’Orhy goes well at this venue & must have a good chance. The same can be said for Banbridge who is a talented horse , but is returning from a break and may be Cheltenham is the priority. Edwardstone owns nobody anything , but I think there is plenty in here with much better scope than him. Not a race I want to have a bet in , but it could be useful insight for the festival

Warwick 2.24 Apple Away is very much the most interesting runner as an improving chaser and there is more to be seen at the top level in time . Grey Dawning is another top level performer in the making & Dan Skelton took this 12 months ago and his bright chasing prospect looks the part. A decent race to watch but not to have a bet in

Kempton 2.42 A wide open contest according to the betting as always seems the case with this decent handicap. For me the two most interesting runners are both from the Henderson yard Impose Toi & King Alexander , both are lightly raced with plenty of scope and look worthy of a bet on each. Advised bets Impose Toi 1pt ew @ 4’1 William Hill 6 places & King Alexander 1pt ew @ 9’1 Paddy Power 6 places

Warwick 3.00 Malina Girl stands out somewhat in this field for me , won the Ulster National at Downpatrick last April and ran away with a Grade 3 handicap at Cheltenham in November; raised 11lb to today’s mark when back to Cheltenham four weeks ago but was travelling strongly when she fell three out; this trip will suit and it’s not hard to think that this mark will also prove manageable. Advised Bet Malina Girl 1pt ew @ 7’2 firms offering 5 places

Warwick 3.35 A race for the veterans that has been transferred to this card and it see’s another stand out candidate for me in the shape of
Aye Right . The taking off of weight with a value 7lb claimer looks a very smart move and this very high class old boy looks to have plenty going for him in this type of company. Advised Bet Aye Right 1pt ew @ 11’2 firms offering 5 places