Another day of ITV racing that the weather has done its best to wipe out & we are left with Lingfield & Navan as the filler races for ITV . They are decent enough cards , so at least we can have some action
Navan 1.55 A race that probably revolves around two improvers in Harvard Guy & Catch The Beast . The former has been hit with a 12lb rise after another smart performance making it two wins in a row , but I have the feeling he is a graded runner in the making and could well defy another rise. The latter has been raised a whopping 17lbs for the latest win ( by a wide margin ) & that looks harsh. Advised Bet Harvard Guy 1pt win @ 3’1
Lingfield 2.00 Talis Evolvere currently heads the market , probably because of Ryan Moore riding , he had a hard race last time out and is one I awoudl be keen to take on. Dragon Icon is another shorter in the betting than the form would suggest , is unexposed but I would not say the opening mark is a gimme. Tropez Power caught my eye last time out returning from six months off in a hot race at Newcastle on New Year’s Day and travelled typically powerfully before meeting lots of trouble in running; could still have more to give on AW. Advised Bet Tropez Power 1pt ew @ 17’2 firms offering 4 places
Navan 2.30 A very tight handicap with Choses Diamond currently heading the market , I can see why , he shaped as if still in form at Punchestown 3 weeks ago and is potentially well treated back over hurdles. Might Jeremy ran on when it was all over last time out but is hardly well handicapped, Clonbury Bridge & Butty O Brien both have similar profiles ( the latter seemingly likes this track ) Advised Bet Chosen Diamond 1pt ew @ 9’2 firms offering 6 places
Lingfield 2.35 This race totally puzzled me at first & even thought there are only 10 runners it is a bit of a minefield on paper . The one that has possibility’s is Bedford Flyer who is has run well round Lingfield before. It’s a decent draw and he’s on a decent enough mark. He’s well capable of winning off 93. Advised Bet Bedford Flyer 1/2 pt ew @ 15’2
Navan 3.05 A beginners Chase and not a race that offers any sort of betting opportunity for me and we can move on
Lingfield 3.10 The one that stands out is Oh So Grand who has as won four of her seven starts and made it 3-4 on AW when coming from well off the pace to pick off the re-opposing Queen Regent towards the finish over C&D last month; did well to get up from so far back and a further 4lb rise may not stop her; yard won this last year too. The danger is probably stable mate Twirling. Advised Bet Oh So Grand 2pt win @ 15’8
Navan 3.42 This looks a wide open handicap & any type of result would not be surprising, but I can’t resist having a nibble on Tangental who is interesting here off 12lb lower than his hurdles rating. Advised Bet Tagental 1/2 pt ew @ 5’1 firms offering 4 places
Lingfield 3.45 A class 5 race that looks to have been stuck on the end of the ITV coverage to fill time and its not a low grade contest I have intention of backing in