Newbury 1.20 Highland Hunter is the current favourite & probably brings the best recent form after a 4th place in a good race at Haydock , the mark is no gimme however & that last race was a gruelling test. Copperhead just does not win , places plenty but his mark has gone nowhere as a result. One I think could go well is Commodore for a back to form yard , this one returns fresh back from a break after some fruitless run on a very good looking mark. The yard are always to be feared when the mud is flying so this one gets my vote. Advised Bet Commodore 1/2 pt ew @ 6’1
Kelso 1.42 The Kalooki Kid drops back into handicap company after a try in Graded level last time out , that looks decent form with the 2nd & 3rd going onto to be one and two in a Graded race next time out. Serious Operator does look a very good rival though and caught the eye somewhat last time out at Kempton when never really placed to make any sort of challenge in the Lanzarote , he seemed to finish with more to give and this is much easier than that race. Advised Bet Serious Operator 3/4 pt ew @ 5’1
Newbury 1.55 Grandeur D’Ame made an early exit last time out , but did trot up in heavy ground back in November & ran well enough in a good graded race at Cheltenham after that. I can’t help thinking however that Highstakesplayer may be too progressive for the current favourite. Highstakesplayer returned from a layoff with a smooth win last time out and has form on soft ground , the drop in trip should be no issue and he has never been out of the first three since going handicapping. Advised Bet Highstakesplayer 3/4 pt ew @ 9’2
Kelso 2.17 Jango Baie brings Grade 1 winning form into this race and that would normally be good enough to make him a strong favourite , but that yard seems under a bit of a cloud at present with hardly anything finishing it’s race off at all well. Personal Ambition looks the one to capitalise given his forward running style is very much suited to this track & already hold a verdict over a Henderson hot pot from the Warwick run. Advised Bet Personal Ambition 1pt ew @ 4’1 Betvictor 4 places
Doncaster 2.35 Probably the most tricky race to solve on todays ITV card and it’s not a contest I could find any way into , so we can pass this one over
Kelso 2.50 Another Henderson inmate heads the betting in the shape of Under Control , she brings graded form into this race and is a worthy favourite. But as I mentioned before the yards form is somewhat alarming currently and I could not be getting involved at the current prices. Black Hawk Eagle on the other hand goes for a yard in great nick and while this is a much hotter contest than previous one’s I get the feeling he is on a fast upward curve and has a lovely weight for this. Advised bet Black Hawk Eagle 3/4 pt ew @ 5’1 firms offering 6 places
Doncaster 3.10 Lunar Discovery currently heads the market at around 2’1 this evening and I find it hard to understand why she would be so short given this looks a very deep race with plenty of good rivals. I like the chances of Ottizzini , proving suited by the step up to 3m and scoring by 6l last time out ; she may have more to offer at this trip and holds major claims even with 3lb penalty. Advised Bet Ottizzini 1pt ew @ 9’2 William Hill
Kelso 3.25 Aye Right is grand old servant and looks sure to make a bold fist of things once again. Monbeg Genius has the younger legs however and he does look a stayer of some potential , the current price is short enough however , so its a no bet race
Doncaster 3.40 Some Scope does stand out somewhat in this race. He has taken very well to fences and did the job with some ease here last time out. He looks hard to go against in this field of exposed out of sorts rivals . Advised Bet Some Scope 1pt win @ 3’1