Cheltenham 1.30 Herbiers 1/2 pt ew @ 8’1 / 15’2 firms offering 4 places – Comes into this of the back of a smooth success at Newbury on the step up to 2 & half miles. Certainly still has some scope over fences given this is just the 4th start of them , that compared with the rest of these who have nothing to hide from their current marks makes him a big player in my book
Newmarket 1.50 Lion Kingdom 3/4 pt ew @ 10’1 / 9’1 firms offering 4 places (NAP) – Improved with each run last season , culminating in a ready success on the all weather at Wolverhampton. That looks good form with the 3rd that day going on to win 2 straight races since. The handicap mark of 85 does not look that bad when you consider he was beaten just over 2 lengths on 2nd start by a rival who is now rated in the high 90’s
Newmarket 2.25 Admiral D 1/2 pt ew @ 10’1 firms offering 4 places – Did not achieve a success last season , but that was after a yard switch and I would think the current stable will get something out of him at some point off a decent looking mark this season
Newmarket 3.00 Bold Act 1pt win @ 7’2 – Has now won 4 on the bounce after a winning return to action last time out. I doubt he has stopped improving and the slight step up in trip should be no issue
Newmarket 3.35 Small Oasis 1/2 pt ew @ 11’1 firms offering 4 places – Came unstuck on heavy ground when last seen. But ran really well over C&D the time before in the Oh So Sharp stakes. That is by far the best form on offer & with Murphy booked for a yard that he very rarely rides for ( just one ride previously ) looks interesting at the price considering the C&D experience
ITV Double
1pt ew Lion Kingdom ( 4 places ) & Small Oasis ( 4 places )