An uninspiring day. I need to be careful, especially if the rains come.
Sandown 2:05
Howle Hill 5/2
Master Minded 9/2
All Star 11/2
Jericho 111 10/1
I was tempted to put up Howle Hill as the challenge bet, but worries that the ground may turn heavy puts me off. A watching brief. Jericho 111 has no headgear, but could get own way in front – and is a big price on a course that favours horses that can get into a rhythm. Potentially a back to lay.
Tolworth Hurdle – Musing on possibly opposing the front three in the market and hoping for an upset. Probably just watch.
Sandown 3:45
Principe Azzurro 5/1
Erics Charm 6/1
Limited Edition 6/1
Crystal Dainay 7/1
Aztec Warrior 10/1
Patricksnineteenth 10/1
Principe is a horse in and out of my imaginary stable. After the last race when he was given a ridiculously quiet ride I thought he may be aimed for a big festival handicap. I can't see how winning here will help. Caution. Crystal Dainay looks a big price in comparison to Erics Charm, who could have company for the lead from Florida Dream.
Chepstow 12:50
Sobers 7/4
french Saluaie 2/1
Oscar Dangron 7/2
OD now 0-14 over fences, and this is French Saluaie's first try. Sobers was running a good race at a course that wouldn't really suit (wincanton), and these conditions should be ideal. He's the one for today's challenge bet.
£500 Challenge
Sobers £20 win at 2/1
To be honest a bit lucky to collect on sobers - then backbeat denied me a treble. Decent enough day.
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