Saturday 7th March 2015

Minimal time this morning so straight to the action.

3.10 Sandown

A fiercely competive handicap hurdle I've picked out two fancies.  Thistlecrack showed a sparkling turn of foot to win nicely at Ascot last time.  I'm hopeful with a decent pace he'll come there fast and late up the Sandown hill.  I think a stiff 2m will be ideal for him.  My second pick is Meadowcroft Boy.  He ran an eyecatching race at Musselburgh two runs ago.  I'm prepared to forgive a slightly below par run last time at Kelso.  Again I think a fast pace and stiff track will play to his strengths. It's not often A Whillans send one this far south and Jamie Moore is an interesting jockey booking.

 

4.00 Wolverhampton

A tricky handicap but I think Mappin Time is overpriced at 12/1.  He beat Basil Berry last time and is only a lbs worse off versus the 2nd favourite.  Mappin Time goes well at the track, has won in class 2, has a fair draw and his trainer Tim Easterby is in very good form.


Selections Summary

3.10 Sandown
Thistlecrack 0.50 pts win 14/1 (5th)

Meadowcroft Boy 0.33 pts e/w 40/1 5 places (PU)

4.00 Wolves
Mappin Time 0.50 pts win 12/1 (10th)