Day: 13 January 2024

I’ve backed IBERICO LORD at 16/1 non-runner no bet for the Coral Cup as I’ve got a strong view he’s been gagging to go up in trip. Connections must know it and haven’t tried yet, with the 2m Betfair Hurdle next up. There’s no way this horse will miss Cheltenham…

3m Trustatrader Hampton Novices’ Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) A slightly odd market because I can’t have the favourite Grey Dawning as he has stamina to prove and jumped poorly last time. Apple Away has a sexy profile with a Grade 1 novice win but her Leicester win was a…

3m5f Wigley Group Classic Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (5yo+) This could be a race dominated by mares with favourite Malina Girl putting in a couple of very promising performances for Gavin Cromwell this season. Should could well be trying her hand in some of the very…

2m5f (Winter) Coral Lanzarote Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 2) (4yo+) I can’t escape the claims of IMPOSE TOI here even though he’s been well found in the market. His Ascot run was superb over a trip more than 5f shorter than this, yet he’s proven he stays this longer trip well in the…