THE BETTING STRATEGY
Year to date: -28.13 points
Saturday 12 February
We were so unlucky yesterday. Smart Wild cruised up into contention, looking all over the winner and then fell. Just to rub salt into the wounds, Monte Igueldo did virtually the same. He didn’t fall, but
he lost all momentum and his saddle slipped but he hung on to finish 2nd. Unbelievable!
Some great racing today but a lot of it is highly competitive and best just watched. I’ve avoided the Paul Nicholls horses. He says there are no problems with his horses but my eyes tell me something
else. We shall see how he performs today.
LOSS OF 4.00
POINTS
All Selections are settled to Betfair SP
2.50 Naas
Mighty Blue 1
point win
This is a great chance for Mighty Blue to open her account over hurdles. She was third in a mares' Grade 2 at last season's Cheltenham Festival on her latest start in this sphere. The 6-y-o
has been a listed winner on the Flat since then and she should prove too good for these rivals.
3.08 Uttoxeter
Barrowdale
3 points win
Brian Hughes rides Barrowdale for the first time and Donald McCain's runner should be capable of winning this now stepped up in trip.and following two seconds. The danger is Gold Miner, who
has some decent form but hasn't been seen for nearly 14 months and will probably need the race.
3.15 Warwick
Cheddleton 1
point win
The Jennie Candish trained Cheddleton is yet to win over fences this term but he's knocking on the door and was an excellent second in a 2m handicap at Wetherby last time. He has an excellent chance here off the same mark and upped in trip, which will be of a big benefit to
him.