THE BETTING STRATEGY

Year to date: -20.09 points

Tuesday 22 February

That was a pretty poor performance from Frimeur De Lancray yesterday who never got on terms. He was clearly fancied and backed into favouritism.

LOSS OF 1.00 POINT

All Selections are settled to Betfair SP

2.20 Navan

Gentlemans Game                    1.5 points ew (4 places)

At some point, Gentlemansgame is going to rediscover his form and hopefully, it will be today. Three miles has probably been beyond him on his two runs this season so it is interesting that he’s now stepped back in trip. On his day he’s a useful hurdler and the going will not be a problem for him whereas it will be for some of the others.

2.30 Taunton

Aristocrate                                   2 points win

It’s probably fair to say that Dr Richard Newland expected more from Aristocrate on his hurdling debut but the horse clearly had a lot to learn and was very novicey at his hurdles. I’m hoping and expecting that he’ll be a different proposition today and he’ll need to be if he is to justify both his reputation and his fairly hefty price tag. He’s in first-time blinkers.

6.30 Southwell

Battochi                                        1 point win

This horse has been improving with every race and although 4lb higher than his last success he should prove very difficult to beat. He’s stepped up to one mile six furlongs here, which was always the plan and it’s hard to see him being beaten here.