Today we have our weekly look at the weekends racing action from Nick Hardman of Betting Insiders (http://dailypunt.com/nickhardman)
Nick has set us up with some nice winners this season and today he tries to find us the winner of the Cesarewitch to add to his tally…
Last week we highlighted in-form trainer Charlie Longsdon. He bagged us a winner that day and has followed up with another in midweek. He is still a trainer I want to keep on-side in the early part of the season and he sends a few runners to Carlisle today.
He has a decent strike rate at the track too with 6 winners from 19 runners. He has the following entries on Friday:
Charlie Longsdon Carlisle runners Friday 10/10/2014
3.10pm Drop Out Joe
3.45pm Orange Nassau
4.20pm Simply The West
5.20pm Deadly Move
Cesarewitch Tips
On to Saturday and we have the last of the big handicaps in the Cesarewitch.
Having already landed the Ebor and Cambridgeshire it is a tall order to land the hat-trick but I wouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t at least share my thoughts.
This race has gone to some big priced winners in recent times including winners at 66/1, 66/1 and 25/1 in the last three renewals.
Weight and official ratings do not tell us much regarding potential winners but, with the exception of Scatter Dice last year, the previous 10 winners had winning form over 2m or further.
Hurdlers have finished in the top two in 13 of the last 17 renewals. Other strong trends include a top 4 finish last time out and no more than 7 runs in the season. That helps reduce the field to 9.
One who ticks plenty of boxes is Big Easy for Philip Hobbs and the trainer knows what it take to win this having done so with Detroit City in 2006.
Big Easy looks to have solid credentials having finished runner-up in the trial race 3 weeks ago. That was his first flat run of the season and he should come on bundle for the run and he has a nice draw in stall 2.
Another who is guaranteed to stay is Chester Cup winner Suegioo. He last two runs have been over trips shorter than 2 miles and I think he will relish every yard of this trip. He was also a fine 2nd in the Northumberland Plate over 2 miles and that race is a good pointer for horses who run well in the Cesarewitch.
Another with solid prospects is Swnymor who has to turn the form around with hotpot favourite Quick Jack, but he takes him on here on much better terms (16lbs better to be exact).
My only concern is his wide draw in stall 34 but with several bookmakers paying 6 places he is still worth an each-way interest.
If you fancy taking something at a bigger price then the ultra-consistent Noble Silk, a good 4th in the Northumberland Plate, should give you a run for your money 33/1.
Nicky Henderson trained the winner of this in 2008 and Kieron Fallon rode the winner in 2012. They team up on Earth Amber @33/1 and any rain would help his cause, although he is another from our short list who has been done no favours by the draw (stall 33).
Saturday Newmarket 3.50pm
Trends horses: Big Easy @12/1 & Suegioo @16/1
Alternatives: Swnymor @16/1, Earth Amber @33/1 & Noble Silk @33/1
Jumping Propects 2015
It is written by racing stalwart John Morris.
The book is priced at £15 and was published late September and is aimed at those who like to follow trainers and also spot a few big priced winners that are under the radar.
There is comprehensive coverage of 21 Trainers along with comments on 475 of the horses in their care.
There are also ‘stable eyecatchers’ at the end of each interview to help you focus on those the author really likes.
Last year’s edition produced 242 winners and included winners at 40/1, 33/1, 25/1 and 20/1.
This is the 23rd edition of the book and clearly offers something that is worthwhile to many.
Here's the edited highlights of the Amazon blurb…
You can obtain a copy by visiting http://www.dailypunt.com/jumpingprospects
Today's Selection
9.10 Kempton Fiftyshadesofgrey – eachway bet – 11/2 Bet 365
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