Not the best racing domestically it has to be said, my NAP is based in Ireland, my NB is back in blighty.
NAP – 14:25 Clonmel– Forecast with – Sizing Europe and Magnanimity – 3 pts.
Sizing Europe. What more has to be said? Pleasing start to the new campaign last time when beating Forpadydeplaster at Gowran park 8 days ago. That was won in easy style, all the money that day was for First Lieutenant, ultimately, that money went wayward as he finished 4th, beaten over 10 lengths by Sizing Europe.
In this company today, he has to be strongly fancied. 2/7 is the best price currently, which is terrible. Even I can’t tip that up as a bet. I’d suggest the forecast with Magnanimity. The horse stayed on really well at last year’s Cheltenham Festival to come 4th in the RSA chase behind Bostons Angel. 4th in the context of this race is very strong, he was only beaten by 1 length so almost rewarded each way backers who took the 33-1 about him on the day (gambled into 16-1).
Some horses Magnanimity beat that day went on to achieve the following in 2012: Quel Espirt (Since gone on and won 3 group 1 races) Mikael D’haguenet (Won and placed 2nd in two group 1 races)
The Giant Bolster (Group 3 chase at Cheltenham and placed 2nd in Cheltenham Gold Cup behind Synchronised) Now, Magnanimity doesn’t win very often, but he’s always game. Staying on late to place. There are only 5 runners here tomorrow, so fingers crossed he can chase down the weakening Tranquil Sea on the run in to nab 2nd.
Best odds currently are on boylesports.
NEXT BEST – 13:10 Taunton – Well Mett – 5-1 B365 – 2 pts.
I feel I’ve been falling over a cliff backing this horse. He’s well thought of, and has placed 2nd in his last 3 runs. Two runs back he came 2nd by a neck in class 5 company, and connections decided to up him in grade to take on class 4 company. He finished 2nd, but was beaten easily by nearly 3 lengths. This group back in grade MIGHT do the trick.
Everything will be crossed tomorrow hoping he can win. He’s currently a nice 5-1 with b365, I fully expect him to go off around the 11/4 – 3/1 mark when people realise he brings the best form into the race. Don’t go in large; anything can happen at this grade. Let’s hope he breaks his sequence of 2nd places by getting his head in front today.
Betfair:
Bet on Henrik Stenson to become the BMW PGA Championship Winner.
Paddypower:
Back Australia to take the Ashes home with them.
Betway:
Back Rafael Nadal to become the Mens French Open Winner.
Coral:
Back One For Arthur to win the Grand National.
Bet365:
Back Mexico to win the Confederations Cup.
