It’s a shame Almaty couldn’t hold on yesterday, he put on an excellent showing to finish 3rd at 12-1. Phantom Ranch on the other hand continued his disappointing run by finishing well down the field in a race that connections thought he had a squeak in. Not sure what they’ll do with that horse now, he’s fallen out of love with the game it seems.
Today i am going to focus on the big G, no, not Goodwood, but Galway. The Weld show is well underway, and it’s time to jump onto the bandwagon as it rolls through all the bookmakers this week.
Tandem 18:45 Galway 9/2 William Hill
Let’s jump aboard the Weld train with this horse. This race as a whole is fiercely competitive, but Tandem won at the Galway Festival last year and produced his best effort yet when beating several of these when wearing the first time visor last time out (1m2f at Leopardstown). He’s up 9lbs for that win, but it may not be enough to stop him on his upward curve. The 2nd favourite Fortify is respected, he’s come out and won since, but i will most definately be focusing on Tandem here.
Diplomat 17:05 Galway 9/4 Stanjames
I’m not usually a fan of horses running less than 24 hours after their last race, but Diplomat won the first race of the Galway festival (yesterday) with something up his sleeve. If he does run, then i have complete faith in Weld thinking he’s in good enough condition to put up a real fight. He was bakced yesterday as if defeat was out of the question, and if he’s left in, i expect the same sort of betting activity today.
I wonder why no bookie priced up Weld to be top trainer? If they did he’d be incredibly short!
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.
