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1:50 First Race
Preview (by
Bet365, best odds): Sion Hill, a winner over course and distance
in December is the selection over Private Soldier and Savile's Delight. Sion
Hill is not the most resolute of characters and therefore not the most prolific
of winners but that is the case with many of his rivals here. His effort last
time at Kempton was most disappointing but he did race from a bad draw and
consequently never got involved. A reproduction of his second placing behind
Sovereignity on his penultimate start would see him play a major role. He is
likely to provide value in what is an open race. Private Soldier drops back two
furlongs from his recent outings. Strong in the market on those starts, his
inclination to hang left is a concern though that may be due to wilting stamina.
He has travelled strongly in these event over 9F so the drop back to 7F should
suit. Savile's Delight in contrast to Private Soldier steps up in trip, having
been successful over the minimum trip at Southwell recently. Although a winner
over three years ago over 7F, recent attempts at this trip have failed and under
today's penalty, is readily passed over. Winged Farasi was another
disappointment last time but has been competitive in recent weeks off his mark
and on a circuit where there is more emphasis on stamina, he can ger in the
shake up. A tight heat where a case can be made for quite a few but Sion Hill
gets the vote.
5:05 Last Race
Preview (by
Bet365, best odds): Rapidity has shown much
improved form since being sent handicapping and is taken to complete a quick hat
trick, following his latest facile success at Southwell, getting the vote ahead
of Bury Treasure and Hellfire Bay. The last mentioned has shown ability in
maidens and could be of interest on his debut in this grade but Kevin Ryan's
colt may be a shade high in the weights so looks best watched. Similar comments
apply to Calistos Quest, while John Potts has had plenty of chances and remains
a maiden after eight starts, a run that is likely to continue here. Bury
Treasure was good value for his win here last time and Gay Kelleway's colt has
to be respected off just a 3lb higher mark but it is hard to get away from
Rapidity who gets the vote.
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