The last few days have been one's of no involvement, that has been mainly down to nothing really catching the eye in poor racing & partly down to having to focus on things away from the racing. Things are likely to be quiet around this time of year & it's important to be patient as always by trying to only take the bets that seem decent opportunities & not waste good profit on selections that are probably best avoided. Onto today & there are a couple that look worthwhile, although certainly not a day to be going crazy about.
Sedgefield -
14:50 - SAM LORD - 1.5 Points EW 6/1 = PLACED (2nd)
This 9 year old gelding tends to save his best runs for this track & with conditions looking to suit & circumstances perhaps in his favour he could go well here once again. He has three times been a winner round here & most recently when completing a quick double back in december over the shorter trip of 17f (today 20f). In relations to this race he did run a respectable 3rd at Carlisle over 20f back in April & last time out round this course he made his seasonal reappearance to finish a creditable 2nd of 14 over 17f, keeping on towards the finish so the step up here today looks as though it really shouldn't pose too much trouble. His previous wins here come on softer ground so there should be no worries there. Probably the big eyecatcher about this one is the fact he is so low in the weights & will receive a fair bit of weight pretty much all round & in conditions that could be quite testing this can be a valuable asset. As with typical handicap stuff there could be cases made for quite a few in here but SAM LORD seemingly likes it a lot round here & would appear to have a good shot at the place money, hopefully he has another big performance up his sleeve ready for this one. Not a bet to be going crazy about & as you can see pretty small stake for this one.
Wolverhampton -
16:50 - INTERCEPTION - 6 Point Win EVENS = WON
D R Lanigan's 3 year old filly has put in two solid performances in maiden company since making her reappearance this season, finishing 2nd the first time & winning last time out & looks set for better things now sent handicapping. She won last time out over C&D & did so in an impressive manner that left the viewers thinking she certainly had more to give if necessary. She showed a nice turn of foot to quicken clear of her rivals before being nicely eased in the closing stages. Steps into handicapping company for the first time & will have to carry top weight which is slightly off putting & I can admit that top weights in handicap company are usually something I would stay clear of & i may get this wrong but she was impressive last time out so I am willing to give her a go at this level considering she looked as though he had plenty more to give when beating a horse rated 70 with comfort, 70 is the opening mark she has been given herself which looks somewhat lenient. That handicap mark makes her the top rated horse in the race & if able to continue the progression she has shown so far then she should be hard to beat despite having to give weight away all round. Available looks to be the selections chief threat as she herself has put in some respectable C&D handicap efforts but I think could struggle to beat INTERCEPTION if she turns up in the same mood as last time. All in all this filly looks to be one who should have more to give now going handicapping & looks worth the bet.
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