After Exeter got called off yesterday when quite a few of my notebook horses were due to run, we now have a bit of a feast of a Monday after a poor Sunday.
So my views
12:35 - Garry Clermont - He ran in the race that Winnings Everything was so impressive in, and I think the bare form suggests that he needs to do much more. However, he pulled really badly through the first quarter of the race and still was travelling on the turn for home. It was worrying that he didn't find much, but I am prepared to forgive him that because it was an eyecatching performance to that point. 6s looks too big against a horse who is priced up on his name and not the bare form.
12:45 - Timetochill is too short in the market but I hope she follows up under a penalty
1:30 - Just the three notebook horses in this beginners chase, Thomas Darby, The Big Bite and Master Tommytucker. The latter is the one that really interests me, and today has been a long time coming for his connections. He was very taking in the paddock before his Chepstow run 408 days ago and I think the time off will have done him some good too, allowing him to develop into his impressive frame. I'd prefer it if it was over a longer trip today, but at 9/2 I think he is a good bet against Thomas Darby et al. Certainly a race to follow for the future.
1:40 - Hometown Boy - backed this morning and took the eye at Warwick. I have this between the from two in the market so at 4.4 I have to be with him. The favourite is a Fergal horse, who is quite rightly the favourite, but I just think this is a winnable opportunity for Hometown Boy and the price looks right.
2:05 - Annie Mc - she was impressive a few times last season and I think she will continue the form in this. 4.0 on the exchange looks fair
2:35 - Timoteo - Knocked sideways when travelling well at Stratford. Worth giving another chance, Kempton although going the other way, should suit and I expect him to travel into this race very well. 8.8 on the exchange
3:20 - Hold The Note - last but not least! This horse went into my notebook with the line - "will make a lovely chaser". Today we will see if that is true.
A lot of racing of good quality, lets hope they don't all burn!!