It may be a bit of a side show, but as already alluded to, this Jockey Championship could be the best thing about the flat season (Glorious Goodwood was enjoyable).
It could provide us with some chances to build a pot heading into the NH season.
So, what could we get from today? Is there money there just waiting to be claimed? Or am I simply deluding myself that this improves chances of winners?
No matter about these questions, I'm sure you'd have to agree it adds something to a Tuesday in September! (Yes, I'm a marketing man's dream)
Recent days would suggest that this concluding month could in fact be the best way to spend some pennies and make a profit. Both jockeys have had doubles and trebles on recent cards.
Here's the bookings for each contender today:
JC - Chepstow
2.10 Trading Punches
2.40 Pastfact
3.10
Jazz Cat
4.10
Desert Tango
4.40 Angelical
5.10
Medburn Cutler
SDS - Yarmouth
2.20
Muthmira
2.50
Hurricane Rush
3.50 Odeon
4.20 Basil Berry
4.50 Cockney Island
5.20
Discreet Hero
I've highlighted what I believe (my own opinion, that's all, no particular reason other than my excellent record of spotting a winnner, ahem) to be the best chances for each jockey. I'm picking 2 out of the 3 from each and putting 4 horses in a Lucky 15 as follows:
Jazz Cat, Desert Tango, Hurricane Rush, Discreet Hero
I aim to enjoy this race for the Championship, win or (most likely) lose.
Good Luck