Dr Newland again. Very talented trainer. In a game where winning is everything, placement is key. And no one places better than the good Doctor.
Tallking of placement, Greatrex takes two to Stratford tonight. He doesn't often go there but when he does he has a tremendous strike rate.
Kettlewell runs in the 5.50 and is currently 5/1. New Years Eve is favourite at a prohibitively short price but that horse was woeful last time out and I couldn't back it at 2/5. Kettlewell is the obvious alternative having run well a few times over hurdles against subsequent winners. This will win a race soon and today seems like a decent opportunity if the favourite doesn't perform up to his bumper form.
Turbo Du Ranch seems the less likely victor of his two today so i won;t go into much detail but the tongue tie and Gavin Sheehan's very handy 5 lbs could surprise a few.