Off to Chester tonight....
As the song says, two out of three aint bad, which is a perfect summary of yesterday. We are running at seven winners from the last nine bets and I hope that the success continues today, which looks full of possibilities. Only the Cecil filly let us down in what was a falsly run race. Tangerine Trees and Markington were good winners. Seven from nine is a strike rate of 77%.
It’s the George Baker (2.30) show once again at Folkstone, which could have a happy ending this time. All three George’s team up once again but it is a brave man who bets against Tom Dascombe at the moment so though I hope he wins I will not be backing George Baker, having not seen much from him to date. I would rather lay than back, but will duck the race completely.
To Back…
A good bet is Mark Johnston’s filly at Chester tonight. Aspen Glen (7.45) ran out a ready winner at Chepstow, scoring by six lengths and overturning the odds on and well thought of favourite. The handicapper has awarded her a mark of 85 for that but there could be much more in the tank. Although her trainer refutes it his horses often come on for their first runs and Aspen Glen could be much better than a handicapper in future. I fully expect her to win despite the presence of stable mate Eastern Aria, who has Greg Fairley aboard and was a good winner of a handicap at Goodwood last time but Aspen Glen is full of potential. Royston Ffrench should win the battle of the Johnston fillies.
Bet of the Day…
My bet of the day is another late one, It was 9.30 last night! Brassini (8.50) can complete a Chester double for us under Tom McLaughlin. Up only two pounds for a length’s victory at Sandown that was a much better race than this. Recent winning form amongst his rivals is somewhat thin on the ground and it should be a quick double for Rod Millman’s four year-old.
So two bets today, let’s hope the good run of form continues.
Friday’s bets @ Chester
7.45 Aspen Glen, win
8.50 Brassini, win
