By the Professor
I have arrived at Ayr for the Western Meeting. I am looking forward to the Ayr Gold Cup on Saturday, and am really interested in Knot in Wood at this early stage but we will have to wait until Thursday for the final declarations.
The opening day at Ayr is a bit tricky, to say the least, it is in fact very difficult. I have one very strong bet at Ayr and one at Pontefract for you on this wonderful Thursday.
3.20 Ayr- Simenon, 2pt Win
I like class droppers and Simenon (3.20) takes a big class drop after running in the Solario Stakes last time out. That race is a group three contest and having run with credit I feel he will take a good deal of beating. Andrew Balding has had a just gone off the boil of late, but Simenon looks a strong bet to make the long trip worth it.
Two Bets on Thursday
4.00 Pontefract- Russian Spirit, 1pt Win
I like a bit of Russian Spirit (4.00), in fact I like most spirits but Russian Spirit looks rock solid at Ponte. Michael Jarvis won the race in 2008 and can double up here with this progressive three year-old. A win and a second on her last two outings at Doncaster show that she is on a good mark, running again from an untouched 81 I really fancy her in this very winnable contest.
See you tomorrow!
