By Carl Harris
Three jumps meetings with Ayr, Catterick and Plumpton staging cards of varying quality. Catterick is a pretty grim place to go, even in summer, but in winter it is particularly desperate. A few quid invested in the track is badly needed but that said there is an interesting card there today.
Kempton stages an all-weather meeting under the lights, which once again is not for me. I am sticking to the jumps which has allowed me to put more time in to the cards, with less to study, and has paid handsome dividends so far. The weekend is once again shaping up as very good. The Tingle Creek will be a great race and is up for grabs now Master Minded is absent.
Here are my best bets for Wednesday.
12:50 Ayr, Bedlam Boy- Win. Ferdy Murphy has definitely changed his early season training regime, if results are any indication. Bedlam boy was an easy winner on his chase debut last month at Carlisle and can follow-up here. He should strip fitter for that win in what looks a pretty poor race with the only worry being whether we can get a decent price for the layers. A banker bet today is Bedlam Boy.
14:05 Plumpton, Carrickmines- Win. A winner last week, a very easy one by eighteen lengths, Carrickmines is sure to go up significantly in the weights and therefore is out again under a penalty. His six opponents are not in winning form and it looks as though the race is at the mercy of Dr Newland’s charge with the excellent Daryl Jacob in the saddle.
Master Minded misses Tingle Creek
14:35 Plumpton, Shore Thing- Win. No price, one for the multi-bets but another that I like to double up my bets with for a nice Brucie bonus on winnings.
14:15 Catterick, Alegralil- Win. Again no great prices on offer but Donald McCain has a decent mare on his hands. She has won two bumpers and made a very pleasing start over hurdles at Towcester. The old adage about Towcester form certainly doesn’t apply here as she looks a genuine top class performer who will readily give weight away to this field and win. If the price is attractive then Alegralil is the best bet of the day.
Carl Harris’ Best Bets or Wednesday 2 December
- 12:50 Ayr, Bedlam Boy- Win
- 14:05 Plumpton, Carrickmines- Win
- 14:15 Catterick, Alegralil- Win.
- 14:35 Plumpton, Shore Thing- Win
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