Saturdays Horseracing Tips, 6 February

By Carl Harris

I have to say I was really looking forward to the racing on Saturday, but the cards are a bit disappointing. Certainly it seems that Nicky Henderson has scared off quite a few.

Binocular and Punchestowns will both win but will not have a hard race and neither they or us the public will learn much ahead of the Cheltenham Festival. I understand that there is another Nicky Henderson hot pot making its debut at Sandown. I feel that the yard could have at least four winners so a multibet may be a good idea to get some decent return.

The racing should all go ahead over jumps with Sandown, Doncaster and Wetherby the venues with Lingfield offering all-weather flat action on the polytrack. I will give you my list of possible bets today.

Sandown…

1:30 Sandown, Binocular- Win. A three horse race with a gulf in class the likes of which you will only see at Old Trafford this afternoon. He will win on the steel and pick up over £14k for doing it. We will learn nothing from this and will get no price, only one for the big money buyers and one for a multibet. As good a thing as you can get in my view.

McCoy rides for Nicky Henderson

2:05 Sandown, According- Win. This is another Nicky Henderson horse making it’s debut but the word from Seven Barrows is that this is a flying machine and is strongly fancied to win. I would take the earliest price possible as there is sure to be some good money for it. Anak is well regarded but According gets 10lb from it and should win. I hear they fancy it for the Triumph Hurdle! Zaynar won it for the yard last year and I suspect this will go straight to the head of the market should he win as expected.

2:35 Sandown, Punchestowns- Win. Yet another for the Henderson camp but a disappointing turn out for this valuable novice’s chase. Punchestowns is favourite for the RSA Chase and he will likely win unchallenged here at no price. If you want to buy a bit of money then this is another one to do so. One for the multibet.

Nicky Henderson could land a four timer

Doncaster…

2:15 Doncaster, Mad max- Win. I really think this horse will be a high class chaser. Having seen him in the flesh I can advise that he is huge, a true chasing type who jumps well and covers plenty of ground with his long loping stride. This is another trained by Nicky Henderson, making it four. A Nicky Henderson four timer will cost the bookies a packet, so take the early prices before they shorten up.Mad Max is my banker of the day, assuming the price is right.

I recommend a Nicky Henderson Four timer, all four should win.!

Saturday Big Betting Handicaps…

3.25pm Doncaster-Blue Square Handicap Chase :
5-1 Free World, 7-1 Oiseau de Nuit, 8-1 I’msingingtheblues, Leo’s Lucky Star, 10-1 Kalahari King, Pepsyrock, 11-1 Tartak, 14-1 Doctor David, 15-1 Lennon, Tarotino, 18-1 Beggars Cap, 20-1 Lorient Express, 22-1 Moon over Miami, Santa’s Son, 33-1 Andreas (EW 1/4 1,2,3,4)

Verdict: Tartak is a very good each-way bet in my view. Last time he was totally outclassed in the King George, so disregarding that he has form that gives him a very good chance, certainly of getting in the frame. Take Tartak each-way.

Sandown 3.40pm Masters Handicap Chase:
5-1 Exmoor Ranger, 13-2 Razor Royale, 7-1 According To John, Killyglen, Massasoit, 10-1 Oedipe, 12-1 Lorum Leader, 14-1 Gone To Lunch, Pretty Star, 15-1 Lacdoudal, 18-1 Monkerhostin, 22-1 Or Jaune, 25-1 Psychomodo (EW 1/4 1,2,3)

A tough race and I have a soft spot for the vetran Lacdoudal, at a course he has won twice. I hope he runs well and is one for a small each way. One I do like is Killyglen who has the the benefit of Tony McCoy in the saddle. I am sure he could have ridden Gone To Lunch but has opted for Howard Johnson’s top weight. I like his chaces and will be backing him.

Good Luck, have a good day.