By Carl Harris
Tuesday was simply aweful at Southwell and Newcastle. Timmy Murphy took a terrible tumble and I hope he is Ok, for Cheltenham and Aintree, the big events need the best jockeys.
There was a hurrendous cock-up as several riders took the wrong course, probably the most exciting part of the day, an error that got them a 12 day suspension. It was an error, everyone makes them and thats all I want to say about that! The Grand National weights came out on Tuesday and it may be worth having an antepost bet to snaffle some value.
A busy day on Wednesday but Musselburgh will have to pass a 7am inspection if jumps racing is to go ahead north of the border.I hope it does as its the best card of the day.
So here are your Free Horseracing Tips for Wednesday;
1:50 Musselburgh, Sunarri- Win. This one is unlikely to be ridden by Tommy Murphy who was taken to hospital on Tuesday, so expect a jockey change. George Charlton is a very good trainer and I thought Sunarri was well beaten last time out over course and distance, but this is not much of a race in my book and he should really win this. If not it may be time for a rethink by connections. A modest bet advised.
Jumping from Leicester and Musselburgh
3:50 Musselburgh, Amanda Carter- Win. Richard Fahey will soon be firing in winners on the level on turf but when he sends one over obstacles it is worth taking note. This is another of our well handicapped horse alerts! I am amazed that she has only been awarded a mark of 108. She won a maiden hurdle at Wetherby with the front two pulling miles clear. I think we may get a decent price and at the weights Amanda Carter is well worth a bet.
3:40 Leicester, Pistloet Dove- Win. Whatever it was that brought about this one’s course and distance victory last time it certainly worked. He absolutely bolted up and connections have wisely returned to Leicester to see if he will do it again. The handicapper has raised him nine pounds but I get the feeling that if the horse consents to put his best foot forward then the weight won’t bother him. There is always the danger that he will go back to his old ways, but for me he is worth a play.
Carl Harris’ Free Horseracing Tips for Wednesday 17 February
- 1:50 Musselburgh, Sunarri- Win
- 3:40 Leicester, Pistloet Dove- Win
- 3:50 Musselburgh, Amanda Carter- Win
