Good Morning/Evening racing fans, I hope we are all rested and after last week's disappointment ready to get back with some top class racing. Obviously last weekend was a bit of a washout, but we still had two selections run at Newcastle but I think you'll agree the less said the better. As I write this all meetings are currently going ahead albeit in very testing conditions, but that is better than no racing at all of course.
They go to post today at Kempton, Warwick and Wetherby over jumps as well as action from Lingfield on the all weather. They also race at Punchestown over in Ireland where we will get another chance to see Vautour who is the favourite for the Supreme Novices Hurdle at Cheltenham in March.
As always we have a video prepared for you guys as we managed to overcome some technical difficulties, better late than never though, right? Joining me this week were the regulars who are more affectionately known as @Adamwebb121, @Mytentoryours and @Calummadell. You can also follow me on Twitter by searching for @Lukeelder13. Hope you enjoy our preview.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfsCYTJAU9I
Now onto the selections!!
12:10 Warwick - Flementime
Martin Keighley could have a good mare here with Flementime after she chased home the smart Legacy Gold at Uttoxeter last time off the back of a long layoff. Previously she won her first bumper in nice style before finishing 6th in the big mares bumper at the Aintree Grand National meeting. After that run she picked up an injury hence the reason why we didn't see her for 606 days but left a good impression albeit in a lower class. The step up in trip will help her cause markedly today and with a season aim of winning the Mares Hurdle at Cheltenham in March, she looks an exciting sort. Flementime to make up for lost time. (9/1)
2:50 Wetherby - Lord Protector
Last week we had Lord Protector as one of the days main fancies before the meeting got called off at Wincanton, but we persist this week. He left a big impression on me when winning at Sandown but faces an 11 pound rise for his troubles which I can't see as being too much of an issue. He is a very imposing type that will almost certainly improve for a fence as mentioned last week but off a mark of 121 could still do some damage over the smaller obstacles. Behind him at Sandown were two very likable types in Uhlan Bute and a horse that I hold in high regard called Reverb, with a break back to the fourth placed horse. This looks an easier race than his last outing and despite strong opposition from Shimla Dawn, preference is for Lord Protector. (7/2)
3:00 Warwick - Killala Quay
Killala Quay won on the same day as Lord Protector at Sandown when landing a similar event to this one albeit maybe a touch weaker. I clearly had placeitis that day as a horse that I really like called Beat That was back in second and would have arguably won if he didn't make a mess of the last. That is taking nothing away from Killala Quay who kept on in good fashion after looking beat two hurdles from home. Stamina is clearly one of his strong points and the softer ground today will undoubtedly help him on that front and Jason Maguire is riding out of his skin at present. Killala Quay to boost his Cheltenham credentials and burst a bubble or two in the process. (5/1)
NAP - Lord Protector
Nb - Killala Quay
As always happy punting!!
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