Good Morning/Evening everyone, it seems a bit of a running theme now that we aren't sure whether racing will go ahead or not in some places. Newbury however are hopeful ahead of their Betfair Hurdle meeting today which promises to be another good race, with Chris Pea Green looking to emulate the great Heathcote. We hope to race at Warwick as well but that meeting must pass an inspection in the morning at 7am, so lets hope we wake up to good news. They also go to post on the all weather at Lingfield as well at Wolverhampton in the evening and Naas hold a good jumps card in Ireland.
Earlier in the week we did our first Cheltenham preview where we looked at the Supreme Novices Hurdle and the Champion Hurdle. As always on the show we had Adam Webb (@Adamwebb121), Calum Madell (@Calummadell) and Michael Andrews (@Mytentoryours). We were also very lucky to be joined by Nick Scholfield who gave us updates on Irving and Melodic Rendezvous who hold good chances at Cheltenham. Watch the whole show by clicking the link below and you can also find the show for today in the second link, hope you enjoy the shows!
Cheltenham Preview
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fFzX0bqxTQ
Today's Show
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InTvhVz9r9g
Now onto today's selections!
1:35 Warwick - Tickity Bleue
It is no secret that Alan King has had a few problems in his yard, so much so that for the majority of January they shut down and had single figure runners in the month. During the slump before hand Tickity Bleue was one of the minority who won during that time when dead heating over further than this. She probably didn't stay that time as they were walking late on but she has shown before that she has plenty of speed about her so 2 miles will be no problem. Seemingly Wayne Hutchinson could have gone to Newbury to ride Vendor in the Betfair Hurdle but instead comes to Warwick for some good rides. Tickity Bleue to land the opener at Warwick and continue the good form of Alan King. (9/2)
1:50 Newbury - Upswing
If Upswing is going to get into the Pertemps at Cheltenham in March then he is going to have to win this and win well off his mark of 128. Currently he is 7 pounds out of the handicap going on last years ratings for the race so there wont be anything spared in winning today if able. He is still a young horse however and remains an individual with the world of potential as of present so could still have a bit more improvement left. We last saw him at Wincanton when he came down at the last just before his challenge on the eventual winner Champagne West who has since won again from 9 pounds higher. It was his two runs prior that caught my eye after he bolted up at Carlisle before going to a hot handicap at Cheltenham behind Thomas Crapper. Not much got into the race from the back of the field that day except for him and Killala Quay but he managed a good sixth, before staying on well at Sandown over shorter than this. Upswing to win and gain access to the Pertempt while doing so. (7/2)
2:40 Warwick - Balder Succes
It wasn't too long ago that we were talking about Balder Succes as one of the chief Arkle contenders before he fell at Cheltenham and then clearly wasn't right at Sandown last time. Once again his latest run came in the middle of the dry patch at the Alan King yard so can easily be forgotten as they all seem ready first time back. In truth this is a much weaker contest than the selection has been running in and if he is as good as we think then he'll take all the beating today. It can also be thrown in that he is a course and distance winner when jumping fantastically round here in November as he did on chase debut. Balder Succes to stake his Cheltenham claims and follow in the footsteps of his stablemate Valdez. (13/8)
3:00 Newbury - Module
Before we get into the selection here id like to just say one thing. Shame on Betfair and Shame on Newbury Racecourse... Oh sorry, The Racecourse Newbury for bringing a race with a heritage like the Game Spirit to nothing. This year the official name is the 'Betfair Cash Out Chase (Registered as the Game Spirit Chase)' which gives it the same name as a Novice Chase at Haydock in November. Is there any reason it can't be called the Betfair Game Spirit Chase? Or is that too much to ask from either party? Anyway rant over but this is just embarrassing for the sport.
Module was somewhat a disappointment last time at Huntingdon in the Peterborough when fourth behind Riverside Theatre and 9 lengths off the third place horse Captain Chris. He was well fancied by all that day but his jumping seemed to let him down somewhat, so he drops back to the same trip that saw him just beat at Exeter. This looks like it could be an ideal race for him as he gets 3 pounds from Dodging Bullets who of course is a novice as is Raya Star. Tom George's yard has been in decent form as of late and arguably should have had another winner on Friday in Chartreux before falling. Module can get back to winning ways here though in the Game Spirit Chase at Newbury Racecourse. (9/4)
7:20 Wolverhampton - Hillbilly Boy
A rare visit to the polytrack now as Hillbilly Boy makes his debut for the 'young' up and coming trainer Martin Smith, after being bought from a seller at Lingfield. He was probably value for a further winning distance last time as his rider dropped his whip 2 furlongs out when beating Kuanyao by a head. There isn't much to him in truth but unlike his trainer he is a good looking individual and he doesn't lack anything in a battle as we found out last time. The highest mark he has held is 83 after finishing down the field in the Chesham at Royal Ascot but has since found the step up to 7 furlongs in his favour. Hillbilly Boy to round off today in style at a nice enough price as well, Good luck to Martin Smith and all involved too!! (10/1)
NAP - Upswing
Nb - Tickity Bleue
Good Luck today guys and as always Happy Punting.
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