Today's Bets

1:10 Plumpton - Valdez (4/7) - This horse looks to have been found a perfect opportunity here and his yard have won this race twice in the last 3 years (both favourites). On his form to date he is miles a head of anything else in the field and although the likes of Askar and The Tiger are potential improver's they didn't show anywhere near enough on their respective debuts to suggest they're capable of challenging a horse who is correctly rated at 125. We know Valdez handles the ground, we know he jumps well and we know he's fit. Although 2m is probably a minimum trip now, he should be able to make his experience count and the only real danger I can see is Islandmagee but he's running off the back of a 239 day break and is therefore entitled to need the run. (1st)


2:50 Wolverhampton - Cool Sky (4/5) - This is a straightforward penalty system qualifier. He is hunting down a 4 timer today and carries a 7lb penalty as a result of his win over CD four days ago. The form of that race looks solid as the ultra progressive Big Boss followed him home and this is a chance for connections to get one more win in before this horse is forced to step up in class. (2nd)


4:20 Wolverhampton - Ofcoursewecan (11/2) -  This horse has a cracking little pedigree and although he was a disappointing favourite on debut, I expect him to come on for that run and he should be difficult to beat from stall 3. In years gone by Johnston has been a man to follow in January as his strike rate with 3yo's has been ridiculous. So far 2013 has not been kind to him but he's won this race a few times in the past and I think Ofcoursewecan is good value at 11/2. (UP)



Advised Bets  

Valdez (4/7) - 6pt single 
Cool Sky (4/6) - 3pt single 
Valdez (4/7) and Cool Sky (4/6) - 1pt double  
Ofcoursewecan (11/2) - 1pt e/w bet