Review of the day

It was a bit of a frustrating afternoon…

I issued 2 tips on the day, and the first of them, Forever Gold, came very close to getting the season up and running.

To be honest, he ran exactly the race I expected – he just bumped into one slightly better on the day.

Raz De Maree has been then before: done that and got the T-shirt – and he rolled back the years this afternoon to deny Forever Gold.
I can’t really have any complaints – it was just a bit irritating…

The other tip on the day, Ashtown, didn’t do so well…

In fairness, there are risky tips – and then there was him !

I didn’t like the late drift (16 out to 30 on BF in the 5 mins before the off) – and sure enough, he didn’t run his race and was eventually pulled up.

Presumably he is a horse who is difficult to keep sound.
I kind on knew that pre-race, so again, I can’t really have any complaints…

As for the other runners of interest on the day:

Braavos jumped poorly in the opener at Sandown and never really looked like justifying his position as market leader.

You would have to be a little wary about following him based on that performance.

Vivaldi Collonges also jumped poorly – and did nothing to make me change my opinion of him !

Loose Chips on the other hand, generally jumped OK – and showed his customary relish of a battle.

The only surprise was a starting price of 11/4.

Finally at Naas, Aspen Colorado drifted to 7/2 (bigger on BF) and never really featured; whilst JPs second string, Sir Scorpion, was relatively solid in the market and came home in front.

Probably just a coincidence, tho !

TVB.