3:30 Ripon
Confessional has really done nothing right this year, but as a result he has come down in the handicap to his lowest mark in a long time. He has been given a decent break after a poor run at Newcastle, which had come after a few decent enough runs in good races. Although he is generally a 5 furlong horse he has some very decent runs over 6 and should be drawn ok here in 12. Im hoping he will get back to form here at a huge price, as he has the capability on his best form of this mark.
1 Point EW 33/1 Various
Secret Witness just failed for us last week at a very big price and he really looks to be getting back to form. He has an excellent draw and is still capable enough of his revised mark here. I didn’t think he would be such a decent price after last week and is easily worth a small bet at the 20 available on Betfair
1 Point win 20 Betfair.
3:50 Newbury
Common Touch got back to very decent form with a good 7th at Royal Ascot in a far tougher race than this, and his last run can be discounted as he was left at the start. He looks to be back on the upgrade and this looks decent opportunity of what is an excellent mark considering he is 4lbs lower than his Ascot run. 14/1 looks a very decent price and well worth a bet.
2 Points win 14/1 Generally
2:50 Ripon
Bajan Tryst ran an excellent race in the Scottish Sprint Cup on his return this year and although he was poor last time, he has been given a break since, and can certainly perform of this mark especially with a 7lbs claimer on here for the first time. He has course form and can’t be the 33/1 shot he is here.
1 Point EW 33/1 Generally
I’m with you on Bajan Tryst. Has won off 6lbs higher in a class 2 and has 1 win & 2 places from 3 starts at Ripon. I also like Fast Shot in the same race at 14s. He won off 2lbs lower 5 starts ago in a class 2 at Newcastle (1-2-9 record in that class) and has won once & placed twice from 6 starts at Ripon.
In the St Wilfrid I like Louis the Pious (I rate his beating of subsequent winner Masamah 2 starts ago) & El Viento (won off 6lbs lower 9 starts ago; 2-0-4 at Ripon)
Good luck with your selections: I always keep an eye out for them and if we agree on something I take note.