I feel strongly enough about the horses chance to top up my bet throughout the day

Back in the land of the living after a virus that just wouldn't go away. A bit like the growing lists of seconds we are accumulating in the past few weeks. Fortunately we are getting enough winners in amongst them, not to make the usual giant strides but enough to give the feeling of running on the spot ;)

A busy day and evening lies ahead and as is customary at this time of the year the races are overly competitive with fine margins between the combatants giving us multiple selections in several of the races of interest. Another 25-1 winner of the ilk of Moulin Rouge wouldn't go amiss today for subscribers but perhaps with a larger winning margin this time!

What is worthy of note from the days cards is the difference in market opinion on the two horses I feel most strongly about. There is no doubt that it would be unwise to take on Mymatechris in Lingfield Park’s 1:30 who ticks all my boxes and after opening at 1.8, at the time of penning this post is at best 1.55. With Thecornishcowboy and Refreshtheparts most likely to have chased it home it is disappointing to see that the latter has been declared a non-runner.

Equally, ticking all the same boxes and of great appeal to me is a horse in the final race at Dundalk. While Mymatechris trades at 1.55, this horse is 8.00. Sparanal doesn't have appealing figures before its name: 07704, but LTO was given an exaggerated hold up ride by Kevin Manning. Pulling hard throughout the trip at the rear of the field, Sparanal made late headway weaving through the pack to finish a never nearer 4 length 4th to Moonmeister 5 days ago.

The quick reappearance is no surprise after this début run on the surface. A race in which I don’t feel Kevin Manning over exerted the selection. I am sure that the 8.00 wont be around for long and it would come as no surprise to see it heavily backed during the day. If on the other hand it should drift I feel strongly enough about the horses chance to top up my bet throughout the day perhaps with a place stake saver if the 8 runners remain.