Our tipster has four selections at Plumpton and Southwell to start the week and fancies an Irish raider to make the journey across the Irish Sea worthwhile.
1.00 Plumpton: Tom Taggle
Shaped promisingly on his chase debut at Worcester over an inadequate 2m4f, where he jumped soundly and made some good progress from the rear of the field before a lack of race-fitness appeared to show.
A winner over hurdles off just 3lb lower than this mark of 85, this step up in trip to 3m1f with a stiff finish should suit him well.
2.30 Plumpton: Let Him B
Is the only runner for Irish-based trainer Charles Byrnes on this card. He’s been in good form this autumn, finishing runner-up at Roscommon before winning by a wide margin at Cork.
He’s clearly suited by a nice surface and a sharp track and needs respecting for his shrewd trainer.
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3.30 Plumpton: Cayman Dancer
The Moore team (now brothers Josh and Jamie) have been slow into their stride this season.
Cayman Dancer was given a lot to do from the rear of the field over this course and distance two-weeks ago but made some stylish progress before getting tired. With the benefit of that run behind him he can land this off a career low mark of 110.
3.45 Southwell: Inca
Has shown improved form since switching to this yard, winning his last two starts in ready fashion. The latest win came a week ago and he’s turned out quickly before the handicapper can reassess him on Tuesday (I’d envisage an 8lb+ rise in the ratings). By virtue of the fact that his win at Hereford was limited to conditionals and amateurs he also escapes a penalty.
He has to prove himself as effective going left-handed (his last two wins came going the other way) but that’s a minor concern.
He can reward a smart piece of race planning.
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