Tippin’ Jimmy gives us his selections on Wednesday’s card.
3:30 Thirsk – Laughton (16/1) ew
I spoke to Kevin Ryan a few months back, and he does think a
good bit about Laughton. He even thinks he can follow in the steps of star
sprinter Brando. If he is that promise, he ought to run well in this
competitive contest. He likes the fast ground, and struggled on soft at this
track back in May, and always seems to go well over six. His handicap mark is
fair, and although this is a strong race I expect him to go well.
4:40 Perth – Beat That (8/11) NAP
A horse that I’ve liked, and a horse who I’m sure many do
too. Beat That was a brilliant novice hurdler for Nicky Henderson winning the
two Grade One prizes at Aintree and Punchestown. The likes of Don Poli, Cole
Harden and even National second The Last Samuri have been behind him. On his
chasing debut he didn’t run too badly when beaten by Brother Tedd. That form is
surprisingly strong, with the winner unlucky not to win a big prize at Newton
Abbot last time out. He should be better today, and I’m expecting him to record
a maiden victory over fences.
5:00 Thirsk – Tribal Conquest (11/8)
This Godolphin colt is an absolutely massive price to break
his maiden in Yorkshire, and I fully expect him to do so. He cost the boys in
blue a huge price, and is from a successful family with a winning dam. He’s got
track experience when a strong running second on debut, beaten by a horse I
like an awful lot called Afaak. His opponent is out of a 1000 Guineas winner,
and had racecourse experience but he was just over two lengths behind. He’ll
come on a lot for that, and looks the class act in the field.
6:40 Kempton – Billesdon Brook (4/6)
A horse who I have always rated highly, but never quite got
there is Billesdon Brook. She’s finished third, before recording two second
place efforts. Once again she has strong claims, and I do think there is more
to come from this exciting filly.
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