26/12/2019 Results

Todays Racing Tip - WORTHY FARM
Time & Track - 2.00 Wincanton (26/12)
Best Odds - 14/1 @ Bet365

Stake - 0.5pt ew

Analysis - Not been at his best form on his two chase starts this season but this is a slight drop in grade and after the cheekpieces didn’t work connections have decided to try blinkers for the first-time which might suit better. He’s down to a mark just 2lb higher than when winning in this grade over hurdles at Ascot and if putting his best foot forward and handling this softer ground then I think his price is on the large side. Paul Nicholls enjoys having winners at his local track so I’d hope he’s got at least an each-way chance in the hands of Bryony Frost.

Result - Won +8.75

Todays Racing Tip - BENNY'S KING
Time & Track - 2.10 Wetherby (26/12)
Best Odds - 9/2 @ Bet365

Stake - 1pt win

Analysis - Lightly-raced eight-year old who arrives here on the back of a comfortable win at Newbury when staying-on well through the line over a couple of furlongs shorter. He’s up to 3m for the first time off an 11lb higher mark but is bred to stay and is certainly on the upgrade, Bridget Andrews gets on well with the horse (2/2 on the gelding) and the going will suit, so as long as he gets the trip I think he’s got a great chance as this mark is still within his range if reproducing or stepping forward further on last month’s victory.

Result - Lost

Todays Racing Tip - HOMETOWN BOY
Time & Track - 3.25 Market Rasen (26/12)
Best Odds - 10/3 @ Betfair

Stake - 1pt win

Analysis - Just his fourth start and now makes his handicap debut off what looks to me as a winnable mark of 114 based mainly on his third at Warwick in which the two horses in front of him that day are now rated 127 & 131. He seemed as though he didn’t stay the longer trip the last day so dropping back a couple of furlongs should suit and this four-year old should handle the conditions having won his sole point on soft/heavy.

Result - 3.33

Todays Racing Tip - MR PUMBLECHOOK
Time & Track - 3.40 Kempton (26/12)
Best Odds - 9/2 @ Betfair

Stake - 1pt win

Analysis - Form has improved since switched to handicap company, finishing fourth on debut in that sphere before going two places closer behind a runaway winner at Newbury when just ahead of Star Of Lanka. He’s got good form on soft ground having won by ten-lengths over a similar trip to this in a novice hurdle and with further progress likely this five-year old should be competitive. Alexander Thorne, who’s been on board the last twice, keeps the ride and claims what could be a valuable 7lb.

Result - Lost

December Monthly Total:  8.91pts