Wetherby 1.10
By UK Flat / AW (Northern)
NORTH - Wetherby 1.10 Novice Handicap Hurdle - 2 miles 5 and 1/2 furlongs - 12 run - Good to Soft
An interesting race and one that could throw up some nice prospects.
Piaff Bubbles is from a progressive yard, is upped in trip but several comments have been made that the horse is a bit green and novicey still, so at the price we'll leave it and track it with interest. Sister Michael from a powerful yard was a Southwell winner in May but then finished last of 4 off an increased mark and another i'm happy to take on. Algeciras from the Sue Smith yard is highly likely to need this run as she tends to leave them with a bit to do fitness wise in their early starts. Amber Gold on seasonal debut will be a danger on some course form and could be on a nice mark and that one just missed an investment and would be the reserve pick if any non runners.
I am happy to watch Pileup and Noble Affair and Miss Milano from the Richards stable, although you'll know by now that's a Yard I just cannot fathom! Limerick Leader seems to be being backed but its best at 2 miles so far and I'm happy to watch it today.
The pair that really caught my eye are DILLARCHIE and TOUGH OUT.
DILLARCHIE has been runner up over a couple of furlongs further than this at Hexham and also has the benefit of having had a run already. The proven stamina should play to its strengths here as will the benefit of having had a run and provided they set off at a genuine pace and don't just dawdle round I'll be disappointed if we aren't picking up some nice place money at least.
TOUGH OUT has also shown signs of stamina, it fell when prominent on seasonal debut but will have had a good blow and worth a small each way bet in a tricky race.
TRACKER - Dillarchie / shrapnel - Tough Out