In the second Golan Way upset the favourite by winning gamely from Over Sixty, with American Trilogy back in third. As I tipped yesterday, Ornais won the Graduation Chase and Pass Me By came third at 50/1.
On to tomorrow, in the opening Grade 2 novices hurdle I fancy Tuanku to run a big race, he ran well on his debut and was only just beaten in his last two races. Although he is the stables second string he can run a big race.
In the novices chase it looks like a straightforward win for Big Fella Thanks. The third race sees the return of grand national hero, Comply Or Die. Halcon Generaldais looks to face too tough a task at the weights and on this ground. So it could come down to a fight between Comply or Die and Beat the Boys. However, Comply or Die can come out on top, he looks to be well weighted considering his national triumph. He has won on the ground and stamina will certainly not be an issue.
The Paddy Power looks a tricky puzzle to solve. I have shortlisted three contenders:Ashley Brook, Il Duce and Barbers Shop. The fore mentioned ran an absolute blinder on his reappearance and looks to have regained his confidence, so a big run can be expected. Il Duce finished runner up last year and can repeat that hear. Barbers Shop was a very progressive novice last term and the trip looks ideal for him.
Fair Along can win in the next for Philip Hobbs. He finished runner-up in the Arkle over this course and can strike reverting back to hurdles. The finale is just as hard a puzzle, I have whittled it down to 2, Qanta De Thaix and Keki Bleu. The first mentioned is making his handicap debut off a lowly mark and looks AP's pick of the McManus horses. This is significant considering Sunhillyboy looks well fancied. Keki Bleu loves soft ground and won well last time out. He looks a tempting price at 8/1.
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