Flat Racing - Tues, 20th Dec

[BKI Punter]

3:15 Kempton Captain Scooby 1pt EW - 8/1 (PP) He's back out tomorrow for the 3:15 at Kempton. Although track may not be ideal, he has a 7lb claimer onboard who landed a race for connections on Kames Park the other day. Running off 70 sees him very well handicapped, even taking into account the fact that he's best on a slower surface. 8/1 is a very fair price, and other bookmakers are considerably shorter.

[RussP]

Re: Flat Racing - Tues, 20th Dec 2.45 Kempton 13 runners for this 10f handicap and I like the chances of the top weight, Hurricane Spirit. Triple course winner who is 5 from 6 at this time of year, has a great win record on the sand (6/21), 2 from 8 for the jockey and 3 from 6 in this grade. Races off 75 today having been rated 102 at his best. Now a 7yo, I think the key could be the step up in distance to 1m2f. First try at that distance yielded a 3rd of 12 at 20/1 off 3lb lower, despite not getting the clearest of runs. Followed that up with a win over this C&D, beating a couple of todays rivals but finished well that day and I think it's ability to get his nose in front, coupled with track form and a great draw should help our charge to confirm the form. I'm prepared to ignore lto run off 78 where the slow pace benefited those at the front and, despite a 9th place finish, ran much better than the position suggests. That has inflated the price by a few points and I'm happy to get on at double figure odds. Hurricance Spirit, 3pts EW @ 10/1 Bet365 BOG