Friday 13th April - Race 6 - Smithythehorse.com Handicap Hurdle

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Re: Friday 13th April - Race 6 - Smithythehorse.com Handicap Hurdle 4.50 Aintree - 2pts win Dare Me @ 14/1 (Ladbrokes) Posted this before his run in the Coral Cup:

4.00 Cheltenham - 2pts win Dare Me @ 14/1 (Ladbrokes) I wanted this horse to go to the County (presuming he'd get in), but here we are. Posted this last time: He ran fairly well at a time when the yard weren't going great, and the two horses in front of him ran well in the Imperial Cup last weekend, offering further hope. I'd really fancy this horse over 2 miles, but this is 2m5f, and even though he has a decent chance of staying the trip, it's an unnecessary question mark as far as I'm concerned. The Hobbs' yard are going a bit better now, so I'd have hope now this horse is going to be spot on. I remain that he's still off a fair mark, and his run two-starts back was massively eye-catching for me. If he gets home, he has a big chance in my book, and I sincerely hope he jumps better than two runs ago, and does indeed get up the hill. One of the interesting ones in the field.

He didn't get home at Cheltenham over the 2m5f trip and that obviously casts doubts over him today. However, this is 1f shorter and also around a sharper track which should suit him better. He stayed on to be in contention at 2 out at Cheltenham before fading up the home straight so there does appear to be a fair chance he'll get home under these conditions here. He's been dropped 2lbs as well and I do feel he's fairly treated so long as he gets his conditions. I'm still trusting Philip Hobbs here with regards to the trip as a strongly run two miles may still prove ideal but we'll find out how he manages later today. I won't be backing him again over 2m4f if he doesn't do himself justice today. Frustrating as he has races in him I think. Richard Johnson is back on board replacing Sam Twiston-Davies who took over when Johnson was stood down for the day at Cheltenham and his knowledge of the horse may help. He should run his race and I just hope he gets home.