BBOTD Tuesday 24th July

[nickf88]

3:30 Musselburgh - Cadore - 1pt Win (16/1, Bet365/BetVictor) Either going for the win or will bomb out completely but looks to be very well handicapped for a very shrewd stable and be interesting if the money comes for it tonight/tomorrow. Doesn't seem to be ground dependant as gone close on soft in the past as well as good to firm ground. Was rated 73 and finished half length 2nd back in July 2011 at Chester in a 5 runner field. Tried over hurdles since December 2011 and went close in May in a handicap hurdle race off a mark of 106 (8 pound claimer on board) on soft ground. Did have a flat race before that off a mark of 73 and finished 9 lengths off the winner that day, and a flat race since the hurdle race off a mark of 69 where it bombed out completely. It's mark therefore has been dropped from 73 to 63 in 2 races which seems to be a small gift from the handicapper if the horse can translate fairly decent hurdle form to the flat. As I say a complete risky bet but at the early odds I'm willing to take the chance.

[Aidymac]

Re: BBOTD Tuesday 24th July *Soap Wars - Yarmouth 4:20* Booking of William Buick is very interesting here. It is his first time riding the horse. This horse has had a nice break, but has won fresh before, and normally runs well fresh. Was 2nd over course and distance when last seen and runs off the same mark tomorrow. Hugo Palmer is in good nick with 2 winners from his last 5 runners, he is a relatively new trainer, but he has a very impressive record, 93 runners, 13 winners, profit of +£56.77 to level stakes. This is also the first time Buick has ever ridden for them, that may be significant. *1 Point WIN @ 9/2 Ladbrokes BOG*