Jump Racing~ Saturday 2nd February

[beaker1]

Saturday 2nd February 2:40 Ffos Las – William Hill West Wales National This could prove to be a very interesting race and the presence of Junior has kept many out of the handicap. It will not be easy to carry a lot of weight though on testing ground, so it could very well be won by one of the runners at the bottom of the weights. MAKETHE MOSTOFNOW is four pounds out of the handicap, but is rated 11 pounds lower over fences than hurdles, so he could be well in. He was the winner of his only start in points, beating the subsequent grade one winning hurdler Lovcen on heavy ground. He made his chase debut at Ffos Las on soft ground and stayed on well to beat Keppols Hill and although he would have been second if the leader had not made a bad mistake at the last, it was a good effort. His last two starts have been disappointing, but they have been in graded company and this drop in class should suit. Considering he is four from four at Ffos Las, I am happy to take a chance on him, as he has a decent chance of making the frame at a good price. 3:35 Sandown – Betfred Masters Handicap Chase Conditions will be testing at Sandown, but one horse who should have no problems with it is KEPPOLS HILL. Progressive in point-to-points, winning his last five starts, he went straight over fences once joining the powerful Paul Nicholls team. A mistake at the last cost him victory on his chase debut and again a mistake at the last on his second start cost him, but he was much better last time, staying on strongly at Chepstow on heavy ground to win well. A mark of 135 is fair for his handicap debut and with Ruby Walsh in the saddle, he is expected to run a very well. It is a very competitive race though, as both Mister Hyde and Viking Blond have good chances and I have a feeling that whoever wins this race will be worth following in subsequent runs.

[BillyHills]

Re: jump racing 2nd febuary

2.05 Ffos Las: William Hill Welsh Champion Hurdle (Limited Handicap) (Class 2)(2m4f) Excellent renewal under the new conditions of the race and Ffos Las owner Dai Walters will expect a big run from Tanerko Emery, he’s a lot higher in the weights since his two victories and this has been his target ever since. Oscara Dara is a threat despite top weight; he won the Lanzarote in good style and is sure to be thereabouts. For a bit of value my two against the field are Medinas and Double Ross, both stay very well and act in the ground and represent fair value at double figure prices. Selections: 1pt EW Medinas 10/1

Paddy Power

1pt EW Double Ross 10/1

Stan James

Full Preview; http://www.punterslounge.com/ffos-las-betting-king-s-medinas-looks-value-in-welsh-champion-hurdle-at-ffos-las