BBOTD Wednesday 26th June

[Blazing Bailey]

Salisbury 350 - Jacob Cats 10/1 Bet365 BOG Despite there being a really good card up at Carlisle for those that like a good handicap, my eye is firmly drawn to the class 2 event at Salisbury where the I think the track will suit this runner perfectly. He was very progressive at the end of last year, placing in strong handicaps over 7 & 8f before finally powering clear in the final furlong to win good handicap at Newmarket. His times have been solid and he should have conditions firmly in his favour tomorrow. His reappearance this season was very disappointing but he may have just needed it and whilst he did move from the Hannon's yard before that Olly Stevens is a good up and coming trainer and he could be set to run a big race at a very fair price.

[robertob]

Re: BBOTD Wednesday 26th June 15.50 Salisbury: Mabait @ 12/1 Ladbrokes I'm a bit excited about this chance as I feel Mabait could be very, very well handicapped tomorrow, coming down a long way in the mark and showing an impressive return to form at Newbury in a competitive Handicap recently. He travelled like a dream for a very long time, and the jockey looked to have loads of horse beneath but then when it mattered he couldn't find a gap and was short of room over 2f out. Mabait showed then something that you don't see that often or only from horses who are in really fine form or have something in hand, as he switched to the left, found quickly back his balance and quickened in a matter of strides - just to find himself short of room around the 1f marker again. Race over obviously then, but it was a hugely impressive performance in my mind and this goes along with his current handicap mark which hasn't been as low since 2009! Of course his last win dates back a couple of years too, but he ran in top class races and had to shoulder big weights. He steps up to 1m tomorrow again, which is perfectly fine as well as he gets his beloved fast ground. Slight worry is the jockey booking with Laura Pike not being an overly strong apprentice but she rides okay actually and her 5lb claim is well worth. I would think if Mabait gets a clear run the little girl doesn't need to do much anyway except of avoiding a fall.