BBOTD - Wednesday 10th July

[robertob]

20.20 Kempton: Boobyscot @ 14/1 Ladbrokes This is a very interesting horse. Was keen the last time on him already, which turned out to be not the day for letting off the handbrake. Tomorrow could be the day though, with 2lb off the mark and Ryan Moore on board. Wrote the following the last time, which largely applies tomorrow again:

This is a very interesting horse and I waited half a year to see it again on the racetrack, following a hugely impressive display at Kempton in December. It might be the case that tomorrow is not the day to release the handbrake, but this horse is so well handicapped now and a tasty price either so it's worth a chance here. Otherwise, he might be of even greater interest in his following start. The case I want to make for this horse is this one anyway: He is a generally lightly raced horse for a 6yo. He was a promising juvenile as well as through his classic season. His probably best performance ever came in the Group 3 Gallinule Stakes at the Curragh in May 2010 when he finished runners-up to subsequent Derby favourite Jan Vermeer which brought him a career highest rating of 103. He had his problems afterwards, changed yards and appeared on a racetrack more than two years later again, then in the UK. He raced four times since his move to Britain, including this mentioned start at Kempton as the latest one. He worked his mark down to 75 now. I have no doubts that this horse is better than a mark like that. In the race at Kempton he showed clearly signs of retaining some ability, despite not being ridden to finish in the best possible position. He travelled in rear that day over 10f at Kempton, a trip where it's usually way better to be close to the pace due to the short run-in. No surprise to see him having loads to do turning for home. Only a few stayed really on from off the pace in this race, in fact the race was dominated by the pair that lead the field the whole way. Bobbyscot then made his impressive run through the field, running on under a light hands and heels ride, finishing the race really well in a manner of a horse that is actually ahead of its mark. The 2nd in this race won two better races subsequently on the All-Weather. So this form is decent as well. So after all I feel this horse is dangerously well handicapped and will be able to pick up a few wins sooner rather than later. I hope he starts tomorrow to do this, if not, there will be surly another day.

[Sheerluck Holmes]

Re: BBOTD - Wednesday 10th July Wed 10th Jul 2013 6.40 Worcester (6 runners) Impossible to oppose ON THE BRIDGE here. The 8yo has been in sensational form since going to Jeremy Scott's yard and as recorded figures of 112121111 and improving by 47lbs in the process. The way he won LTO suggests another 7lb rise should be within his capabilities. He goes back over fences now but is 2/2 for this trainer and has coped with similar short rest periods before (1211 with 7 days or less rest). SPOCK and ATLANTA FALCON should give him most to worry about and BACK BOB BACK's presence should ensure a decent pace allowing the selection to pounce 1-2f from home. Hopefully! ON THE BRIDGE 1pt WIN @ 5/4 (BetFred)