BBOTD - Tuesday 24th September

[robertob]

16.30 Lingfield: Divea @ 6/1 Bet365 Lightly raced filly Divea tackles 2 miles for the first time. She didn't show much in three maidens and two subsequent starts in handicap company on turf but responded well for the switch to the All-Weather and the step up in trip to 12f at Wolverhampton recently. She travelled really strongly in rear of the field for a long time, but got stuck in traffic when trying to make ground from 4f out around the home turn, while much in contrast the leading horses had the run of the race to kick on and fight it out. Once space opened up Divea went for it but had to turn widest of all to do so which cost ground. But once straighten up in the home straight she really motored home in good style to finish 3rd in the end. The way she stayed on is indication that she could cope well with the new trip albeit it is quite a severe step up of course. But she is lightly raced, down to a low mark, has every chance to get the trip and could potentially very well handicapped for this.

[Irishbugger]

Re: BBOTD - Tuesday 24th September 3.40pm @ Beverley 'Tiddliwinks' 8/1 (Ladbrokes) A top class sprinter at it's best and signs of a slight return when beaten a few lengths last time in the Nunthorpe. That was off a stone higher than tomorrows stakes race and the horse is drawn well enough to attack form the gate. Neil Callan is for me still the best front running jockey in the business and the track will suit such tactics. The form figures aren't great but has been keeping company at the top of the tree so I wouldn't read too much into that, tomorrows race, while certainly not lacking in quality, is easiest assignment for some time. 1 point win