BBOTD - Monday 6th January 2014

[robertob]

14.10 Wolverhampton: Lastkingofscotland @ 7/2 Bet365 I thought Lastkingofscotland ran with more credit in a claimer over 6f last time out than the bare result might suggest. He had the widest draw to overcome that day and settled in rear where is was a bit rough though. He switched to the inside before turning for home while not getting a hundred percent clear run there. He probably hasn't quite the speed for this trip anymore these days but he was also never really asked for a serious effort in that particular, yet he kept going when room was there. That shows he is in good nick, following two nice performances in December. Now back in a Handicap, he can race off a career lowest mark. This race is a pretty poor one, and he looks the standout candidate for me, with conditions in favour, back over 7f now.

[Aidymac]

Re: BBOTD - Monday 6th January 2014 Thurles 1:40 Gibbstown was running a very big race last time out at Tramore when he fell half way through the race. He had built up a decent lead in front and was travelling smoothly but a sharp track like Tramore can always catch you out when it comes to the jumping. Thurles is a fairer track and running off the same mark if he can get his own way in front he could well travel like the winner yet again in a very competitive race tomorrow. That was the first creditable run we have seen from the horse in his 15 race career to date so it could be that they have finally found the key to the horse now running off a very low weight. Gibbstown WIN @ 16/1 Boylesports