Jump racing sunday 17th Jan (Leopardstown)

[richard-westwood]

Possible race for doubling up ....some nice races this weekend but everythings a bit of a mess because all grounds ridibg heavy and snow forecast .   Ive passed this through the computer 

Coral ie hurdle sunday 

Good as gold   99.32

Ice cold soul   99.26

Cliff house   99.24

 

Very very difficult race ..no degree of confidence to bet in this as usually 24 +runners go to post .....but saying that im wondering if anyone has any thoughts on this good as gold ?? ..  at first glance he wouldnt seem like a good candidate ...especially for a double up attempt ....but he did win lto and thats a plus ...and closer inspection of that win shows he was rated 114 ...and pipped a 120 horse that day ..  pair were 6 lengths clear of third (rated 107 ....6 lengths =12 lbs =119 )...so the sums seem to hold up suggesting this good as gold could be a 119 horse     the mark he runs off in this race  .      Couple that with the fact hes top rated and his current quote of .. 25/1???.   Suddenly looks very interesting indeed ? .. . Will keep an eye on market and weather 

[BillyHills]

Coral IE Chase

https://www.punterslounge.com/leopardstown-betting-latest-tips-for-sundays-big-handicap-2016011206

Verdict:

You can see why the bookmakers are taking no chances with Dressedtotehnines, he looks to have a right chance if anywhere near back to his best. Plenty of doubts about a lot of runners either making their way back after injuries or probably going to need the run and get ready for other targets down the line.

I do like Heathfield from the Tony Martin yard, this trip will suit him and he goes in the ground and after two starts this season he should be spot on now and can push on and land one of these big handicaps. Seabass is very well handicapped on his best form and if he takes his chance he could run well at decent odds.

 

Selections:

Heathfield EW 16/1 Paddy Power

Dressedtothenines 15/2 Betway NR

Added: Seabass EW 10/1 Hills