Racing Chat - Thursday

[BillyHills]

 

[robertob]

2.00 Southwell: Sophisticated Heir @ 13/2 Ladbrokes

Very consistent sort, particularly on the All-Weather. Follows up on excellent performances again and again. Probably on a high enough mark right now, but a return to Southwell may yield in a career best. He only run once on the fibresand, that was earlier this year, when he finished 3rd over a mile. That day he showed a clear likening for the surface, travelling smoothly from the front and seemingly making a decisive move over 3f out. However he faded badly in the final furlong, proving the trip was too far. Now he's back at the same venue, however over 6f - that should suit perfectly for a hot yard and a red hot jockey&trainer combo. 

7.00 Chelmsford: Iberica Road @ 16/1 Betfred

Totally amiss lto but leaving that form aside he could be well handicapped off a lowered mark with a good 3lb claimer in the saddle. Won over course and distance back in September a maiden that worked out extremely well - now back here at Chelmsford over 10f he could potentially find back hi mojo. Blinkers might edge out the bit extra, given his trainer is not unknown if it comes to utilizing headgear in a successful way.