Racing Chat - Friday

[BillyHills]

[robertob]

1.30 Lingfield: Roundabout Magic @ 13/2 Ladbrokes

The step up in trip in a slowly run race proved fatal lto when RM seemingly run his race early. Still plenty of positives to take away as he lead right into the final furlong and expectantly tired only then badly. That was a much better race than this here where he also was 2lb out off the handicap, also the form works out really well - he drops two classes now right into a low grade class 6 handicap plus is back down in trip which will suit as he was an impressive CD winner only two starts back. A handy 3lb apprentice allowance should ensure the colt must be a prime chance in this race. 

 

8.15 Wolverhampton: Brooke's Point @ 9/2 Ladbrokes

Still a maiden and probably a bit disappointing as favourite on his AW debut at Kempton the other day. However that was his first start for a while, so he may have needed the run, and the slight drop in trip should suit him here at Wolverhampton where over Cape Cross offspring has a tremendous record over CD. Brooke's Point did not look totally useless when a close runner-up on turf during the summer in a slight better handicap - form that worked out rather well. With a good apprentice in the saddle there is every chance for a big run in a poor field.