Racing Chat - Thursday May 18th

[BillyHills]

405 York

Firmament EW  12/1 BetVic/Hills
David O'Meara is in decent format the minute and saddles the useful Firmament in this competitive handicap. He is C/D winner last year and has improved a lot since then hence his much higher mark now. He goes well on soft ground and was a  good third in Listed company last time which will put him spot on for this.

[jonshell]

Trying a bit of a chance bet. 

4.05 York THIKRIYAAT 15/2 bet365 bet victor. Was found to have a fibrillating heart when last seen in a good Group 2 race at Goodwood. He looked to be improving with each run and more to come was expected. He starts his Campaign off this season in a Listed race and has won fresh on both occasions. 

4.45 Perth LOU VERT 9/4 bet365 bet victor.  Lou vert was disappointing last time, but either the ground or the after effects of his previous fall may be the cause. He was coming into contention when he fell the time before and was in good form. He has had a month off and with the yards 38% course record. Today could be game on.