Monday 2nd Jan Selections

[collette38dd]

Clueless 12.35 Ayr. Showed his attitude was right over 10 - 12f on the level last year, with improved form since being gelded. Having his first run for top track trainer Richards, who has a good record with his new recruits. Top track jockey Dobbin rides. Ball O Malt 1.35 Ayr. This dual purpose horse is best judged on his penultimate run over this trip. Probable market rival According to John - ex Irish point-to pointer - won a modest hurdle easily and could also improve enough to win. The rest of the field are weak on paper... reverse f'cast Millennium Hall 2.05 Ayr. Progressing nicely, latest ran 6 1/2 lengths behind Derby 4th Percussionist - looks well in here. Mister Quasimodo 12.55 Exeter. Won over 20f on penultimate start but failed to stay 3 miles last time in a class A novice hurdle, this good bumper winner (beat Dare to Dream 29L conceding 7lb) is scopey and has a solid chance here at good odds. Nap Star Member 2.55 Exeter. Still thrown in at the weights: [112]h after a facile win over today's trip. His flat rating of [90]+ over 14f gives him a notional hurdle rating of at least [120]+ over this distance. nb. As for Folkestone in heavy ground (or any going) well... best of luck to you... best of luck all xx collette

[cavello]

Re: Monday 2nd Jan Selections I will go in on Star Menber if the ground is reasonable at Exeter and is price 13/8+. I will decide after I've seen the times for the earlier races. If Star Menbers is beaten here I will expect Williams will put him away till the Spring where he could win a nice handicap on firm going.