Folkestone 02/06

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Re: Folkestone 02/06 4.50 Folkestone 12 runners for the closing race here, a Cl 4 handicap over 7f. Solely contested by 3yo's so some improvers likely in the field, the main bunch being (with early prices from Bet365): Azeema (7/4) - Only run twice, winning a maiden lto. Could be anything and is open to improvement off a decent opening handicap mark but opposable at 7/4 against more battle hardened rivals. Slate (11/2) - Raised 5lb for win lto, and up in class. Has a decent chance to build on its promising career start but the 2 above factors may be enough to stop this horse. A place is the best we can hope for. Bold Abbot (6/1) - Good stable but handicap debut. Won its maiden at 5th time of asking, and doesn't bode well here. Roodolph (8/1) - the EW bet for me. Won its only start last term here very impressively and 2 good efforts so far this term in handicaps. 4th both times but beaten less than 2L in each of those runs. Has looked a bit green and is open to lots of improvement. Return to the scene of its maiden win a plus, and massive EW value at the early available 9/1. Oi Vay Joe (9/1) - Definite chance on pick of last terms form, especially with stable going well but 251 day absence a worry against some above average rivals. * Of the others, Karoo Blue is interesting. Having been highly tried, is back in its grade and could run a big price at a decent price. Recommended Bet Roodolph (9/1 Paddy Power) - 5pts EW