Uttoxeter ~ 10/07/07

[mowgli77]

Daily Selections :ok

[Sheerluck Holmes]

Re: Uttoxeter ~ 10/07/07 6.10 A cagey opener at uttoxeter . . . . I'm somewhat dubious about Bagan, having never been run at this trip before but he should be able to deal with conditions and could handle the trip so is one for the shortlist. Especially considering CJ Mann has an excellent record round here (9/34 26%SR +32.13). Be Positive is still a maiden after 11 attmepts and looking at it's previous runs, it seem sit's jumping leaves a lot to be desired. Best left. Cantgeton looks to have a lively chance, would have won his penultimate start over fences if not falling and perhaps could have needed the run LTO. "As long as his confidence is still intact [after falling] one of these should prove a formality." Timmy Murphy on board is an obvious plus too imo. Carthy's Cross is another one that has a chance but his last 3 outings - 222 (the latter 2 with AP onboard) suggest to me he is a professional loser. Has had plenty of chances thus far. Crathorne is 2 from 2 over fences but seems to want the ground faster. Is a hexham course specialist (3 of its 6 wins up there) and going to pass it over on this occasion. Only 1 win from 41 (in all codes) for Double Mystery says it all for me. Easy to pass over. Iris's Dream first attempt over fences and only 2 previous starts over hurdles suggests he is well left alone, especially with him being off course for over 2 years. A good winner LTO, Vintage Gold is ridden by AP and for me, should run a good race Will get the trip and the ground and Jonjo and AP make a formidable team. "He looks the type who can be placed to advantage again now that he has got his head in front over fences." and is my selection. 1st Vintage Gold 2nd Cantgeton 3rd Bajan :ok