Huntingdon - Tuesday, 05.27.08

[PL_Crewman]

Huntingdon 7:20 Insignia Record of jockey Richard Johnson the past 5 seasons at this course rivals that of AP McCoy. Johnson has an advantage in the chase department with 10 wins from 38 for + 24.75 LSP with AP at 10/42 -3.45 LSP. Other jockey's in this race has at best an 11% (3/28 for both) strike rate at the chase track. With this being a Novices' Chase I think a jockey who has performed better at a course has an advantage. AP's mount is offered at 11-4 (Sportingbet) at best while Johnson is at the highest 14-1 (Sportingbet). Trainer Mrs A M Thorpe is currently in top form with a 2-1-4-3-PU-4-1-5 since 20May. All her chasers with Johnson on board has 7 wins from 26 for +7.96 LSP. Insignia comes from a good trainer, jockey, trainer/jockey combo, and a good price. 3 pts ew @ 14-1 Sportingbet Huntingdon 8:50 Fairlight Shadow (BBOTD) Jockey Richard Johnson is scheduled to be on board - his last ride of the day with the other being Miss A M Thorpe's Insignia. Johnson has a 23% strike rate at the hurdle track here (14/60) the past 5 seasons for +3.92 LSP. Out of all the jockeys in this race Johnson has the most wins (24) and rides (105) - also leads in hurdle events for wins and runs. Trainer N P Mulholland has been in very good form since Fairlight Shadow last raced - 1-9-F-2-PU-2-2. I think with the prize money recently won they'd wisely choose which horse to spend the money on. Hiring of Johnson looks like a good sign of a big run. Johnson has never worked for Mulholland or owner M Cahill. 5pts ew @ 8-1 Blue Square

[Winner4Me]

Re: Huntingdon - Tuesday, 05.27.08 7.50 Amwell Brave E/W I like the look of this horse. Doing ok last few races. Not much else to go on really. I wil take a risk with ladbrokes 14-1.