28/11/08 Newbury

[PL2008]

1:00 Newbury MOUNT HELICON National Hunt debut. 600,000gns yearling that has two 4th placed efforts from two Group 2 runs at Longchamp. Two wins from two runs at Saint Cloud. Flat form is was ahead of this field. Trainer and jockey combo of A King and R Thornton in Novice Hurdles has a form of 24223 in their last 5. 10pts win 2:40 Newbury OH CRICK 8-1 outsider in the RP Betting Forecast. Third race since summer break and hopefully he can follow up with a win just like last year. His last was a defeat by a head to two-time Grade 2 winner over hurdles Afsoun who was on his chase debut. The third horse Doctor David went on to win by 17L 23 days later at Kempton Trainer and jockey combo of A King and R Thornton in Novice Chases has a form of 42113 in their last 5. 5pts ew 3:15 Newbury Prince De Bersy Jockey Mr D R Cook has won 3 of his last 9 chase rides dating back to August '08. 1 win from 2 chase runs for trainer D E Pipe. Prince De Bersy has been at least the joint favorite for his last three starts so I think there is value today. 5pts ew

[Spooner]

Re: 28/11/08 Newbury 14:40 Newbury - Kicks For Free Kicks For Free is very hard to oppose today and he can make it 2 out of 2 for the season here, Paul Nicholls thinks very highly of this horse and he made a good start to his chasing debut as Aintree last time out, Nicholls may of not as had as many winner as he had of liked in the last few days but Kicks For Free can make it another win for him here. Sam Thomas takes the ride for the absent Ruby Walsh. 10pts win @ evens Bet365 (Bog)