Best Bet of the Day - Wed 18/02

[stewartd14]

Race: 14.00 Lingfield Selection: Street Power For the NAP today, we are heading South to leafy Lingfield to take a look at one of Jeremy Gask's runners. Jeremy has been in excellent form recently, and he has landed one or two nice gambles. He is an up and coming trainer, and one which I like to follow. The horse in question, is Street Power, a winner of 2 of his last 3 races. When Street Power first started racing as a youngster, he showed absolutely nothing in three starts and seemed to be plagued by one or two niggling injury problems. For that reason, the horse is still very lightly raced, and unusually for a 4 year old is open to a great deal of improvement. Since the turn of the year, this horse has shown a tremendous improvement in form, winning two of his 3 races. Rated 65, he made his seasonal bow at Kempton on the 7th January, where he gamely battled off all challengers to scoop the class 6 contest. The horse that finished 3rd that day, Sarahs Art, went on to win her next 2 races for Stef Liddiard. However, it was his next run that really caught my eye. He was a very well backed 7/4 favourite in a class 6 race over 7f at Kempton, and he broke out the stalls very poorly, and lost around 2-3 lengths. As is his character, he then pulled like a train for the next 3-4 furlongs, exuding a lot of energy. In normal circumstances, this would give the horse no chance and he traded at huge prices in running. However, despite what had happened at the start, Street Power flew down the outside to win by a cosy 1/2 length. In all honesty though, he was value for much more than the winning margin. Last time out, things didnt quite go his way. He actually broke a lot better, and as such got no cover whatsoever. As with at Kempton, he pulled like a train but ended up disputing the lead. Baring in mind this horse needs to finish past rivals late, he had no chance and the race was blown. He still put in a creditable effort to finish 7th, but in all honesty, everything went wrong for him that day. Today, Jeremy Gask is trying something new, and it may well help this quirky horse. He is being dropped back in trip to 6f from 7f, and the faster speed should sort out the horse's problem with pulling in the early part of the race. It does make it more difficult for him to pick up rivals late, but the nature of Lingfields uphill finish should give him a good opportunity to come with a swooping late run. This horse does need a lot to fall right for him, but with a clear run, I am confident he can give a good account.

[PL2008]

Re: Best Bet of the Day - Wed 18/02 Ludlow 15:00 Gee Dee Nen 5-4 RPF Proven to last this trip based lto's effort at 3m1f110y. He finished 2ND of 16 by 6 lengths to the 5-4F. Third place was 30 lengths behind him. His speed from the flat should also help for this sharp track. Jockey A P McCoy is booked and Best have meant business when with McCoy. McCoy have 8 wins from 17 for Best this season. 5 others have the other 9 wins from best. McCoy have also won on all of his second ride of the day the past 3 days. 1pt to win