Warwick 26th Aug

[chris34]

5.00 warwick Bold cross has been running consistently all season and was stepped up to a 1m2f race last time out and finished a good 2nd gets to run off same mark today and dropped back down to 7f where he has done most of his winning! 0.5pt e/w bold cross

[fintron]

Re: Warwick 26th Aug 3.30 Warwick Alnwick is a horse I most associate with two mile staying handicaps at Kempton but he has proven himself able to act on turf too in recent months and was only beaten by a short head by Aaim to Prosper at Newbury in July. He has since won at Kempton and is turned out under a penalty here as a result, but he may be able to get the better of doubtful stayer Just Lille and Nemo Spirit, who may prefer softer ground, who may set this up for him. A course and distance winner, he may have most to fear from Zuwaar, who has been holding his form well and was defeated by just a head off a 1 lb higher mark at Chester earlier in the season. Louis-Phillipe Beuzelin takes the ride today and his claim could ensure Ian Williams' runner remains competitive. Alnwick 7/2 Bet 365, 1 pt win Zuwaar 4/1 SJ, 1 pt win 5.00 Warwick This looks quite a tricky race to crack but I feel Kipchak is better than a 16/1 shot and has valid excuses for what appear poor runs on paper at first glance. I backed this one at Yarmouth when I felt Eddie Ahern sent him off a little too quickly infront. He was the sole pacesetter in the field and could have been ridden with a bit more restraint that day in my opinion. Since then he has disappointed at Lingfield, but he had to settle with a position in mid-division, which isn't ideal for him, from a wide draw. Last time out at Brighton he was well held in third, but it was a return to some sort of form nonetheless and he fared best of those that had raced up with the pace. What we do know about Kipchak is that he is suited by sharp tracks (three time winner at Lingfield), he handles firm ground and is effective over this trip, so from a low draw and with Fergus Sweeney booked, he ticks plenty of boxes for me today. Sweeney may not seem an eyecatching jockey booking to some, but for me, his front running ride on Comadoir at Lingfield was one of the rides of the season - he blitzed them on a 20/1 shot - and a similar sort of ride could be just what the doctor ordered for Conor Dore's gelding today. 16/1 VC Bet, 0.75 pts EW (3 places, 1/4 odds).