Redcar - Wed 23rd Sept

[fintron]

2.15 Redcar Just The Tonic has recently left Mick Channon to join Marjorie Fife and was an encouraging fourth on her debut for this yard in a selling nursery when last seen at Beverley. She is yet to win after ten attempts, but this step up to a mile could bring about improvement off this lowly mark of 57. 16/1 SJ, EW. 5.10 Redcar Under Review missed the break on her debut for David Barron at Goodwood last time out but stuck on well in the closing stages, despite the fact the winner (who was enterprisingly ridden by Ryan Moore) had flown. That indicated some sort of return to form as she had won a maiden at Southwell for her previous trainer but had been struggling in handicaps. Her mark has dropped to an attractive level and with Makin taking over from a claimer, a big run could be on the cards. 15/2 Bet 365, EW.

[cc75]

Re: Redcar - Wed 23rd Sept 1.45: Couple of fun bets at big odds for opening maiden at Redcar which doesn't look like a difficult race and short priced fave has meant that there are some value each way bets on offer. Think this one has a great chance today in a not particularly strong looking maiden. Odds on favourite Cash Anna Queen from the Barry Hills yard is rightly favourite but has only achieved a rating of 75 so won't be that difficult to turn over today. Was very tempted at a larger price by Milton Bradley's horse Avon Grounds whose debut run form is not as bad as it looks on paper. However I couldn't get away from Weekend Millionair who I think is in with a decent shout. Has shown fair form finishing 3rd on both outings to date - both on soft ground. Encounters a faster surface today for the first time and on breeding looks like it could bring about improvement. Trainer is in decent form at the moment and think this one has place claims at least in a not particularly strong contest and is decent value at current 16/1. Also worth an interest on Avon Grounds at the likely odds who finished 9th on debut - however horses that finished behind that day have gone on to win or run a lot better next time out so that maiden could prove to be quite a strong race - looks way overpriced at current 66/1 IMO. Bets: Weekend Millionair: 3.50pts e/w at 16/1 (Ladbrokes) Avon Grounds: 1.50pts e/w at 66/1 (various)