I just about broke even on Sunday and I reckon this is going to be a big week for the Bankers – I can feel it.
The meetings are coming thick and fast now that it’s the summer and I’ve got my fingers in plenty of punting pies.
2.55 Hepijeu – Switches to hurdles for the first time since winning very nicely at Huntingdon back in October.
Much higher in the handicap now following some good performances over fences, and had no chance against a well-treated winner last time.
This is easier and he should be able to get back on the board back over the smaller obstacles.
LUDLOW 2.55 – Hepijeu
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YARMOUTH 4.05 – Airwaves
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SEDGEFIELD 3.15 – Sporting Press
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LINGFIELD 7.25 – Fareeq
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WOLVERHAMPTON 7.10 – Global Acclamation
4.05 Airwaves – Smart-looking filly won her first two starts on the all-weather, last time giving weight and a snug beating to one rated 69.
Off an opening mark of 75, she theoretically only has to improve a couple of pounds and she really should be capable of doing that now that she’s a year older.
Martyn Meade is in good form and his filly can do the business.
3.15 Sporting Press – Surely going to take some beating in his bid for a hat-trick, as realistically he’s only got a couple of rivals to worry about.
Won nicely at Kelso last time, travelling well throughout, and a 5lb rise could have been worse.
Sedgefield should suit his style of running and he has a big chance of keeping his unbeaten chasing record intact.
7.25 Fareeq – Wasn’t given the greatest ride last time out as he could never get up a head of steam and probably would have won.
Lines up off the same mark here and I would be amazed if he wasn’t capable of winning again given his rating.
Richard Kingscote is the master of Lingfield and the pair can strike.
7.10 Global Acclamation – This is a very weak race and gives Ed Dunlop’s contender a chance to make it two wins from his last three starts.
He lost out to one on a roll last time out and doesn’t face anything of that calibre here.
The step up to seven shouldn’t be a problem and he’s copped a nice draw.