In the Betway Casino Handicap (3.20) at
Southwell on Monday, recent winning form is at a premium, but St.
Patrick’s Day is 2-4 on Fibresand and may be able to improve
that record, despite some uninspiring form figures. On his most
recent visit to Southwell, nearly a year ago, John Jenkins’
5-year-old finished third of 11, beaten 6½ lengths, behind Big Storm
Coming in a 0-70 handicap over a mile, keeping on well in the closing
stages. His more recent efforts, including over hurdles at Fakenham
last month, have been less convincing, but he tackles 1 mile 3
furlongs on Fibresand for the first time off a handicap mark
fully19lb lower than when last winning at Southwell as a 4-year-old.
Granted that he’s beaten just one of thirty rivals on his last
three starts on Tapeta and Polytrack, it goes without saying that
he’s a risky betting proposition. Nevertheless, that comment
applies equally to most, if not all, of his rivals and, if he’s
ever to return to the winners’ enclosure, today could be the day.
Selection: Southwell 3.20 St.
Patrick’s Day to win 14/1
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