Friday
I think HERBIERS is a lot better than what he showed at Doncaster last time and I expect him to be troubling the judge today at Kempton. Connections have long waited to send him over fences and probably would have been a bit disappointed with his effort at Doncaster but he was pushed back at a crucial time and probably found the well handicapped Haddex Des Obeaux a little bit too sharp on good ground. The step up in trip will hopefully make things a little easier and I expect him to put his experience to good use.
Kempton 4.10 – Herbiers
Saturday
The Betfair Hurdle doesn’t look a vintage renewal and I don’t think there are too many hiding anything from the handicapper. I was quite taken with DEERE MARK last time out and I thought he was value for a bit more than what he was put up. With that in mind he looks a good bet at the bottom of the weights with the big field set to help his quirky ways.
Another double figure selection is AUCUNRISQUE as connections decide to switch from
fences for a shot at this. His form over fences this season has been more than satisfactory but he probably wouldn’t land a blow in a Graded novice race this year so may as well have a shot at this valuable pot. His hurdles form is rock solid and with Nick Scholfield in the saddle I expect a big run.
The concluding bumper is usually a warm event and I expect a few nice types to appear from it. I have been very taken with BOWENSPARK in his two bumper runs this year given how green he still is. It looks like there is a serious engine there and I look forward to why he can show on Saturday.
Newbury 3.35 Deere Mark / Aucunrisque
Newbury 4.43 Bowenspark
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