Saturday 9th September 2017




14:45 Ascot - MJJACK 12/1

1 Point Each-Way

It is very likely that ground will be testing across the country on Saturday and looking at the forecast for Ascot that may well play into the hands of Karl Burke's Mjjack. In the contest of this race he's relatively  unexposed having had just eight starts to date, he still looks a progressive sort and has winning form on soft and heavy ground. He finished second in a very similar contest to todays and although he has been raised 4lb since, he may well continue his upward curve and double figure odds are appealing each-way. Paddy Power, Boylesports, SkyBet and Betfred paying 5 places.


15:35 Haydock - BENBATL 5/1

1 Point Each-Way

Happy to admit this is a filthy scumbag each way bet but its too filthy to resist. Especially given Boylesports are giving us 4 places. This horse stands out in this company as he has looked to have the scope to be a group 1 horse in performances to date. He gets a very handy 5lb three year old allowance in this race which means although he is the highest rated in the race, he only has to concede weight to one rival. Benbatl was a winner at Royal Ascot in the Hampton Court Stakes and followed that performance with a creditable run behind superstar filly Enable. He's a classy sort and I think he has the speed to handle this step back to a mile, he's shown form on good to soft surfaces and being by Dubai wouldn't mind it soft, but you would have to hope it doesn't get too desperate.

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