Tingle Creek Day

Good morning all. Hope you've all had a profitable week. I have a few selections today, that I have personally backed... 


14.10 Aintree - Becher Chase
This is my main bet today. I whittled this down to 3 horses; Any Currency, West End Rocker and Poker De Silvola. I am not a big fan of backing anything of Ferdy Murphy, and although he looks well handicapped, and in my opinion will take to the fences, I do not believe this is his ground... so for that, along with the 'Ferdy Factor' he's off the list. Now, West End Rocker won this race last year pretty impressively, which propelled him into favoritism for the Grand National. However, he fell at the first there, and then ran a highly disappointing race at Sandown after, where he pulled up which leads me to believe that last year he was just 100% for it. Also, he has won all his races under Wayne Hutchinson, who is not there today. So therefore, its with ANY CURRENCY. Any Currency hits pretty much all of the trends for this race, and is clearly here for a taster of the fences before the Grand National in April. The trip will definitely suit and although not 100% convincing on the heavy ground, I do feel he'll be ok on it.
16-1 Best price

14.30 Sandown
IFANDBUTWHYNOT was very impressive in his last win, and the 2nd won this week after being raised 5lbs, so you would think that my selection can take to the extra 13lbs. He's great on the ground, very progressive and looks set for a big race.
3-1 Best price

15.40 Sandown
This is a race where you need a dour stayer, especially in these ground conditions. My selection is certainly that. MAJOR MALARKEY can stay 4 miles plus, so with the heavy ground, this should be spot on for him.
5-1 Best price.


Thats it for me... will speak to you all a bit later.

Best of luck!

The Rascal