Kateson was the only tip on a relatively quiet day - and he
finished a respectable second, at Uttoxeter.
In truth, such a finishing
position looked highly unlikely for most of the race - but he’s an ‘enigmatic’
sort and having appeared well held down the back, he ran on strongly up the home
straight.
That said, he never looked like getting to the winner, Main
Fact, who bolted up by 15 lengths.
Somewhat ironically, if Sandown had
taken place last weekend, Main Fact would have run there (he was a market leader
for the Imperial Cup) - and possibly at Cheltenham, as well.
But alas,
things didn’t pan out that way - and he messed things up for us, instead
!
There were a few Mentions on the day - but most of them were half
hearted !
The exception to that, was Cloudy Glen, who I did consider tipping
- until I saw the strength of his race. Swerving it was a good call - as whilst
he ran OK, he ultimately finished well beaten.
I was right to question the
participation of De Rasher Counter in the Midlands Grand National - as expected,
he didn’t complete.
The race was won by Truckers Lodge. He was 4/1 this
morning - but I took 8/1 close to the off, which was a very good price
(particularly with hind-sight :) ).
Over at Kempton, McFabulous hacked up in
the EBF final: Igor and Adicci both showed up quite well - but ultimately
finished unplaced.
Our Power won the handicap hurdle. I didn’t think he would
reverse the form with Downtime Getaway - but that one disappointed
badly.
Finally, the big handicap chase was won by Delire Destruval - at
25/1.
I can’t be sure that I would have included him on a short list - but I
might have done.
Garde le Victoire and Good Man Pat would have been on the
list - and they finished third and fourth.
Hopefully I’ll have a bit more
time for study, when the next suitable handicap comes
along..!
TVB.
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