Thursday 10th January
11.35 Vaal - SPLAT THE CAT - Non qualifier for the thread, but put this one up last time at 50's and was very bullish considering the price. Ran well that day to finish 5th and would expect a big effort today at 7's.
12.15 Clonmel - JANEYMAC - Fair fourth two races ago and looks to need this step up in trip at 11's.
12.35 Vaal - THE LITIGATOR - Lightly raced, blinkers left off and much better than last time out suggests. Drop back in trip looks fine and may just try to make all at 50's.
2.20 Vaal - GENTLEMAN ONLY - Possibly a bit to find on balance, but remains nicely weighted and really should not be available at 33's.
3.00 Southwell - MOUNTAIN OF STARS - Fair course debut last month, but could not back it up last time. Extra furlong today makes this one interesting at 20's.
3.30 Vaal - CLAREMORRIS - Thereabouts recently, fair c & d record, good draw and the handicapper gives him a real chance at 10's.
4.45 Chelmsford - NICKY BABY - Exposed maiden, but don't see much strength in depth in the race and this one is capable of fair form at 20's.
7.55 Chelmsford - CHARLIE ALPHA - Soft lead awaits someone here and do think this one will be the one to take advantage at 10's.