Advised Thursday Morning 24th January
Racecourse & Time
Gowran Park – 15:00
Advised Stake & Bet Type
1/2 Point Each Way
Name of Horse to Back
Some Neck
Current Odds:
10/1 Coral 5 places else 9/1 generally look for bookies paying 5 places, use BOG bookies
Compare odds at http://www.oddschecker.com/horse-racing
Selection Reasoning:
Some Neck has the right profile as an unexposed chaser and looks overpriced relative to some of the other Willie Mullins runners. Invitation Only was a non-runner last Sunday at Thurles due to the good ground but I still have concerns regarding him truly staying this trip but anyways he is priced up plenty short enough. Some Neck won a Grade 2 novice chase at Punchestown in November staying on strongly over a trip too short.
He won at this course over 2m4f on heavy ground last season when reeling in Up For Review. The likely strong pace and extra distance of this race looks sure to suit. Richie Deegan claims 5lbs but is a very good claiming jockey. Richie’s claim reduces the weight Some Neck has to carry to 10-8. This race is only his sixth chasing start so hopefully he can handle the occasion and jump well off the pace and come through strongly at the finish.
**Next Update Friday Night 25th January ~19:00
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