Bayard - Ascot 2.45 3 Present Man - win 3/1
PRESENT MAN actually looks solid win value at 3/1; I get why The Clock Leary has
been made favourite based on "the Venetia Factor" at this specific meeting but strictly
on form and race fitness, the Paul Nicholls horse would be my idea of a winner here
with a clear round. He unseated last time but that was sloppy and not a real jumping
error and of the others; The well handicapped Fox Appeal needs further; Cadoudoff
needs a clear round to restore confidence and Go Conquer may need the run.
We could find too much of "speculative value" but each is top rated on its own
merits and I will be disappointed if they don't deliver a nice net profit based on
the singles bets, with any doubles/trebles for small units, hopefully a nice bonus.