Friday 16th November
A 20 runner race full of unexposed types and anything frankly could reveal itself as a cut above form already shown, especially one of the Irish Raiders, I always like a horse here that is "NH" Bred with some proven stamina and if possible a touch of experience. Snookered and Try Again of the more standard types could run well, as could Antunes and Grand Canyon at a price, but a pair at nice odds who caught my eye were SIZING CUSIMANO and VOODOO DOLL. Sizing Cusimano ran well here on season debut over further, has a nice profile from a leading Yard. It will need further in time, but if they set off "like the clappers" he could get a nice tow in to the race and strike late up the hill. Whatever happens today one to track at 18-20 Furlongs through the winter, I like him a lot. The other selection VOODOO DOLL is far more exposed, but experience may be a key asset here an it has stamina proven over 18 furlongs and another likely to appreciate the hill. It is also a Jumps bred horse and Trainer Evan Williams always looking for big priced winners and placed horses here and his under-rated daughter takes a handy 5 lbs off.
In the BALLYMORE Hurdle at 3.35 DOUBLE TREASURE would seem to be the "each way banker" on the Card is you can get 5/1 with its prominent running style and clear strong form credentials.