Wetherby 12.20

Wetherby 12.20 Novice Handicap Chase - 3 miles 45 yards - 14 run - Soft (some rain later on forecast)
 
This could turn out to be an interesting race and at the bottom of the market at big Odds; Micky Hammond has a couple of ex 3 mile P2P horses who could plod on in to enhanced places if there is carnage jumping wise.
 
A few have winning 3 mile P2P form, notably Mill Race King trained by Tim Easterby who traditionally likes a tilt at a few NH winners in this period and KIngs Cave who would have a similar chance. At the head of the market are Eau Top and Slaine Mlior who have both run well at shorter but I have doubts about a truly run race at this trip for both and therefore I'm not sure they are great value and I wish to take them on.
 
EAGLE DE GUYE is in my Tracker and was 3rd in what was a decent 3 mile P2P race that has produced a few good horses that is easily the best 3 mile P2P yardstick on offer. Has been bought along steadily by the excellent Rose Dobbin, this is surely the type of race that the horse has been crying out for and could be a nice long term prospect who should be up to winning this race.
 
A bit more exposed but with good solid experience if the market leaders falter is QUICK PICK another 3 mile P2P winner from a yard we always respect with this type of horse. Has run well at this trip and further, they switch to a visor today to just try to tame this prominent runner and calm it down a little, Lily Pinchin has proven more than once that she is an exceptional judge of pace and I can see this one jumping round for fun and making them all prove their stamina.
 
TIP - EAGLE DE GUYE - Tracker - Quick Pick