It hasn't been all that wise at Racetrack Wiseguy for the last few weeks and I've surrendered a cosy plus position for the 2019 accounts. Thus, this is one last foray into the betting jungle before I literally quit while I'm only just ahead.
Mr. Henderson's horses are in good order, as the Professor will tell you, and so I'll take Call Me Lord to turn up match fit for his seasonal debut and thus be good enough in the 2.40. And, in hope as well as reasonable expectation, I'd like to see Capeland get compensation for the fiasco three weeks ago and it's a shame Bryony can't be there to help because she goes to Haydock for Frodon. I've put them together in a 14/1 double to restore my fortunes or lie low for what remains of the year.
The Prof goes for Valtor in the first which, at 11/8, might be some value but it's not often a Grand National horse reverts to novice hurdles. It might be an easy opportunity but we'll see. I'm not taking the Prof on, the form he's in, and he surely won't be far wrong with his faithful,
Nicky Henderson should a good day with Altior, Pym and Call Me Lord all having excellent chances.
Jesus had his disciples and Mr. Henderson has the Professor. None of them do badly out of it.I'll be hoping for better luck for my gin and tonic this year after the beautiful vision above got brought down in the early stages last time we were there.
