Hunter Chase Betting Service

Mon, May 31, 2010

Cartmel – Monday, May 31st

Apologies for the abbreviated copy today.

This is a wide open Maiden race in which nothing makes particular appeal. Favourite at the time of writing is WHAT OF IT who probably has marginally the best form in the field but he does have to bounce back significantly from a dreadful run when favourite at Kelso; also the presence of the owner in the saddle is never a positive. Athoss ran well in a handicap last time and conditions will suit but has never been the easiest to win with, while Ardnaclancy has been particularly disappointing this season and is not guaranteed to be suited by the drop in trip.

At a slightly bigger price I like the look of Lagosta, who is certainly not the easiest to predict but does have plenty of speed and if he copes with the fences should go close. Josh Hamer, who has enjoyed plenty of success of late, takes over from the regular lady rider. Wilfie Wild may be fourteen but has been in good form in Ladies Opens of late and would not have to find an awful lot in order to get involved.