‘Expect a repeat winner at Southwell’ – Jason Heavey’s Thursday horse racing ideas
The Daily Star Chief Tipster reckons a Ross Burdon-trained hope will justify being his Nap selection at Southwell on Thursday
Clean up with DUST COVER (5.22, nap) in the Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap at Southwell on Thursday.
The three-year-old trained by Newmarket-based Ross Burdon upped his game considerably when scoring here over course and distance 27 days ago.
The son of Showcasing is 5lb higher for that success but remains low mileage so Jack Mitchell’s mount is very likely capable of better yet.
Evening all-weather action comes from Chelmsford, where the best race on the card is the £40,000 Timeform Sprint Series Final’ Handicap.
There are plenty of familiar names on show in this six-furlong contest and preference is for the very much in-form JUSTCALLMEPETE (7.30, trb), who is on a hat-trick for trainer Tony Carroll.
Punters at Southwell are advised to put their faith in PARADISE WALK (2.52, nb) who contests the Bet £10 Get £40 With BetMGM EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes.
The Starman filly, trained by Ralph Beckett was beaten a nose on her Chelmsford debut by Godolphin runner Pierchic, who had the benefit of a previous run and has since gone close at Kempton to earn her a not inconsiderable opening mark of 87.
On the strength of that form and with experience under her belt, Paradise Walk should go one better in the Midlands.
At Exeter, HOLLYGROVE CHA CHA (1.00) has a good opportunity to secure a first victory over fences in the PricedUp The Jumps ‘Chasing Excellence’ Mares’ Novices’ Chase.
The dual bumper winner was successful in three of her five races over hurdles, including a valuable Grade Two triumph at Carlisle.
She was handed a tough assignment on her chasing debut in the Colin Parker Memorial at Carlisle, but performed creditably considering her jumping was far from perfect to finish third behind the high-class pair of Resplendent Grey and Handstands.
There is nothing of that calibre in this field and with a clear round Hollygrove Cha Cha should prove hard to beat.
Thursday tips
EXETER
12.30 Lasko Des Obeaux
1.00 Hollygrove Cha Cha
1.30 Klycot
2.00 Isaac Des Beaux
2.30 River Run Free
3.00 Thankyouandplease
3.30 Dish Of The Day
SOUTHWELL
1.22 Von Krolock
1.52 Baker Blue
2.22 Wisetanck
2.52 Paradise Walk (nb)
3.22 Hale End
3.52 No Knee Never
4.22 He’s An Angel
4.52 Thankuappreciate
5.22 Dust Cover (nap)
FFOS LAS
1.10 Jaipaletemps
1.40 Jackpot Cauveliere
2.10 Esperti
2.40 Dance In The Park
3.10 Genietoile
3.40 Dukeboxrock
CHELMSFORD
5.00 Windbreaker
5.30 Something Coming
6.00 Blindfold Games
6.30 Charging Bull
7.00 Big Bard
7.30 Justcallmepete (trb)
8.00 United Approach
8.30 Digub
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