Get off to Flyer with Shantou
WE’RE in the middle of the pre-Cheltenham Festival limbo period, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t decent punting opportunities to be had and we have two at Ascot this afternoon.
First up is the Richard Hobson-trained SHANTOU FLYER, who aims to build on a return to form at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day.
Formerly with Rebecca Curtis, the eight-year-old has always been highly tried and struggled to make an impression in three tough assignments so far this season.
However, he ran a cracker behind Ballyhill when down in trip last time and looks ready to go one better.
JUST A STING was unsuited by the trip and funereal gallop at Sandown in a race where the form has been franked.
There are a pair of front-runners in today’s field which will suit him as will the step up in distance. TODAY’S SELECTIONS Ascot 3.00 Shantou Flyer 4.05 Just A Sting
Admiral Barratry, Amoola Gold, Belami Des Pictons, Bennachie, Binge Drinker, Blacklion, Cadeyrn, Casterly Rock, Cirano Du Sivola, Constantine Bay, Coo Star Sivola, Cornbury, Crosspark, Dead Right, Duke Street, Fountains Windfall, Give Me A Copper, Kaveman, Lord Duveen, Lord Napier, Lough Derg Spirit, Marcilhac, Midnight Chill, Ms Parfois, North Hill Harvey, Paisley Park, Peppay Le Pugh, Quest For Life, Robin Roe, Rock On Oscar, Romeo Brown, Royal Act, Sam’s Gunner, Scotchtown, Seamour, Terrefort, Three Faces West, Tobefair.