JUMP START FOR GAV
TOOSEY (2.40) can score for shrewd Irish handler Gavin Cromwell on day one of the Jump season at Ayr.
The gelding has been progressive since switching to fences and ran a blinder behind the well-handicapped
Sounds Of Italy at Uttoxeter. The seven-year-old has earned a 5lb hike for that effort but is unexposed as a chaser.
Tom Lacey has a decent string this term and QURI (12.55) is a value bet. The mare was a promising second at Tramore on her last start for Terence O’Brien and can come on plenty for her new handler.
OFCOURSEIWILL (2.05) can claim a trappy novices’ handicap chase for Donald McCain.
The six-year-old was unlucky to run into Wandrin Star over three miles at Bangor and can gain compensation over 2m 4f.
The conditionals’ hurdle is competitive but MAUREEN’S
STAR (3.15) is one to opt with. Liam Lennon’s mare was a fair fourth over fences at Downpatrick and is back to her last winning mark over timber.
Shane Crawford has a decent record in bumpers here so
GENNADY (3.50) is worth a punt with Richard Johnson doing the steering.
Richard Fahey’s DON LOGAN (12.45) can land division one of a competitive nursery at Leicester. The two-year-old looked useful when second to
Lincoln Park at Pontefract and can build off a 2lb higher mark.
Division two is also tricky but SUCH PROMISE (1.20) is worth rowing in with.
Michael Murphy’s colt is quietly progressive and looks well treated after an eye-catching third behind Timetodock on his handicap bow at Catterick.
HOCHFELD (1.55) can enjoy a well-deserved success in the Sir Gordon Richards Handicap.
Mark Johnston’s tough gelding has been running with credit in Listed races and can take advantage of this drop in class.
ESCALATOR (3.05) can rise to the challenge for Charlie Fellowes in the Hoby Handicap.
The three-year-old flopped in Listed company at Ayr but had been upwardly mobile and can bounce back down in grade.
CANFORD’S JOY (4.15) can go very close in the Fosse Way Handicap. Second over six furlongs at Epsom on his first start for Amy Murphy, the gelding is on a fair mark back over seven.