IT’S SOFA SO GOOD
Carlisle joy for Dobbin
Jonniesofa (1.35) can produce another sparkling comeback from a long lay-off at Carlisle.
Rose Dobbin’s old yin has defied breaks of around 600 days several times and that’s the angle into this contest.
Fair enough, it’s only
298 days on the sidelines this time around but you just cannot argue with the record fresh when it comes to the 10-year-old.
Dobbin’s yard remain in decent nick and, although Informateur is going to be dangerous under in-form pilot Ryan Mania, it’s all about Jonnie.
Later on the card, GRAND MORNING (2.40) can get the famous green and gold silks of JP McManus over the line.
The eight-year-old was agonisingly denied by stablemate Mighty Thunder at
Hexham last month.
Despite the defeat, it was still an excellent effort so he can
Joe Punter take full advantage of an unchanged mark for Lucinda Russell.
GETAROUND (2.10) is an interesting contender from a small yard for the Pertemps Qualifier.
The gelding has spent most of the season running with credit against the likes of McFabulous and Ask a Honey Bee.
That’s strong form and Ella Pickard’s horse could book a ticket to the final at the Festival in March by winning here.
THE HOAX (1.55) looks best of the bets down at Southwell as they also stage a jumping card.
Dan Skelton knows the time of
day with his youngsters and there was much to like about his effort when second on his return at Taunton last time.
There’s quite a lot of talent in this race but Dan’s brother Harry can get him revved up and in the winner’s circle.
In the following race, keep an eye out for any money for ANOTHER THEATRE (2.30) who is on a cracking mark back over timber.
MAMMASAIDKNOCKOUT (12.45) must have a strong chance of repeating his recent triumph at Lingfield.
Richard Hannon’s two-year-old did it nicely over course and distance and he can shrug off a 4lb hike with his old ally
Rossa Ryan back in the
plate.