The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)
Expectations high for Elliott at Hamilton
racing: Hurdles winner backed as trainer turns attention to Flat division
Not content with commanding the jumps scene, Gordon Elliott is making his mark in the Flat division too and his
HIGH EXPECTATIONS can post a good effort at Hamilton.
A dual hurdles winner, High Expectations showed he does not need obstacles to excel as he pitched up at Ayr to land a cosy success last week.
Running in an amateurs event, he made the most of bottom weight and a fine ride from Lisa O’Neill to win off a very lowly mark of just 45.
He carries a 6lb penalty in the Hamilton Park Supporting Racing To School Handicap but looked value for the official winning margin of a length and will certainly want for nothing in the saddle with Joe Fanning booked.
HARAZ hit the crossbar when second at Beverley last week and can go one place better in the Weatherbys Hamiltonian Handicap.
He looks a bit of a tricky customer who perhaps lacks a bit of heart in a fight, but he does have some ability and if produced at the right, he can get his head in front.
SELECTIONS:
HAMILTON: 2.10 Bib And Tucker, 2.40 Don Valentino, 3.10 High Expectations (NAP), 3.40 Dark Crystal, 4.10 Haraz, 4.40 Ancient Astronaut, 5.15 Reflation.
UTTOXTER: 2.00 New List, 2.30 Robin The Raven, 3.00 Kings Cross, 3.30 Eddy, 4.00 King’s Song, 4.30 Near To Tears, 5.00 Sundial Storm.
DOUBLE: High Expectations and Haraz.