KIM CAN TURN THE CLOCK BACK WITH HIS LONGSHOT IN THE KNOW!
PUNCHESTOWN 2024
DOES HE KNOW (3.35) is fancied to give Kim Bailey his rst victory in the bet365 Gold Cup for 33 years.
Docklands Express won the famous old race for the trainer in 1991 – a year after his Mr Frisk also scored a famous success three weeks after winning the Grand National.
Does He Know is a hardy stayer who arrives fresh and well to Sandown after winning the Grimthorpe at Doncaster eight weeks ago and then sidestepping both major spring Festivals.
The only concern is his big weight but if David Bass can dictate the pace and get him jumping with fluency the pair could take some passing. He is overpriced at 33-1 and worth a punt.
There was some forecast rain overnight that will also help Does He Know – and slow some of the others down.
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Among them is last year’s winner Kitty’s Light who ran a blinder in the Grand National although it is a big ask to repeat that form just two weeks later. Both Bangers And Cash (40-1) and Sam Brown (25-1) hold each-way claims.