Aintree Day Two

By Profit Swing

Well a small loss on day one but I am confident we can get that back and more today!

14:00 2m 0f 110yrds Class 1 John Smith's Top Novices' Hurdle (grade 2) (4yo plus)

La Sarrazine is a horse ideally suited for a speed test and Aintree is drying out fast. I think he will have too much toe for these.

Pick: 2 points Win La Sarrazine 6.0 Bet365 (Best odds guaranteed)

14:35 3m 1f Class 1 Matalan Co Uk Mildmay Novices' Chase (grade 2) (5yo Plus)

Many Cheltenham runners in here but I do think our old friend Knockara Beau will be suited by better ground and a flat track. He only has to turn round two lengths with Burton Port who may need it softer, these two are miles clear on form.

Pick: 2 points Win Knockara Beau 6.5 Bet365 (Best odds guaranteed)

15:10 2m 4f Class 1 John Smith's Melling Chase (grade 1) (5yo plus)

It's Maximum bet time as last year's Aintree winner Kalahari King runs over his optimum trip of two and a half miles on a flat track. We backed him at Doncaster in a handicap when he gagged up and the yard wish they had run him in the Ryanair at Cheltenham as it was all happening too quick fo him in the Champion Chase. He is expected to win and win well today and rates a maximum selection.

Pick: 5 points Win Kalahari King 5.0 Bet365 (Best odds guaranteed)

15:45 2m 5f 110yrds Class 1 John Smith's Topham Chase (listed Handicap) (national Course) (5yo plus)

Back over the big fences again and I think that the ground has come right for Plasir Destruval who scored well over hurdles last time. With the much needed luck in running he will be on the premises.

Pick: 1 point EW 1/5 1,2,3 Plasir Destruval 17.0 Bet365 (Best odds guaranteed)

16:20 3m 0f 110yrds Class 1 John Smith's Sefton Novices' Hurdle (grade 1) (4yo plus)

An interesting hurdle race with Voramor Two from the Hobbs' yard of real interest. He has won in a hack canter the last twice at Taunton and has been targeted for this race for the last three months.

Pick: 2 points Win Voramar Two 7.5 Bet365 (Best odds guaranteed)

16:55 3m 0f 110yrds Class 1 John Smith's Smithythehorse Com Handicap Hurdle (grade 3) (4yo Plus)

Mark under the as tough as they come column but I have been told by a usually reliable source that Jonjo is very sweet on his horse Ringaroses so lets see what price it is on the tissue ( apologies for that one ).

Pick: 1 point EW 1/4 1,2,3,4 Ringaroses 15.0 Bet365 (Best odds guaranteed)

17:30 3m 0f 110yrds Class 1 John Smith's Smithythehorse Com Handicap Hurdle (grade 3) (4yo Plus)

This bumper is usually a punters graveyard but I think we may have the winner at a very nice price. Natural Spring was only second on her debut at Ascot but that was a good race and more importantly she is bred to go on the good ground whereas this race is full of mudlarks. She looks well overpriced and can give her small yard a huge day.

Pick: 1 point EW 1/4 1,2,3 Natural Spring 17.0 Ladbrokes

Have a great second day everyone.

Profit Swing