Barry Hill Thursday Tips
1 minute Barry Hill looks forward to the return of top jump racing at Cheltenham tomorrow, however has 3 tips today beforehand.
2.07 LUDLOW
David Pugh Memorial Mares' Handicap Chase (Queen Boudicca Mares' Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
TRAPISTA - 3/1
TRAPISTA hinted at a return to form when finishing third at Stratford, staying on well after early interference. Now 13lb below her last winning mark, she looks well treated and ready to capitalise if building on that encouraging effort.
3.45 FONTWELL
We Love You Goodwin Handicap Hurdle
GEORGE’S LAD - 11/4
With the yard in flying form, GEORGE’S LAD looks the standout bet of the day under top weight in this handicap hurdle. He was unlucky to fall in the EBF Final at Sandown when still in contention and had shown steady progression in novice company prior to that. If back to his best, he can make amends here.
8.30 SOUTHWELL (AW)
Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
CHARMING WHISPER - 12/1 (E/W)
CHARMING WHISPER looks worth another chance in the 1m3f Southwell finale. A five-time winner, he’s just 3lb above his last success and 2lb lower than when narrowly beaten over this C&D. Though below par in recent runs, he’s capable of better and, with Ashley Lewis taking 5lb off, he looks the one to keep onside.
