David Massey guides us through today's racing and has tips for Exeter and Leicester.
Racing betting tips: Friday March 6
1pt e.w. Valirann Gold in 14:10 Exeter at 14/1 (General) - min 12/1
1pt win Urblereagh in 16:30 Leicester at 9/1 (General) - min 15/2
16:30 Leicester
URBLEREAGH has been on my “to follow” list for some time and after his fourth on his chase debut here last time out, I’m sticking with him for the time being.
On paper he has it to do to beat Night Jet and Lucky Lugger, both of whom finished in front of him that day, but it’s worth saying that between the last two Urblereagh looked booked for second until fading out of things after the last. The problem was he pulled too hard early and was a spent force at the last but if they can get him to settle a bit better today, I’d fancy him to turn that form around.
Falco Des Pins was a last time out winner for Venetia but that revival was seemingly over as quickly as it started, and I’m still struggling to back anything from the yard with any confidence.
14:10 Exeter
The booking of Gavin Sheehan for VALIRANN GOLD makes him a bit more interesting here as he’s the sort of ride that needs the full push-and-shove mid-race as he inevitably gets outpaced before staying on again at the business end, and he’s got conditions in his favour today. Two miles was simply too short for him at Taunton two starts back (not even Sean Bowen could motivate him that day, for all he ran on late) and Ben Godfrey got him involved in a speed duel on the front at Wincanton last time, which did for his chances early on.
Previous to that, he finished a seven-length second to today's morning favourite Saint Cyr De Pail over this C&D, and finds himself 10lb better off today, so he’s a clear chance from a handicapping point of view. Gavin’s won on the horse before so knows his tricks, and I fancy him to go close today.
Preview posted at 09:15 GMT on 06/03/26
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