David Ord is back with the Saturday best bets from around the tracks.
Saturday selections
BOOMBAWN - 15:35 Aintree (NAP)
Having shaped well in a pipe-opener over hurdles last time, BOOMBAWN looks another potential Saturday winner for the Skelton team.
The nine-year-old now finds himself 10lb lower than when fourth in the Old Roan here last season and shaped better than his form figures suggest several times afterwards, including when eighth in the Topham in the spring. Harry Skelton returns to the saddle, cheekpieces go on for the first time and a big run is in the offing.
MOYGANNY PHIL - 13:25 Uttoxeter
There was plenty to like about MOYGANNY PHIL’s chasing debut at Perth and he looks ready to open his account over fences.
The son of Califet won at Carlisle over hurdles and is only 2lb higher on Saturday. He jumped well in Scotland and having been dropped out, made headway under a hands-and-heels ride to finish fourth. He’s in good hands and the sort to be winning races soon.
RESEMBLANCE - 13:35 Doncaster
A combination of seven furlongs and heavy ground just seemed to find RESEMBLANCE out at Haydock last time and she should find Saturday’s test more suitable.
Michael Bell’s charge still ran well to finish third behind Crazy Cubana, just tiring inside the final half furlong. She’s back to six on Saturday, Ryan Moore takes over in the saddle and she looked a filly to follow when winning at Ffos Las two starts ago.
RULE ME IN - 14:35 Kelso
He’s been a revelation since being fitted with cheekpieces and RULE ME IN is fancied to follow-up a recent Newcastle success.
Christian Williams’ charge is up 7lb for a four-and-three-quarter-length defeat of Empty Nest but won with plenty in hand having travelled powerfully and drawn clear from the third last. There’s more to come.
MASAI ANGEL – 16:25 Southwell
He’s not entirely straightforward but MASAI ANGEL has become more professional with racing and looks to have found his level.
Richard and Peter Fahey’s charge took a step back in the right direction when third over this trip at Wolverhampton last time, has a decent draw and, crucially, a forecast even pace to chase. He should go well.
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