Our columnist Richard Fahey talks us through his team for Saturday at Haydock and Ripon.
MONSIEUR KODI – 5.50 Ripon
He won first time out for us last year when I thought he’d need the run, but he was extremely well handicapped that day. Five furlongs on heavy ground won’t bother him and we’re happy with him, but I’m just a fraction worried he might just need it.
VINTAGE CLARETS – 5.50 Ripon
He ran ordinary down the field at Pontefract the other day, but he’s as high as he needs to be in the handicap after a fine season last year. I’d be a little surprised if he can win off this rating, but we’re taking 7lb off him to give him every chance. He’s had a run, so he shouldn’t need it.
CLASSY CLARETS – 7.20 Ripon
Disappointing horse last year, showing only a little bit here and there. Again we’re taking it on trust he’ll go on the ground, but we’re happy enough with him. He’s done well over the winter and I’m happy enough with him at home, but he’s another who might need it which seems to be a bit of a theme with ours at the minute.
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