Stat of the Day, 9th April 2013
Stat of the Day
Stat of the Day, 9th April 2013
Bene Lad was what I think they call ‘not off’ yesterday, as he was never put in the race and I strongly suspect his handicap mark is being massaged. Definitely one to keep an eye on in his next few runs.
It’s Yorkshire this afternoon, and the…
Dolphin Rock is a very consistent sort, and when you’re on the cold list that’s exactly what you need to get the motor started again. He’s raced nine times on good to soft ground, and been placed on all but two of them. True, he’s only won once, and his overall good to soft form string reads 13222663.
His form at this mile trip includes three wins and eleven places from 23 starts, and in today’s Class 5 he’s 935432113. That seems to be the key to Dolphin Rock: he simply has a class ceiling. And, for a horse which has raced in as high as Class 2 (finishing second) just two seasons ago, and who won last backend, he’s in a winnable grade here.
The draw has been kind to him, he’s been nibbled at in the market, and if all sixteen run we’ll get four places to aim at for today’s each way bet, at 15/2 BOG with Stan James.
As ever, be sure to make sure that’s still the best price available, and…
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