Early Bets for Day 1 of York’s Ebor Festival on Wednesday

Good afternoon folks

As I may be a bit strapped for time tomorrow, with all the races priced up, I have a good look at the early couple of races. There are a lot of sprints again on the card so I will probably be a bit cautious given what I said this morning. Who knows which side will prevail, as Michael Barrymore said, top, middle or bottom??

Having said that a horse that is rapidly improving should go very well, so should one I tipped LTO (hoping high draw will be favoured as it has at recent meetings) and are below. I shall have a further look and update accordingly.

1:50 York

MANILA SCOUSE – 1 Pt EW @ 9/1 Will Hill 6 places, 9/1 5 places generally

MAKANAH – 1/2 Pt EW @ 20/1 5 places Betfairrsrtsbook, 18/1 5 places (drifting so maybe see later) generally

A rapidly improving 4 year old, his form against Aberama Gold is strong and there for all to see and he should give it a massive effort off just 8st 7lb and looks an each way bet to nothing even allowing for the draw!!

Makanah is a smooth traveller and down to his lowest mark for 2 years, an effort that saw him canter into the lead at this track over 6F only to be beaten late in the piece. Again, drawn high, but likes this track and could go very well also.