With uncertainty over the weather (plenty of rain forecast (what a year trying to predict, especially in advance!) and the start of the jumps at Chepstow, I will take a cautious approach tomorrow and watch what happens on the day with Saturday in mind. Having said that a further selection is below. Possibly more to follow, will update either way.
3:50 York
HAFEET ALAIN – 3/4 Pt EW @ 15/2 boost William Hill, 7/1 4 places generally
This race normally goes to a 4 or 5 year old but IMO there is no stand out amongst the sparse representation from that group. Instead, I will go with the ultra consistent Hafeet Alain, who finished ahead of the favourite for this, Lattam, at Goodwood last time and they are still similarly level on weights and measures. That Goodwood contest has thrown up a couple of winners of this race and I like the fact useful 3lb claimer Conor Planas keeps the ride. He gets on great with this horse, the pair combining 4 times on turf to date over a mile, returning form figures of 2,4,2,1! He has a good looking draw in stall 1 and his prominent style of racing is a huge advantage at this track as we have seen over the years. In fact, he bolted up (in lesser grade granted) by near 4 lengths on his ONLY visit to the Knavesmire. He won’t mind what the weather does either so rates a decent bet.