‘She’s been underestimated in the betting’ – Harry Wilson with his tips for all ten ITV races on Easter Monday
Harry Wilson is back with his advice for ten races live on ITV from Plumpton, Kempton and Fairyhouse on Easter Monday.
2.35 Plumpton
BetGoodwin Sussex Champion Handicap Chase, 2m1f
Harry’s tip: Secret Des Dieux
Secret Des Dieux is 3-4 over fences between 2m½f and 2m2f, with his sole defeat coming when a close third in a red-hot race at Newbury in November. He comes here chasing a hat-trick following comfortable wins at Huntingdon and Kempton, and looks to have more handicapping scope.
Jky: Jonathan Burke Tnr: James Owen
2.55 Kempton
Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Magnolia Stakes (Listed), 1m2f
Harry’s tip: Muddy Mooy
Muddy Mooy has form figures of 1214 on the all-weather, with her best Racing Post Rating coming when a staying-on fourth in a Listed mile contest at Kempton last March. She ended her season with a good second on her first try at this trip behind Quisisana, who won a Group 1 next time, and looks underestimated in the betting on her return.
Jky: Edward Greatrex Tnr: Charlie Pike
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3.15 Fairyhouse
Fairyhouse Steel Handicap Hurdle, 2m5½f
Harry’s tip: Grann’s Boy
Grann’s Boy has proved progressive since handicapping, winning 2m4f handicap hurdles at Fairyhouse and Listowel before going down by just three-quarters of a length over 2m6f at Galway in October. He’s just 2lb higher here and returned from a break with a good run on the Flat last month, which should put him spot on for this.
Jky: Darragh O’Keeffe Tnr: H Rogers
3.30 Kempton
Virgin Bet Handicap, 1m4f
Harry’s tip: Bahadur
Bahadur showed improved form when tried on the all-weather last year, following his victory in a course-and-distance novice with handicap wins at Newcastle and Wolverhampton. His latest win has been franked by the second and his proven ability fresh makes him a big player off just 3lb higher on his return.
Jky: James Doyle Tnr: S Woods
3.50 Fairyhouse
Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Hurdle (Grade 2), 2m4f
Harry’s tip: Storm Heart
Kawaboomga is respected, but he has a bit to find with Storm Heart, who beat him in a 2m Grade 3 in February. He did well to cope with the drop in trip, given he won well over 2m4f beforehand, and looks to have more to offer at this sort of distance, having finished third in the BetMGM Cup at Cheltenham after a mistake at a crucial time.
Jky: Paul Townend Tnr: W P Mullins
4.05 Kempton
Virgin Bet A Good Bet Fillies’ Handicap, 6f
Harry’s tip: Mercury Day
Mercury Day ran her best race last year when dropped to this trip for the first time at Newmarket in June, going down by just half a length to a subsequent dual winner. She is unexposed as a sprinter and should have no problem with the surface, having been far from disgraced in a couple of good mile events at Kempton last year.
Jky: Jack Gilligan Tnr: Conrad Allen
4.20 Fairyhouse
Underwriting Exchange Fairyhouse Chase (Grade 2), 2m4f
Harry’s tip: Saint Sam
Saint Sam hasn’t been at his best this season, but he was beaten just three-quarters of a length in this race last year when trying to make all despite a bad mistake at the second-last. He did too much too soon in testing ground last time and can bounce back with Danny Mullins in the saddle for the first time since last year.
Jky: Danny Mullins Tnr: W P Mullins
4.40 Kempton
Virgin Bet A Good Bet Handicap (Div I), 1m
Harry’s tips: Final Night
Final Night has achieved his last four wins over course and distance, notably getting the better of subsequent winner Dingle in a better contest than this in December. He won with a bit in hand on his latest visit last month and a 4lb rise shouldn’t stop him from following up.
Jky: Rossa Ryan Tnr: John Butler
5.00 Fairyhouse
BOYLE Sports Irish Grand National Chase (Grade 3), 3m5f
Harry’s tip: Soldier In Milan
Soldier In Milan had a stack of subsequent winners behind when winning a 2m3f bumper at Punchestown in May and has looked a promising staying chaser this season, notably beating Kiss Will over the longest trip he’s faced. He’s from the family of Grand National second Oscar Time and could be a lot better than a mark of 142.
Jky: Donagh Meyler Tnr: Emmet Mullins
5.15 Kempton
Virgin Bet A Good Bet Handicap (Div II), 1m
Harry’s tip: Berry Clever
Berry Clever ended last year with a comfortable success over course and distance, travelling nicely in behind the leaders and picking up well to score with plenty in hand. He ran well over a shorter trip on last year’s reappearance, so should be ready after a break. The booking of Oisin Murphy suggests that will be the case.
Jky: Oisin Murphy Tnr: Chris Dwyer
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