Thursday Horse Racing Tips from Andy Holding

Willywampus and BATTLE OF RIDGEWAY (best price 6/1) served up a rousing finish over today’s course 67 days ago but with the latter going on to keep his fitness levels ticking along with another solid effort subsequently, Martin Hassett’s inmate is fancied to exact his revenge on his old rival and gain reward for his overall consistency. 

For majority of the extended 2m2f journey here back in December, the six-year-old looked like backing up a previous C&D victory but after being rejoined on the run-in, he ended up just getting worried out of the argument close home. 

Well supported in the market to make amends at Fairyhouse last time out, he once again came out second best but with the data from the Co Meath venue pointing towards the race being a very good one for the grade (seventh won since), it was a performance to suggest he’s still very much going in the right direction. 

Although back in trip today, the sight of plenty of front runners in the field should provide the test he needs and at the morning odds, he rates a decent each-way alternative to The King Of Prs, who rates the standard bearer following his recent Lingfield effort. 

DOUBLE CLICK (best price 9/4) reacted in the correct manner when fitted with the first-time cheekpieces at Leicester last time out and with conditions likely to be on-par with what they were 30 days ago, Jamie Snowden’s gelding rates a solid choice to go place better. 

A blatant non stayer over 2m6f in heavy ground at Uttoxeter two starts ago, drastic measures were required to get him back on track, so along with new headgear in place, a drop back in trip and forcing tactics were also employed at the Midland venue. 

Seemingly enjoying his new role, the six-year-old bowled along at the head affairs until joined two out, and although he eventually succumbed to the persistent challenge of the well-backed favourite The Famous Five, he kept n in determined fashion all the way to the line. 

Well clear of the rest and posting his best speed figure that day, he presumably will be asked to adopt a similar role here this afternoon and in a race that doesn’t appear to have any among its ranks with too many secrets to hide, the son of Flemensfirth could prove hard to catch.