Tuesday Horse Racing Tips from Andy Holding

The race won by Classic Maestro here 19 days ago was noted for its strong speed figure for the grade and with both BEAT BOX (best price 9/2) and POLISUD (best price 7/1) having played prominent roles before not being able to go with the winner late on, the pair make plenty of appeal against the field in these much calmer waters.

The former was noted going as well as anything turning for home and although he kept on in game fashion over towards the far rail down the straight, he ultimately didn’t have the legs to go with a strong stayer at the trip in the latter stages. That said, it was a performance that indicated he is returning to something like his best and now returning to the scene of that fine effort back in Class 5 company for the first time for a while, James Ewart’s inmate is expected to make a big impact.

The latter hadn’t been finishing off his races particularly well for current connections but having his first outing post wind op and fitted with a tongue-tie, Micky Hammond’s gelding came home to really good effect after looking like he might fade out of the picture after the second last. Indicative of a horse who has had breathing issues in the past, he consented to run on once realising he wasn’t gasping for air anymore, and that should provide him with the confidence he needs to fulfil his potential for his patient connections.

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Major Fortune arrives here on a crest of a wave having completed a four timer with his second victory over today’s C&D last time out, but this assignment could turn out to be a little tougher than at first glance and HOW AND EVER (NAP) (best price 4/1) is one of many who is likely to keep the favourite honest.

Down the field in his first two attempts over hurdles, Oliver Signy’s gelding showed marked improved when fitted with the first-time cheekpieces at Fontwell back in January and returning to the scene of that fine effort last time out, he made an immediate impact on his first start in handicap company.

Extremely well supported to land a competitive heat at the Sussex venue, the son of Sageburg travelled sweetly throughout and although Sangiovese threatened to derail the gamble on the long climb to the line, he found enough reserves to fend off his main pursuer.

On a card where the conditions weren’t that conducive for producing fast time figures, it was noticeable that his performance stood out like a beacon and with similar conditions set to suit, the lightly raced six-year-old can easily outrun his morning odds.