A busy Wednesday of racing with action at Punchestown, Ludlow, Doncaster over jumps whilst Kempton hosts a late all weather card for punters today.
It was great to have a winner yesterday to get us back on track! Today I am heading to Ireland where BetVictor sponsor three races on an interesting Punchestown card.
The NAP comes in the closing bumper at Doncaster today. Ben Pauling is having some time of things with his operation currently running at a 32% strike rate in the last two weeks. Monty Bodkin made a good start to life finishing second in what is traditionally a decent bumper at Ascot in November.
After that strong debut it was disappointing to see him flop on Boxing day at Aintree. This looks a fair race with I Play County set to give our selection plenty to think about, but I am keen to keep the faith with Ben Pauling’s horse who hopefully can go well in the last at Donny today.
