The Weekend Winners crew are again with a have a look at an thrilling card at Sandown, in addition to waiting for Punchestown…
Host Kate Tracey is joined by BetVictor’s Sam Boswell and Declan Rix of attheraces.com to pick their greatest bets for this weekend, specializing in Saturday’s Leap season finale at Sandown.
At The Races’ Declan Rix…
“We’ve got a race with lots of pace. Elixir Du Nutz will go forward, as will Editeur Du Gite on first-time cheekpieces – Edwardstone and Jonbon won’t be too far away either – but I think it’s all set up for El Fabiolo. I’ve been dying to see this horse on some nice ground for a long, long time, I think it really brings out the best in him. It helps him travel that bit sweeter and helps his jumping as well – and if he does have an Achilles heel, it’s his jumping!
“It is actually irritating as a result of generally he could be completely lethal however make a poor form on the odd fence. I simply suppose the race units up effectively, there’s loads of tempo for him to chase and Paul Townend can take his time up the hill and get him into a pleasant rhythm. Let’s hope for some Cheltenham redemption.”
BetVictor’s Sam Boswell
“I believe Declan has it spot on! The higher floor is essential however I believe the quicker tempo will guarantee there is a rhythm. I personally really feel Jonbon going again down in journey won’t swimsuit him. I do know his leaping final day trip was one of the best we have seen over fences however I am questioning the fast turnaround and Willie Mullins would not ship El Fabiolo until he was cherry ripe, and I do not suppose he’ll be serving to bookmakers out on Saturday.
Host Kate Tracey…
“That is only a nightmare. El Fabiolo is one of the best horse however his leaping caught up with him at Cheltenham and I simply ponder whether the tempo will put the strain on him. We have seen a good few Mullins hotpots overturned at Sandown and with El Fabiolo, I simply ponder whether or not the flexibility goes to be sufficient to see him via.
“Jonbon, for all he’s coming down in journey, goes to should be the best way for me contemplating the worth. It is an interesting conflict, and Jonbon is three from three at Sandown so I’ll should go in opposition to El Fabiolo.
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