National Hunt expert Murt Khan fancies Venetia Williams to work her magic with a horse returning from a lengthy absence at Wincanton today.
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Venetia Williams’ horses are really beginning to find their stride now and she knows how to ready one after a lengthy break.
ACHILLE is a horse who has had just one start for the Herefordshire-based trainer having been campaigned in France. He ran a solid race as a five-year-old at Ascot in a very decent handicap and wasn’t beaten too far almost exactly two years ago.
There is rain due at Wincanton throughout the day and it will be a case the of more the better for his chances, whereas it will go against others in the line-up.
Play The Ace was an impressive winner last time out at Stratford but the combination of a hike in the handicap and softer ground means his assignment today is a lot tougher. The same applies to Mr Burbidge and then it’s a matter of horses who don’t seem to have much in hand of the handicapper.
So, despite a 722-day lay-off, ACHILLE looks worth a play at 4/1.
Recommended bets: Breaking It Down
1pt win Achille 1.15 Wincanton at 4/1
Posted at 0815 GMT on 11/11/17
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Breaking It Down P&L: +27.70pts
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- October: +3.10pts
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- July: +15.09pts
- June: -10.10pts
- May: +30pts
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