David Massey has the Punting Pointers for Thursday and he has one selection running at Hereford.
Racing betting tips: Thursday April 10
1pt win My Virtue in the 4.20 Hereford at 3/1 (General)
2:45 Newton Abbot
These are a very moderate lot and frankly I’ll be disappointed if Iris Des Issards can’t outclass them. He had some useful novice hurdle form and looked like he might be one to follow once going handicapping, and although he’s hit the bar a couple of times he’s yet to actually get his head in front. After some solid early-season efforts off marks higher than today’s, he lost his way a bit but looked like he might be on the way back with a better effort in cheekpieces (retained here) at Exeter last time, fading out of things from the last. This represents a hefty drop in class today, and merely a repeat of that latest effort could be good enough.
5/4 isn't a Punting Pointers price, though, so he can win without our money on.
4:20 Hereford
Following Mel Rowley blind has not been the path to riches some (including us, must be said) thought it might be at the start of the season but she’s having winners again after a rather quiet winter (Welsh Grand National aside) and MY VIRTUE, returning from a break, might be worth a second look here.
My Virtue had not shown a lot before she caused a minor surprise at Southwell on her latest start, but there was money around for her that day and she only went off a 10/1 chance when bigger might have been expected. She won a very snug half a length that day, and could be called the winner some way out, giving the impression there was plenty left in the tank. The reasons given for her success were a break and better ground, both of which apply again today, and the booking of Charlie Deutsch catches the eye. There are more races in her, and she has a good opportunity here, with the step up in trip very likely to suit.
Published at 0940 BST on 10/04/25
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