Ian Ogg returns with a selection for every UK meeting on Easter Monday.
Monday selections
AMBION VIEW - 3.45 Plumpton (NAP)
His October defeat of Ace Of Spades and Tom Doniphon - by a short-head and 13 lengths - suggest AMBION VIEW is feasibly treated for this handicap debut with the placed runners now rated 127 and 121 with Ambion View himself on a mark of 123 and they are not the only runners from that Exeter race to have franked the form.
He may not have built on that the last twice but both outings were on heavy and Ambion View is fancied to progress returned to a faster surface over a longer trip while his yard continues in good form.
DAMBUSTER - 2.48 Fakenham
Rated 88 on the flat, DAMBUSTER could make up into a decent hurdler if taking to this game and he made an encouraging start at Stratford when second to the long odds-on St Pancras, racing prominently and keeping on well to finish clear of the remainder. The presence of Under The Sun (rated as high as 101 but yet to sparkle over hurdles) and Dan Skelton's Wind River should ensure that Dambuster's price holds up and his debut effort makes him the one to beat.
SAINT SEGAL - 3.34 Chepstow
SAINT SEGAL has been beaten from similar marks lately but the form of his run at Newbury is working out well with Scarface (second), Riskintheground (fifth) both winning next time and the winner, Bhaloo, finishing third to the latter off 7 lb higher at Cheltenham. Although competitive, this may not be quite as deep a race and Saint Segal can gain due reward for his consistency.
CRUYFF TURN - 3.40 Redcar
Tim Easterby sends a good team to Redcar and his relative veteran CRUYFF TURN can lead the way. A three time course winner (from seven starts), he shaped well over a mile here on his seasonal reappearance and is entitled to come on for the run while the drop in trip is in his favour. Cruyff Turn has only won once in each of the last three seasons after a prolific 2021 and is still above his last winning mark but otherwise has plenty in his favour.
REIGNING PROFIT - 3.55 Wolverhampton
REIGNING PROFIT is turned out quickly after missing out by a nose at Pontefract and can go one better at another course he runs well. Able to race from the same mark, he has a good course record and is fully effective in this grade and this appears to be a decent opportunity to gain quick compensation before the handicapper has his say.
DAPPER VALLEY - 4.05 Kempton
He has plenty to prove after tailing off at Doncaster on his return, especially given DAPPER VALLEY was sent off at just 6/1 and, on top of that, this is his all-weather debut. However, his starting price should reflect that and his is yard among the winners. Dapper Valley won his final start of 2024 so it's not as if he's completely lost his way and he remains well handicapped on the pick of his form (placed off 92 on last season's return) while he's a full brother to an all-weather winner so the track may well suit. He was far too free at Doncaster but could settle better with that run under his belt.
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2025 winners
- Indemnity 11/4
- Greyval 13/2
- A Moments Madness 3/1
- Field Of Gold 10/3
- Treasure Fleet 9/4 (NAP)
- Fever Dream 11/10
- Audacious Annie 6/5
- Pottlerath 4/1
- Party Bear 3/1
- Strong Warrior 8/13 (NAP)
- Capla Lazarus 4/1
- Dorney Lake 5/2
- Detain 5/4 (NAP)
- Jackpot Cash evens
- La Dolce Dolly 5/4 (NAP)
- City Of Delight 13/2 (NAP)
- Godwinson 15/2 (NAP)
- Tuco Salamanca (5/6)
- Siam Park 13/8
- Media Mogul 85/40 (NAP)
- Star Legend 3/1
- Kalium 8/1 (NAP)
- Leave Of Absence 9/4 (NAP)
- Regarde 5/2
- Gemmari 11/4 (NAP)
- Timetoshine 9/4
- Tuco Salamanca 7/4
- Jagwar 3/1 (NAP)
- Penzance 3/1
- Youdecide 15/8
- Pururhandstogether 17/2 (NAP)
- The Organiser 6/5
- Skin Full 13/8
- Millie Supreme 9/2
- Heads Or Harps 11/8
- Party Vibes 7/2
- I See The Sea 2/1
- Le Tiep's Sacre 100/30
- Born In The West 2/1 (NAP)
- Awaythelad 9/2
- Charmaine 2/1 (NAP)
- Henrysbrotherjack 11/8 (NAP)
- Outer Banks 9/1
- Elterwater 5/2
- Glen Buck 10/11 (NAP)
- Teddy Blue 7/2 (NAP)
- Ray Gun 18/5
- Sun Keeper 5/1
- Jackpot Cash 3/1 (NAP)
- Arcadian Nights 100/30
- Leadenhall Street 5/4 (NAP)
- Pic D'Orhy 9/5
- Golden Ace 6/5
- Myretown 5/2 (NAP)
- Apiarist 11/2
- Sainte Doctor 4/1
- Plage De Lavre 5/4
- Aviemore 4/1
- Rey De La Batalla 11/2
- New Found Fame 6/1
- Pilgrims King 5/1
- Saint Anapolino 10/3
- Blue Anthem 5/1
- Buzz Box 5/2
- Dance In The Storm 8/11
- Northern Cracksman 9/4
- Kylian 9/4
- Sol Cayo 2/1
- George's Lad 10/11
- Beauty Generation 15/8
- Komedy Kicks 11/4 (NAP)
- Our Havana 6/1
- Manara 2/1
- Jimmy Knocker 13/2
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