Alverton
David Marshall’s Blog, March 22
Looking ahead to Kelso and Plumpton
Charles Egerton sends two on the long journey to the borders track from his Berkshire base, not adverse to sending raiders up north they are partnered by the ever reliable Jimmy McCarthy. A massive drop in class for novice hurdler Dr Livingstone in the opener, at first glance he looks nailed on, but he seems to have regressed and did not perform at all well in first time cheekpieces last time, the likely winner but at the price quoted I would prefer to look elsewhere. Bene Lad keeps sneaking in handicaps with a lightweight and should appreciate the longer distance and the left handed course after hanging that way at Carlisle last time.
The maiden hunter chase sees another one off the Shirley-Beavan production line in unbeaten pointer Quotica de Poyans winner this season at nearby point Friars Haugh. Ex-David Johnson owned Putitawayforayear won on his point debut and could be well named as a late maturing type, could well progress,famous colours north of the border associated with staying chasers the Brewis family, Chester Ridge is related to their good staying handicapper Scarlet Letch, only six, so plenty of time to progress. Benbeoch was clear of non other than top Scottish hunter Robbers Glen when crashing two out over the course and distance last time, all makes for an intriguing race.
Plumpton opens with a novice hurdle, owner David Dunsdon takes the mount aboard Wizard of Odds, he is a keen sort and you always wonder if he is always going to be susceptible to at least one rival in a finish. Trevor Whelan claims a valuable 8lb riding for his guvnor Ian Williams in the conditional jockeys handicap aboard last weekends Warwick winner Willandrich, looks good to repeat that victory.
Daily Tip
16:30 Plumpton – Willandrich
