Neil Morrice outlines his best bets and tips for Monday’s British meetings at Carlisle and Newcastle on 21/02/2022.
CARLISLE – 21/02/2022
Race 1 No4 GOLD EMERY
Trainer: Donald McCain Jnr – Jockey: Brian Hughes
Irish point winner GOLD EMERY can score on his debut under Rules and on a first outing for McCain, who is doing particularly well with his novices. The grey is bred to revel in the attritional underfoot conditions he will encounter.
Race 2 No3 SILVER FLYER (Nap)
Trainer: Donald McCain Jnr – Jockey: Brian Hughes
From the same unit, SILVER FLYER holds outstanding claims following a wide margin triumph on his debut over jumps at Catterick in late December. He meets a couple of fellow winners but this former pointer is unbeaten in all completed starts, and should follow-up.
Race 4 No1 STEADY THE SHIP
Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill – Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr
STEADY THE SHIP finds himself in a weakly-contested handicap and needs close inspection. The chestnut will be all the better for his needed comeback run, while confidence of success will increase should he attract market support.
NEWCASTLE – 21/02/2022
Race 4 No10 WESTERN MUSIC (Nap)
Trainer: David Barron – Jockey: Connor Beasley
Getting weight from her foes, WESTERN MUSIC can continue the progression that has seen her get better with each outing this season. She landed some good bets at Southwell after a narrow defeat at that course on her previous outing, and proves she is now firmly in the zone.
Race 1 No3 STAR OF ST JAMES
Trainer: Richard Fahey – Jockey: Connor Murtagh
STAR OF ST JAMES gained a first success in more than a year when making only a second career visit to this track at the beginning of the month. It represented a big step up on previous efforts, and can act as a confidence builder for this follow-up attempt.
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