Neil Morrice shares all of his best bets and tips for Monday’s racing coming your way from Chepstow, Thirsk, Bath and Windsor on 24 June 2024.
CHEPSTOW
Race 2 No6 MISS DANDYLION (Nap)
Trainer: Jamie Osborne – Jockey: Saffie Osborne
From the final crop of Dandy Man, MISS DANDYLION can step up from her solid first run at Lingfield when easy to back, and where although unplaced she was beaten just over three lengths. Granted normal improvement the Nap can thwart paper favourite Pack Ice and previous winner Ribba Hill.
THIRSK
Race 3 No12 KITBAG (Each Way)
Trainer: Linda Perratt – Jockey: Tommie Jakes
KITBAG hasn’t managed to cut the mustard since joining his trainer, but from a high draw and with blinkers replacing a visor for the first time could earn at a fancy price. There were crumbs of comfort from his previous start when just out of the money at Redcar, and he can build on that.
Race 5 No3 DANZART (Nap)
Trainer: Stella Barclay – Jockey: Paul Mulrennan
DANZART was a winner on his only visit to this course last May when as a 16-1 shot he came home unchallenged. He’s been knocking on the door in bottom grade sprints this spring and early summer, and looks to have a great opportunity to make this a first success of 2024.
Race 6 No6 LANGHOLM (Each Way)
Trainer: Michael Dods – Jockey: Connor Beasley
LANGHOLM has raced almost exclusively at Catterick with six of his seven starts this season happening there. A good draw is imperative to the chances of this front-runner, who if getting a slick exit from the rail today can prove hard to catch.
BATH
Race 2 No6 NALA STAR (Nap)
Trainer: Ollie Sangster – Jockey: Kevin Stott
NALA STAR brings the best form to the table courtesy of her second on debut at Lingfield. The Corai Glory filly stands out as the best and only bet on a very tough card for punting.
WINDSOR
Race 6 No1 REACHING HIGH
Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute – Jockey: Richard Kingscote
REACHING HIGH has been unfortunate to bump into a couple of well-treated foes on his two outings since having his attention switched to handicaps. His trainer adds a first-time tongue strap which if improving his breathing can help him gain a first career triumph in the colours of The King.
Race 7 No1 STAR RUNNER ( Nap)
Trainer: Andrew Balding – Jockey: Oisin Murphy
STAR RUNNER made an encouraging return to action when second to Sunny Street at Chelmsford and now tries a grass surface for the first time as he switches to a handicap. The Zoustar gelding tops the weights in a compressed handicap, and should be good enough to open his account.
