Neil Morrice shares all of his best bets and tips for Monday’s racing coming your way from Hereford, Plumpton and Wolvehampton on 29 January 2024.
HEREFORD
Race 2 – BHALOO 91/100
BHALOO can continue to make good progress by landing the second division of the Bet £10 Get £10 At Planetsportbet Novices’ Hurdle at Hereford on Monday.
A Market Rasen bumper winner for Fergal O’Brien last April, the gelding was switched to Nicky Henderson over the summer and has set about confirming that promise.
Two miles around Kempton predictably proved too tight in mid-November, but Bhaloo caught the eye making late headway to finish third behind Queens Gamble.
With more than three furlongs further to travel at Doncaster next time out, the son of Sageburg galloped on strongly to score in fine fashion.
Being from the same family as Midlands National hero Goonyella, another step up in trip here looks sure to suit.
Race 4 – BLACK HAWK EAGLE 9/4
Kerry Lee’s BLACK HAWK EAGLE is on an upward curve and has solid claims in the Download The Planetsportbet App Handicap Hurdle.
He was a good servant for Noel Meade in Ireland, both on the Flat and over jumps, and has clearly retained his ability.
After being in need of the run on his British debut at Huntingdon in late November, the six-year-old travelled well when coming home in front at Wincanton on Boxing Day and there may yet be more improvement to come.
That form has taken a big boost as well, with runner-up Georgi Girl winning at Sandown on Friday by 19 lengths.
Race 6 – THE GYPSY DAVEY 91/100
THE GYPSY DAVEY could make it a brilliant start to his professional career as he lines up in the Watch And Bet At Planetsportbet Novices’ Hurdle.
He made a winning start at Taunton earlier this month and has won two of his five jumps outings over all levels.
He is ideally placed to continue this good form and win in his second professional race.
Race 7 – KAPROYALE 9/2
Kaproyale will look to mark his return to action with a win in the final race of the meeting, Play Beat Sav! At Planetsportbet Open Hunters’ Chase.
His last outing was eight months ago, when he won a chase at Stratford-On-Avon, but he is a genuine jumper with five wins from 17 appearances.
He should be feared as he boasts two wins from three when chasing and he placed on his only other outing at this course.
