Neil Morrice shares all of his best bets and tips for Wednesday’s racing coming your way from Bath, Uttoxeter, Catterick Bridge and Yarmouth on 19 July 2023.
BATH
Race 4 No2 CHERRY COLA (Each Way)
Trainer: Sheena West – Jockey: Trevor Whelan
CHERRY COLA has paid a price for her consistency but may still have the wherewithal to take care of business in this stayers’ handicap. Since her comeback success at Yarmouth she’s knocked on the door and poses a real threat to paper favourite Trooper Bisdee, who can be forgiven his defeat in a muddling race last time.
Race 5 No14 PFINGSBERG (Nap)
Trainer: David Simcock – Jockey: Luke Morris
Having missed an intended engagement last week, PFINGSBERG can prove a bet worth waiting for. The chestnut ran well on his handicap debut at Yarmouth which signalled a step up on previous efforts, brought about by a big step up the distance ladder. He has a good draw from which to get competitive early, and is getting weight from everything in the field.
UTTOXETER
Race 2 No1 MANIMOLE
Trainer: Nigel Twiston- Davies – Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
This stable has a very small team of summer jumpers but MANIMOLE is doing it proud. She deservedly opened her account when well backed to do so at Worcester following a narrow defeat over a longer trip at this course on her previous outing. She sticks to the minimum distance here, and should prove too strong for Police Academy.
Race 4 No3 SECRET TRIX
Trainer: Olly Murphy – Jockey: Sean Bowen
SECRET TRIX has been right in the zone in notching back-to-back triumphs at Southwell. He’s built up a fine understanding with Bowen, and the combination are in a good place to make it a hat-trick and to remain unbeaten this season.
CATTERICK BRIDGE
Race 2 No6 CHIEF CRAFTSMAN
Trainer: Tim Easterby – Jockey: Miss Rebecca Burley
CHIEF CRAFTSMAN carries a 4lb penalty for his overdue Doncaster success and the grey can strike again while the iron’s hot. Amateur or apprentice ridden in his last 17 starts, he gets a new pilot who though inexperienced can guide him into another earning run.
Race 3 No2 LIEUTENANT RASCAL (Nap)
Trainer: George Scott – Jockey: Paul Hanagan
From a good draw, LIEUTENANT RASCAL can gain an overdue first triumph. He’s in much calmer waters than when posting a mid division finish in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot and though opposed by a couple of rivals capable of improvement brings the best overall form to the table.
YARMOUTH
Race 4 No6 RAJINDRI (Nap)
Trainer: Tom Clover – Jockey: William Buick
RAJINDRI has shown she can cut in on all surfaces while running into some useful foes. Narrowly beaten on both starts on turf, she now has a great concealed to open her account, and should make no mistake.
Race 6 No12 REWILDING (Each Way)
Trainer: Robert Cowell – Jockey: Connor Planas
REWILDING has upped his game since moving into handicap company, taking away a cheque at Wolverhampton and Windsor. The son of Night Of Thunder remains unexposed, and open to further progression.
