/ David Cleary / 26 June 2011 / Leave a Comment David's backing Lean Burn at Uttoxeter
"Lean Burn has optimum conditions, with a decent pace over a sharp two miles on the cards."
David Clearly has come up with a pair of selections that stand out on a terrific Sunday afternoon...
An excellent weekend of racing on both sides of the Irish Sea continues with the highlights the Irish Derby at the Curragh (due off at 15:50) and the Summer National at Uttoxeter.
Warm favourite Carlton House is the most likely winner of the Irish Derby, looking set to emerge best of the four to chase home Pour Moi in a tight finish at Epsom, the run of the race there suiting the other trio Treasure Beach, Memphis Tennessee and, to a lesser extent, Native Khan better. That said, he is short enough and there may be value elsewhere, with Seville making some appeal each way or win and place. He didn't handle Epsom and, while he ought not to beat Carlton House on Dante running, the likely emphasis on stamina on a conventional track will suit him well enough to ensure he's in the first three at least.
The Summer National at 16:20 is one of the highlights of the summer jumping programme and this afternoon's renewal looks very open. Those that look a little overpriced at the time of writing would include The Last Derby, Brooklyn Brownie and Grand Slam Hero but a better bet on the Uttoxeter card is Lean Burn in the handicap hurdle at 15:15. He was well held last time but that was a really competitive 0-120 handicap at Bangor that has worked out well. He's running at least two levels lower this afternoon and has optimum conditions, with a decent pace over a sharp two miles on the cards.
Recommended Bets
Back Lean Burn @ [11.0] in the 15:15 at Uttoxeter
Back Seville win and place/each way @ [8.0] (win) in the 15:50 at the Curragh
Terry Norman provides a pair of promising Saturday afternoon selections......
There's nothing too tempting for David Johnson on the Flat today so it's off to Wales for the Timeform Radio tips...
Graham Cunningham sees opportunities everywhere - will any of these four bring home the bacon?...
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