"Spanish Duke has been hammered from 8.27/1 in to 5.49/2 in one of the day's big gambles."
Back Spanish Duke @ 5.49/2 16:15 Pontefract
Today's Follow The Money movers come from the meetings at Southwell, Pontefract and Carlisle
We start at Southwell for the 14:30 where odds-on backers should be very wary about Another Claret who has been on the drift from 1.68/13 out to 1.9620/21. The opposition looks moderate but there's no guarantee he's any good either having bombed on his final start last season on his handicap debut. He has never been to the course and his best run was on a sound surface so the deep fibresand surface may prove problematic. He's likely to get the trip but how he handles the surface is up for debate and hopefully get us off to a good start.
We go to Carlisle now where there has been money for John Wade's Takaatuf in the 14:50. Initially trading at 11.010/1 but now available to back at a more realistic 8.07/1 with the ground very much in his favour. The trip has been too much for him on the last two outings and though he found very little last time on an easy track it may be that front-running over a stiff 2 miles will be ideal. His run two starts back was especially eye-catching - staying on behind Home Run who went on to perform well in a much better grade. There are plenty of unexposed types against this 16-race maiden but there's not a lot to really get excited about and it looks a nice opportunity for Takaatuf to finally land a win.
Our final bet comes from Pontefract where, in the 16:15, Spanish Duke has been well supported on his first start for Brian Ellison. He has been hammered from 8.27/1 in to 5.49/2 in one of the day's big gambles. There is an awful lot to like about this classy individual who is 13 pounds lower than his peak rating - the ground is fine and Ellison should at least get the horse to hold his level, if not improve him, after leaving John Dunlop. The first time hood will certainly suit as he's a horse who can be keen. His last win was from two pounds higher and though that was two years ago it was first time out so he can be trained to perform off a break.
Recommended Bets
Lay Another Claret @ 1.9620/21 14:30 Southwell
Back Takaatuf @ 8.07/1 14:50 Carlisle
Back Spanish Duke @ 5.49/2 16:15 Pontefract
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