Southwell each-way racing tip: Bottom weight Mistertommyshelby ready to run a blinder
Southwell racecourse
PlanetSportBet’s day at Southwell races concludes with this handicap hurdle that looks like one of the most competitive races on Sunday’s card.
15:30 Southwell: Download the PlanetSportBetApp Handicap Hurdle (2 miles 4½ furlongs)
If this race runs to form, then the market leaders should dominate this, although, with just two betting points covering the top four, the bookies are clearly hedging their bets in what could be an enthralling contest.
Depending on where any late money goes, either Globe Player or Realisation looks likely to wearing the favourite’s mantle at the off, with the latter looking the most likely to fulfil the early promise of a bumper win and a good third of 13 at Hereford last month.
Planet Sport Bet: Bet £20+ cash on any runner in the race and if Globe Player wins by more than 2 lengths, get a £5 Free Bet
Sister Michael and Swinging London will also line up harbouring realistic hopes, but it is one of the two outsiders who has caught the eye of some of Tipstrr’s each-way specialists.
A quick glance at the line-up would suggest that bottom-weight Mistertommyshelby is out of his depth in this company, as he is rated a full stone outside the handicap, and not even the presence of leading jockey Sean Bowen could prevent him tailing in last of 14 at Uttoxeter last time out in October.
Trainer Ryan Potter also has the more strongly-fancied Heross Du Seuil in this race, and it could be that Mistertommyshelby is just here for the ride as a stable companion, and on those combined grounds, his double-digit price appears to be fully justified.
However, this extended two-and-a-half-mile trip is likely to be a stern test for all concerned, and the fact that Mistertommyshelby is carrying well over stone less than any of his seven rivals might just put him in the mix, and should any of the principals falter then a tentative each-way dabble could prove fruitful.
- Suggested bet: Mistertommyshelby in the 15:30 at Southwell
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