Southwell racing tip (1510): Duneomeno could spring surprise after extended break
Southwell racecourse
The decimated Southwell card, sponsored by PlanetSportBet, still has some decent contests to enjoy, and this two-mile hurdle could just prove to be as competitive as any, despite the small field.
15:10 Southwell: Bets Odds Guaranteed at PlanetSportBet Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (2 miles)
At the time of writing just five runners remain in the depleted line-up, and if the bookies have done their calculations correctly, then the morning withdrawals have paved the way for a two-horse race between Ring Of Bearer and Ferrybridge.
The former looks likely to be sent off as favourite, but Ferrybridge arguably looks the better treated to make lighter of the testing conditions, with his ten-pound lower mark doubled by the 10-pound claim of up-and-coming jockey Jamie Gambin.
Jack’s A Legend is only a couple of points further adrift in the betting, and could well go well under Charlie Deutsch, who is in flying form after landing seven winners in his last 18 rides, albeit five of them for the red-hot yard of Venetia Williams.
Planet Sport Bet: Bet £20+ cash on any runner in the race and if Ring Of Beara wins by more than 3 lengths, get a £5 Free Bet
Should a couple of those principals falter in the testing conditions, then Duneomeno comes into the race with a few interesting factors that might work in his favour.
Although failing to build on his handicap chase debut victory in February 2022, he could prove to be something of an unknown quantity in this low-key affair as he returns to action following a 15-month break.
He has since moved on from Christian Willams’ yard and is now under the tutelage of Henry Oliver, who has immediately seen fit to revert his new seven-year-old to hurdles.
There will clearly be plenty of unknowns in play here, but it might be worth keeping an eye on his price to glean if he receives any unexpected market support.
- Suggested bet: Duneomeno in the 15:10 at Southwell
- Tip advised by TC’s Punts on Tipstrr
