Monday, January 26, 2009

Just Jaffa runs out of juice

Ludlow, 1:10
BRUSLINI looked inexperienced when joint-favourite at Newbury on his hurdle debut after an absence this month, should put in a more polished performance here and looks the one to beat. The main form dangers are Moment Present and Tayarat, although the fairly useful Flat performer Torphichen would be very interesting if supported on his hurdle debut for a new yard.
Back to win - Bruslini Result: 2nd

Kempton, 2:05
LODGE LANE passed his first test over fences without much fuss and, to cement his position as a leading candidate for the RSA Chase at Cheltenham in March, he really needs to follow up. Au Courant, a complete unknown quantity, may give him most to think about.
Back to win - Lodge Lane Result: unpl

Ludlow, 2:20
MOONLIGHT MUSIC stepped up significantly on her previous form when narrowly beaten in gruelling conditions last time and may be able to defy a 7lb rise. The main dangers are Shes No Muppet and Ruby Crown, with Shiny Thing and Markila worth a look in the betting.
Back to win - Moonlight Music Result: unpl

Kempton, 2:40
Buffalo Bob and Lennox Gardens are novices that deserve a second look but Bob Buckler is enjoying a cracking month and his CLYFFE HANGER is interesting on the back of an encouraging return to action behind a well-handicapped winner at Exeter, where he would have collared Wychwoods Legend for second in another stride or two.
Back to win - Clyffe Hanger Result: 2nd

Ludlow, 2:55
FLIGHT COMMAND won in good style under todays rider last time and may be able to shrug off a 9lb higher mark. Chickapeakray and Antonius Caesar are feared most.
Back to win - Flight Command Result: unpl

Ludlow, 3:30
Atlantic Coast, Ballycarney and Faneuil Hall get weight from the previous winners, but it should take a fairly useful performance to beat the 132-rated TRAGIC REALM. Hunters Ploy is also hard to rule out.
Back to win - Tragic Realm Result: unpl

Kempton, 3:50
Pop Ahead may be able to build on his Leicester success if proving as effective back on softer ground, while Nemetan should be on the premises, but there are reasons to believe that JUST JAFFA is going to be best caught fresh and any market confidence would be particularly significant on his reappearance.
Back to win - Just Jaffa Result: unpl

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