Racing
Crayford betting tips: Take a shot with Deecees Whisky in the first
I’m back previewing Crayford’s Graded action for the £15,000 Win 8. We’ve had some very near misses recently, so I’m confident of another bold show. With consolation prizes up for grabs, we can hope for a nice ROI even if we don’t scoop the lot. Read on for my Crayford betting tips.
18:33 – 380m – A10
Trappy enough looking opener with every runner operating at a lower than average win rate but DEECEES WHISKY in Trap 2 might be the best option if securing a clearer passage than he’s managed as of late.
The main early pace in the race appears to be coming from the wide outside and, with both 5 and 6 sent off as favourites in their respective A9’s last time out, they can be expected to go well again.
Trap 4, DELLGEORGEO is quick enough to land this but has lost some of his early since coming back from an injury. When that returns, he’ll be a major player at this level.
Selections – 2
18:49 – 380m – A8
Another race where the majority of early pace is coming from the three outside traps so what happens early in this race could be pivotal.
Both 5 and 6 need to be respected but it’s Trap 3, SPIRIT BREEZE UP that I think can provide the answer. The penny appears to have dropped and now showing more acceleration into the bend and being drawn outside a slow burner means she can be expected to take this race.
Selections – 3, 5, 6
19:07 – 540m – S6
Stayers races at this level can be quite difficult to pick apart but, while we’ll need some luck in running, I’d be keen on the chance of CALS PRAIRIE in the blue jacket.
Doing his best work late he should be up to winning this if he’s able to secure a clear passage. He’s not the quickest away so could open up the door early for Trap 1 who has been missing the kick.
She’s the main danger so it’s the inside duo I’ll be teaming up here but, if they were to impact each other, Trap 6 could be best drawn of the rest.
Selections – 1, 2
19:23 – 380m – A9
Traps 5 and 6 look to be the safest options in here with COOLRUSS JOHN in trap 2 the biggest danger.
KELVA IVY in 3 would win this if she wanted, but her attitude is up for dispute at the moment.
Selections – 2, 5, 6
19:38 – 380m – A7
This race is a hard one to predict at the turn but the middle runners looks to have a strong chances as they’re both quick enough to land this, so both 3 and 4 make the slip.
Trap 2 would prefer to be in 1 but if that’s the not a deal breaker he has a chance too.
Selections – 2, 3, 4
19:54 – 540m – S5
This looks a very competitive race so I’ll use up a few lines here and go brave for the last two.
BOND GIRL in Trap 1 doesn’t win often enough but is often on the premises. Trap 3 trialled well after an injury and is quick enough to win this. Both 4 and 6 are recent S6 winners but they again are quick enough to be competitive at this level.
DODGERS BRUNO in 2 is another who trialled well and, although he needs to show a bit more to win in this Grade, he won over the shorter trip last time out so arrives here in good form.
Selections – 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
20:11 – 380m – A9
WHATS DARCY UPTO in trap 2 looks ideally drawn here and her recent comeback trial would be more than good enough to land this. She’d look one of the better chances on this card so I’m happy to play her solo.
Selection – 2
20:27 – 380m – A7
Hard to get excited about any runner in this one with quite a few out of form.
However, KELVA WILLIAMS in Trap 3 won two starts ago in this grade and ran well enough last time out to suggest he could go close again. He will need some luck into the first bend but I’m happy to take a chance on him getting that.
Selection – 3
