Kieran Packman: Hats off to Ferdy!

Bloggers / Kieran Packman / 16 March 2011 / Leave a Comment

Venetia Williams, trainer of Timeform fancy Tenor Nivernais in the Fred Winter

"One Timeform-led theory is that plenty in the Fred Winter field have been harshly handicapped, hence Tenor Nivernais, who already has rock solid form in open handicaps, being strongly fancied."

"Doesn't he talk a better game than he trains nowadays?" No, turns out he's still a few steps ahead. Of me at least. Well played Ferdy.

Divers was a dismal end to a very mixed day for me on the punting front. The type of day I should really be used to by now at the Festival. Quick summary - match bets good, place only bets good. Bensalem and Divers winning, not so much.

So, Montjeu's progeny are 1 from 1 at this year's meeting and Captain Chris doesn't need to go right-handed. Who knew?

Today's widely held theories include the Irish winning the National Hunt Chase (yep), Golden Silver not jumping well enough (I'm keeping him on side) and Call The Police is the week's Irish steamer (may well be, but For Non Stop will make him think).

One Timeform-led theory is that plenty in the Fred Winter field have been harshly handicapped, hence Tenor Nivernais, who already has rock solid form in open handicaps, being strongly fancied. All aboard the Venetia bandwagon. It's about time she paid me back for her Ping Pong Sivola coming an agonising second. To her other runner.

Tom Segal's nicked the fractions, but Divine Rhapsody is a personal fancy in the Bumper. Hugely impressive when very green at Punchestown and the race could hardly have worked out better.

More importantly, fair play to the guy who crossed my path within minutes of arriving at the course yesterday in the most ludicrous pair of salmon pink cords. With a matching salmon pink flat cap. Tremendous.

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