Daily Racing Tips: Captain should prove to be a Dunne deal

Carl Harris’ Daily Racing Tips / Carl Harris / 22 September 2009 / 1 Comments

"Captain Dunne (3.30) looks to have very strong claims in a very good conditions race. The key looks the drop back to five furlongs following a near miss in the Portalnd handicap, over six at Doncaster last time."

Fresh from tipping two winners yesterday, Carl Harris acknowledges that Tuesday is rarely a day for quality racing but does still find two horses worth carrying our money.

It was pleasing that both of my bets won yesterday, but the SP was woeful, in both cases. The early prices were generous and a double at early odds made it quite a respectable day. Tuesday is rarely a great day for either quality or betting opportunities. There is not a great deal of either on offer today but I think I have found a profit tucked away amongst Tuesday's cards.

Ruthie Babe (2.20) should get the Folkstone card off to a winning start. William Haggas' filly ran out a good winner at Ffos Las last week and has the benefit of Michael Hills today as well as a six pounds penalty. The stable continues in good form and a quick-fire double is on the cards in what looks a very winnable race.

The best bet of the day though is at Beverley, who stage their final fixture of the season. Captain Dunne (3.30) looks to have very strong claims in a very good conditions race. The key looks the drop back to five furlongs following a near miss in the Portalnd handicap, over six at Doncaster last time. Tim Easterby's four year-old was just caught in the dying strides of that highly competitive handicap. Draw eight of nine is ideal and I am taking the Captain to confirm his length's beating of Ishetoo, at Doncaster, who has to contend with stall two today.

I would urge modest stakes but Captain Dunne is fully expected to win today.

Carl Harris' Best Bets for Tuesday 22nd September

2.20 Folkstone- Ruthie Babe, Win
3.30 Beverley- Captain Dunne, Win (Best bet)

Comments (1)

1. Stu | 22 September 2009

   Hi Carl,

   Captain Dunne is my lay of the day at 2.26. Yes, he ran well in the Portland. But Ishetoo has only a length to find; he's not the best in on adjusted OR; he hasn't won since Sep-08 (and that was on the filth at Southwell); and the form book suggests that he'd prefer a flatter track. Buachaill Dona, Percolator, Matsunosuke and Ishetoo all capable of getting him beat.

   Cheers,

   Stu