Carl Harris’ Daily Racing Tips / Carl Harris / 02 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Two jumps meetings and an all-weather card shows the shape of things to come for the next few months. Carl Harris selects a trio of autumn bets...

"I would suggest waiting until they are loading before making a decision as to whether or not to back Day Care."

November marked its arrival with some serious wind and rain, a reminder that it is winter and don't we know it! Racing starts really early and we have one in the first at Kempton.

Slip (12:50) was a very good winner on his debut for Tim Vaughan at Stratford, winning a maiden hurdle by six lengths. Tony McCoy is an eye-catching booking and the race revolves around whether Slip can give seven pounds to the field and still come out on top. I would suggest he will improve for that first start for the yard and over hurdles and could be quite a decent horse. Though not the best price in the world there may be a few layers looking to get him beaten giving us some value.

Duc De Regniere (15:05) is a much better price than I anticipated, although I saw one tissue with him at 6/4 which would be very nice. There are only four runners but it is quite competitive nonetheless. Barry Geraghty had a shocker on Saturday and will be looking for as many winners as possible to pay for his 12 day ban and Duc De Regniere can provide him with a decent percentage in this £30,000 added contest. Nicky Henderson's seven year-old was last seen in a grade one hurdle and looks the type to make a smart chaser. At the odds against on offer this morning I would recommend a decent bet.

The final race of the day can go to Day Care (16:50) who has gone close on his last two outings at Dundalk. Irish raiders are doing well over here and this may be another well handicapped runner from over the water. In a poor looking class six handicap, serious opposition is somewhat thin on the ground but market confidence or otherwise is worth noting. A serious drift would be a turn off and I would suggest waiting until they are loading before making a decision as to whether or not to back Day Care. However, the trip to the Midlands track should be worthwhile and at the double figure price I will be a win and place backer.

Carl Harris' Best Bets for Monday November 2:

• 12:50 Kempton - Slip [2.16], Win
• 15:05 Kempton - Duc De Regniere [2.08] , Win
• 16:50 Wolverhampton - Day Care [14.0], Win and Place

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