Tipping / Stuart Jones / 06 March 2011 /

Three selections for Leinster National day at Naas.

Shirley Casper (15.30) is proving herself to be a most expensive chaser to follow this season, but that hasn't stopped her again being made favourite for what is a reasonably competitive maiden chase. Shirley Casper has failed to convince with her finishing effort on several occasions and doesn't deserve to be ahead of For The Staff or Jaffonnien in the betting.

Forty Foot Tom (16.00) hasn't reached the heights that were once expected of him over hurdles, but this useful bumper winner has been progressing nicely of late, and caught the eye when fourth to Peak Raider under a patient ride on his handicap debut at Leopardstown. Forty Foot Tom is still unexposed over timber, should have no trouble staying the extra three furlongs, and is ably assisted by Emmet Mullins.

Regular readers of this columm will know that we've been keen to have Michael O'Hare's Arctic Mick (16.30) on side in handicaps, both over hurdles and fences, but we've also quickly established that it appears he needs time between races. He disappointed when turned out quickly after wins at Navan twice recently, not going with anything like his usual fluency when unseating three out at Downpatrick on Wednesday. This is a really competitive staying chase and Arctic Mick should be opposed in the place market.

Recommendations

lay Shirley Casper @ [3.5] in the 15.30
back Forty Foot Tom win and place @ [9.6] in the 16.00
place lay Arctic Mick @ [3.2] in the 16.30

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