Timeform UK SmartPlays: Thursday February 23

Timeform UK SmartPlays / Timeform / 23 February 2012 / Leave a Comment

Thursday's best bet comes at Southwell.

"Aaman’s four starts at Southwell have included two successes and a second-placed effort, and he has a good chance of adding to the tally in the 15:40..."

A trio of all-weather SmartPlays for Thursday, with the best bet coming on the fibresand at Southwell...

Aaman's four starts at Southwell have included two successes and a second-placed effort, and he has a good chance of adding to that tally in the 15:40. Off eight months prior to his most recent start, when finishing a two-length second to Sistine, Aaman has demonstrated that he retains all of his ability and the form of that latest effort is certainly encouraging. Brunello and Newport Arch, third and fourth respectively that day, have since won, whilst the sixth, Miereveld, went on to finish second two weeks ago. Rory Boy, winner of a "Jumpers' Bumper" at the track recently, is a danger but not the most straightforward customer, whilst first-time cheekpieces need to spark a revival for Three White Socks. All things considered, Aaman looks a good bet to extend his excellent course record.

Caledonia Prince (17:10) had little difficulty quickening away from three of today's rivals over course and distance a fortnight ago, and a similar scenario is expected this afternoon despite a rise in the weights. That latest victory made it two wins from three starts on fibresand for the four-year-old and on good terms with himself at present. His jockey, Josh Baudains, has a 45% strike rate at the track and is showing a level-stakes return of +44.00, adding another string to the bow of Caledonia Prince, and a bold follow-up bid is expected.

Three horses in Kempton's 19:50 were in opposition at the venue last month, with Four Better beating Tenbridge into second and Berlusca into third. Berlusca faces a difficult task today under a penalty for a win 10 days ago, and it is Tenbridge that is therefore preferred. Conceding first run to Four Better, Tenbridge finished well to get within half a length that dat and receives an additional 3 lb from that rival tonight. The three-year-old deserves to get her head in front, having finished runner-up four times in succession, and she looks to have a fine opportunity of doing just that.

Timeform SmartPlays

Back Aaman @ [3.5] in the 15:40 at Southwell
Back Caledonia Prince @ [3.05] in the 17:10 at Southwell
Back Tenbridge @ [8.6] in the 19:50 at Kempton

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