Timeform Radio Tip / Timeform / 06 February 2010 /

Timeform Radio pundit Terry Norman has a pair of punts for your consideration

Finding a 'confident' selection involves being able to rule out most of the opposition and then securing solid reasons to support your choice. Such an opportunity arrives in the form of Wayward Prince, [2.54] to win the 16.35 at Doncaster. Ian Williams' six-year-old has won over this three mile trip (point-to-point), had his last form boosted, despite probably 'bouncing ' from his previous run, and will love the prevailing ground. He also holds an engagement - a possible starter - the Grade 1 Albert Bartlett at the Cheltenham Festival.

Additionally, main dangers South Leinster (going) and Penylan Star (beaten miles in a bumper on his only start) have serious question marks in a modest maiden hurdle, the remainder are extremely moderate.

I haven't lost my marbles in tipping the errant Massasoit in the competitive 15.40 at Sandown. In fact, there are grounds for thinking that Paul Nicholls' eight-year-old is well handicapped. Yes, he jumped erratically when just outrunning useful Emperor Concerto on a Fakenham course that didn't suit, but the assessor has dropped him 2lbs (now 138 ) for winning. This is a horse rated 147 over hurdles.

Massasoit will get the fast pace needed to enable him to settle (Killyglen and Psychomondo like to press on), his form with Burton Point is looking stronger with each passing week, ground is no barrier and, importantly, he finally sports a pair of blinkers! The headgear will have to work if he is to succeed but they just may do so.

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