Prince can do it for Lucinda and Scotland
Back Prince Dundee @ 3.55/2 in the 15:20 at Hexham
A return to Hexham for Sunday's action, and I am hoping the meeting not only revives my fortunes after a tough Royal Ascot, but also the fortunes of Prince Dundee for Lucinda Russell.
Stamina isn't a problem for the 9yo, which is always a good place to start, as he finished second over 4m here, albeit not seeing out the marathon distance as strongly as Lough Derg Farmer that day.
Back in 2019 at Hexham, he won over CD from the front with a good jumping display, and with a small field this afternoon in opposition, a repeat of those tactics under Stephen Mulqueen would be ideal.
Poplar grey For Jim is another that likes it here, and he was well backed on the Sportsbook from 10/1 to 17/2 into this morning, but Prince Dundee is off a low weight and 104 and looks the best option.
Expect Dolly to dance to another Hexham win
Back Dolly Dancer @ 4.57/2 in the 16:25 at Hexham
Jockey Sean Quinlan has been ticking along nicely at Hexham this term with 4-19 at 22% and his mount Dolly Dancer looks to have a good opportunity once again in a tightly knit handicap.
She bounced back to form following an unseat with a 3m victory over Hexham regular Prince Dundee last time with a convincing 6L victory. The win saw her travel nicely before taking it up, and with a super jump towards the end to seal victory, she gained her third win over fences.
Dropping back down to 2m4 is not a problem as he has enough pace, but her ability to see out further is a strong angle to keep her onside.
She had previously bled from the nose which would explain her 44L loss on her start before, but if she travels with the same zest as she did last time, she can defy a 6lb rise.
June single bet winners
Blackrod 8/1 Placed
Royal Scotsman 9/1 Placed
Mooneista 10/1 Placed
Zaccerela 15/2 Placed
One World 3/1 Won
All Lies Ahead 7/1 Placed
Magical Morning 5/1 Won
Palm Lily 9/4 Won
May single bet winners
Sole Pretender Evens Won
Clear The Runway 6/4 Won
Rich Belief 3/1 Won
Exit To Where 9/4 Won
Boardman 9/4 Won
Sea La Rosa 11/4 Won
Quickthorn 4/1 Won
Alpine Sierra 15/8 Won
Secret Shadow 9/2 Placed
Mooneista 13/2 Placed
Lionel 3/1 Won
Sea Silk Road 13/8 Won
Johnston's Blue 11/4 Won
Haarar 9/2 Won
Lariat 6/1 Placed
Haizoom 10/1 Won and Placed
Sea Silk Road 8/1 Won
Brotherly Company 17/2 Won