Ground to suit perfectly
With no Stradivarius competing in the Lonsdale Cup, there's been no surprise to see Alan King's Trueshan very well supported to win the 14:25 Lonsdale Cup at York.
Having recorded five wins on the bounce, Trueshan finished third in the Goodwood Cup when last seen, finishing just over a length behind Kyprios and Stradivarius on that occasion.
There was no disgrace in defeat for the six-year-old, and with the main contender declared as a non-runner, King's horse is expected to return to winning ways in the market, currently priced at 5/6.
The softer ground will also be beneficial for Trueshan, which has also been reflected in his odds.
Coltrane is Trueshan's main market rival at 4.57/2, but was clearly outpaced by the three mentioned in above in the Goodwood Cup, finishing almost four lengths behind Trueshan on that occasion. The five-year-old will need to show a vast amount of improvement to reverse that form today.
Gemma Tutty's Mostly Cloudly can be mentioned for those who like a bigger price at 26.025/1, having shown huge improvement in handicaps, but this certainly demands a lot more.
It's safe to say many believed today's Lonsdale Cup was a two horse race, and with the main contender out, Betfair punters are more than happy to side with Trueshan.