Nick Shiambouros returns with two Saturday selections from Sandown and Wincanton...
"This was his best effort to date, and should move forward"
Back Arkyn at BSP in the 15:50 at Wincanton
Fiddler to skate home
14:25 Sandown - Fiddlerontheroof
Fiddlerontheroof should make his presence felt in this Grade 1.
This gelding put in a much improved effort when beating Arrivederci over this course last month. He made all the running, and pulled clear in the closing stages to win with the minimum of fuss. I think he is open to further improvement and another bold showing is on the cards. At present he is trading at 3.211/5 on the exchange.
Emma Lavelle sends out the talented Hang In There who won a Grade 2 at Cheltenham in November. He sets a fair standard, but I think the selection will improve past him. At present he is trading at 4.47/2 on the exchange.
Arkyn to progress
15:50 Wincanton - Arkyn
Arkyn should go close in this interesting maiden hurdle.
This bumper winner finished an excellent second to Northern Princess at Huntingdon last month. He kept on well in the closing stages, and finished well clear of the third place finisher. This was his best effort to date, and should move forward. At present he is trading at 9.89/1 on the exchange.
Not surprisingly Arrivederci is the favourite at 3.052/1. He chased home the talented Fiddlerontheroof at Sandown last month and has attracted support. He is the main danger, but was beaten a fair way at Sandown.