Timeform UK SmartPlays: Thursday February 19

Thursday's final bet comes from Huntingdon

"Ginger Jack has come to hurdling rather late in the day but he showed an aptitude for the job in a couple of starts last month and can take advantage of what is potentially a lenient mark..."

Timeform's SmartPlays team select bets from Musselburgh and Huntingdon.

Pixie Cut - 14:20 Musselburgh

Pixie Cut hasn't delivered over hurdles so far given her Flat ability, but her mark continues to fall, and she is a sporting alternative to Urban Kode, who is penalised for winning a race here last week that favoured her tactically.

Ginger Jack - 15:30 Musselburgh

Ginger Jack has come to hurdling rather late in the day but he showed an aptitude for the job in a couple of starts last month and can take advantage of what is potentially a lenient mark based on his Flat ability. Silver Duke ran well in a similar event over C&D last time and should make his presence felt again, while the lightly-raced Wilcos Mo Chara could easily have more to come.

Alberto's Dream - 16:55 Huntingdon

Alberto's Dream shrugged off his Exeter blip when third in a stronger race than this at Chepstow three weeks ago, so his claims are obvious from a 1 lb higher mark. Vaillant Creek sports refitted cheekpieces and has the services of McCoy, with The Darling Boy interesting if backed on return his return to action.

Timeform UK SmartPlays

Back Pixie Cut @ 5.69/2 in the 14:20 Musselburgh
Back Ginger Jack @ 3.613/5 in the 15:30 Musselburgh
Back Alberto's Dream @ 3.39/4 in the 16:55 Huntingdon

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