Timeform UK SmartPlays: Wednesday January 28

Venetia Williams saddles best bet King of Glory

King of Glory was unlucky to bump into a big improver when finishing runner-up at Wincanton last time, but he shaped like a well-handicapped horse himself, still open to improvement over fences, and he can get off the mark...

Timeform bring you a bet from three different venues on Wednesday...

Newcastle 14:50 - Macgillycuddy

Macgillycuddy opened his account in good style at Catterick last month and looked set to follow up at Kelso before falling three out. The unexposed six-year-old certainly travelled like a horse that was ahead of his mark, and compensation awaits here.  

Chelmsford City 15:10 - Pretend

Charlie Appleby's string remain in fine form and hat-trick seeking Pretend can provide the yard with another winner. Pretend has looked a horse to follow since dropping to sprint trips, winning a Wolverhampton handicap before following up in a minor event, and he could yet be open to a spot of further improvement bearing in mind his unexposed profile at this distance.  

Leicester 16:00 - King of Glory

King of Glory was unlucky to bump into a big improver when finishing runner-up at Wincanton last time, but he shaped like a well-handicapped horse himself, still open to improvement over fences, and he can get off the mark. King of Glory has already proven to be a better chaser than hurdler and appears to have everything in his favour this afternoon.

Timeform UK SmartPlays:
Back Macgillycuddy in the 14:50 at Newcastle
Back Pretend in the 15:10 at Chelmsford City
Back King of Glory in the 16:00 at Leicester

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