Kelso winner can double up despite rise
14:00 Catterick - Back Jessiemac Win and Place @ BSP
Looking at the Sportsbook prices late on Thursday evening, the near-double figures on Jessiemac looks overpriced as she goes in search of back-to-back successes.
She couldn't have been more stylish at Kelso recently with a smooth as silk performance to win going away by more than five lengths.The handicapper has had their say with a rise to 109, but Alexander Thorne uses his claim to offset.
With a consistent profile and a liking for heavy conditions, she also stays well at the end of her races - that was certainly the case when winning a couple of times at Ayr two seasons' ago. Expect her to come from off the pace too.
Don't knock Mona's claims in heavy
15:30 Catterick - Back Knocknamona @ BSP
With showers forecast for Friday on top of the heavy going, conditions will be a slog to say the least, but one horse that could be game for the mud is Knocknamona.
Micky Hammond's veteran came home the strongest at Bangor back in December by a massive eight lengths, with the dour test in the ground very much to his liking.
He was beaten out of sight at Market Rasen last time, lapped in fact. While that's clearly a negative, the price compensates and he should also be considered in the Place market.
The selection stays 2m6f, so the drop down to 2m3f won't be a problem.
Recommended bets
Back Jessiemac Win and Place @ BSP in the 14:00 at Catterick
Back Knocknamona @ BSP in the 15:30 at Catterick
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Alan Dudman's P and L
2021: -11.22
2016-2020: +35.74
*All bets to a 0.5pt stake unless stated otherwise