Vision one of the 2-y-o Maiden Stakes over seven furlongs of Kempton polytrack tonight; this ingloriously-named Equiano colt represents an outstanding bet and, significantly, mount of James Doyle, my current ‘favourite’ jockey!
All signals are in place, enough boxes are ticked and it will take an above average newcomer to extend, never mind beat, thrice-raced Manson judged on time-handicap marks achieved on three group one turf racecourses.
To date Manson will be viewed as a disappointment for trainer Dominic ffrench Davis but he’s rated 85 and there’s every reason to believe he can win this, gain confidence, and become a useful ‘money-spinner’ next season.
He’s a grand sort with a deal of scope, don’t oppose.
Division two is not as clear cut but once-raced Enreaching makes appeal nonetheless and will form a ‘professional special’ each-way double.
Of course the daily patent includes this bet and is the way forward for serious punting; streamline your betting activity, the DP should meet all requirements of a regular punter and wont cause any ‘gambling’ problems. In the long run you will win or I’ll be sacked, or resign.
Each-way doubles are a potent force, they helped me through the eighties before bookies blocked such activity; nowadays with so many off-course firms clamouring for business the way is open (again!) to launch this ‘business!’
Incidentally ffrench Davis also runs If I Were A Boy and John Egan has again accepted the ride; now that is significant, he knows!
