A blank day yesterday, with none of the selections making the frame. Racing looks tricky again today, but hopefully we have found a few that will go well at rewarding prices once more.

Today’s bets:

Yarmouth 3.00
We will probably regret neglecting Gun For Sale after he ran well for us last time out. However, even though she has a bit to find on the figures and has yet to sight a winner, Mytton' Maid may be worth a small speculative wager at a big price. She has been nearer last than first in all her races to date but there are reasons to believe she can do better. She doesn't have the action of a horse who would revel in heavy ground so conditions were against her in her penultimate race at Ayr. Her last outing in November came in a decent looking Newmarket Maiden and, although she was well beaten, she wasn't subjected to a hard time. She didn't travel through the race like a horse devoid of ability and she could be seen to much better effect now she tackles better ground in much less exalted company. Her fitness has to be taken on trust but her rider's claim means she receives weight from the entire field.
Selection – MYTTON’S MAID. 1 point E/W @ 33/1 (General)

Yarmouth 4.30
Ran very well in a competitive handicap on his reappearance and that performance suggests he can take his form to a new level this season. Rattled up a Summer hat-trick last season and the visor in which he won those races is restored today. He is a powerful sprinter with the physical scope for further improvement. He a by a Mare who has produced a plethora of prolific winners and today's mark of 80 looks well within the compass of Earlsmedic. On a negative note, the yard have yet to enter the winner's enclosure in 26 attempts this season with their turf horses.
Selection – EARLSMEDIC. 3 point win @ 11/4 (General)

Redcar 5.20
Selection – ASK DON. 2 point win @ 6/1 (General)

Windsor 6.20
The way he runs and the bulk of his breeding suggests he could be happier over shorter than today's trip. However he impressed with the way he travelled at Epsom last time out over an extended mile and, while he didn't stay on as well as some, he wasn't going backwards on the climb for the line. He looks like a horse who will appreciate today's faster ground and his opening mark of 73 is fair enough judged on his turf efforts so far. He will get strong assistance from the saddle and has a decent draw to gain a good early pitch. The yard haven't sent many horses out on turf this season but, those that have appeared, have acquitted themselves well.
Selection – DHANIA. 1 point E/W @ 8/1 (General)

Towcester 8.00
Selection – STRONG REBEL. 1 point E/W @ 11/1 (Bet 365)

Windsor 8.20
This is a competitive race for your handicap debut but Wellesey looked a horse who is far more capable than his results to date suggest. He was 9/11, beaten eight lengths, last time out in a Maiden at Warwick but his jockey gave him no semblance of a hard race and appeared at pains not to let him get too close to the principals. Wellesey raced with enthusiasm and the initial ground he made up in the straight rounding the bend was done with ease. It was visually impressive, despite being eventually well beaten, and he looks better than a 64 rated handicapper.
Selection – WELLESEY. 1 point E/W @ 9/1 (General)