7-26 On all known form, the race is at the mercy of track record breaker Razldazl Raidio. But he will be short and seldom goes to traps at value for punters. It may also be relevant that in his eight wins and four defeats, he has only been beaten once when running from trap six, but three times form the other boxes. So who to oppose him? How about Kentish Man (7-2 BET 365) who is drawn on his inside. Tony Collett’s runner is still novice, but can match Raidio on the flat and would feature strongly if jumping cleanly
Sel 4-5-2
7-43 This looks a match between the two Ballymacs. There are lines of form that would appear to give each of them the edge but the narrow vote narrowly goes to Springbok winner Manix (4-5 BET 365) for no obvious reason. They are within half a length of each other on their best form over course and distance. Kakantu is so versatile he could probably serve behind the bar and should be running on for third place.
Sel 4-3-5
7-59 A real pencil-chewer. Who can win it? Who wants to? We might start by taking out the two novices, Fair Price and Bubbly Ninja. Fast enough, but up against experienced old pros. National winner Mo’s Bullet is more than able, as is Soviet Jackson. But the inside pair are real old soaks and it’s a flip between the two on best form. Narrowly edging it to Reculver Ozzie (6-1 BET 365), simply non his better win rate
Sel 2-1-4
8.16 Feared the worst for Clondoty Alex (7-4 BET 365) when he drew white in his Derby qualifier and the worst happened. He is back in red and can hog the inside rail in a very competitive race. Swap the inside traps around Kentish Duke is the selection. But will he get a run? Cases can be made for every single runner in this contest.
Sel 1-4-3
8.33 More Derby casualties and one of the unluckiest was Lenson Santi (5-2 BET 365) who was fast enough to be with Hiya Butt at the first bend when badly hampered. If he traps like that here, he will be gone and should avoid Badmoonrising moving right as he leaves the traps. Lemon Jamesy looks well berthed for a tricast place.
Sel 4-3-6
8.51 Stay Loose (7-4 BET 365) ran with great distinction in the Derby and will take some beating here if breaking well. The obvious danger is Charity Buster who clocked the fastest time of the year at Perry Barr last week and boasts a great strike rate. King Alley is the sole wide and is expected to feature
Sel 2-4-6
9.08 The weaker of the two semis but still some find hounds on show. There was only a short head between the inside pair last week and the improving Lenson Rocky (5-2 BET 365) can reverse form from an inside draw. Southfield Jock will have to clear the Falcon which is easier said than done. Bubbly Turbo looks the most likely to get a clear run.
1-6-2
CLORAN PADDY (t2) gains a last stride win over Lenson Rocky (t3) in 28.02 in the first Derby quarter final with Jaytee Dutch (t1) joining them in the semis. Photo: Steve Nash
9.24 A race worthy of the final and we are sticking with Hiya Butt (5-2 BET 365) to maintain his unbeaten run. He is the quickest to the bend of the inside four and can prevent Ballymac Brogan from swooping to rail. Ireland provide all the stamina in this one and we can assume that some of it will be well utilised. Jaytee Jet simply runs around the opposition, Droopys Roddick runs through them.
Sel 1-6-3
Ballymac Brogan (t4) leads Bubbly Turbo (t3) at the sectional in their Derby quarter final, the latter taking over at the first bend. Droopys Roddick (t2) recovered well from trouble to also make the semis.
Wimbledon 24th May 2016.
Photo: Steve Nash
