I have been accused of failing to give the all-weather racing sufficient attention in the past, but I have noted the number of formbook no hopers backed from big prices and then coming home hard held, and as I can’t see that the night before, I would rather leave the lesser quality races well alone.
The 5.30pm at Wolverhampton is a case in point with up to eleven runners all set to go to post for a Class Six event, but my first piece of advice would be to watch the early betting like a hawk. Bernard Spierpoint would have been the selection but as a front runner drawn in the 10 stall he may have to use up far too much energy to get to the front here, and I prefer the chances of veteran Captain Ryan at the not so tender age of 11.
Well drawn in the two box, the gelded son of Captain Gerrard has won here five times in total and placed a further four times which has to be a positive. He won’t be getting any better at his age, and he was only tenth here when last seen in September but he has been rested since and has gone well fresh in the past.
Daily Sport Recommended Bet 1/2pt Each Way Captain Ryan 5.30pm Wolverhampton 20/1 most bookmakers