Bedloe’s Island has a good record fresh and looks overpriced at 25/1 in the 5.00 at Doncaster.
Neville Bycroft’s seven-year-old was better than ever last year, winning on his second start back and finishing an excellent short-head second to Le Toreador on heavy going at Catterick off a mark of 74.
Although 2lb higher this afternoon he has conditions in his favour, and it’s worth noting that he has run some of his best races first time up.
The gelding has scored after a lay off of 244 days and also finished third after 357 days on the sidelines.
He has proven form in the mud and look sure to get the strong pace to chase that he needs to be seen at his best.
If within striking distance at the furlong pole he is likely to be running on when others have cried enough and at the odds on offer looks cracking each-way value in a wide open race.
Daily Sport recommended bet: 2pts each-way Bedloe’s Island (25/1 Betfred, Paddy Power – BOG)