Olofi looks to hold outstanding claims in the 3.40 at Newbury and is of major interest at 11/2.
Tom George’s gelding is a really consistent sort and ran a blinder when chasing home Brampour in the ultra competitive Greatwood Hurdle at Cheltenham last time out.
The five-year-old stayed on strongly to be beaten just 2 1/2 lengths and the for of that race looks rock solid in the context of this contest.
Although the handicapper has put him up 6lb for that effort to a mark of 136 he is still only 3lb higher than when a fine third to Tocca Ferro in a very competitive affair at Newbury last November, and to me he looks as if he has still got a bit of improvement in him.
Another plus is that he will relish the conditions, and from the foot of the weights he must take all the beating.
Daily Sport recommended bet: 3pts win Olofi (11/2 bt365 – BOG, Coral)