Beattie Green carrying highest odds for Greyhound Inn At Staple Fitzpaine Handicap Hurdle at Taunton
Beattie Green will find it easier in the Greyhound Inn At Staple Fitzpaine Handicap Hurdle, taking place at Taunton on Monday, March 12, 2012. The class-5 meeting, which will be run across 2m3f110y, is scheduled to commence at 16:20 (GMT).
Six quality runners will chase a cash prize of £2,274. Among the entries are: BEATTIE GREEN, SPEEDY DIRECTA, BRILLIANT, BON SPIEL, MEGABILL and CAPDALIGHT.
Despite the fact that Beattie Green has not been producing good results over the last few months, she is the centre of attention at the moment.
The bookies believe the mare will find it easier in the handicap category and thus, they have awarded her with the highest odds.
The five-year-old made her debut in January last year, winning her first race convincingly. However, she is yet to show that sort of performance again, and has been struggling with her form since then.
In her latest race at Ludlow on February 22, she was below par, finishing eighth in the list. However, the mare is likely to show an improved performance this time around.
Speedy Directa is also in our shortlist. With none of his opponents in good rhythm, today’s race looks an ideal stage for him to regain his lost momentum.
The gelding performed magnificently from March to June last year, winning five races within a short period of time. However, the nine-year-old lost his direction after that, producing back to back poor performances in the following months.
His latest outing was not impressive at all, as he completed the order of finish in the At The Races Virgin 534 Handicap Hurdle at Plumpton.
Brilliant is coming into this battle after a fair performance. On February 17, the nine-year-old finished third in the West Norfolk Sporting Trust Selling Handicap Hurdle at Fakenham. Bon Spiel is also hungry for his first success over hurdles.
Prediction
With no contender in special form, it is going to an awe-inspiring event. Beattie Green will start the show with a slight advantage, but Speedy Directa cannot be taken lightly.
According to our prediction, it will be a tough battle between Beattie Green and Speedy Directa, whereas the rest of the pack will aim for an upset.
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