Osgood looking solid for Roy And Steven Hanney Memorial Handicap Hurdle at Wincanton
After running out an easy winner last week, Osgood is heading the market for Roy And Steven Hanney Memorial Handicap Hurdle, set to take place at Wincanton on Friday, March 09, 2012.
According to the plan, the excitement will start at 16:20 (GMT). The going is good to soft for the 2-mile meeting, which carries a winning prize of £1,949.
The runners competing in the Class-5 event are: Osgood, Tyrana, Tuscany Star, Eurhythmic, Dream Performance, Yellow Printer, Medicinal, Goochypoochyprader and Exiles Return.
With a classy win under his belt, Osgood is looking very strong for today’s race. At the start of this month, the five-year-old was a delight to watch. In the Follow Taunton Racecourse On Facebook Handicap Hurdle at Taunton, he gave his rivals no chance
to fancy their chances.
He established his dominance right from the beginning and held his advantage till the end. After a comprehensive triumph last time around, the Mick Channon-trained will be full of spirits.
Therefore, it is going to be a tough outing for his rivals. Despite being in fabulous position at the moment, Osgood cannot afford to be complacent.
Tyrana is also in sublime form at the moment. Out of her last three races, the nine-year-old came out as winner twice. Her latest success came on February 16, when the mare clinched a classy victory in the Membership of Southwell Golf Club Handicap.
The mare is also popular in the market at the moment. She has a couple of recent good performances under her belt and thus, the bookmakers are rating her highly.
While the aforementioned duo is going to battle hard for top place, Tuscany Star will aim for an upset. The nine-year-old’s last performance was not impressive, but the gelding did well in his penultimate outing.
Conclusion
Although every single participant is aiming to do well, the real clash will be between Osgood and Tyrana. It is quite hard to predict anything, since both contenders are in good shape these days.
Osgood ran superbly in his previous race, but he still has scope for improvement. No matter who clinches victory, it will be a rip-roaring clash.
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