Phantom Ranch preferred over Wayne Manor in Betdaq Casino Games Handicap at Kempton
Wayne Manor will surely be a huge threat, if he reproduces the form of his latest second at Lingfield. Ralph Beckett’s charge is still open to improvement at this trip, but Phantom Ranch looks to be the safest option for betting.
The Hughie Morrison-trained raised his game significantly to get off the mark earlier this month. The form he showed on his handicap debut makes him the strongest candidate in the Betdaq Casino Games Handicap, to be held at Kempton on Wednesday, August 29,
2012.
The class 5 event has attracted nine fast and furious runners, who will aim for a cash prize of £2,264 over two miles. The going is standard, and the officials are ready to kick off the proceedings at 19:20 GMT.
Wayne Manor is certainly a dangerous runner, but there are plenty of factors, which make Phantom Ranch the most likely winner. The bay gelding collected a lot of embarrassment on his first three starts, but did not lose his determination.
Nottingham’s Joy Jordan 1960 Rome Finalist Handicap was probably the opportunity, he was waiting for. Ridden by Hayley Turner, the Mrs S. Rowley-Williams-owned surprised everyone by getting the better of the 100-30 favourite, Up Ten Down Two. Although the
glory came to him just by a neck’s distance, his performance was solid enough to believe that he has a lot to offer this time.
On the other hand, Wayne Manor may have to wait for another race to come out of his lean patch. His latest effort was certainly an improved one, as he seized the runner-up spot with a lot of ease.
Beating the 5-6 favourite, Seven Veils, was also a big achievement for him, and it would have boosted up his confidence to a great extent. Nevertheless, we are reluctant to recommend him for the first place, as he has not yet shown a winning move.
For those who are interested in risk-free betting, Phantom Ranch is the best option. He, however, will have to come up with his A-game in order to thrive today. We wish the best of luck to all the horses.
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