Today’s best bets, by Chris Corrigan
A 2-1 shot for Ripon’s opener, Bungee Jump (2.00) is a far less risky proposition than her name would suggest. Apart from being well-named (her sire is Canford Cliffs), this two year-old ran well on her debut on Newcastle’s all-weather surface at the end of July. It was a well-contested novice stakes and Bungee Jump was an unfancied 25-1 shot, yet she finished fourth, a length behind the winner.
The first two home that day, Aussie Wind and Ibn Al Emarat, have run against each other since, at Chelmsford, finishing first and second once more, to boost the Newcastle form. Further in the selection’s favour is that, while Connor Beasley rode Bungee Jump at Newcastle, today Kevin Stott takes over on the Kevin Ryan-trained filly.
It is certainly worth noting Stott’s significant success on two-year-olds on turf in the last five years: 29 wins from 148 rides (a win rate of 20% and a profit to a £1 stake of £49.55). This season, Stott has ridden seven from 31 in the same category (23% and a £40.23 profit).
At Ayr, another well-named – and perhaps aptly-named – horse is So It’s War (3.15). His dam is Impulsive Decision. The Keith Dalgleish-trained six-year-old looks worthy of each-way support after being dropped a couple of pounds in the weights. Too much rain at the Scottish track could count against the gelding, however.
Tips for all Monday races
Ayr
1.45 Frolic 2.15 Magic Journey 2.45 Pipe Dreamer 3.15 So It’s War 3.45 Benjamin Thomas 4.15 Lady Joanna Vassa 4.45 Weekend Offender 5.15 Clarabel
Ripon
2.00 Bungee Jump (nap) 2.30 Voicemail 3.00 Stormin Tom 3.30 La Casa Tarifa 4.00 Theglasgowwarrior 4.30 Billy Bond
Wolverhampton
5.20 Indicia 5.50 Funkadelic 6.20 Zapateado 6.50 African Beat 7.20 Commodity 7.50 Flourishing 8.20 Circulate
Windsor
5.40 Double Spin 6.10 Immortal Romance 6.40 Medalla De Oro 7.10 Toulson (nb) 7.40 Codicil 8.10 Golden Easter
