Neil Morrice shares all of his best bets and tips for Monday’s racing coming your way from Bath, Newcastle and Hamilton on 2 October 2023.
BATH
Race 2 No3 CHELSEA HARBOUR (Each Way)
Trainer: Andrew Balding – Jockey: Rob Hornby
CHELSEA HARBOUR was easy to back and not beaten far when posting a mid-division finish on his Chelmsford introduction. By US Triple Crown hero American Pharaoh out of a mare by Uncle Mo he is bred to enjoy sand or dirt, but he has shown promise on his work on grass at Park House Stables and with the benefit of that educational outing behind him can raise his game to claim a cheque.
Race 3 No8 RACING DEMON
Trainer: Ed de Giles – Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Fresh from her Prix du Cadran triumph on Trueshan, Doyle can come down to Earth with a bread-and-butter winner in the form of RACING DEMON. Her mount is well drawn to nab a good stalking position in this race around a tight left-handed bend and the combination can swoop in the home straight.
Race 5 No3 WHITELEY WAY (Nap)
Trainer: Roger Teal – Jockey: George Rooke
WHITELEY WAY returns from a mid-season break well-armed to earn on a first start in a handicap. The Sixties Icon filly put in an eye-taking display when troubling the judge at Lingfield. She hasn’t attracted the semblance of support in any of her three starts so far, but that might not be the case today.
HAMILTON PARK
Race 2 No1 INGLEBY ARCHIE
Trainer: Adrian Nicholls – Jockey: Connor Murtagh
INGLEBY ARCHIE has had a few chances but brings sound credentials to the table in this maiden. He’s run into some decent foes including Rogue Enforcer when second at Beverley and is ready to go one better.
Race 5 No7 MAC AILEY (Nap)
Trainer: Tim Easterby – Jockey: Duran Fentiman
MAC AILEY gained a deserved success by a comfortable margin at this course last week. He escapes a penalty for that performance in an apprentice race and holds strong claims to follow-up, getting weight from all his foes.
NEWCASTLE
Race 1 No2 YOSHIMI (Each Way)
Trainer: Michael Herrington – Jockey: Connor Planas
Herrington has enjoyed a bountiful autumn and here engages a top apprentice for the ultra-consistent YOSHIMI. The grey can post a first triumph at Gosforth Park, where he hasn’t had much luck in limited visits in the past.
Race 3 No4 CONCORDE (Nap)
Trainer: George Boughey – Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Apart from one underwhelming effort at Pontefract, CONCORDE has looked a progressive stayer and is unlucky not to be otherwise unbeaten. He gained many friends with a stylish Newbury success last time, and under the top apprentice can make this a fifth triumph from just seven outings in handicaps.
Race 5 No1 TROPICAL AIR
Trainer: Charlie Johnston – Jockey: Jason Hart
TROPICAL AIR has had the look of a new broom since being gelded, taking out nurseries at Lingfield and Wolverhampton. He can now complete a hat-trick under a 6lb penalty and remain unbeaten on the all-weather.
Place Accumulator Perm (Races 2-8)
10, 12, 7 x 4 x 2 x 1, 4 x 7, 8, 2 x 3 x 5, 7, 9, 1
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