27th August

6.0 Sedgefield-Sleep in First ran a decent race last time out on its return over fences.

This horse has dropped 15Ibs in its last 4 runs over the big obstacles and is now 10Ibs lower than its last winning mark.

Its clearly dangerously handicapped now and its last time out rating suggests this race could be within its compass.

Its got 2 course wins to its name here,is 5w-0p-19r in this grade and the trainer is 6 from 21 with his handicap chasers at this track.

The Bay Bandit has only had 3 starts over fences and may improve but its short enough on what its done so far while Dynamo has only had 2 goes but seems a bit inconsistent and although Dan Skelton has a fine record here(3/7),just 3 of his last 21 runners have hit the frame(No winners) & the yard look to be going through a quiet patch.

Sendiym and Alba King are both course specialists,who look out of nick at present but could easily bounce back at their favourite track.

Back Sleep In First 12pts at 4.3-3rd(-12pts)Beaten under a length after jumping to its right far too much.

7.0 Sedgefield-Really not many that can be realistically fancied here.

Ever So Much ground out a win last week,is 2 from 2 at this track and 5w-0p-6r during August and September,its very much respected but is a tight enough price based on the rating it posted last time.

Grams and Ounces returned to form last time ,over shorter and a lesser grade.

That rating gives it a decent shout here but whether it can repeat it,is another matter plus its a poor 0w-1p-9r in fields of 9 or less like this.

The one I like Waterclock.This horse has only had 4 starts over hurdles(all on softish ground) and now gets the chance to race on fast ground over timber for the first time.(Both flat wins on fast ground)

Added to that,its also got the visor on(not worn before over hurdles) that has seen it run well on the flat of late.

Its bare ratings from last season give it a solid chance but im hoping with the different set of circumstances,it can improve on that.

Back Waterclock 10pts at 5.0 at bet365(Accept 4.5)-2nd(-10pts)Kicked clear into a clear lead with 2 to jump(Touched 1.13 in running) but got ran down close home.Frustrating day!(DT-22pts)