20th September

250 Hamilton-Pull the Plug is the value here,its been in consistent form and ran well over course and distance last time.That run makes it a big runner here.

Interestingly,they put up a promising 7Ib claimer onboard and that could make the difference.Its 3w-1p-9r in fields of 9 or less.

Escrick is the danger.Although its been running in a lesser class,its latest speed rating suggests it will cope in this grade and De Sousa is 7 from 27 for this yard.

Lacing drops in grade but although this is its easiest task for a while,im not sure its been running well enough or is well enough handicapped (16Ibs higher than its last win) to take advantage.

Back Pull the Plug 10pts at 5.0 at various bookies-UP(-10pts)Plenty of money for it but ran poorly

230 Plumpton-Sleeping City has won its last two and has the services of Richard Johnson but its far too short in the betting,based on my ratings.

This is a rise in class into a grade where its 0w-0p-3r,its latest victory has seen several horses behind it,come out and disappoint.

Its ratings and speed figures suggest it isnt up to this.

Both Ballyglasheen and Cool Macavity operate at a higher level than this normally and should be big runners in this lower grade while King Muro is progressing fast and should go close.

Lay Sleeping City 20pts at 5.0-UP(+19pts)

*Cancel or Trade out if King Muro,Ballyglasheen or Cool Macavity dont run*

4.00 Plumpton-Kilfinichen Bay is a bit of a win machine and you have to respect its chance but this is a tougher race than its been mopping up and it will need to improve again.

Based on that,its a lot shorter in the betting than ive got it and that allows for some value elsewhere.

Princeton Royale has come to life since being moved up to 3 miles and being fitted with a visor.Its latest rating makes it the one to beat and its favourite in my prices.

The other that interests me is On the Bridge.The trip last time was too short and it wouldnt be far away on its best ratings over this trip.

This is its time of year(Sept to Nov 3w-2p-7r) and this is a drop in class into a grade where its got a strong record(3w-2p-8r)

Back Princeton Royale 10pts-2nd at 5.5 at Ladbrokes & On the Bridge 5pts at 10.0 at Hills-UP(-15pts)Beaten in a photo finish,which just about sums up the month.(DT-6pts)