Two major events for me today: Palace play Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi final and the Whitbread at Sandown.
So, for the big Sandown race my main bet would be:
Resplendent Glory – Sandown 4.10 9/2 Ew
This s a silly price, tbf, but it’s one that has jumped off the page and I will do it and hope for a pre-post drift. I’ll add a couple more Ew shots that I’ll have a mini interest in. Collectors Item is one that I’ve followed and looks overpriced at 50/1 and then, for my Mullins’ pick, O’Moore Park, who is thrown up in trip and may be lurking in that respect.
I’ll double up on two more:
Gaelic Warrior Sandown 2.25
Forza Orta – Ripon 5.05 Win single 9/2
Win Double.
I think that Oliver Glasner's management of his squad over the last three weeks has been excellent and, with our best, strongest side available and cast in the role of slight underdogs, I think we are well capable of beating Villa and I have a feeling that we will. My bet would be Crystal Palace to qualify.
AIn any event, It's a brilliant day for us Eagles and I'll enjoy it come what may. Just to think that in 2010 we were within minutes of the club not existing before being saved by Steve Parrish. Now look at us: the best squad we've ever assembled and 14 years in the top flight; unprecedented.
So proud.
So, for the big Sandown race my main bet would be:
Resplendent Glory – Sandown 4.10 9/2 Ew
This s a silly price, tbf, but it’s one that has jumped off the page and I will do it and hope for a pre-post drift. I’ll add a couple more Ew shots that I’ll have a mini interest in. Collectors Item is one that I’ve followed and looks overpriced at 50/1 and then, for my Mullins’ pick, O’Moore Park, who is thrown up in trip and may be lurking in that respect.
I’ll double up on two more:
Gaelic Warrior Sandown 2.25
Forza Orta – Ripon 5.05 Win single 9/2
Win Double.
I think that Oliver Glasner's management of his squad over the last three weeks has been excellent and, with our best, strongest side available and cast in the role of slight underdogs, I think we are well capable of beating Villa and I have a feeling that we will. My bet would be Crystal Palace to qualify.
AIn any event, It's a brilliant day for us Eagles and I'll enjoy it come what may. Just to think that in 2010 we were within minutes of the club not existing before being saved by Steve Parrish. Now look at us: the best squad we've ever assembled and 14 years in the top flight; unprecedented.
So proud.