An ante-post longshot for the Ebor:
Deja 40/1
He went up from 105 to 112 for an easy win in the Old Newton Cup last summer and, off his new mark, was a well-fancied 12/1 shot for the Ebor, in which he ran too freely and ended up not running his race.
He's been raised in class this season and not showing, bringing him back down to 105 so we know he can win a top race off this mark. I've no idea if the intention is to run but he'll certainly make the cut (currently 22 in the weights) and the price is ample compensation for any doubts at this stage. On his Old Newton Cup form his price of last year (12/1) is probably much closer to what he should be.
I've gone in again at the same price.
He was always going to make the cut but has done so with at least five to spare at the five-day stage and now has a jockey booked.
That jockey is 3lbs claimer Cameron Noble, about whom I don't know a great deal, but his record for the trainer this season is three wins, three seconds and a third from just nine rides. The trainer clearly trusts him so who am I to disagree?
If he's still the same price on Saturday with the extra places I'll be going in again.
York
1.50 Cormier
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I've put a line though the last day at Newcastle as he had a bad start and deserves another chance. I know forum member Desert Orchid has mentioned him before so I hope he's keeping the faith.
Can't recall the last time I bet so lightly at this meeting and today is the same.
Other longshots, though, are:
1.50 Restorer 33/1
5.10 Devilwala 40/1, Cuban Dancer 40/1
Another waste of time today.im lacking confidence now.tomorrow I've done
BLUE SEAL 33/1 8 PL skybet in the ebor.
SHOWMOLINA 810c 25/1
Also, Alounak 28/1 8pl (Sky, 33s to fewer elsewhere) - I put this one up at the royal meeting but he hacked up next time. Second top on my figures but vulnerable to improvers so I'm happier to opt for the extra places. Should be thereabouts if on his A-game.
The Cambridgeshire.
ORBAAN 40/1 5p skybet.
Another waste of time today.im lacking confidence now.tomorrow I've done
BLUE SEAL 33/1 8 PL skybet in the ebor.
SHOWMOLINA 810c 25/1