After a few days off, Andrew Mount is back! His return column on Monday sees him have two best bets, both of whom are running this afternoon at Catterick.
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Posted: 8.32am, Monday, August 18th
2.15 Catterick – STAR START (1pt win – 8-1 888sport, 15-2 generally)
STAR START got into a fierce four-way battle for the early lead when fourth to MADE ALL in another amateur riders’ handicap over course and distance three runs back and provided this column with half a winner when dead-heating at Beverley next time. Ruth Carr’s five-year-old backed that up with a win over course expert UNPLUGGED (who also reopposes today) at Pontefract. He arrived late when scoring at Pontefract but a return to forcing tactics could be on the cards in a race featuring mostly hold-up horses and he can complete his hat-trick. I’ve saved on the MADE ALL/STAR START forecast.
3.45 Catterick – ALTHER WALDEN (1.5pt win – 11-4 Spreadex, 5-2 generally)
ALTHER WALDEN was too green to do himself justice when a seven-and-a-half length second to the Gosden’s 1-7 favourite Competizione on his debut at Windsor last month and that form was boosted when Hachiman, almost four lengths further back in third, won at odds of 11-2 at Lingfield next time. Eighth-placed Typeface won his next two (33-1 and 7-2) and Arther Walden subsequent Nottingham fifth can be excused as he did too much too soon in a race set up for the closers. That form has also been boosted – the winner and fourth scored at the next time of asking – and the step up to 1m4f will suit on breeding.
Andrew Mount’s Best Bets
2.15 Catterick – STAR START (1pt win – 8-1 888sport, 15-2 generally)
3.45 Catterick – ALTHER WALDEN (1.5pt win – 11-4 Spreadex, 5-2 generally)
Alther WaldenAndrew Mount’s Horse Racing Tips – Monday, 18th August
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