13:38
Catterick
Odds correct as of 10:54am 21st Jan
Willie Mullins currently holds the trainers’ title here in Britain but he’s going to have to kick on if he wants to get the better of Dan Skelton again this season. The Closutton maestro is set to send one runner over to Catterick for the first time ever on Wednesday and his son Patrick takes the ride.
They might not have it all their own way however and this isn’t going to be a penalty kick. Here we take a close look at the horse in question’s chances and offer a potential alternative. Check out our free tips page for daily content across British and Irish racing.
Jarrive De Mee managed to claim victory in the second of his two starts in Irish points. The second is now trained by Gavin Cromwell and has won twice over hurdles. He made his first start under rules in a maiden hurdle at Thurles back in November and won comfortably in the end.
Making all the running that day, Patrick Mullins did the steering and the 1/4 shot obliged with little fuss. It’s also worth noting that the runner-up went on to win her next start, providing some substance to the form. There is no value whatsoever in this price and there’s a very viable alternative amongst the field.
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero’s runner has won his last two starts over hurdles and a rating of 123 suggests he’s far from a no-hoper. He was eased at the finish when scoring by four lengths on handicap debut at Doncaster last month and it would be dangerous to rule him out.
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