A first and second forPaul Ferguson on Friday, Saturday’s selections come from Chepstow.
Captain Chris in the 3.35 and Duke Of Lucca in the 4.10
Philip Hobbs continues to saddle winners on a consistent basis and the trainer saddles two of his most exciting youngsters at Chepstow on Saturday.
Only a novice over hurdles until the end of the month, Hobbs is keen to get another win in to Captain Chris (3:35) before he goes chasing and he can land the Grade 2 Persian War, a race he won in 2001 and 2002 with One Knight and Supreme Prince. Early Price 11/8 totesport
Duke Of Lucca (4:10) was a top-class novice himself last term and, despite sharing top-weight, he can defy a mark of 148 to take the Silver Trophy. Early price 5/1
The five-year-old looks to have a very big future and he has conditions in his favour for his seasonal return.
Saturday’s selections:
3:35 Chepstow: Captain Chris
4:10 Chepstow: Duke Of Lucca
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Last year’s selections included:
Hurricane Fly: 3/1 winner of the G1 Rabobank Champion Hurdle
Copper Bleu: 12/1 winner of the Jewson at Cheltenham
Great Endeavour: 18/1 winner of the Festival Plate
Tranguil Sea: 11/2 winner of the Paddy Power Gold Cup
Sizing Europe: 6/1 winner of the Arkle
Weapon’s Amnesty: 10/1 winner of the RSA Chase
