A frustrating result to start yesterday at Fontwell where the selected runners finished 2nd and 3rd behind the one we'd clearly suggested was 3rd rated. Good analysis, but on this occasion we couldn't find the winner.  No joy at Wincanton where the quietly fancied Jack Sprat ran very poorly and a not unexpected winner at short Odds at Thurles.

There are no real options at Leicester today with small fields, a possible 10 runner Handicap Hurdle to consider at Ayr and a pair of 12 runner Handicap Hurdles to close the Card at Exeter, one for Mares and the other for Novices. 

It's one of those days where you can perhaps over analyse the look for big priced value and ignore the more obvious fact that the market leaders in each race do actually look very solid and make a net loss as a result. It's often the case that the bigger priced winners DO jump off the page and are given as tips with greater confidence than a 10/1 poke may be who would be deemed "best of the rest".