Allowing for the fact that it takes
place on the Sunday before the Cheltenham Festival, the Sloane
Helicopters Handicap Chase (3.55) isn’t a bad little heat for the
grade and may provide Cyclop with an opportunity to supplement
his course win, over 3 miles, a couple of seasons ago.
David Dennis’ 7-year-old recorded his
first win since when just holding on from Amiral Collonges in the
Lincolnshire National, over 3 miles 3½ furlongs, on Boxing Day and,
while his two subsequent efforts – including over 3 miles 5
furlongs at Lingfield last time – have been rather laboured, he
still looks reasonably weighted on the pick of his form.
He’s hardly a prolific winner, but
all three of his wins in Britain have come of soft, or better, going
on sharp tracks and Sean Quinlan, who takes off a useful 5lb, is 1-2
for the yard. Cyclop has plenty going for him, if you look hard
enough, and must have a sporting chance of garnering us some
ammunition for later in the week. Win or lose, he remains one to keep
an eye on! Sorry.
Selection: 3.55 Warwick Cyclop
to win 10/1
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