7th Jan 2012 | Horse Racing
Lingfield Tips: Colonel Mak
Jamie Spencer has a 45% strike rate for David Barron on the all-weather and they have the horse to score again.
The overnight moves in the betting market have changed the complexion of the 2.45 at Lingfield. Oasis Dancer looks a big danger having won his last race in fine style but at 11/4 (Ladbrokes) the odds are plenty short enough. Capone is another likely candidate but his odds are equally skinny. This is a class two handicap for horses rated up to 100, so it is no push over.
At the current prices, Colonel Mak is the value bet at 10/1 (Boylesports). He finished fourth in the Ayr Gold Cup and has a class two victory to his name. He is a top sprint handicapper.
The concern is that he is making his debut on the all-weather but those worries melt away when you know he is in the care of David Barron. The trainer from Maunby, North Yorkshire has a 23% strike rate on the all-weather. His record improves further when teaming up with Jamie Spencer.
Spencer has 9 wins from 20 rides for the yard on the all-weather, a remarkable 45% strike rate with £18.20 level stakes profit over the last five seasons. I’m backing the stable/jockey combination to get the best out of Colonel Mak.
*Best Odds Guaranteed – Boylesports
Back Colonel Mak with Boylesports as they are best price and offer Best Odds Guaranteed. If the starting price (SP) is bigger than the current price, you get paid at the bigger SP.
Odds correct at time of publishing: 09:09 7th Jan, 2012 but subject to change
