14th Jun 2013 | Horse Racing
Musselburgh Tips: Captain Dunne
Well handicapped on his old form and at the odds it is worth hedging our bets.
Captain Dunne looks so well handicapped that I cannot leave him out of our staking plan in the 3.35 Musselburgh.
A previous winner of the Epsom Dash off a mark of 105, he looks like a winner in waiting racing off 94. Many punters expected that victory to come at Epsom a fortnight ago, as Captain Dunne was backed into 7/1.
Unfortunately, his jockey was too gung-ho on his mount. Having grabbed the stand’s rail with incredible ease, David Allan understandably tried to make the most of his advantage but he ended up going a stride too fast.
If you watch the video of the race the winner and runner-up were practically last with two furlongs to go, but a dramatic pace collapse saw them scythe through the field, a scenario only possible if the leaders went too fast.
The ground was also a contributing factor; it was much slower than when Captain Dunne won in 2011 and four of his five turf victories have come on good to firm going.
A combination of quicker ground and more conservative race tactics can see Captain Dunne capitalise on the handicapper’s generosity at 20/1 with Coral.
*Best Odds Guaranteed – Coral
Back Captain Dunne with Coral 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: 18:03 14th Jun, 2013 but subject to change
