9th Jul 2016 | Horse Racing
Newmarket Tips: Von Blucher
Underwhelming on return at Sandown, possibly because of the ground but still well handicapped on his win over Ennaadd.
At the start of the year I had Von Blucher down as one of the best handicapped horses in training. Unfortunately, he proved a massive disappointment when labouring in fourth place at Sandown.
The soft ground might have been the problem but the fact he’s been absent for 78 days suggest something else might be at play (other than the weather!)
Von Blucher looked a really smart colt in the making on the all-weather, clocking a rapid 21.77s closing sectional to beat the progressive Ennaadd at Lingfield.
On sectional adjusted speed ratings I make him a 100+ horse and a very well handicapped one at that racing off 86. On better ground we can hopefully see the real Von Blucher.
*Returned 7/1 SP with Best Odds Guaranteed
Odds correct at time of publishing: 05:32 9th Jul, 2016 but subject to change