18th Feb 2013 | Horse Racing
Wolverhampton Tips: Yankee Storm
Capable performer who seems at his best when his headgear is changed.
There isn’t a huge amount to get excited about on a quiet Monday, but Yankee Storm looks overpriced at 16/1 (William Hill) to win the 3.15 Wolverhampton.
On the face of it, his form is very inconsistent but a lot of that is to do with the headgear he wears. It seems a change of headgear only has a very short-term effect; he quickly gets used to it and races lazily again.
The key seems to be backing him when there is a change of headgear.
Racing Post Ratings since Jan 2012
Immediately after change of headgear: 77-63-63-71
Consecutive race in same headgear: 46-63-76-69-60-62-59-44-70-43
This could be a coincidence but Yankee Storm averages an RPR of 68.5 when wearing a new type of headgear, compared to 59.2 when there isn’t a change. At 8-years-old, he might be getting wise to the different racing aides and the constant chopping and changing keeps him on his toes.
It is a theory that could be completely wrong, but at the prices I am willing to take the risk and find out.
*Best Odds Guaranteed – William Hill
Back Yankee Storm with William Hill 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.
*Yankee Storm returned the 20/1 winner, therefore we are paid the bigger price thanks to William Hill’s best odds guaranteed concession.
Odds correct at time of publishing: 09:43 18th Feb, 2013 but subject to change
