Moonrise can confirm promise by Landing AW Marathon Final

The horse she beat at Wolverhampton is Anglophile, who was tantalisingly beaten by a head in the Marathon last year. He has good course form, having also won a fast track qualifier in January at Lingfield, although that race was run at a very muddling pace and the form does not seem rock solid.

Pinzolo, the horse in third that day, was well beaten next time out and the second Ballynanty re-opposes on Friday (although on 2lb worse terms). Anglophile makes more appeal on that basis, especially with James Doyle back to take the ride. However on what they have achieved in their last runs, they are too short and can be passed over.

Surf looks to be overpriced

Notarised from Mark Johnston’s yard, was an impressive winner last time and reversed form with John Reel, who also re-opposes on Friday.

A useful horse on the turf last season, he travelled noticeably well last time and put the race to bed in good style. However, the favourite ran no race and perhaps the form is a shade below what is needed for this.

Joe Fanning keeps the ride, but he has been well found in the market and favourite Moonrise Landing can easily outclass Notarised.

At a big price, Amanda Perrett’s Blue Surf could be worth an each-way wager. He was beaten under two lengths by Anglophile two starts back yet trades at five times his price.

This horse won a good handicap on Derby day last year and, although he might struggle to win, his price represents far better value that that of Anglophile

Selections

Win – Moonrise Landing

Each-Way – Blue Surf

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