Today's Horse Racing Betting Tips - Expert Horse Racing Picks For Friday 2nd January
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Today's Horse Racing Betting Tips - Friday 2nd January
| Horse | Race | Price | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Point | 1:12 Chelmsford | 5/2 | bet365 |
| Ballyfort | 1:30 Ayr | 10/3 | Betway |
| Dark Side Thunder | 2:12 Chelmsford | 17/2 | Ladbrokes |
| Betties Bay | 4:30 Wolverhampton | 5/1 | Spreadex |
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Tip 1 - 1:12 Chelmsford - Cardinal Point
Form has been much better since being switched to all-weather in September. Prior to that, she had just one place from eight races to show for her efforts. Since then, her record reads 12331322, with 2312 her record here. Could well still be more improvement to come from this four-year-old off a mark of 67. She was second last time out over course and distance, with the third home winning next time.
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Tip 2 - 1:30 Ayr - Ballyfort
Started the season in decent form with a win and third at Kelso. The form of the win in October has been franked since, with three runners behind going on to win after. Has a hurdles win and second to his name at this track, and the expected soft conditions should be perfect for another big run from this eight-year-old.
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Tip 3 - 2:12 Chelmsford - Dark Side Thunder
Won here nicely two starts ago before struggling from a wide draw when stepping up to a Class 2 a couple of weeks ago. He should be a dangerous player in the much calmer waters of a Class 5 today. Has won from a mark of 74 twice before, so today’s 73 is well within reach.
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Tip 4 - 4:30 Wolverhampton - Betties Bay
This five-year-old is making a return to the track for the first time in 14 months, but it could well be worth a gamble. Raced in Group and Listed company as a two and three-year-old. Found the going tougher after that stretch but has the potential to far outrace a mark of 60. Sole win came over some smart horses, with two going on to be rated in the 90s and another over 100. It could be a race too soon, but it’s worth a look at the prices.
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