The £10,000 Coral Essex Vase takes place over 575m at Romford tonight, in front of Sky Sports 3 viewers. All eyes are on the sensational Bubbly Totti, who looks set to go out the trap at very short odds.
Sky Sports 3 - 9.45pm - CORAL ESSEX VASE - Romford
1. 12/1 BOMBER BLUE
Triumphant in the Produce Stakes at Hall Green, but needs to improve if he wants to get in the money. Probably should be a shorter price because of his draw, but the betting hinges on whether he can lead in the first turn.
2. 7/1 SHERRIES BOY
Come back well from a lay-off and is difficult to rule this one out after the year that Tony Collett has had. Ran well last time out to beat Bubbly Rambo by 5 lengths and warrants respect now that he finally has a better draw. Sherries Boy is 3/1 to win the race without the favourite.
3. Vacant
4. 10/1 BRICKFIELD DREAM
Should make the running and could well spring a surprise. Only lost to Bubbly Totti by half a length, and is more than capable of turning the tables on the favourite. At a tight track like Romford, I reckon this dog should be more like a 5/1 chance. I say that because he has the vacant trap 3 on his inside which he can work to his advantage and then take an early lead. If there is carnage in running behind him, he could make all for Ernie Gaskin.
5. 5/2 DROOPYS CARVALHO
Comes from off the pace and won the Sussex Cup in July. Classy round 4 bends, his odds reflect his great semi-final performance. He is the even money favourite to win without Bubbly Totti, currently available at Ladbrokes.
6. 6/5 BUBBLY TOTTI
SkyBet are the only firm to go odds-against Totti this morning, with others making him an even money chance. Bubbly Totti is 7/2 to be Greyhound of the Year, and trainer Ted Soppitt has previously stated that he is the best dog he’s ever had. He proved by winning the St Leger at Wimbledon that he is classy, and the betting suggests that he will be too good for the other contenders. The reason why he isn’t odds-on is the track itself, which is unforgiving. Totti likes to come from off the pace, so may not be entirely suited by the stiff track. If he finds himself last at turn one, he may just find another dog too good for him on the night.
If you fancy this one to win, why not head over to Coral to bet on his winning distance instead. Under 1 3/4 lengths is 7/2, although there are other distances available in the betting.
Recommendation:
1pt each way 10/1 Brickfield Dream
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