Desert Orchid Chase Betting Preview
Aside from the Welsh National, I will also be scrutinizing the Desert Orchid Chase which looks like a match between 2/1 Twist Magic and 2/1 Petit Robin.
The race is one for Champion Chase contenders, over 2m at Kempton Park. It will be televised on Channel 4 and the off time is 3:15pm.
I was on Twist Magic in this year’s Tingle Creek at 14/1. Twist was running a massive race and was more on the bridle than Master Minded just before he fell. Maybe I’m gutted about the last run, but the fall may have taken something out of him. Nevertheless, I’d much rather be on Twist and AP McCoy than the other Nicholls runner, 7/2 Takeroc.
This is definitely a race to watch, because even 16/1 Ashley Brook has a massive chance if back to his best. Today I’m advising a decent sized bet on Petit Robin in the antepost market for the Champion Chase. Master Minded may be short at 4/6, even though he looks the likely winner at this stage. That can all change, as these star horses are just as prone to injuries and setbacks.
William Hill are best priced at 16/1 for Petit Robin in the Champion Chase, which is a terrific price. He has won 4 out of 5 and is open to a great deal of improvement after a decent win at Newbury in November. Representing the Nicky Henderson yard, it wouldn’t surprise me if he win impressively on Saturday, meaning that the 16/1 will be long gone.
Recommendation:
3pts each way 16/1 Petit Robin
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