Andrew Mount's Racing Tips 03.05.2024

Andrew heads to Newmarket (the first day of the Guineas Festival) and Goodwood for his two recommended bets/trades on Friday, May 3rd.

NEWMARKET 1.50

MALLAVELLY caught the eye when a 9-1 second of 12 in a 1m fillies’ maiden at the Craven meeting last month, faring clear best of those to come from off the pace when the tailwind made such tactics nigh on impossible. Jane Chapple-Hyam’s three-year-old will be suited by today’s 1m2f trip on that evidence, and she looks the value play against Godolphin’s short-priced favourite MAGIC DREAM. Buy in the Sporting Index 50-25-10 market or take a fixed odds price.

Recommendation: Back MALLAVELLY in Newmarket 1.50

GOODWOOD JOCKEYS

DAVID PROBERT is riding well this season, and he has a good book of mounts at Goodwood this afternoon, with last week’s impressive Epsom winner PORTSMOUTH (4.25) looking the most interesting. Andrew Balding’s three-year-old was having his first run since a gelded operation that day and could still have plenty more to offer. His yard has scored with ten of their last 20 last-time out winners who were having their second run since gelded and it will be a surprise if he doesn’t pick up maximum points. SPANISH STAR, who bids to repeat last year’s win in the 6f handicap (3.15), caught the eye when fourth at Newbury on his reappearance (the same race in which he prepped before taking this contest 12 months ago), while desperate hero will appreciate the small field and soft ground ahead of his run in the 3.50. RATHGAR (2.05) needs to prove his stamina but has a course win to his name and might be capable of grabbing a place. Probert rates a good buy with Sporting Index in the GOODWOOD JOCKEYS market, while fixed odds punters might want to combine his rides in a multiple bet.

Recommendation: Buy DAVID PROBERT in Goodwood Jockeys

Please note that the picks recommended in this blog post are based on past performance and should not be considered a guarantee for future winning outcomes, and it is important to remember that spread betting carries a high level of risk to your capital and can result in losses larger than your initial stake/deposit. The views within this preview are those of Andrew Mount, professional tipster and journalist, and not those of Sporting Index.