Andrew Mount's Racing Tips 15.02.2024

There’s a decent card at Sandown this afternoon where Andrew heads for his two recommended bets/trades on Thursday, February 15th.

SANDOWN 1.20

CELTIC NED looked a weak finisher when seventh of 12 over 2m4f here last month and it was the same story when he finished an 11-4 fourth of eight over 2m at Lingfield the time before. Gary Moore’s six-year-old drops back in trip today but comes out worst of the seven runners on the clock and looks worth taking on. Rather than sell him in the Sporting Index 50-25-10 market I’m going to buy the consistent MADE FOR YOU, whose latest Leicester third took his record right-handed in handicap hurdles to 11112252123 (5-11). That Leicester run might have been needed after 75 days off the track and he should strip fitter this afternoon.

Recommendation: Back MADE FOR YOU in Sandown 1.20

SANDOWN 1.55

GUNSIGHT RIDGE fell in a Class 2 handicap chase at Wetherby last time but looks very interesting back at Sandown where he has a heavy-ground win and a third-place finish on good to soft to his name from two runs. Both those came in Class 2 company and Olly Murphy’s nine-year-old will appreciate the slight ease in grade. His record in Class 3 or lower company, since his racecourse debut, stands at 21232321 (2-8), including chase figures of 321 (1-3), with the third place on his rules chase debut when finding good to soft going quicker than ideal and the runner-up effort to Cheltenham Gold Cup hope L’Homme Presse who was running off a handicap mark of just 128 (he’s now rated 170).

Recommendation: Back GUNSIGHT RIDGE in Sandown 1.55

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.