SBC News Sky Bet’s Michael Shinners picks out his winners at Wetherby

Sky Bet’s Michael Shinners picks out his winners at Wetherby

Shinners, WetherbyMichael Shinners, Racing PR Manager at Sky Bet, takes on Stephen Harris from bettingexpert and Timeform in the second week of the jump season Tipster Challenge for 2016/17 at Wetherby.

Shinners follows on from Ed Nicholson, Head of Unibet UK Marketing Operations, who managed just 0.73 points in the opening week. Timeform assumed the early lead after picking up two victories and a total of 4.23 points at Ludlow. Stephen Harris collected 3.00 points from the day’s opening race.

The leaderboard, which will be published on Thursday morning, can be sorted according to both points won and number of races won. Each Guest will be shown individually, with totals from bettingexpert and Timeform shown as a weekly average.

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2:20

bettingexpert: Gday Aussie

Has fast ground and a test of speed for the first time over hurdles. Expected to improve if settling better under Brian Hughes.

Timeform: Nucky Thompson

Makes plenty of appeal on his hurdles debut, and can give his yard a second winner in this sphere from as many runners.

Sky Bet: Nucky Thompson

Yard had a novice hurdle winner last week and is the highest rated of these on the flat.

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2:55

bettingexpert: Ballybolley

Caught a tartar on his seasonal reappearance, and could be a cut above these rivals with his stable in blistering form.

Timeform: Ballybolley

Should have come on for his Newton Abbot return when chasing home the promising Marracudja.

Sky Bet: Ballybolley

Bumped into a real smart performer last time and should be too good for his rivals at Wetherby.

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3:30

bettingexpert: Louloumills

Ran well when second in a fair northern handicap last time out, and has been found a very weak novice hurdle here getting all the allowances.

Timeform: Deise Diamond

Deise Diamond and Tell The Tale have the most potential in this field, with the former taking preference on account of his superior bumper form and slightly more promising hurdling debut.

Sky Bet: Sharp Response

Previously trained in Ireland and a fairly expensive purchase, it would be interesting if there is money for him.

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4:00

bettingexpert: Pair Of Jacks

Has his quirks, but will get a fast run race here to help him settle, and can come through late under the excellent Brian Hughes.

Timeform: The Grey Taylor

Primed for a big run on the back of a pipe-opener at Sedgefield a couple of weeks ago, and looks well capable of defying a mark of 134 if he can see out this longer trip.

Sky Bet: The Grey Taylor

Runs well here at Wetherby, where his front running tactics usually suit. Well prepared after a run over hurdles.

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4:35

bettingexpert: Frederic

Looked a different proposition for new connections at Market Rasen last month, and is fancied to defy a rise in the weights with fast ground ideal.

Timeform: Frederic

Continued the good work shown on the flat when running out a comfortable winner over hurdles at Market Rasen last month.

Sky Bet: Boruma

Runs off a very light weight, and can run well with Brian Hughes in the saddle.

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5:05

bettingexpert: Trust Thomas

Fully exposed, but returns from a four-month break with conditions ideal and can swoop late in a race full of frontrunners.

Timeform: Monbeg River

Won first-time up last season, and could repeat the dose if ready to go.

Sky Bet: Monbeg River

Won first time out last season and still looks open to improvement off this mark.

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5:40

bettingexpert: Return Flight

Landed a wholesale gamble on his first start for Dan Skelton and is confidently expected to defy a penalty.

Timeform: Return Flight

Looked well ahead of his mark when landing a gamble on yard debut at Southwell last week, and his penalty is almost offset by his very capable rider’s claims.

Sky Bet: Lightening Rod

Runs for the inform Mick Easterby team and has an excellent record at the track. Any money could prove significant.

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Tipster Challenge 2016/17 Leaderboard

RankTipsterRace WinsPoints
1Timeform24.23
2bettingexpert13.00
3Ed Nicholson - Unibet10.73

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