Jason Heavey’s Saturday Tips: 11-1 Odds Likely to Tighten
Filmogaz.com’s chief tipster Jason Heavey has highlighted Valvano for the William Hill Lincoln at Doncaster. He believes the Ralph Beckett-trained five-year-old can deliver now.
Why Valvano appeals
Valvano had mixed form but retains strong potential. Ralph Beckett has kept him in training and targeted this race.
Hector Crouch is expected to hold him up and produce a late run. Heavey notes the horse was well backed and that 11-1 odds are likely to tighten.
Key Doncaster selections
- Valvano – a strong-run mile on good-to-soft ground suits the five-year-old.
- On The River (2.25) – trained by Harriet Bethell, a seven-year-old with 11 career wins.
- Spycatcher (1.50) – expected to handle testing ground and chase back-to-back wins.
- Docklands (2.57) – a Group One winner making a seasonal reappearance.
- Boutblummintime (1.20) – a contender from Adrian Keatley’s yard in the Brocklesby Stakes.
On The River overview
On The River tackles the William Hill Epic Boosts Spring Mile Handicap. He is 8lb better off with Prosperitas after finishing behind that rival in October.
The gelding often runs well fresh. Stall 11 is a workable draw and 16-1 looks attractive each-way.
Other Doncaster notes
La Botte and Eternal Force are mentioned as major threats in the Lincoln. Tarkhan and Galeron are each-way options.
The Brocklesby Stakes honours the late trainer Bill Turner. Kathy Turner saddles Nevernotrememberu among the outsiders.
Kempton and supporting cards
Kempton hosts three races of interest to Heavey. Brasil Power may hold a fitness edge in the Virgin Bet Queen’s Prize.
Whitcombe Rockstar has won his last two at Kempton. At 9-1 he looks underpriced for the Roseberry Handicap.
Other notable picks
- Survie (3.13, Kempton) – expected to take the Snowdrop Fillies Stakes for trainer George Boughey.
- Mao Shang Wong – David O’Meara’s charge won easily at Newcastle nine days ago.
Full list of Jason Heavey’s tips
- Doncaster: 1.20 Boutblummintime; 1.50 Spycatcher; 2.25 On The River; 2.57 Docklands; 3.32 Valvano (Nap); 4.05 Turty Tree; 4.40 Mao Shang Wong (nb); 5.15 Hashtagnotions.
- Kempton: 1.35 Electifarhh; 2.08 Brasil Power; 2.42 Whitcombe Rockstar; 3.13 Survie; 3.52 Ourbren; 4.28 King’s Trail; 5.03 Fast Track Harry.
- Uttoxeter: 1.30 Fond Farewell; 2.00 Solid Performer; 2.35 No No Fizz; 3.08 As Legends Have It; 3.45 The Long Point (trb); 4.20 Libre De Choeur; 4.55 Itsallfrenchtome.
- Stratford: 1.40 Watamu; 2.15 Demoiselle Kap; 2.47 Lunar Discovery; 3.17 Lord of the Glance; 3.57 Pooroldmackley; 4.33 Regal Renaissance; 5.08 Get The Value.
- Southwell: 5.00 Irish Dancer; 5.30 South Kensington; 6.00 Illy’s Roo; 6.30 Aqpan; 7.00 Golden Muse; 7.30 Balqaa; 8.00 Cezarro; 8.30 Back From Dubai.
Heavey’s Saturday tips mix outright picks and each-way value. Punters should monitor the market on the day.
