The interesting race at Wetherby tomorrow from a form perspective is the listed juvenile novice hurdle which is due off at 2.50. Ann Duffield's Falcon's Fire opposes Saturday's Aintree winner Smugglers Bay. I watched a recording of the Aintree race last night and Smugglers certainly quickened well after the home turn; before that point he had looked held. The other three entries have all won races this season. Falcon's Fire impressive performance at Market Rasen just over a month ago makes him one of the best juveniles we've seen to date; he'll be priced accordingly and will make no appeal as a betting medium. Let's hope the lack of obvious pace doesn't lead to a tactical race; the result should be worth noting as the core jumps season gets into full swing.
The withdrawal of Falcon's Fire robbed this race of much of its interest. In the event 7/1 shot Callisto Moon won but was somewhat fortunate as Mr Crystal (3/1) fell when in the lead two out; he looks the horse to take out of the race. 13/8 favourite Smugglers Bay was well beaten in third.
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