I actually can't explain how bad that was by Theonewedreamof.
I expected her to be better for a little rest, as she flopped on the back of a quick turnaround, but she was literally off the bridle before jumping the first fence. When things like that happen, you are just totally unlucky, as they're not on a going day. It always feels worse when you're on a bad run like I am, as it feels like nothing goes to plan.
As for Westlain, the late drift told you everything before the race even started. He enjoyed racing prominently last time out, but with the drift and then the negative hold-up tactics, it was blatantly obvious they weren't trying on him today for whatever reason. The racing game is hard enough as it is, but when you've got to encounter drifts and non-triers, it makes it ten times harder.
Thruthelookinglass 6/4 (2pt) – Huntingdon 4.36
With this being a small field contested race and it not looking like the strongest of races, I can't see us getting amazing odds on Thruthelookinglass. I don't think he's a guarantee to win this, but I think he is the one to beat and has the best chance.
His main opposition is likely to be the once-raced chaser, Theyseekhimthere. Warren Greatrex's horse won on his sole chasing start in 2024, but he hasn't been on the track since then, which is a 438-day absence. The form of his win didn't get franked, and the time away from the track would be a concern if you were a backer of his.
Thruethelookinglass is 0/3 over fences so far, but he is getting better on every start. He finished as a close runner-up last time out, going down by half a length, whilst being 17L ahead of the third horse. Despite the form not being fantastic, it is the best recent form on offer, and if he can continue to build on his fencing, he has a decent chance of winning this.
Since he is a lightly raced horse, it would be a shame if he's not better than his current handicap mark, especially since he has looked better over fences, and this looks like a lovely opportunity.
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