Alan Morris

Alan Morris gives his best two bets of the day this Thursday. 13:43 AYR Saracen Beau will be popular here as a lightly-raced horse back at Nicky Richards and over hurdles  but with a slight question mark over the ground and this is an open handicap with a few other improvers such as One Mill Harbour, Diamond Geezer and Rock Dj. At much larger odds another chance is given to Coconut Splash down in trip in first-time cheekpieces after an improved showing for most of the 3m trip. COCONUT SPLASH...

Alan Morris takes his weekly look at the past seven days of action and picks out two recent runners you have to add to your trackers. SATTAM (D SAYER) Sattam travelled well on soft ground at Catterick and had most of his rivals in trouble up the home straight before understandably tiring after a 621 day absence, though he stuck on steadfastly enough for fourth. He may need a little time to get over this but can hopefully progress at 2 miles from his lowly mark of 84, which was gained from...

Alan Morris gives his best bets from Wetherby and Newcastle this Thursday. 15:40 WETHERBY It seems churlish to oppose Bollin Thou on his quest for a four-timer and he only briefly looked in trouble three days ago, with that being put down to the shorter trip rather than penalties and exertions catching up with him. Sean Bowen is back on board and he should go in again but those concerns still give a little doubt. You Did and Clondaw Royale, however, look very strong each-way shots to nothing...