Matt Polley

Matt Polley heads to Windsor as he pinpoints two runners worth backing to kick start the week. 18.10 WINDSOR Chimes Of Thunder will certainly be popular. A typical improver from Somerville lodge, who went very close to winning at Haydock last time. Withtearsinmyeyes had every chance last time, but should run well again, however, a chance is taken with the slightly more exposed Tahalel. She’s by Blue Point but there’s stamina on the dam side, and this prominent racer should be well suited by...

In form pundit Matt Polley heads to Windsor for his best bets this Monday. 17.12 WINDSOR Amateur handicaps are not usually an ideal betting proposition, however, there’s a potential improver in here that could be well handicapped under a competent rider. Hengest is a lightly race four year old, from a nice family, and is trying to find his feet. His latest start at Epsom in a decent novice showed there was plenty of ability to be unlocked, and this step up in trip could be the key. Take The...

Matt Polley previews the action at Beverley this bank holiday Monday and pinpoints two runners worth following. 16.15 BEVERLEY Consistent veteran Copper Knight is drawn perfectly to trailblaze, and he’ll take this field along way, however, drawn next to him is the attractively weighted Trilby. This horse is ideally suited by a stiff five furlongs on easy ground, with a strong pace to aim at, and that’s exactly what he’ll get here. TRILBY (WIN) 17.56 BEVERLEY A race packed full of exposed...