Matt Polley

Matt Polley heads to Musselburgh and Windsor for his best bets to kick start the week this Monday. 15:15 MUSSELBURGH Viviana is interesting up in trip on handicap debut, as is Qazaq, who has been threatening to win a handicap of this nature, and the first time cheek pieces could help motivate. It’s hard to look past course and distance winner Yaaser. He likes it here, and even taking into account his age, he’s almost a stone lower than when winning here almost the same time last year, and...

Matt Polley pinpoints two runners this Monday not to miss as he finds tips for Carlisle and Windsor. 15:20 CARLISLE An interesting staying handicap, with mostly exposed types who are in decent form. It will certainly be a test of stamina with Circuit Breaker likely to take them along. Torcello was an emphatic winner last time out on his favoured deep ground, and So Alex, who is arguably still open to improvement, should go well. A chance is taken with the lightly weighted Stand Strong who...

Matt Polley pinpoints a pair of runners to kick start the week with selections from Pontefract and Windsor. 18:30 PONTEFRACT Reidh is undeniably well handicapped, and has ventured up from Newmarket, but even this stiff five is likely to be too sharp. Thornaby Pearl is the likely pace, and will be competitive, however, this represents Knicks easiest assignment for a while, and although he’s not a winning machine, this looks a great opportunity for him.. KNICKS (WIN) 19:39 WINDSOR Marching...