Amlin 1965 Chase Betting Tips PT 1

There is a stellar slate of jumps racing action about to kick off this weekend at both Ascot and Haydock Park as some of the most interesting early-season races are set to be run. 

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There is plenty to like about these contests and some of them have been particularly interesting in the ante post markets since they launched - the Betfair Chase (in particular) has been a very big contest and always serves as one of the key early season statements for horses whose connections want to make a run at the larger prizes once we get down towards festival time in the spring. 

The first race we will be looking at is the Amlin 1965 Chase which runs at Haydock. The Grade 2 contest has attracted a solid contingent as it always does and you can expect the betting market to be an interesting one once it actually launches on Thursday as we get closer to the race. 

Al Ferof will run as the high weight and Paul Nicholls charge looks likely to do his best here as he actually won the race last year. It was especially interesting since it was run as a match race against French Opera as the race only drew three entrants and Captain Chris was scratched out late once the going came up good to soft. 

He was last seen at Cheltenham in March finishing a disappointing fifth to Dynaste in the Ryanair Chase. There is plenty to like about his chances but horses starting out in graded contests haven’t done as well as horses who have had a prep over fences this season. Could Al Ferof defy that? 

One that certainly does fit the mould is Wishfull Thinking - the eleven year old Philip Hobbs charge stormed back to action this year with a whopping twelve length victory over the likes of Edgardo Sol when he triumphed in the Grade 2 Old Roan Chase at Aintree when sent off at a hefty 14/1 price. He defeated a quality group of contenders and was able to kick on well to get the job done.