But who can name me the horse that finished 5th off the top of their head? The answer is Wingtips. Irish raider trained by Tony Martin at a price of 100-1!
While the horses we have all taken notice of headed to Aintree and Punchestown to frank the form. The Punchestown renewal had a certain Wingtips finishing 3rd at 10-1 again running about up to form, considering Wingtips didn't win a race last year he can still claim his novice status. With another years maturity both physically and mentally Wingtips could be in a position of strength when taking on the younger horses with a years experience in the locker.
I do not know what Tony Martin has planned for this horse this year, but I cant imagine he has a rating that will mean he carries stride stopping weights in handicaps compared to his higher rated colleagues who have got their head in front. He may have a big 2m/2m 4f handicap win in him.
We have seen Tony Martin line up a big handicap win before with the likes of Dun Doire at the Cheltenham Festival for example. Does Wingtips fit that mould?
We have seen Tony Martin line up a big handicap win before with the likes of Dun Doire at the Cheltenham Festival for example. Does Wingtips fit that mould?
Interesting.
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