In the 2016 Catterick Twelve Furlong
Series Handicap (3.30), Dalaki hasn’t had many attempts on
soft going, but sprung a 50/1 surprise over hurdles at Fakenham on
New Year’s Day and ran creditably in defeat when fifth of 10,
beaten 3¼ lengths, behind Alphabetical Order in a similar race on
the Flat at Doncaster earlier this month. The son of Dalakhani is
just 1lb higher in the weights than when last winning on the Flat and
the booking of Tony Hamilton, who replaces amateur rider Mr. Ryan
Bird, takes the eye. Interestingly, Richard Fahey’s stable jockey
has never had a ride for Newmarket trainer
Des Donovan, who, in turn, has never
saddled a runner at Catterick. So, if the 5-year-old does prevail,
it’ll be a day of firsts all around.
Selection: Catterick 3.30 Dalaki
to win
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