Horse racing tips January 5: Horses you must back at Southwell and Plumpton
Horse racing tips on January 5 for races at Southwell and Plumpton.
WITH his proven stamina WESTSTREET (2.40, nb) will be in his element in the Sussex National at Plumpton. The Oliver Sherwood-trained gelding has winning form over four miles and this stamina test of three miles and four furlongs on testing ground, will be ideal.
His recent run can be overlooked as he was hampered by a faller when pulled up at Kelso last month.
A better reflection of his ability came when beatings Misfits at Perth in April.
He is only up 3lb for that run and with his stable enjoying an excellent run of success he will be hard to catch.
After a long absence from the track KATAHDIN (12.40, nap) indicated that he is now ready to get off the mark over hurdles.
This bumper winner caught the eye when fifth of 16 behind Son Of Camas in a competitive event at Newbury in November.
This looks a penalty kick for WHO DARES WIN (1.10, treble).
This smart performer on the Flat was not disgraced on his chasing debut when runner up to Master Tommytucker at Kempton.
Horse racing tips today - January 5
SOUTHWELL
12.30 Skeetah
1.00 Sherpa Trail
1.30 Smokey Lane
2.00 Saltie Girl
2.30 Liamba
3.00 Noble Behest
3.30 Telekinetic
PLUMPTON
12.40 Katahdin (nap)
1.10 Who Dares Wins (treble)
1.40 Cat Tiger
2.10 The Premier Celtic
2.40 Weststreet (nb)
3.10 Black Centaur
3.40 Mount Windsor