Follow The Money: Try a slice of Pie At Midnight

Pie At Midnight has been backed in to 6.25/1 from [16.0.

Today's Follow The Money Movers come from the meetings at Ayr, Bangor and Thirsk...

In Ayr's Grade 2 Novice Chase, Lidar has drifted out to 4.1n/a from an earlier 3.55n/a. Alan King's seven-year-old was an emphatic winner of a decent race at Haydock but may find things tougher going up in grade and distance. He never hit the heights over hurdles and comes up against some smart rivals in Pure Faith and Pacha Du Polder, the former can boast top class Aintree form from last weekend while the latter is surely better than he showed last time when the Nicholls stable was under a considerable cloud. Lidar has been soundly beaten whenever trying longer trips in the past, including at Doncaster in March, and any rain beforehand would place even greater emphasis on his suspect stamina.

At Bangor, Pie At Midnight has been backed dramatically in to 6.25/1 from 16.015/1 for the 3m Handicap Hurdle at 15:00
The six-year-old gelding makes his debut for new trainer Sarah Humphrey this afternoon after disappointing in two starts this season, failing to even complete on either occasion. However, if invigorated by his new surroundings then he has a fair chance off a mark of 112, the same rating he carried to victory over course and distance just over a year ago. Furthermore, as a proven soft ground performer he will not be inconvenienced if the forecast showers arrive and ease the going.

In Thirsk's 17:00 1m4f Handicap, Korngold is trading at 3.2011/5 after previously being available at 4.67/2. John Dunlop's promising four-year-old colt showed a liking for this trip last season. He followed a decisive win at Chepstow with an unlucky third at Ripon where he was squeezed out of position at a crucial moment. Both those efforts were off higher marks than here and his progressive profile suggests potential for plenty more improvement if fully tuned up for this campaign opener.

Recommended Bets
Lay Lidar @ 4.1n/a Ayr 14:15
Back Pie At Midnight @ 6.25/1 Bangor 15:00
Back Korngold @ 3.211/5 Thirsk 17:00

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Cheltenham Gold Cup 2012: Midnight set for date with destiny

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Midnight Chase was an impressive last time out

"The 10-year-old is already a five-times winner at the home of jumps racing and was a creditable fifth in the big race last March..."

Neil Mulholland reports Midnight Chase in top form with the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup just under two weeks away...

The 10-year-old is already a five-times winner at the home of jumps racing and was a creditable fifth in the big race last March.

He showed he was a worthy each-way candidate for this season's renewal when landing the Argento Chase at the Prestbury Park track in January.

With the hard work now done, Mulholland just has to keep his stable star on song for the blue riband on March 16.

"His preparation is going according to plan. He's fit and well and healthy. That's the main thing," said the Devon trainer.

"He's just how we want him and it's a case of keeping him that way now. All the work is done. We just have to keep him ticking over.

"Every day in the build-up to the race will be a nervous one, but we just have to make sure we get him there.

"It's great for a stable like ours to have a horse like him good enough to run in the Gold Cup."

Midnight Chase is currently available to back at ([19.0]) for the Gold Cup, with Long Run heading the market, trading at ([2.98]).

Midnight Chase has 20lbs to find with that rival based on Timeform ratings, but his impeccable record at the Prestbury Park venue will hold him in good stead and he can be backed To Place at ([4.5]).

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