Chesham, I never check the ATR form verdict for any early selections, and only after I have made any full assessment for comparison. Take the Exeter 4.40 that I have had another look at, although it looks an open race that would not qualify as an early market selection.
Exeter (going forecast G) RP Spotlight selection Write IT Down) Market odds shown from 15.45.
4.40 Market expected 15.45* nos 3, 5, 8, 9, 10 indicating a fairly open contest. Theoretical strong fav 2/1, possible contender 4/1, not expected longer than 8/1.
Brown Bear 1 tip (BF) (7/2), (dangers First Figaro 7/2 4 tips , Write It Down 7/2 5 tips).
Comment: The pundits prefer the 'dangers'. Triple Chief is also one of the market expected.
ATR form verdict in comparison.
WRITE IT DOWN showed plenty of improvement in first-time cheekpieces and a tongue-tie when winning at Warwick last month and he looked to have plenty still in the tank when crossing the line. The second and third from that contest have both run well subsequently and that gives plenty of hope Jonjo O'Neill's five-year-old could be well treated off a 5lb higher mark. First Figaro was only beaten a neck at Market Rasen last month and is likely to be a danger off just 1lb higher. Fontwell regular Brown Bear picked up a silver medal off this figure earlier this month and is respected, while course-and-distance winner Triple Chief can't be ignored.
Top Tip: WRITE IT DOWN (10)
Watch out for: FIRST FIGARO (3)