Horse racing tips: Monday, June 2
Today, he has a single tip and the horse in question goes in the last race of the day at Wetherby.
Ron Wood's selections:
Hidden Verse (9.00pm, Wetherby) @ 3/1 with William Hill ⭐⭐⭐
Odds provided by William Hill and correct at the time of writing. Stars denote strength of selection (max 5).
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9.00 Wetherby – Class 6 Handicap (5½f)
The early money in the morning markets has been for Atomic Mass, but it's HIDDEN VERSE who appeals most.
The selection has a useful pedigree and has found some form in recent starts, winning over an extended five furlongs at Bath and finishing third over the minimum trip at Nottingham.
He gives the impression of having further improvement in him, while Daniel Tudhope taking over in the saddle for the first time is a positive.
Selection: Hidden Verse @ 3/1 with William Hill
Today's racing
(Flat unless stated)
Gowran 1.32-5.30
Listowel (NH) 1.55-5.20
Market Rasen (NH) 1.40-5.10
Brighton 2.25-5.15
Windsor 5.40-8.45
Wetherby 6.00-9.00
Ron Wood 2025 horse racing P/L
Star ratings explained
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - confident selection
⭐⭐⭐⭐ - strong fancy
⭐⭐⭐ - fair claims
⭐⭐ - tentative choice
⭐ - minimum confidence
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