3:40 Wincanton Tips

Ted The Thief turned the tables on Bataillon on heavy going at Taunton, having previously beaten that horse on good to soft over the same course and distance. It should be good to soft at Wincanton, and he has a chance of another win off bottom weight in the handicap. Plus, Jack Stenhouse takes off his seven-pound allowance.

At years old, he is one of the youngest horses in the field, competing against 8- and 9-year-old veterans. This gives him a greater margin for physical improvement than his rivals.

Fell early on last time and worth another chance from the same mark. Upped in trip, which will suit, and all ground comes alike to him.

The 8-year-old has been decent over fences, with just one win from eight. He has been second or third in five other races. He was a very close runner-up two starts back in a decent-looking handicap. He had heavy ground last time out. He is still on a handy-looking mark and will be fresh after an eleven-week break.

Just average form his last couple of runs but he did leave the impression that a step up in trip may be more suitable, moves up in distance for this race. Horses from this trainer often run well over this sort of distance , ground conditions likely to suit the horse.

Stans the Man comes back to his fave track and distance today. A bit meh on his last run, but he has won his previous two starts here, two off slightly lower marks. His 118 mark still says that he can mix it up with this company. Overall he is 6 from 18 in these Class 4s. Freshened up off a short break, he should love the give if conditions hold and can dictate again here.