Today's Free Horse Racing Tips: Simcock Runner an Interesting Prospect Over Further at Southwell

The writing was sadly on the wall a long way from home yesterday, as Dripsey Moon ran much as the alarming drift suggested he would. It's a funny old game at times.

A new week begins today and we kick things off at Wolverhampton, where ahead of the race taking place at 20:00, the David Simcock runner catches the eye. Read on for our free horse racing tips.

Monday’s free horse racing tips

See the table below for today’s tips, where they run, when they run, the odds available, complete with our adjusted fair odds.

20:00 Wolverhampton - Altanera to Win

There’s plenty to choose from on Monday, but I’m keeping my powder dry until the evening meeting at Wolverhampton.

Ahead of the penultimate race on the card, a Class 6 handicap over a mile and six furlongs, I’m interested in Altanera, who for David Simcock may now have more to give up in trip.

Let’s be real, the filly has so far shown little in the way of promise, and I wouldn’t attempt to say otherwise.

Last time out, over one mile and two furlongs at Southwell, though, the mount of Joey Haynes did show a little more, which suggests that she may be getting the hang of things, while she certainly shaped as if a greater test of stamina would be up her street.

To be honest, the way in which she kept to his task late in the day last time out tells me that this sort of distance should definitely suit, while the fact that the three-year-old now tackles weaker rivals is not to be ignored either.

Having raced against horses rated in the mid-to-high 60’s last time out, she now goes against animals rated between mid 40’s and mid 50’s. This is a marked drop in grade.

I also want to touch on the fact that David Simcock is a trainer who often does well around this time of year, saddling more winners last year in October than any other month. He’s also no stranger to success at this venue, training more winners at Wolverhampton than anywhere else in 2024 so far.

Ultimately, this is a weak contest and if this one can take even the slightest step forward following his most encouraging effort yet, then don’t be surprised if she goes close. At odds of 4/1, I’m betting that the filly can lay down a serious challenge.

Recap - Monday’s horse racing betting tips

To recap, Monday’s horse racing tips are as follows:

20:00 Wolverhampton - Altanera to Win @ 4/1 with Betfred

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