Too many nationals
In recent years there have been an explosion of nationals to add to the (Grand) National - Sussex, Durham, Southern, London and Devon to name just 5 newish arrivals. This afternoon it is the Somerset version at Wincanton, a track I am keen to visit. The going there is normally good but the rain means it is heavy. This 'national' will be a slog and there is a short priced favourite, Cyclop, who distorts the book a shade. He is trained by Matt Sheppard, but only moved to him last weekend having been involved in a strange escapade where David Dennis has moved his horses from Tom Symonds, where he had been assistant trainer for a short time. Read the story here . That cannot help his preparation for this (another Lacey to Sheppard transferee ran poorly yesterday). Add in the hard race Cyclops had only 8 days ago and I think his price is too short. The bet therefore is a dutching one- 3.50 Dawson City/The Kings Writ Dawson City is ridden by Millie Wonnacott (see yesterday's comm...