Take aim and claim....

Claimers are not usually races to play in, but when an opportunity arises like today, I feel we must invest.

The 7.00 at Wolverhampton will not be the first race looked at by most punters today, with Kempton unveiling their new Polytrack surface, but I've given it a good wash over with the form-book and come up with a nice bet.

Diamond Josh could get a very easy lead up front and his form entitles him to plenty of respect - He has gone close in a couple of handicaps recently, and he'll be very difficult to keep out of the first three with a decent chance of winning too. I wouldn't have expected his price to be anything over 7/1 so the current price of 10/1 with Ladbrokes is big enough for us to have a solid E/W bet. Diamon Josh will try and lead to the final bend then kick on and try and steal the race, it will not be a surprise if he holds on.

Expect Guilded Cove to be the biggest danger to Diamond Josh, he could really do with a very strong pace, and if any one decides to take Diamond Josh on for the lead - Guilded Cove will be the one to take advantage. His price is much nearer to his chances of winning, and anything over 7/2 is value. He can be backed as a saver to Diamond Josh.

Suggested Bet:

7.00 Wolverhampton

3pts E/W Diamond Josh
2pts Win Guilded Cove
1/2pt Reverse Forecast, Diamond Josh & Guilded Cove