Shannina makes his first venture into handicap company at Ludlow today (3.30) and looks worth an interest at double figure odds.
Henry Daly's five-year-old shaped with plenty of promise in three bumper runs last year, and has run far better than his finishing position suggest in three spins over the obstacles without being given a hard time.
Those runs have come over the mimimum trip, and on each occasion Shannina has shaped as though he will be seen to better light when there is more emphasis on stamina.
Connections have interestingly stepped him up in trip to 2m 5f for his handicap debut for which he does not look harshly treated off a mark of 95.
Given his unexposed profile and the potential to improve significantly now sent handicapping, Shannina looks a bit of value at 12s in a race where only a handful of runners can be given a serious chance of winning.
Recommended bet: 2pts each-way Shannina (12-1 bet365, Victir Chandler, Paddy Power)
