BEST of the BETS

Taking a punt on the positively named THE HAPPY CHAPPY in the 2:55 at Ludlow at 6/1.

This one has shortened somewhat early doors, in from 8/1 to 6/1 at B365.

Initially looked at him as he is Daryl Jacob's only ride of the day.
Then I noticed that he won this very race last year off a 1lb higher mark.
This is the gelding's 2nd run following a wind op, which I believe can be a positive. The run at Wetherby, 12 days ago, may have been a loosener for this having not run prior to the wind op since 27th May.

Trainer, Sarah Humphrey, does not send out a huge amount of runners so would have thought would be selective in what races she thinks could be profitable.
in 16 years, she has had 10 runners at Ludlow, yielding 2 winners (20% win rate) with a further 2 runners up and a third.
Jacob has had 5 career rides for the stable, yielding 1 winner (20%). He has ridden the horse once previously, which was that ride prior to the wind op.

I just have a feeling that this race may have been targetted, so if can regain some form and the wind op works, then 6/1 looks a decent enough price