King Edmund to rule

Today's racing is very competitive without a lot of quality. The weekend's racing was fantastic, with the return to form of Bauer at Haydock, who will now try the Melbourne Cup route once again. Freddie Tylicki rode 3 winners over the weekend at Thirsk and yesterday at York on Internationaldebut, which was very well executed on a quirky horse.
I felt like I had to raise a point about the Irish Champion Stakes. It looked to me as if Snow Fairy would win turning for home, but after using her main attribute, which is her initial turn of speed, she didn't have a lot else to throw at the battle-hardened So You Think. The O'Brien "big race team" is so finely tuned in their home country that it makes it very difficult for the British raiders to be successful over there. This was proved earlier on in the season with Misty For Me's rout of Midday. The exception is Blue Bunting in the Irish Oaks who was under a magical Dettori ride in the only division the O'Brien horses aren't as strong as the British fillies.
If you have any views on the race or the O'Brien dominance, feel free to comment.
Todays selections are - Rode Two Destiny (2.10 Bath), who is a half sister to the same yard's decent sprinter Golden Destiny. Maastricht (4.10 Bath), won under a very good enterprising ride last time and another step up in trip will only help. Mucky Molly (2.50 Newcastle). Who was unlucky last time and Neil Callan is on board today. Spice Bar (4.20 Newcastle) . He is a dual pupose hors who won very easily last time and is expected to follow up. Cappagh (3.30 Newton Abbot) . Didn't stay last time and has run well after a break before. King Edmund (4.00 Newton Abbot). Tongue tie refitted for a yard who are flying with their only runner today. Balrath Hope (4.05 Roscommon). Ran very well on debut and the extra furlong will help. Marching Orders (6.35 Roscommon). Nina Carberry on board a very unexposed runner in a poor handicap hurdle.

Good Luck  (Red means strongest selection per meeting)

The Winged Assasin ready to fly

Yesterday gave us a few really good results, Liberty Ship (9/2), Mariners Lodge (3/1) and Cuckney Bear (6/4F) the winners. Simon Pearce earned Ride of the Day on Dr Finlay at Yarmouth.
My 2-a-meeting today are: Ours E/W (3.20 Beverley), Twisted (5.35 Beverley), Highland Castle E/W (2.35 Goodwood), Stonefield Flyer (3.45 Goodwood), Present Your Case (7.35 Perth), Restoration E/W (8.40 Perth), American Art (6.55 Worcester), The Winged Assasin (8.55 Worcester)
Good Luck

Liberty Ship ready to sail

Not much time today, just time to say what a shame about Rewilding in the King George, but brilliant by Nathaniel.
My 2-a-meeting are: Mariners Lodge (4.00 Ayr), Cuckney Bear (4.30 Ayr), Wherrimon (8.00 Uttoxeter), Choumakeur E/W (8.30 Uttoxeter), New River (6.40 Windsor), Guided Missile (7.40 Windsor), Liberty Ship (4.45 Yarmouth), Go Amwell E/W (5.15 Yarmouth)
Good Luck

Medaille D'Or a Twilight steal

Yesterday gave us Katla (7/2) and Amir Pasha (2/1F) as the winners. Too many seconds!!
Only one in Ireland today, but the selections are : Sarangoo (3.10 Bath) 2ND, Flaxen Lake (4.50 Bath) WON 7/1, My Own Way Home (7.25 Doncaster) UNPLACED, Dubawi Dancer (8.30 Doncaster) WON 4/5F, Bronze Beau (6.40 Epsom) UNPLACED, Neumark (7.45 Bath) WON 1/3F, Anjomarba (7.05 Folkestone) 2ND, Medaille D'or (8.40 Folkestone) WON 7/4F, Prosperity Square (7.20 Limerick) UNPLACED, Hollow Tree (2.45 Sandown) WON 4/1, Formal Demand (5.00 Sandown) UNPLACED, A Stones Throw (4.40 Uttoxeter) WON 11/10F and Barton Stacey (5.40 Uttoxeter) 3RD
Neumark and Dubawi Dancer look the bankers, with Medaille D'Or, Sarangoo, Bronze Beau and Barton Stacey looking very solid win bets indeed
ADVISED BETS
3pts WIN - Dubawi Dancer (8.30 Doncaster) WON 4/5F
1pt E/W - My Own Way Home (7.25 Doncaster) UNPLACED  + Flaxen Lake (4.50 Bath) WON 7/1 0.5pt E/W double
2pts WIN - Medaille D'Or (8.40 Folkestone) WON 7/4F
1pts WIN - Bronze Beau (6.40 Epsom) UNPLACED
1pts WIN - Anjomerba (7.05 Folkestone) 2ND
2pts WIN - Barton Stacey (5.40 Uttoxeter) 3RD
2pts WIN - Prosperity Square (7.20 Limerick) UNPLACED

Safe Investment a sure fire winner

Yesterday provided us with a couple of winners, the impressive Complexion at 5/2, Seader at 4/7 and Pint Size winning by 12 lengths at 8/13. We also had Elusive Warrior beaten by a nose, Ravi River a head and Liberty Ship a neck under a badly judged ride.
Ride of the Day went to Jack Mitchell for his ride on Snow Hill at Yarmouth, very well executed after sitting behind a strong early gallop.
Today's 2-a-meeting are: Tahitian Princess (4.10 Catterick) 4TH, Amir Pasha (5.10 Catterick) WON 2/1F, Bakoura (7.50 Leicester) 2ND, Sennockian Storm (9.00 Leicester) UNPLACED, Fantasy Fighter (3.00 Lingfield) UNPLACED, Estonia (3.30 Lingfield) 2ND, Katla (7.30 Naas) WON 7/2, Private Ryan E/W (8.35 Naas) UNPLACED, Mitie Mouse (6.35 Sandown) N/R, Turjuman (8.50 Sandown) UNPLACED, Safe Investment (2.50 Worcester) 3RD, Epee Celeste (5.20 Worcester) 3RD.
The Banker is Safe Investment, who should get the hat-trick. Most of the others look to have solid chances, with Mitie Mouse, who ran behind Frederick Engels at Royal Ascot, looking good in a lot lesser race.
ADVISED BETS
4pts WIN Safe Investment (2.50 Worcester)  4/6 (VC, BlueSQ, Betfred, Bet365) 3RD
0.5pt E/W Koraleva Tectona (3.20 Worcester)  50/1 (Bet365)  UNPLACED
1pts WIN Epee Celeste (5.20 Worcester)  9/2 (Ladbrokes, VC, Coral, Betfred, William Hill) 3RD
2pts WIN Tahitian Princess (4.10 Catterick) 3/1 (Ladbrokes, Betfred, Totesport, William Hill) 4TH
1pts WIN Mitie Mouse (6.35 Sandown) 5/1 (VC, Totesport, Betfred) N/R
1pts E/W Private Ryan (8.35 Naas) 14/1 (Ladbrokes, VC, Coral, Totesport, William Hill) UNPLACED
2pts WIN Estonia (3.30 Lingfield) 3/1 (Bet365, Stan James, BlueSQ) 2ND

Pint Size just right

Yesterday provided us with a couple of winners, Thundering Home and Giants Quest, with Pegasus Again running into a very well handicapped rival at Windsor. Ride of the Day went to Silvestre De Sousa on the gamble Last Destination at Beverley last night, coming with a ferocious late run to win by 3 lengths.
Todays' 2-a-meeting are: Seader (5.50 Ballinrobe) WON 4/7F, Lock Mor Lad (8.20 Ballinrobe) UNPLACED, Ravi River (7.40 Bangor) 2ND, Sumner (8.10 Bangor) 3RD, Marvo (2.30 Musselburgh) 2ND, Dane Cottage (4.00 Musselburgh) 2ND, Pint Size (6.30 Southwell) WON 8/13F, Elusive Warrior (9.00 Southwell) 2ND, Complexion (2.45 Yarmouth) WON 5/2F and Liberty Ship (4.45 Yarmouth) 2ND
The bankers are Pint Size, Sumner and Seader, with Complexion and Liberty Ship (ridden by Ed Linehan) looking very solid as well. Marvo is a long traveller with the ground to suit and Ravi River should add to Tony McCoy's tally for the season.
ADVISED BETS:
2pts WIN - Seader (5.50 Ballinrobe) WON 4/7F
2pts WIN - Sumner (8.10 Bangor)   3RD
3pts WIN - Pint Size (6.30 Southwell)   WON 8/13F
1pt E/W - Lock Mor Lad (8.20 Ballinrobe)  UNPLACED
1pt WIN - Liberty Ship (4.45 Yarmouth) 2ND + Ravi River (7.40 Bangor) 2ND - 0.5pt DOUBLE
2pts WIN - Complexion (2.45 Yarmouth) WON 5/2F

Fantastic Frankie!

Back after a long break, with some brilliant racing in that time, a brilliant ride by Frankie Dettori yesterday on board Blue Bunting in the Irish Oaks, biding his time to deliver as late as possible. Also, one of my bigger selections of the weekend slaughtered his rivals in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen, Qulinton, who is now heading for the Galway Plate.
Today is a tricky day, here is my 2-a-meeting: Berbice (3.00 Ayr) 3RD 17/2, Jewelled Dagger (3.30 Ayr) 4TH, Giant's Quest (5.50 Ballinrobe) WON 5/6F, Leah Claire (8.50 Ballinrobe) 3RD, Queen's Choice (7.30 Beverley) UNPLACED, Salient (8.00 Beverley) 3RD, Urban Kode (6.10 Windsor) 2ND, Pegasus Again (8.40 Windsor) 2ND 6/1, Thundering Home (4.45 Yarmouth) WON 9/4F and Far Flung (5.15 Yarmouth) UNPLACED
Berbice should run well but is unreliable a times, Jewelled Dagger won easily on stable debut last time and is still on a good mark, Giant's Quest is in good form under National Hunt rules and makes maiden debut under Pat Smullen, Leah Claire is in good form on the Flat and his latest Hurdles performance behind Bagber should be good enough.
Queen's Choice makes its handicap debut and is potentially progressive for Annabel King and Salient is in great form in a weak race. The two at Windsor look very solid selections and George Baker's Thundering Home should go very close at Yarmouth, as should Far Flung.
ADVISED BETS:
Jewelled Dagger 2pts WIN (3.30 Ayr) 4TH
Giant's Quest (WON 5/6F) and Leah Claire (3RD) 1pt WIN Each + 1 pt Double (5.50 Ballinrobe + 8.50 Ballinrobe)
Salient 2pts WIN (8.00 Beverley) 3RD
Pegasus Again 2pts E/W (8.40 Windsor) 2ND 6/1
Thundering Home 1pts WIN (4.45 Yarmouth) WON 9/4F

Back in the winners

A few winners today, 3 or 4 of them. I am short of time so just the selections for tomorrow: Coux (2.35 Goodwood), Athwaab (5.30 Goodwood), Robin Hoods Bay (3.20 Kempton), Watneya (5.40 Kempton), Rainy Champion (3.00 Lingfield), Odin's Raven (5.25 Sedgefield), Stolen Light - NAP (6.30 Sedgefield), King's Legacy (6.50 Worcester) and Fire And Rain E/W (8.20 Worcester).
Also watch out for Oxalido E/W in the 8.10 at Punchestown

Good Luck

Are all these types of races right?

Today was a confusing day of racing, with meetings on both codes. Newton Abbot had a handicap hunter chase, the first I have seen to be run under rules. How common are they? In my view, seen as Rules racing has plenty of hunter chases run from January/February time through till the big Stratford meeting in about 2 weeks time, maybe a cash injection into those races rather than more of them would be more appropriate. Your views please.
Tomorrow is a scheduler's nightmare, Southwell and Nottingham starting 10 minutes apart. My selections are: Chaussini (2.50 Brighton), Integria (4.20 Brighton), Now What (7.30 Kempton), Bahia Emerald (2.00 Nottingham), Andorn (3.30 Nottingham), Sumner E/W (2.40 Southwell), Sky Calling - NAP (4.40 Southwell), Seren Rouge (5.10 Southwell), Malibu Sun (6.40 Towcester), Not So Sure Dick (7.40 Towcester).

Good Luck

Was 40 days harsh?

Seeing this week that Peterjon Carberry got a 40 day ban for mistaking the winning post at Uttoxeter, leading him to drop his hands. I feel about 25 would be a fairer punishment. If you have any views, please leave a comment at the bottom of the page. To see it, go on Racingpost.com and click on Racing Post Television on the Media Centre, scroll down the list to about 1/3 of the way and it is called "Uttoxeter Shocker".
The French Guineas is tomorrow's feature.
My selections are: POZYC - NAP (3.25 Kilarney), Zoowraa (2.08 Longchamp), Private Story E/W (2.00 Market Rasen), Chorizo (3.30 Market Rasen), Hail Caesar (4.00 Market Rasen), Kerrys Requiem (3.10 Ripon), Space War (3.40 Ripon), Baybshambles (5.10 Ripon), Carter (2.20 Stratford), Marley Roca (3.20 Stratford) and The Merry Giant (3.50 Stratford)

Good Luck

Gold to finally write a winning Story

Tomorrow offers Beverley, Sedgefield, Southwell, Warwick and Yarmouth.
Selections are:  Al Andalyya (5.00 Beverley), Rain Stops Play (6.15 Sedgefield), Master Builder E/W (8.45 Sedgefield) , NAP-Three White Socks (5.30 Southwell), Gold Story (8.30 Southwell),  Anoint (4.40 Warwick), Iguacu (5.40 Warwick), Mashatu (3.20 Yarmouth), Sail Home (4.50 Yarmouth), Tobernea (5.20 Yarmouth).
All have great chances to me and I certainly would have maybe a little multiple or £1 on each. Remember, to my knowledge, I have only had 1 day without a winner out of 45 blog posts.

Good Luck

Aine's to bring more Delight

Chester really kicking off the Flat season with a bang, Overturn the star of the show under a cracking ride by Eddie Ahern. Wonder Of Wonders also looked a top prospect in the Cheshire Oaks. My selections tomorrow are:
Captain Bertie (1.45 Chester), Slumber (2.55 Chester), Nibani (5.10 Chester), Dubai Queen (3.15 Goodwood), Rainy Champion (5.30 Goodwood), San Deng (6.55 Wetherby), Bocciani (8.10 Ffos Las), Aine's Delight (8.20 Wincanton), Oscar Close (3.35 Newton Abbot), Jam Tomorrow (4.40 Newton Abbot)
Bocciani is the nap

Good Luck

Van to Go to Victory

Sorry for the lack of posts recently. Ride of the week went to Micky Fenton on Ivanov at Southwell last Wednesday. I was lucky enough to be there and it was quite amazing to watch.
Selections today are: Eleazar (4.45 Fakenham), Quedillac (3.20 Ffos Las), Maurisca (2.50 Huntingdon), Cygnet (2.40 Market Rasen), Looks Like Slim (2.20 Plumpton), Dreamacha (2.00 Redcar), Van Go Go (3.00 Warwick), Sand Owl (4.15 Yarmouth) and Sarteano E/W (4.55 Fairyhouse-Irish Grand National).
Nap is Van Go Go

Good Luck

Bonnie Prince to rule again

Just a quick one today. Tony McCoy got ride of the day yesterday for his calm ride on Mauritino at Exeter. My selections are: Quality Art (7.00 Bath), Troy Tempest (3.50 Fontwell), Midnight Macarena (4.20 Fontwell), Internationaldebut (3.10 Pontefract), Chiefdom Prince (4.10 Pontefract), Jamaican Bolt (3.30 Southwell), Esprit De Midas (4.30 Southwell), Bonnie Prince Blue (6.45 Wolverhampton) and Sacred Shield (8.15 Wolverhampton).
Naps are Midnight Macarena and Bonnie Prince Blue

Good Luck

Cross the right Border with Reiver

Yesterday showed us how good Frankel really was, and he ended up having a test with Exclamation, but still flew away and won with barrel loads to spare. I think also that we may be seeing the next Dettori in the shape of young Mickael Barzalona who again showcased his talents with a Newbury double, including the Spring Mile on Light From Mars.
Ride of the Day went to Kirsty Milczarek for her ride on Franciscan at Haydock last night. To see it, click on the link and type "Franciscan" into the search by horse tab. Racing UK Replays
Todays selections are: Danziger (3.30 Navan), Ashfield's Dream (2.45 Stratford), Laureate Des Loges (3.50 Stratford), Dante's Storm (4.25 Stratford), A Stones Throw (2.25 Wetherby), Border Reiver (3.00 Wetherby)
Nap is Border Reiver

Good Luck

Have a winning Rave with Snake

Today provided us with a good day, Pausanius winning at 10/3, Gottany O's at 2/9 and Paint The Clouds at 3/1. Two others were second, Fair Passion and Tell Dad, who looked like the winner all the way to be outbattled by a previous winner. Ride of the Day went to Graham Lee for his ride on Seigneur Des Bois at Southwell this evening, again worth checking out if you can.
Tomorrow's selections are: Brockfield (2.35 Beverley), Plattsburgh (4.20 Beverley), Bai Zhu (3.55 Cheltenham), Sasheen (7.45 Kempton), Society Rock (3.35 Newmarket), Strathcal (5.55 Sedgefield), Snake Rave (6.55 Sedgefield)
Main selections are Brockfield, who goes well fresh, Plattsburgh for the Al Zarooni yard, Society Rock, who ran so well last season and the two at Sedgefield should both be up to winning
Naps are Strathcal and Brockfield

Good Luck

Tell Dad about this one

Today was a very tricky day for winners, for instance my flat nap finishing 4th of 6 at 4/11. Ride of the Day definitely goes to Tom Queally for his ride on Bonnie Prince Blue at Southwell. Definitely worth watching if you can.
Tomorrow brings us action from 5 different tracks, these are my selections: Gottany O's (3.45 Catterick), Paint The Clouds (4.30 Cheltenham), Fair Passion (6.30 Kempton), Tell Dad (2.25 Newmarket), Pausanias (3.35 Newmarket), Midsummer Sun (5.20 Newmarket), Jersey Boys (5.45 Southwell), Mission Complete (7.45 Southwell)
Main selections would be Gottany O's, who should be too classy, Fair Passion, who has finally got a good draw for an in form yard, Tell Dad, expensive purchase for stable great with 2 year olds, Midsummer Sun, who has a whole host of top class entries later in the season and Mission Complete for the McLernon - O'Neill team having its first run in a handicap on a fair mark
Naps are Fair Passion and Mission Complete

Good Luck

Now it's time for Backstage

Today provided us a rejuvanated Master Minded, who is now being aimed at the King George, what a race that could be come December. Our selections weren't so good, but Marino Prince didn't run.
And tomorrow it is National day, the big one that brings all sorts of people to betting shops nationwide for their yearly punt, either by name or colours on the silks, no other race can provide this much attention, and I am still sticking with my ante post selections, Backstage, who am beginning to favour, Oscar Time and Chief Dan George. These are my other selections: Montbazon (5.35 Aintree), Keenan's Future (3.40 Bangor), Tae Kwon Do (2.35 Chepstow), Bridge Street Boy (5.20 Chepstow), Hamlool E/W (3.00 Lingfield), Ezdeyaad (2.10 Thirsk), Captain McCarry (5.25 Thirsk), Cinta (8.20 Wolverhampton)
No Scoop6 line this week as the attention is more on Aintree
Nap is Captain McCarry

Good Luck

Marino Prince to rule

Today's racing was great to see, especially Big Buck's who absolutely slaughtered his rivals. No winners for us on here but Ride of the day for the first time goes to a jockey who didn't win. Simon Clements very nearly fell off Oiseau De Nuit at the first fence, lost touch and ended up being beat 4 lengths by Silk Drum.
Tomorrow is mostly about Aintree again, but these are my selections: Ballyholland E/W (3.40 Aintree), Keyaza (5.25 Aintree), De Welsh Wizzard (4.30 Fontwell), Doynosaur (3.30 Newcastle), Marino Prince (6.25 Newcastle) and Shouda (6.45 Wolverhampton).
All have great chances, especially my naps De Welsh Wizzard and Marino Prince

Good Luck

Its Oscar's Time in the National

Today's racing was very tough, with Greenflash and Iver Bridge Lad the winners, with Border Owl going very close too. Ride of the Day went to Hayley Turner for her ride on The Betchworth Kid in the Further Flight stakes at Nottingham.
Tomorrow kicks off the Aintree festival, and I have 3 ante post National horses, Oscar Time, who has had a very similar prep to Monty's Pass and Numbersixvalverde in the past. Backstage, who has to be bang there and Chief Dan George who is the type to run well at a big price, 40/1.
Tomorrow's selections are: Kanesh E/W (3.40 Aintree), Leo's Lucky Star (4.15 Aintree), Pippa Greene (2.55 Hereford), Turf Legends E/W (5.15 Hereford), Swindy (6.55 Kempton), Ilie Nastase (8.55 Kempton), Marvellous Value (2.45 Ripon), Pintrada (4.30 Ripon).
All of them have decent chances, especially Marvellous Value, Leo's Lucky Star, Pippa Greene and Swindy

Good Luck

Hawk Moth to fly home

Not much time today, but enough to say that Higgy's Ragazzo won on Sunday for us, with Internationaldebut touched off again close home:
No jumps tomorrow, but 4 flat meetings, here's the selections: Solemn E/W (3.10 Beverley), Magic Of The Sea (8.10 Kempton), Greenflash (3.00 Lingfield), Far View (4.30 Lingfield), Iver Bridge Lad (2.50 Nottingham), Border Owl (4.50 Nottingham), Hawk Moth (5.20 Nottingham)
Solemn, Greenflash, Far View and Hawk Moth are the main selections
Nap is Far View

Good Luck

Watch out for rain over the Parade

Yesterday's racing was very tough summed up by Doncasters placepot dividend paying the best part of £15,000 and a £5,000 placepot too at Kempton. I shamefully couldn't pick a winner either, despite Ocean Transit not running, but at least Axiom, who I mentioned as an each way ante-post selection was 4th at 50/1 in the Lincoln. Hope you were on. Ride Of The Day went to Jack Mitchell for his ride on Cosmic Sun at Kempton.
Today sees the return of St Nicholas Abbey at the Curragh, these are my selections everywhere: Pinsplitter E/W (1.40 Doncaster), Internationaldebut (2.45 Doncaster), Nasri E/W (3.55 Doncaster), Beatrice Aurore (4.55 Doncaster), Silver Lily (2.30 Market Rasen), Higgy's Ragazzo (3.05 Market Rasen), D'Gigi (5.10 Market Rasen) and also I would recommend looking to lay Regel Parade in the 3.30 at The Curragh. His record fresh is quite poor and the yard still haven't really got going yet. Of the others, Pinsplitter has a top amateur on board right at the bottom of the weights. Internationaldebut for an in-form yard and he was touched off in this race lat year, Silver Lily down in grade and Higgy's Ragazzo is banker material at Market Rasen too.
Jump's Nap is Silver Lily, Overall is Internationaldebut

Good Luck

Canna have a winner? Oh yes

Yesterday's racing was difficult as ever, with two winners for us in the shape of Nadeen (11/2) and Amelia's Suprise (9/2), who was the overall nap. Ride of the Day went to Felix De Giles for his ride on Commemoration Day at Stratford, very well executed as well as definitely earning his riding fee.
Today's selections are: Quipe Me Posted (5.30 Chepstow), Global Fella (6.05 Chepstow), Breakheart E/W (2.05 Doncaster), Fremont (3.10 Doncaster), Canna (4.15 Doncaster), Ocean Transit (4.50 Doncaster), Bahati E/W (4.35 Kempton), Wise Move (3.00 Uttoxeter) and Spiritual Guidance (4.05 Uttoxeter).
Main selections are Global Fella, Canna, Ocean Transit, Spiritual Guidance and obviously Fremont
My Scoop6 line is: 105 Kalk Bay, 201 Penitent, 310 Prime Defender, 419 Fremont, 504 Greylami, 608 Outlaw Torn.
Jumps Nap is Global Fella, Overall is Ocean Transit

Good Luck 

The Lincoln fast approaching

Of my selections on Tuesday, we had a couple of 5/6 winners, E Street Boy and Deauville Post. Today was tricky, with the most impressive winner being Sizing India, in the Ludlow bumper, who may now be Punchestown bound for the Henderson team. Ride of the Day went to Jamie Spencer for his ride on Strong Vigilance at Wolverhampton.
Tomorrow's racing brings two jumps and flat meetings, my selections are: Nadeen (3.20 Musselburgh), Bahamian Kid (5.20 Musselburgh), Finlay (4.30 Newcastle), Tatispout (3.40 Stratford), Norwest (4.10 Stratford), Twinkled (7.40 Wolverhampton) and Amelia's Suprise (8.40 Wolverhampton).
Best selections are Bahamian Kid, who reappears for another new yard with a top young jockey on, Tatispout, who was a tad unlucky not to win last time, Norwest, for the Jim Best-McCoy combination and Amelia's Suprise, who will be much sharper for her debut last summer.
Jumps Nap is Tatispout and Overall is Amelia's Suprise
Finally Fremont and Axiom are both running in the Lincoln, Axiom 25/1, Fremont only 11/1 now (both advertised at 33/1 on March 20)

Good Luck

Fremen to blitz the turf

Today's racing was hard, but sometimes obvious with Bold Addition and Qozak winning at very skinny odds. Ride of the Day went to Natalia Gemelova for her ride on Cativo Cavallino, which was not bad at all for a 5 pound claimer at Lingfield.
Tomorrow kicks off the Flat Turf season at Catterick, these are my selections: Mason Hindmarsh (3.20 Catterick), Fremen (3.50 Catterick), E Street Boy (4.10 Hereford), Franklin Roosevelt (5.10 Hereford), Miss Firefly E/W (3.00 Lingfield), Deaville Post (4.30 Lingfield), Baharat (7.00 Wolverhampton), Kai Mook (8.30 Wolverhampton).
Main selections are Fremen, who is the most well in in a moderate claimer, and has won numerous similar races to this one, E Street Boy should make it 2 for the week and Deauville Post should go really well at leafy Lingfield.
Jumps nap is E Street Boy, Overall is Deauville Post

Good Luck

She could be On The Case

Today's racing was very difficult, and we just had a winning nap in Paint The Clouds at a depressing 1/2. Ride of the day goes to Edward Lineham for his good hold-up ride on Charingworth up at Hexham. He crept through turning in to challenge Bollin Ruth and then just prevailed near the line.
Tomorrow is the day where the 5 day Lincoln entries are released, watch out for the two ante post selections in that, Axiom and Fremont. Tomorrow's selections are: De Welsh Wizzard (4.10 Plumpton), No Idea (5.10 Plumpton), French Leave (2.30 Towcester), Liberty Seeker (3.00 Towcester), She's On The Case E/W (4.30 Towcester), Bravo Bravo (3.20 Wolverhampton), Tom Sawyer (4.50 Wolverhampton).
Main selections are De Welsh Wizzard, who ran really well last time, No Idea, who is from an in form yard in a weak bumper, Liberty Seeker, who is back over fences, She's On The Case could run well a big price after having two runs to get her fit and Bravo Bravo should go very close on his All Weather debut.
Jump's Nap is No Idea, Overall is Bravo Bravo

Good Luck

Its a Classic plot

Yesterday provided us with the usual difficult racing between the big festivals. We had two winners, Iver Bridge Lad (15/8) and Nideeb in the Winter Derby at 9/4F. I was at Stratford yesterday and the winners summed up the day, Cornwall, Chapman, Middleton, Honeyball, Williams, King (Annabel) and Newland trained the winners. Not high quality and devilishly tough, but a good day out at a cracking little track, which has lots of character.
Today are the Guineas trials at Leopardstown, but these are my selections on the Jumps in Britain: Dizzy River E/W (2.40 Hexham), Its A Classic (4.40 Hexham), Victor Hewgo (5.40 Hexham), Medicine Man w/o the favourite or E/W (2.55 Wincanton), Drybrook Bedouin (3.25 Wincanton), Paint The Clouds (3.55 Wincanton).
The best selections are Its A Classic, who is the longest traveller to Hexham and holds a good chance, Victor Hewgo, who was a cracking second at Doncaster recently and should be able to win a weakish contest, Medicine Man could suprise at Wincanton in the handicap chase and Paint The Clouds is the banker for a cracking little yard and the form of his second to Ocean Transit at Kempton is working out quite well.
Nap is Paint The Clouds

Good Luck

Nideeb ready to strike

Today's racing was very difficult. Ride of the Day went to Graham Lee for his ride on Elzahann at Sedgefield, a very patient and relaxed ride which resulted in a decent victory.
Our selections on Thursday resulted in a couple of winners, Ballycarron Lad (15/8) and Roudoudou Ville (11/8F). Tomorrow is World Cup day in Meydan and I am going to Stratford. These are my selections everywhere: Merrydown (4.20 Bangor), Jackson Cage (5.25 Bangor), Iver Bridge Lad (4.40 Kempton), Nideeb (3.10 Lingfield), Silver Stirrup (5.05 Newbury), Golden Sword E/W (5.35 Meydan) and Dazzling Rita (5.40 Stratford).
Best chances are with Merrydown, who needed the run last time and could be an attractive price, Nideeb, who should be on the ball in the Winter Derby, Golden Sword in the World Cup for the De Kock yard and Dazzling Rita in the bumper at Stratford, a relative of a stable bumper winner.
Also, the Saturday trademark, the recommended Scoop6 line: 105 Rowe Park, 201 Kerada, 306 Oceanway, 402 Shop Dj, 509 Nideeb, 606 Theatre Dance

Good Luck

What a day!

Today's racing was a day packed full of winners for us, which makes a change. Red Merlin started the ball rolling at 2/5 at Hereford, Arnold Layne at 3/1 at Warwick, Nikos Extra absolutely dotted up at 7/2 and to just make the day complete, Ballyclough won at 28/1 at Haydock as well. I hope you were on.
Tomorrow is my birthday, and hopefully the good run can continue, these are the selections: Against The Wind (4.00 Carlisle), Ballycarron Lad (4.35 Carlisle), Roudoudou Ville (3.50 Chepstow), Camera Shy (7.10 Kempton), Mud Monkey (2.30 Southwell), Saulty Max (4.45 Southwell) and A Stones Throw (5.20 Southwell).
The main selections are Ballycarron Lad, who is straight in handicap chases and over from a decent Irish yard, Roudoudou Ville, who should be too good, Camera Shy, who is a very interesting runner, Saulty Max should win the 4.35 and A Stones Throw could also prevail in the finale.
Nap is Saulty Max and a flat nap is Camera Shy, one to watch in the market.

Good Luck

Nikos may have Extra

Today's racing was tough, as was the rider who won ride of the day. David England was giving his mount Rockabilly reminders as they were going away from the stands, he just kept going and going to lead after the last and battled on bravely to win. He definitely earnt his riding fee for that race. On Sunday, we had 4 winning selections: Alvarado, Topolski, Fin Vin De Leu and Accordingtoeileen (2nd but advertised e/w). Not too bad at all.
Tomorrow's selections are: Nikos Extra (4.25 Haydock), Ballyclough e/w (5.30 Haydock), Red Merlin (2.00 Hereford), Welcome Stranger (4.50 Hereford), Sunshine Always e/w (8.50 Kempton), Arnold Layne (3.30 Warwick), Laureate Des Loges (4.40 Warwick).
Main selections are Nikos Extra, who goes well fresh, Red Merlin, who should enjoy the ground, Welcome Stranger, who is back up in trip and Arnold Layne, who should relish conditions at his favourite track.
Both Lincoln horses are still 33's.
Nap is Welcome Stranger

Good Luck

Axiom and Fremont ante-post eyecatchers

Yesterday capped off a magnificant week for Conor O'Farrell, when he scored in the Midlands Grand National aboard Minella Four Star. Our only winner in the selections was Best Prospect (15/8F), who just prevailed. He also earned his jockey, Barry Keniry, Ride of the day for that performance on this temperamental gelding, who waited and waited as long as possible to get his head in front, which he did in the last 4 or 5 strides. racingpost.com has the closing stages, by clicking on Racing Post Television on the Media centre and clicking on Saturday review.
Today provides the start of the Irish Flat Turf season, these are my selections everywhere: Victor's Serenade (3.00 Carlisle), Alvarado (3.30 Carlisle), Topolski (2.15 Newton Abbot), Accordingtoeileen e/w (3.15 Newton Abbot), Fin Vin De Leu (3.45 Newton Abbot), Cruise Control (4.15 Newton Abbot), Qualitee e/w (4.45 Newton Abbot), Photo Oppurtunity (4.35 Curragh)
Victor's Serenade could easily start us off with a winner, Alvarado has official ratings and ground on side, Topolski should like the tight track after a win on the Flat at Chester, Accordingtoeileen could go well from the front, Fin Vin De Leu is the most solid selection out of the four in the 3.45, Cruise Control got there to soon last time and has Timmy Murphy on this time, Qualitee who is up in trip on handicap debut for in-form yard and Photo Oppurtunity is unexposed for a stable who does notouriously well in the early season
Also, I have a couple of ante-post selections for the Lincoln at big prices. Axiom, who has moved to Ed Walker from Luca Cumani and has strong claims on his best form, is a general 33/1 shot. Fremont is the other one, who is trained by Richard Hannon and has strong 2yo form and disappointed in his 3yo form. The most eye-catching thing is that the handicapper has dropped him 6lbs for his last run, which is a little way below his last winning mark. At 33/1, he could be a huge price.
Jumps Nap is Topolski, Overall is Photo Oppurtunity


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Protractor had the measure!

Yesterday provided us with a memorable day's racing, with a new champion being crowned in Long Run, under a magnificant ride by Sam Waley-Cohen. He was our only Cheltenham winner, as elsewhere Protractor scored in the style of a decent horse at Lingfield and two more seconds in the shape of Magic Prospect and the very unlucky Wrecking Crew, who will be winning soon.
Today brings three jumps meetings, Uttoxeter, Ffos Las and Newcastle. These are my selections: Fanzee Man e/w (6.00 Ffos Las), Lucky Meadows (2.20 Lingfield), Best Prospect (2.10 Newcastle), Jukebox Melody (3.55 Newcastle), Smack That (5.40 Newcastle), Speed Dating (1.55 Uttoxeter) and Khajaaly (8.20 Wolverhampton)
And also my recommended Scoop6 line: 107 Speed Dating, 202 Best Prospect, 311 Barbatos, 416 Qhilimar, 504 Zed Candy, 606 Honourable Arthur
Best hopes lie with Lucky Meadows, Best Prospect, Speed Dating and Khajaaly.
Jump's Nap is Speed Dating. Overall nap is Lucky Meadows

Good Luck 

Protractor has the measure

Today's racing was brilliant once again, with Big Buck's and Albertas Run the standouts. Noble Prince and Big Bucks were my winners today too. Ride of the day, for the right reasons, goes to Conor O'Farrell for his attacking ride on Buena Vista, who won a second Pertemps Final. Kicking really hard off the home turn, he kept his mount up to its work all the way up the hill.  Racing UK Replays
Tomorrow is very competitive indeed, but these are my Cheltenham selections: 1.30 Local Hero e/w 2.05 Alarazi 2.40 Kicrea Kim 3.20 Long Run 4.00 Jaunty Flight e/w 4.40 Astracad e/w 5.15 Shoreacres

Other selections are Protractor 3.45 Lingfield, Magic Prospect 5.30 Fakenham, Snowy Deck 8.20 Wolverhampton, Wrecking Crew 8.50 Wolverhampton
At Cheltenham, I like Local Hero, especially at 25/1, back on better ground, Jaunty Flight in the Foxhunters, for a shrewd yard and a mare who loves all sorts of ground and Shoreacres, who is held in high regard by connections, and McCoy is on board
Nap is Magic Prospect or Wrecking Crew

Good Luck

Noble Prince to rule

Today's racing was great to watch, with a couple of disappointments, Time For Rupert and Master Minded, but a couple of 5/1 winners for us, Chicago Grey and my nap Keyaza, who was very impressive. Ride of the day goes to Derek O'Connor for his ride on Chicago Grey which was textbook from the back. Brilliant Racing UK Replays
Tomorrow is jam-packed full of tough handicaps, but these are my Cheltenham selections: 1.30 Noble Prince 2.05 Chartreux 2.40 Kalahari King 3.20 Big Bucks 4.00 Beautiful Sound 4.40 Galant Nuit. Other selections are A Stones Throw (5.35 Towcester) and Star Links (6.45 Wolverhampton).
Chartreux was one of my ante post selections, who has snook in right at the bottom of the weights here. Noble Prince could get the Champion off the mark in the opener too. The two elsewhere have big chances.
Nap is A Stones Throw

Good Luck

Master Minded to keep Walsh on top

Today kicked off the Cheltenham Festival, with Al Ferof, which I strongly fancied. My other selections ran with credit, such as Peddlers Cross and also Vino Griego in the last. My nap today was Waterloo Corner, who should have won but didn't get the greatest ride and got collared close home. Ride of the Day went to Graham Lee for his brilliant ride on Divers. Held up, he crept through until making a bad mistake three from home, despite that he cut up the inside to join level at the last before storming up the hill. Racing UK Replays
Tomorrow is the usual tough stuff for Cheltenham. These are my selections per race: 1.30 Chicago Grey  2.05 So Young  2.40 Time For Rupert   3.20 Master Minded  4.00 For Non Stop  4.40 Beyond e/w  5.15 Oscar Magic
Other selections are: Keyaza (5.30 Huntingdon), Fantasy Fighter e/w (8.50 Kempton)
Oscar Magic and For Non Stop were a couple of ante post selections for myself and I still firmly believe in those. Also, Beyond has a good each way chance in the Fred Winter if suited to the track.
Nap is Keyaza

Good Luck

Rodford to strike with Kirbys

Yesterdays racing was competitive and Maurisca thoroughly deserved "Banker" status, coasting home at 2/1F. Our only success. Ride of the day went to Shane Byrne for his ride on 80/1 winner Alta Rock at Market Rasen. He seemed to be miles off and then suddenly swooped and passed about 6 or 7 horses in the straight to win. To see it, use the link and type "Alta Rock" into the search by horse tab. Racing UK Replays
Today provides very trappy and difficult racing before more very difficult stuff at Cheltenham through the week. These are mine for today: Quetzal (2.30 Plumpton), Bella Medici e/w (4.00 Plumpton), Midnight Ocean (5.00 Plumpton), Shadrack e/w (4.10 Stratford), Kirbys Glen (3.50 Taunton), Nobody Tells Me (4.50 Taunton).
Main selections are Quetzal, straight in handicap chases for in form yard, Bella Medici, who prefers better ground and could be improving, Shadrack, for an in form yard and the main one Kirbys Glen.
I will post again later regarding Cheltenham and co tomorrow.
Nap is Kirbys Glen

Good Luck

Nearly day

Yesterday was a nearly for our Scoop6 line, if Dynaste was placed, we would have won the place part of the Scoop6. Also, I tipped you Raysrock (11/10F) and Dunelight (9/1) as winners. Ride of the Day went to Dominic Elsworth for his ride on Alarazi. Very clever Racing UK replays
I awoke this morning to see Binocular ruled out of the Champion Hurdle on Tuesday, another banned substance problem for Mr Henderson to deal with. Khyber Kim e/w doesn't look that appealing any more either.
Today's action now, these are my selections: Sacco D'oro (2.20 Market Rasen), Maurisca (3.20 Market Rasen), Zitenka e/w (4.25 Market Rasen), Salut Honore e/w (2.05 Warwick), Overlut (3.35 Warwick), Shammy Buskins (4.05 Warwick), Welcome Sranger (5.10 Warwick).
Main selections are Sacco D'Oro, who is fit off the Flat for a shrewd yard, Maurisca is a banker, Zitenka, back on faster ground and in a hurdle, Shammy Buskins back on better ground after a good break and Welcome Stranger, who is back after a couple of eye-catching runs in the summer on a track he is 1-1 at.

Nap is Maurisca
Good Luck

Rays to Rock at Ayr

Yesterdays action provided us with a couple of winners, Double the Trouble (9/4) and Jayne's Crusader (6/5F), Home didn't run and Senses was pulled up but Life Of A Luso and Bubbly Breeze both ran good races, especially the former who was 2nd at 8/1. Ride of the day went to Mark Harley (5) for his ride on Alfraamsey at Wolverhampton in the 6.20 last night. It looked as if he would never get through but he switched wide and sprouted wings to collar the leaders late on.
To todays action, which is quite competitive, most of all the Imperial Cup at Sandown with 24 runners in, but these are mine: Comeththehour e/w (2.50 Ayr), Raysrock (5.05 Ayr), Qrackers (5.15 Chepstow), Lively Baron e/w (1.55 Sandown), Fiulin e/w (3.00 Sandown), Craiglands (4.40 Sandown), Dunelight (2.10 Wolverhampton), Wildcat Wizard (4.25 Wolverhampton). And my recommended Scoop6 line is: 101 Dynaste, 209 Dunelight, 302 Mon Parrion, 419 Alarazi, 506 Prime Exhibit, 601 Baby Shine
The selections which I feel have the biggest chances are Raysrock, who will relish conditions, Lively Baron back on a faster surface, Craiglands, who was a tad unlucky last time and Wildcat Wizard, who has his first start for Dandy Nicholls.
Roi Du Mee has been pulled out of all entries for the Festival, as has Qhilimar. This leaves, Chartreux, For Non Stop, Oscar Magic and Snap Tie in the Grand Annual as the remaining ante post selections.
Jumps nap is Craiglands. Overall is maybe Raysrock

Good Luck 

Oscar Magic some ante post sparkle

Today's racing was very tricky, as it proved with only one winner for us, Baile Anrai at 4/7F. Wrecking Crew very nearly reeled in Little Richard, who won on his 100th career start aged 12. He will be getting his head in front soon. Ride of the Day was very stand-out but it went again to Henry Brooke for his ride on Alexander Road at Carlisle.
Tomorrow we have 4 jumps meetings plus the usual fair from Wolverhampton. These are the selections: Bubbly Breeze (3.55 Ayr), Instigator (5.40 Ayr), Double The Trouble (4.50 Leicester), Home (2.20 Sandown), Life Of A Luso e/w (2.35 Wincanton), Senses (4.20 Wincanton), Jayne's Crusader (4.55 Wincanton), Duar Mapel (8.50 Wolverhampton).
I think the big chances are with Instigator at Ayr, who makes his first start in the UK coming over from Ireland, Home, who reverts to hurdles after a nice win on the Flat, Jayne's Crusader, who will love the top of the ground and Duar Magel who was unlucky last time.
In terms of Cheltenham, a few more ante post selections: Chartreux in the Pertemps Final, Oscar Magic in the Bumper (he has beaten Imperial Commander in a gallop and could be the next Cue Card?) and For Non Stop in the Coral Cup has very solid form. Also Roi Du Mee and Qhilimar in the Byrne Plate and Kim Muir are attractive.
Jumps nap is Instigator, overall is Duar Magel

Good Luck

Fairynuff good enuff?

Today's racing was a right mixture. The only winner, Grande Caiman a big gamble, going off 6/5. Ride of the day again is James Reveley for his ride on Bardolet at Catterick.
Tomorrow is very tough but my selections are: Fairynuff (4.20 Carlisle), Baile Anrai (2.20 Folkestone), Red Rock (5.00 Folkestone), Rayon Vert (2.30 Wincanton), Inca Cave e/w (3.35 Wincanton), Mawsem (5.10 Wincanton), Wrecking Crew (7.00 Kempton).
The main ones, Fairynuff with a great young rider on board, Rayon Vert with his first run in a handicap, Inca Cave has a good each way chance on chase debut and Wrecking Crew has a huge chance.
Jumps nap is Fairynuff. Overall is Wrecking Crew, but watch for Red Rock too if well backed

Good Luck

Hughes for a comeback win?

The last two days action have been very competitive, with 3 winners for us on Monday, Alla Svelta (6/5F), Louis Pasteur (4/6F) and Twin Sound (6/4F). Also went close with Cape Melody and Cruise Control both finishing placed. Ride of the day for Monday went to Hayley Turner for her ride on Lastkingofscotland and today Graham Lee on one of my horses, Jukebox Melody.
Tomorrow is tight racing, but I still have these selections: Waldo Winchester e/w (3.20 Catterick), Braden Brook (4.50 Catterick), Floradorado (2.30 Fontwell), Killfinnan Castle (4.30 Fontwell), Howard's Legacy (5.00 Fontwell), Evey P e/w (2.40 Lingfield), Grande Caiman (4.40 Lingfield), Strophic (8.00 Kempton).
The main selections are Braden Brook, in form stable and a winner last time, Howard's Legacy, who was beaten by a good horse on debut, Evey P will be attractive at an each way price and Strophic is a perfect horse for Richard Hughes on his comeback day and will run very well.
Jumps nap is Howard's Legacy. Overall is Strophic, but watch for Grande Caiman, longest traveller after an eye-catching reappearance, watch out.


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Not one but two 66/1 winners!

Todays racing was as wide open as I thought with two 66/1 winners. As my selections don't need mentioning, the ride of the day does, Henry Brooke for his ride on one of the 66/1 winners, the 14 year old Amjad. He was riding his mount for virtually a circuit of Sedgefield and he held off Classic Henri. He is definitely worth his claim and another top young jockey.
Tomorrow sees the return of Newton Abbot after a six month break. These are my selections in time order: Alla Svelta (2.00 Newton Abbot), Cruise Control (3.05 Newton Abbot), High Jack (3.25 Ffos Las), Twin Sound (3.50 Lingfield), Troubletimestwo e/w (4.00 Ffos Las), Louis Pasteur (5.20 Newton Abbot) and Cape Melody (5.30 Lingfield).
The main selections are Alla Svelta, who has good form and experience on his side, Cruise Control, not knocked about at all in handicap hurdles to date and has Daryl Jacob aboard this time, Louis Pasteur who was hopelessly unlucky last time and Cape Melody for the in form Baker yard at Lingy. Also, Troubletimestwo is back on a left handed track for the first time in a while and is overpriced. You have been warned.
The Jumps nap is Louis Pasteur and Cape Melody overall

Good Luck

Back Bob to win

Yesterday again a mixture, after rocking the Kasban at 7/1, hope you were on. Ride of the Day went to James Reveley for his beautiful hold up ride on Always Right in the Grimthorpe Chase at Doncaster, very well executed.
Today's action is very interesting, and a huge Jackpot pool. This is my line for the Jackpot: 109 Robin De Cruese, 204 Baan, 306 Chicklemix, 401 Ballyvesey, 507 Qalinas, 601 Back Bob Back.
Hopefully not too far away. These are my main selections: Catch Bob (2.50 Sedgefield), Chicklemix (3.10 Huntingdon), Wor Rom e/w (3.20 Sedgefield), Ballyvesey (3.40 Huntingdon), Rich Lord, small e/w (4.10 Huntingdon), Back Bob Back (4.40 Huntingdon), Yes Mate (4.50 Sedgefield).
I particularly fancy Chicklemix, back up in trip, Ballyvesey, who needs to win to get in the Kim Muir at the Festival, Back Bob Back for the George yard straight in a handicap chase and Yes Mate back down in trip.
To end just a couple more Ante-Post selections for Cheltenham: 
Roi Du Mee of Gordon Elliott's in either the Byrne Group Plate or the Stewart Family handicap chase, about 20/1 for each and also Qhilimar for Charlie Longsden who could run a huge race in the Kim Muir at 33/1 if he got in.
Nap is Chicklemix

Good Luck 

Rock The Kas-ban!

Yesterday's racing was very interesting and quite good for my selections too. Hypnotic Gaze delivered as my Jumps nap at 7/1 and Black Coffee doubled up at 11/8F. Others such as Yankee Storm and Balerina ran respectably as well. Ride of the Day yesterday went to Luke McNiff for his ride on Golan Heights at Wolverhampton. He perfectly judged the pace and asserted round the home turn to hold off the persuers such as Sacco D'Oro. Also at Wolverhampton, was the most controversial incident of the day, all I will say is watch the 5.45 on the Attheraces website, just before you watch the 7.15 with the ride of the day!
Today is a very interesting day of trappy handicaps and big fields. I personally feel like Kelso is the "nicest" of the 4 jumps meetings. My selections are in time order: Tartan Snow (2.00 Kelso), Donny Briggs (2.40 Donny!), Kasban (3.25 Kempton), European Dream e/w (3.35 Newbury), Bogside e/w (4.15 Kelso), Greywell Boy e/w (4.25 Doncaster), No Tears (4.35 Kempton), Hit The Headlines-Medinas EXACTA (5.20 Newbury).
Also, my usual Saturday Scoop6 line: 113 Credit Crunched, 207 Go Amwell, 306 Cornish Sett, 416 Fine Parchment, 505 Meanus Dandy, 608 Made In Time.
I very nearly included Meanus Dandy in my selections as I think he could be a future Scottish National horse. Kasban, No Tears and Donny Briggs are the main 3 with the nap being No Tears.
I would like to end with a Ante-Post Cheltenham selection. Snap Tie in the Grand Annual at 20/1

Good Luck 

Have a nice winning cup of Black Coffee

Today's racing a right good mixture. Favourites overturned as more unexposed sorts and out of form trainers stole the show. Tom George had a cross the card treble after a shocking winless run strecthing back two months. One of his winners was my only winning selection, Laneguy who fairly dotted up at 9/2. The Cockney Mackem, Molly Round, Calusa Shadow and Postman were all placed but no more winners.
Ride(s) of the Day went to Kelly Harrison and Denis O'Regan for their rides on John Potts and Henry King respectively. John Potts made a sweeping run around the outside on the home turn and swept through to win at 2/1 (well done Jack!). Henry King made all to win the Taunton opener under what I thought was a textbook ride from the front, getting a real good tune out of this grey. Both can be seen on Attheraces.
Tomorrow sees the return of Ruby Walsh at Newbury for one ride, but these are my selections in time order: Hypnotic Gaze (2.45 Doncaster), Dixie Bull (2.55 Newbury), National Hope (4.20 Lingfield), Balerina (4.30 Doncaster), Darkness (5.15 Newbury), Yankee Storm (5.25 Lingfield), Trojan Gift e/w (6.15 Wolverhampton) and Black Coffee (7.45 Wolverhampton)
I am very confident of more than one winner tomorrow. Hypnotic Gaze can get us off to a good start at Donny. The Baker's National Hope is bound to run well at Lingfield as will Yankee Storm. The two at Wolverhampton will both run very well.
The Jump's nap is Hypnotic Gaze. The overall nap is Trojan Gift, e/w at least

Good  Luck

Postman To Deliver

Todays action was small field sizes but quite competitive. My selections ran with credit, with Jackson Cage the winner (5/4F), Kauto The Roc and Avoca Promise both finishing second. Rate Of Knots also ran a cracker in 3rd in the Kent National. Round Won and Evey P were non runners and Ridley Didley running into a brick wall two furlongs from home.
Ride of the day went to Rilly Goschen in the Maiden Hunters chase at Folkestone, somehow managing to get Dust In Time from 6th and about 20 lengths behind turning into the home straight, to reel in the hapless Supa Tramp on the run in. A great and enterprising ride. Attheraces website is the place to see that one.
Tomorrows racing selections in time order: The Cockney Mackem (2.30 Ludlow), So Is She (2.40 Southwell), Molly Round (3.20 Taunton), Laneguy (3.50 Taunton), Calusa Shadow (4.30 Ludlow), Postman (5.10 Southwell), Romantic Queen (5.40 Wolverhampton), Dauntsey Park e/w (6.40 Wolverhampton).
The banker would be The Cockney Mackem. Laneguy I feel will definitely be in the frame at least after not getting knocked about after being badly hampered. Molly Round will run her usual solid race as will Calusa Shadow and Postman. Watch out for Dauntsey Park too, could run well at a big price. The jumps nap is The Cockney Mackem, the overall is probably Postman

Good Luck

Kirsty and Jake get riding honours

My Monday selections ran with credit, but still only one winner, the overall nap Sweet Origin at 1/2. Riding honours on Monday went to Jake Greenall for his great ride on Shadows Lengthen at Catterick. Held up, he swept around the field and smoothly took it up between the last two and went away well. You can see on the following link and type the horse's name on the right tab. Racing UK Replays
Today was an interesting day. I picked a quick nap for a home competition, and it won at 4/1. Tim the Chair at Leicester recovered well from a shocking error two from home to reel in Beware Chalk Pit on the run-in. Ride of the Day today went to Kirsty Milczarek for her brilliant and maybe a tad lucky ride on Clearing House in the 5.25 Lingfield. Definitely one to look at on the Attheraces website if you can.
Tomorrows selections now: Avoca Promise e/w (2.10 Folkstone), Rate Of Knots (4.10 Folkestone), Kauto The Roc (4.20 Bangor), Jackson Cage (5.20 Bangor), Round Won (5.40 Kempton), Ridley Didley (3.30 Wolverhampton), Evey P e/w (4.30 Wolverhampton).
The jumps nap is Jackson Cage. The overall nap would be Round Won, but I feel Evey P merits a strong look at Wolves.

Good Luck

Nearly Just The Job!

A frustrating day of selections all round, with Just The Job, travelling superior to the rest of the runners turning in and kicked clear, only to be caught on the run in by an outsider. Rateable Value won at 2/1 for us but with Karabak dissapointing, Miss Fleur unseating when being challenged three from home and Ultravox finishing 4th, quite irritating. Ride of the Day goes to Ian Popham on Prophete De Guye at Towcester, a very cool and calm ride, which looked very stylish as well.
I am going have to miss out on Tuesday's action due to other commitments but I have still got some tips for tomorrow: A Stones Throw (2.10 Catterick), Comeththehour e/w (2.40 Catterick), Evans Wood (5.10 Catterick), Strongbows Legend (4.50 Plumpton), Captain Ramius (3.30 Wolverhampton), Sweet Origin (6.00 Wolverhampton).
The first two selections at Catterick are both NagMe horses for me after eye-catching runs recently. I marginally feel Comeththehour has a better chance. Evans Wood would go close in the Bumper. The two selections at Wolverhampton should have great chances, maybe a good double.
My overall nap would be Sweet Origin, and my Jumps Nap is Evans Wood

Good Luck

A Winner would be Just The Job!

Yesterdays action provided us with some tough and nice performances. Sire De Grugy slaughtered his rivals at Kempton in the Dovecote Novice Hurdle, shame he isn't entered at Cheltenham. Quinz won in taking style in the Racing Post Chase, fending off Mount Oscar after the last. Captain Chris capped a good day for the Hobbs team with his best jumping performance to date in my view. Companero slogged through the atrocious conditions at Newcastle to make all to win the Eider Chase. Only 3 finished, including my selection Morgan Be, who was 3rd.
On my selections, Even Bolder had the wrong type of jockey on in Kieran Fox, the horse recieved plenty of left hand reminders which made him hang and he clipped the rail coming down the hill. Sagalyrique ran well for a long way but couldn't cope with the pace. County Zen ran a mare of a race which was quite odd and Qrackers was a N/R. But at Newcastle, we did really quite well. Categorical finished a good second to Gansey, who has definitely improved through the season. Best Prospect very nearly won at a really mega price, 16/1, just failing to reel in Reindeer Dippin. And my jumps nap The Tracey Shuffle won the finale at 6/5F.
Ride of the day was Joe Tizzard aboard Coup Royale at Kempton (4.40). A very clever, quiet and well performed ride on a horse who clear had more ability than the race he was in. You can watch it using the following link : http://horses.sportinglife.com/Video/Racing/.
To todays action, and I am going to Towcester today with family so hopefully I can do well enough. I haven't got all my selections at Towcester as you can see:  As De Fer (2.40 Fontwell), Rateable Value (3.10 Fontwell), Karabak (3.45 Fontwell), Just The Job (4.45 Fontwell), Ultravox e/w (2.30 Towcester), Miss Fleur (4.35 Towcester)

Main selections are Miss Fleur and the nap Just The Job

Good Luck

Another Tough Saturday

Yesterdays action was as I said in the post, tough and competitive. My selections were very decent, but too many seconds. Far View got us off to a decent start (15/8, well backed) but with Conor O'Farrell not being shown to very good effect again on Qalinas, getting caught up the run in after making his move too early. Dhaafer getting beaten a short head and Khajaaly not quite getting to the all the way leader Northern Flyer. Basford Bob was a close third too but my top two selections were too put it bluntly, naff. Diamond Brook struggled from a long way out and Definite Artist was well tailed off.
In terms of ride of the day, a jockey who may recieve a few of these, Richie McLernon for his perfectly judged and timed run on Money Order to win the long distance chase at Warwick. Very good.
To todays action, with the loss of Chepstow, we are left with three meetings, Kempton, Newcastle and Lingfield.
Every Saturday, I am going to suggest a Scoop6 line, with one horse in each of those races. Today it is 102 Tonic Mellyse, 211 Nubar Boy, 304 Best Prospect, 413 Sagalyrique, 511 Morgan Be, 605 Celtus.
I also have my usual pick of selections: Sagalyrique e/w (3.00 Kempton), County Zen (4.10 Kempton), Qrackers e/w (4.45 Kempton), Categorical (1.40 Newcastle), Best Prospect (2.15 Newcastle), The Tracey Shuffle (5.00 Newcastle) and Even Bolder (3.45 Lingfield).
In terms of Lingfield, if Nubar Boy gets his way in the feature race, he could definitely be one to have on side. Even Bolder has a very strong chance as I think he will come off the strong pace which will be set by Billy Red and Sir Geoffrey. At Newcastle, all 3 of the selections have very strong claims in my view, especially Best Prospect, who cantered up in this race two years ago. And at Kempton, I reckon Qrackers could run well in the 4.45 after a good run off a big weight last time.
I would nap Even Bolder overall, but The Tracey Shuffle on the Jumps

Good luck
P.S. Happy Birthday Jack, keep commenting!!

Artist To Paint A Winner at Warwick?

Yesterday's action was a mixture of good and dissapointing. Starluck, who won with shed loads in hand and jumped pretty well on his chase debut, now may not go for the Arkle at Cheltenham. Minella Class, didn't seem to like the ground a lot and got turned over by a gutsy Aikman. A rare treble for the Nicky Richards yard up at Ayr, whose yard are definitely springing into life with Cheltenham just around the corner.
In terms of ride of the day yesterday, there can only be one winner, a remarkable ride in a compelling hunters chase at Huntingdon. Mr S Keating, Sam, Shaun, Simon, I don't care, because he gave his horse, Mount Benger, a notouriously tricky customer, a strong, determined and eventful ride. He was last of the seven runners with a circuit to go and under strong reminders like he had been all the way through the first circuit. He was about 10 lengths off the pace when he caught up with the leading three horses as the pace increased down the back straight. He was still giving his mount heavy pressure from then on to the run in, where he fell narrowly behind to the running on Templer, only to then galvanise his mount in the shadow of the post to get back up. A clear advert for the sport, despite the styles of the jockeys involved! To see it, I recommend watching all of it, follow this link http://horses.sportinglife.com/Video/Racing/ and search for Mount Benger on the correct tab.
To my selections yesterday, not the greatest day in the world, but Roche Des Vents, which as I said was my best selection of the day, won at 5/1 at Kempton. A great price.
To today though now and a very tight day in terms of clear selections, quite trappy, but I have still got a few for you: Far View (2.00 Lingfield), Qalinas (1.45 Sandown), Diamond Brook (4.35 Sandown), Dhaafer (2.40 Warwick), Basford Bob (3.15 Warwick), Definite Artist (4.55 Warwick) and Khajaaly (6.25 Wolverhampton)
The nap is Definite Artist, who I thought ran a cracking race behind a top looking bumper horse of Emma Lavelle's last time at Taunton, and should improve for the run with the stable going well. Diamond Brook I am sure will finish placed at least at Sandown and I would like to say good luck to Mr Smith, my maths teacher, who is in the syndicate who owns Khajaaly, he has strong credentials.
Well done to Jack with Honourable Arthur yesterday and keep commenting!

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Minella Too Classy?

Yesterday's racing provided little clues towards Cheltenham and Aintree with Beshabar scrapping home and Raya Star winning but he made hard work of it too. In terms of ride of the day yesterday, that went to Nathan Alison for his ride on Lunar River in the last race at Kempton yesterday evening. Way back with 1 and 1/2 furlongs to run, he got a great late tune out of his mount down the outside to collar Grey Boy on the line. To have a look, use this linkhttp://horses.sportinglife.com/Video/Racing/.
On my selections, Raya Star gave us a good start at 13/8, but with Wogan badly disappointing in the Veterans chase and Brunston not coping with runaway winner Paintball. The closest we got was Seren Rouge, who looked the winner most of the journey but got outstayed by Al Co and Ackertac. This one will be winning soon with experience. Battlecry also ran creditably.
Todays feature race at Huntingdon, the Sidney Banks Memorial Novices Hurdle at 3.35 attracts a field of 5, but all of those won on their last start. Minella Class is the odds on favourite for Nicky Henderson, who I feel deserves to be after an impressive win in the Tolworth Hurdle at Sandown. The main challenger I think will be Pride In Battle, who looked very tough to pass in two wins at Newbury and will give the favourite a race of it.
Also, Starluck makes his chase debut in the Novice Chase at Huntingdon under new pilot AP McCoy. I feel he may get turned over as he has not schooled for long and the style of AP is very different of that of Timmy Murphy, who has ridden him on all his starts to date. Pascha Bere may beat him.
My selections today are: Overyou (2.20 Ayr), Sheriff Hall (3.55 Ayr), Justwhateveryoulike e/w (4.30 Ayr), Noakarad De Verzee (5.10 Huntingdon), Durham Express e/w (4.20 Southwell) and Roche Des Vents (7.10 Kempton)
Both each way selections look quite solid, especially Justwhateveryoulike, who I felt needed the run at Bangor and has been drop 7 pounds for that, leaving him on his winning mark. Overyou is the Jumps Nap. Roche Des Vents is the top selection. Definitely one to look at.

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Tune back in to Wogan

Yesterday's action a bit of a mixture with a short priced favourites being felled at each meeting, Qozak (8/15), Hobsons Bay (10/11) and Baileys Agincourt (4/11).
Ride of the day was tight but I decided that James Millman's ride on  Irish Jugger in the last race at Southwell was fantastic. Hampered on the home turn, he stayed on the far side as Bring Sweets and Beau Fighter came together stand side and he then came and chinned them both right on the post. Very good.
In terms of my selections, Just Amazing, La Estrella (still unbeaten on the Fibresand!) and Ebanour all won at pretty short odds. Celtic Ballad fell when still holding every chance at Taunton and Kummel Excess bled very badly after the race and had to be retired. The other two, Dancing Partner and E Street Boy both ran shockers. Thats racing.
An end of an era for racing fans today as Michael Jarvis announced his retirement. He has had some great horses in the past such as Carroll House and more recently Rakti. He will now hand over to assistant Roger Varian, who i am sure will be a name to watch out for in the months and years to come.
Looking at todays action, these are the selections: Brunston (2.10 Ludlow), Our Columbus e/w (4.20 Ludlow), Battlecry (4.55 Ludlow), Raya Star (2.00 Doncaster), Wogan (3.40 Doncaster), Seren Rouge (4.10 Doncaster) and Breaking Silence (4.40 Doncaster).
The nap is Wogan
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A Mega Course Specialist!

Morning all, if La Estrella wins Southwells 1.50 this afternoon, he will be 6 wins from 7 visits to the Nottinghamshire track. The non winning visit was when he unseated rider in a handicap chase when holding every chance two from home. A typical Fibresand lover and I wouldn't bet against him winning another today.
Back to yesterdays action, not the greatest day for myself in terms of my selections with Finlay, Primrose Time, Wrecking Crew and John Potts all falling close but not close enough. The ride of the day was not a stand out but more of a clever ride from Andrea Atzeni on board Erinjay in the 4.00 at Wolves yesterday. He didn't get first run on long time leader I Confess but after coming wide, shook his mount up to go narrowly in front abouut 1/2 a furlong out and then rode hands and heels to the line. Erinjay is a fast improving type from the Michael Wigham stable who definately needs following in the next few weeks. Todays selections are Dancing Partner (1.40 Wetherby) P/U, Ebanour (5.00 Wetherby) WON, Kummel Excess (2.50 Southwell), Celtic Ballad (3.05 Taunton), E Street Boy (4.45 Taunton and Just Amazing (4.15 Taunton).
Finally, I feel that Celtic Ballad is the best price of those in its first chase straight in a handicap. Talking of first runs in a handicap, E Street Boy for the Pipe yard is up in distance for its first handicap hurdle run and has to be well fancied.
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First Post!

Wrecking Crew, the best bet of my day just finished third at Wolves. A stronger jockey definately needed on that one. Each day I am going to choose a ride of the day and if you have any suggestions then just give me a bell. Yesterday went to Barry Geraghty for his fantastic ride on Radium at Market Raspberry. To see it just go on to http://horses.sportinglife.com/Video/Racing/ and search Radium in the search by horse tab. A few horses which caught the eye today were my Carlisle winner Primrose Time, who did blatently not stay the 2m4f trip in the bottomless ground, Wrecking Crew as mentioned already who is a strong traveller who I feel is better at Southwell. Finlay, 3RD which is my Jumps "Nap" of the day in the 4.40 at Carlisle, should prefer this trip and an in form stable. And finally John Potts who runs later at Wolverhampton, where he recorded 4 wins in a row before a fifth at Kempton last time.
If any of you lot has a strong Cheltenham fancy than feel free to post it. I like Big Bucks, Time For Rupert as a Banker, Garde Champetre, Keys in the Bumper and whatever wins this weekends Adonis hurdle at Kempton in the Triumph.

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