Today's Selections

I won't be posting today's picks until later today but I just wanted to give everyone a heads up on the Hill's runner Regal Dan in the 2:10 Sandown.

This horse has divided opinion in the camp today. There is no doubt that his previous form is the strongest on offer and that he is a potentially smart individual but there is a major question mark surrounding the ground. My man was not convinced by his performance at Doncaster on good /soft and despite the slow start he felt the horse looked laboured.  However, he is of the opinion that even with soft ground this horse should be a class above anything else in the field if he runs up to his previous ratings. It therefore puts everyone in a difficult position but his final thought on the matter was that if the ground had been good, this horse would be priced up nearer evens than 3/1 and therefore the current available price of 9/4 looks tasty. After plenty of deliberation he decided to have a bet but plenty in the yard have kept their money in their pockets and I have decided to as well. With more rain forecast and condition deteriorating I think the lack of stamina in the horses pedigree may well be his downfall and at the current price I don't want to take the risk. One thing is for sure though, now that I have taken the decision not to back it, it will bolt up!!

Today's Selections together with a message regarding the other Hill's runner will be posted up later this morning.

Update - 11:00am

Plenty of people contacting me about White Frost and all I can tell you at this time is that both myself and my source will be backing POLAR KITE e/w (small stakes). Its a wide open race and whoever people decided to back they shouldn't get too carried away as anything could win this one.



Today's Bets - Starting Bank - 360.91

2:50 Musselburgh - OASIS CANNES (5/1) - 2.5pts e/w - Horse from my alerts and very interesting that Precott sends him to Musselburgh. It's his only runner on the card, he has a cracking strike rate at the track and this horse is surely capable of winning a maiden.

4:45 York - POLAR KITE (40/1) - 1pt e/w - Info

7:20 Clonmel - EIGHTYBARACKSTREET (4/1) - 5pts e/w - Not an info selection but a very strong fancy from my man in Ireland from a form point of view and with Geraghty back in the saddle this one looks to have a real chance. Only danger is The Bull Hayes and that is why have chosen to go e/w.

8:35 Goodwood - RIDDLEMASTER (9/1) - 1pt e/w - Just a small e/w bet on this one, horse has a nice pedigree and could do the business first time out in a maiden which lacks strength and depth.

9:05 Goodwood - LOVERS TALE (7/2) - 10pt win - Horse on an upward trend, trainer in amazing form, jockey 3 from 4 on the horse,  winner on soft ground and suit by the nature of the Goodwood course. This looks like a no brainer to me.