Today's Selections/Write Ups and Info

1:15 Doncaster - Hoyam (4/1) - 3pt win - I'm reluctant to oppose the Hannon horse her but I just feel that the previous key trends in this race point towards a big run from this talented Bell Filly. The manner of her LTO win was very impressive and she did everything that was asked of her despite encountering a bit of trouble in running. She has the perfect profile of a Flying Childers winner and I believe that the current price is cracking value - Side Bet = 0.50pt RF with Sir Prancealot

1:50 Doncaster - Number Theory (11/1) - 1pt e/w - For win purposes I think the Johnston horse will be very hard to beat here today but there is a lot to be admired about Number Theory's attitude and he has already been a great servant to his connections. He rarely runs a bad race and despite carrying top weight today his performances LTO in the Ebor was commendable and he is a horse on an upward curve.

2:15 Lyon - Linguine (4/1) - 3pt win - One of the more interesting runners from the Hill's yard today, not easy to place a bet on the race but if you can find a site which is trading it could be well worth a punt. Connections have sent the horse there hunting a significant yearling sales bonus fund and despite going into unknown territory, their initial assessment is that the horse has every chance of returning with the prize.

2:20 Doncaster - Times Up (5/1) - 3pt win - It can not be a coincidence that Mr Dunlop has decided that today was the day to inform the world of his pending retirement. He has won this race twice in the past and it has always been one which he has targeted over the years. Times Up will obviously have to step up on his previous win if he is to get the job done here today as Saddler's Rock performance was too bad to be true that day but I think he has further improvement in him and a win in this race would be a fitting end to Dunlop's glittering career.  

2:55 Doncaster - Reyaadah (17/2) - 1pt e/w - There is no doubt that Certify is the horse to beat here and if the rumours about her homework are true then she could easily win this race with a bit in hand but the general feeling amongst the Hill's camp, is that their filly is better than she showed last time out. She refused to settle in the early part of the race and was notably green but picked up strongly and they believe she will be a better horse today. Like many they have the utmost respect for the Godolphin horse but they are hopefully that their filly will at least give her a run for the money. Side Bet = Certify & Reyaadah - 1pt CSF

3:05 Sandown - Basseterre (3/1) - 3pt win - This is a horse which I have always liked and connections seem to have found him a perfect opportunity to continue his improvement. He will obviously have to be at the top of his game if he is to out run his race fit rivals but he has been working well at home over the last few weeks and hopefully he will get the job done.


3:30 Doncaster - One More Word (9/2) - no bet - Connections feel that there is every chance that this horse will win the race but it's not a valid betting opportunity. The Gosden horse has been heavily punted and is highly thought of and the Hannon horse made the Hill's yard sweat when he was heavily supported before the off in a race which was eventually won by Just The Judge who carried plenty of stable money. In short, anything could win this and despite know that OMW is fit and ready to go, I just can't justify having a bet. A similar message applies to Shropshire and Cool Macavity who both have work to do if they are to win.