Today's Selections

Another frustrating day yesterday as 2 of my selections finished 2nd while 2 horses I highlighted, including 1 from my horses to follow list, won in fine style. Today is a new day though and with a bit of luck those placed horses which I keep finding will be good enough to get their heads in front. Unfortunately due to time constraints I won't have time for detailed write up's today but rest assured that the normal level of research and study has gone into picking each selection.

1:40 Doncaster - Singersongwriter (5/1) - 1pt e/w - I've heard a lot about this horse and have been eagerly anticipating its debut. Although she faces the boys today and I believe that she may just have what it takes but a lot will depend on how the Bell runner performs (ALGORITHMIC) because he could literally be anything. (1st - won in fine style and looks smart)

2:30 Fakenham - Tour D' Argent (13/8) - 3pt win - Difficult race this as it features three horses from my to follow list (Tour, No Panic and Cross of Honour). I spent a long time looking through their respective chances last night and in the end all roads led back to Tour. I'm obviously concerned that he was a faller LTO and jumped through a few of his fences, but I'm hoping that run won't have had a serious effect on his confidence and he definitely has the necessary skills required to have a successful chasing campaign this season. (Fell - had every chance coming over the last - No Panic 1st and Cross of Honour 2nd)


3:05 Fakenham - Vulcanite (7/4) - NO BET - This horse feature prominently in my to follow list this season but I have a few doubts about him today and for that reason I won't be having a bet. Punters should be asking themselves why he's such a big price in what looks like a race filled with average handicappers. One for another day in my opinion. (1st - Definitely regretting not backing this one but another winner from my to follow list)


3:40 Fakenham - Court By Surprise (8/1) - 1pt e/w - I was sure that this horse was going to develop into a nice type last year but for one reason or another he never really found his feet. It later came to light that he had been suffering from breathing issues and he's subsequently had a wind opp over the summer.  Now, this is a bet not for the faint hearted as there is every chance that the horse will still be below par and will be confined to middle of the park handicaps for the rest of his career. However, if the wind op has the desired effect they I think we may see significant improvement from him today. (3rd - Not entirely convinced he want's 3m but it was a good effort from the front and I'm happy with the e/w return)


4:15 Fakenham - Close Touch (4/6) - 6pt Max Win - Without doubt this one is max bet material and if you believe the rumours doing the rounds then this horse is potentially very, very smart. (1st - Put this horse in you racing diaries because he has a massive future. Very, very impressive performance!)