Today's Selections

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Today's Selections

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Today's Selections

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Today's Selections

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Today's Selections

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2:25 Sandown

She Ranks Me (4/1) - 3pt win

1:50 Sandown

Relax (1/1) - 6pt win - Well ahead of the handicapper, conditions to suit and faces some out of form rivals. Should be very easy money for his in form yard.

Today's Selections

3:10 Kelso - Calculated Risk (7/2) - 3pt win
3:20 Thurles - Avondhu Lady (5/2) - 3pt win
3:55 Meydan - Fortify (7/2) - 3pt win

Today's Selections

2:40 Musselburugh - Cayman Islands (15/8) - 3pt win

4:20 Southwell - Masai Moon (4/1) - 3pt win

INFO

4:40 Catterick - Makellys Blackpool (12/1)  - 1pt e/w 

I'm pretty sure I will regret this but I've received a phone call for this horse and have been told that if she goes on the ground she should be capable of running into a place. I can't say I'm entirely convinced but I will be having a small e/w play but I suggest people proceed with caution because there has been very little movement in the market for the horse. That being said, this guy usually is pretty reliable and I've known him for a long time. So we will see what happens.

2:40 Catterick

Amok (7/2)  - 3pt win - Despite being a fan of Trend Is My Friend I have to say that he has made a disappointing start to his hurdling career and his inability to settle has been his undoing on both of his last two runs. Returning today following a break of just 10 days, I don't believe his connections will have had time to iron out the creases and for me he is vulnerable especially at the current price. With that in mind, my selection is the Vaughan runner who has been well supported this morning and could be about to make a return to form under a more enterprising ride than we saw last time out. On his past form his current mark looks reasonable and with question-marks surrounding the majority of his opposition, I think he's a rock solid bet and even offers a bit of place value.

Today's Selection

The cancellation of the Plumpton card skewed my selections slightly as my two main bets today were pencilled in to run there as a result I will only be having one bet today but it should prove to be an absolute cracker!

2:05 Catterick - Tipsy Gypsy (11/4) - 3pt win - On the face of things this would appear to be a three horse race and personally, I can't see Imperial Vic being good enough to carry a double penalty even though he has the benefit of experience and should be able to get a soft lead. His trainer has openly stated that his future lies in handicaps and with his yard in poor form, and with two potentially smart, unexposed, rivals in opposition, I'm definitely ready to take him on at the current price. The McCain horse in my opinion is the obvious danger to my selection as he has some decent P2P form, is a natural born stayer and has already shown ability under rules. I do have two major gripes with him though, firstly, I'm 90% sure that the course at Catterick will be against him and secondly, I think the ground may be on the soft side for him. So having disregarded the two horses at the head of the market, the obvious choice was the newcomer Tipsy Gypsy who impressed plenty of PTP experts when winning at Dromahane back in November Following that run he was purchased by the Vaughan yard who had this to say about the horse;


"A son of the excellent young sire Milan and out of Montelimar mare, he is a full-brother to a dual hurdles winner. He has been bought as a long-term staying prospect and could be anything."



In my opinion there is no doubt that Tipsy Gypsy should have all the raw talent to win a race of this nature. Vaughan has definitely bided his time and he's a trainer which usually plans the routes for his top prospects very carefully. As per usual the market will tell the tale and so far this morning it has been very positive. Obviously this will be a tough test for the newcomer but Catterick isn't exactly taxing on the hurdling front and the key issue will therefore be whether he can stick with the front running Imperial Vic and stay the distance. If he brings his PTP form to the table, I think it's is very likely and at a best price of 3/1, I think he's the value bet in the field.

2:00 Exeter

Many Clouds (9/4) - 6pt win - Just the one bet today and I think this horse is overpriced in the context of today's opposition. Clearly the Nicholls horse has talent but I'm not sure he will be fully wound up and my selection definitely has a significant edge of the experience side of things. Furthermore, when you look at Many Clouds form, its rock solid and with the likes of Up and Go and Gevrey Chambertain  sure to feature prominently at the Festival, I believe that MC could kick off a great day for Sherwood, in fine style.

3:45 Lingfield

Woolfalll Sovereign (3:1) - 3pt win

Last bet of the day unless I get any info.

Today's Selections

I'm not sure how much spare time I'm going to have today so I have taken the decision to post my selections up now, without write ups, so that people at least have a chance to back them if they want to. If I do manage to find some time I will obviously get some write ups posted but just to reassure readers, I can confirm that the normal level of due diligence has gone into each and every bet.

1:15 Newbury - Lac Fontana (3.15 Betfair) - 3pt win

2:25 Newbury - Silviniaco Conti (4/6) - 6pt win

2:40 Wetherby - Fago (4/5) - 3pt win

Today's Selections

I move into today's selections with an underlying fear of siding with the wrong horse. Like yesterday, most of today's NH races feature a couple of horses from my to follow list/alerts and that always make me nervous. Despite that I'm still confident of finding a few winners and continuing my solid run of form.

1:40 Kempton - Comeonginger (6/1) - 1pt e/w - I heard great things about this horse following it's PTP wins and was therefore extremely disappointed when I backed the horse at 2/1 on his debut for Paul only to see him fade dramatically 2 from home. That run immediately sent out the warning signs that this horse still had a breathing problem (wore a tongue tie previously) and with that in mind this has to be considered a speculative punt as I'm relying on the fact that Paul would have given him an opp during the last 100+ days. If I'm correct and the breathing problem is sorted, then I expect this one to step up significantly and although the King horse will be very hard to beat, I think Comeonginger will be fighting it out at the finish and that nature of the course at Kempton should suit him.


2:35 Bangor - O'Faolains Boy (2/1) - 3pt win - Clearly this race is a difficult one to call and in my opinion a claim could be made for any of the 4-5 runners at the head of the market but for me, OB just has the edge. To date I have been very impressed with his performances and I know that Trevor Horgan thought that he was capable of being a really high class performer in both codes (hurdles and fences). Today's trip represents a new  challenge for the horse but he is bred to stay and more importantly, he's already proved his jumping ability by winning twice at Chepstow. It is this aspect of the horse's profile which really sets him apart from the rest of the field as does the fact that he will have the assistance of a 7lb claimer. If i was to pick out one negative, it would be the form of his trainer but she targets Bangor to good effect and I'm confident of a big run.


4:20 Bangor - Tonvadaso (11/10) - 3pt win - I tipped up this horse as a max bet before it made it's debut back in December and I have no doubt that she's more than capable of defying a penalty against today's opposition


4:50 Bangor - That's Rhythm (6/4) - 3pt win - I've had some success in recent months in the hunter chase scene and this is a horse which would appear to fit my selection criteria. Obviously his absence from the track is a concern, as is his recent PTP fall but he should still be a class above his competition today.

Today's selections

I'm having some Internet issues this morning which means that I'm having to post today's selections via my phone. Unfortunately that means there won't be any substantial write ups at this time but if I can fix the problem before racing starts then I will endeavour to get something up.

Today we are being treated to some very nice races and the cards at both Haydock and Doncaster offer plenty of decent betting propositions. My main problem is that nearly every race features horses from my alerts and therefore it's very difficult to cut my potential bets down to just 3 or 4. With that in mind, I have decided to stick to the selections which in my opinion offer the best value.

1:55 Doncaster - African Gold (11:8) - 3pt win bet - very difficult for me to oppose Close Touch who is right at the top of my horses to follow list but I don't think today's trip is right for him at this point and Henderson will be keen to ensure he doesn't peak too early as the Supreme is his obvious target. With that in mind African Gold is the obvious alternative and should take a world of beating as we know he will stay all day and is a horse on a serious upward curve.

3:15 Huntingdon - Deia Sunrise (28/1) - 1pt ew - I know this horse is a lot better than it showed on debut and he is very well thought of in the yard. I think he was too fresh to do himself justice that day but I expect to see a different horse today. Clearly it's a hot looking race and there are plenty with solid claims but I just feel that this horse has been neglected in the market and may surprise a few people.

4:15 Huntingdon - Tricky Trickster (4/5) - 3pt win - probably betting with my heart rather than my head here as it's great to see this old boy back on a track but I still think he should have the class to be very handy at this level and I expect him to go off considerably shorter than his current price

4:25 Meydan - Emotif (9/4) - 3pt win - De Kock is a trainer which I really admire as he's straightforward and tells it like it is. He's been waxing lyrical about this horse over the last few weeks despite the fact that she's suffered a few setbacks. Ideally he would have wanted a prep run prior to this race but I think the likes of Music Chart and Shuruq set a poor standard and I expect Emotif to win and win well.

Horses to Follow
Mr Mole
Close Touch
Garryleigh
Milo Man
Virginia Ash
Brinestine
Calculated Risk
Zamdy Man
Top Totti
In The Spotlight (Meydan)
Emotif (Meydan)

Today's Selections

3:15 Ludlow - Glorious Twelfth (13/8) - 3pt win - This horse was on my to follow list this season and to date she has progressed nicely. She made her debut in a novices event a Newbury and went down by two lengths to Dancetilmidnight who subsequently went off as a hot favourite in a decent listed mares race. On GT's next outing she showed the benefit of that experience and despite jumping erratically at times, she won convincingly. As a result of those performances, she has been awarded an OR of 120 and personally I think she's more than capable of progressing past that mark given the quality of her pedigree. Henderson is a trainer who really knows how to get the best out of his mares and there is no doubt that the Kelvin Hughes breeding operation will be looking to win some high quality  races with Glorious Twelfth before sending her out as a broodmare.

As far as the opposition is concerned, Mickie clearly sets the standard but it would appear that Tinkler has deserted her and on some collateral form lines GT should have the beating of her. Highland Retreat is an interesting sort for the inform Harry Fry, especially as she's been running in mixed sex comapany, but I think today's trip will probably be on the shortside for her as she's looked like an out and out stayer in her previous races. The final horse of interest is All Annalena who has been well supported in the last few hours. On her recent form she may be up against it today but I'm always wary of horses with profiles like hers because if her connections have found the key to her during her 90 day break and Elsworth can settle her early on, then she is clearly very well handicapped. With that in mind I will also be placing a side bet. Side Bet = Glorious Twelfth & All Annalena - 0.50pt Reverse Forecast. 


3:50 Ludlow - Grandioso (9/4) - 3pt win - Like GT this horse also featured on my to follow list and he has improved significant since being sent over fences. My personal feeling is that he has plenty of room for improvement in these types of races as the majority of his rivals are exposed and in poor form. Nicholls has shown over the years that he can always pull out a little bit more and this horse was purchased with chasing in mind. On collateral form lines he should  have the beating of both Cootehill, Valmari and Cadoudlas and therefore the only real danger I can see is Siberian Tiger who should really appreciate the drop back in trip. Evan Williams is a trainer who targets Ludlow to good effect but his form has been poor recently and I would have to see some significant market support before I could justify backing him and for that reason Grandioso looks like a worthy favourite and I strongly believe that his current price represents great value.


6:35 Kempton - Golden Causeway (Evens) - 3pt win - GC was a horse which showed plenty at home last season but was constantly in season and never really showed what she was capable of. I don't like backing filly's on the AW but she is bred to appreciate the surface, she's clearly a lot better than her current mark of 67, the yard is in good form and it looks like a pretty weak maiden. I was very close to max betting this one but given Botti's record when fitting a first time tongue tie, I have a sneaky feeling that we might see some significant improvement from the well bred Wakeup Little Suzy.


As well as the win bets above I will also be placing a 1pt win treble. 

2:00 Doncaster

Up To Something (2/1) - 6pt win - For me this is probably the most intriguing race of the Doncaster card  and it's definitely a tricky one to assess. Up To Something comes into the race with an official mark of 130 and carries a 5lb penalty as a result of his win at Uttoxeter back in October. Since that date he has put in some solid performances, the best of which came last time out when going down by five lengths to Puffin Billy who is a real livewire contender for the Supreme/Neptune at the festival. Looking at his collateral form with the likes of Population (My Tent or Yours, Turn Over Sivola & Xaarcet) and La Reve (Meganisi), I believe he is more than capable of giving 5lb to both. Another point in Up To Something's favour is his racing style, Market Rasen is a tight tract and it suits runners who race prominently, Up To Something is no stranger to front running and his ability to stay, jump and lead could prove to be invaluable today. With numerous horse's unproven at today's trip Fehily should have the chance to really kick this horse on and set a strong pace and he could get a couple of his opposition off the bridle very early on.

As far as potential dangers are concerned, clearly La Reve has room for further improvement and is likely to improve significantly from the step up in trip but the trainers form has to be a major negative, as does the presence of Leighton Aspell, who has a terrible record at the course. Population should be held by Up To Something on all known form lines and I'm not really sure he want's this kind of trip yet. The only horse which I really saw troubling my selection was the Pipe runner, Barney Cool, who featured on my Horses to Follow list for this season. Following his withdrawal this now looks like a one horse race and because of that I've decided to place a max stake bet of 6pts. Just to cover my back I will also be placing the following side bet:

Side Bet - 0.50pt Reverse Forecast - La Reve and Up To Something (Total Stake = 1pt) 

3:00 Doncaster

Darlan (5/6) - 3pt win (fell)

RIP Darlan, such a massive loss to racing and the festival. 

Today's Selections

1:20 Doncaster - Terre Du Vent (10/1) - 1pt e/w = You don't have to be a rocket-scientist to see that the  Henderson horse has the potential to demolish this field but I can't back a horse from that yard, at 1/3, this close to the festival and with that in mind I decided to side with the George runner. Terre Du Vent has looked far from straightforward in the past but she has always been well supported and would have placed on debut in a Grade 1 race at kempton behind Grumeti, if she hadn't fallen late on. Her last race at Fakenham gave her connections the hint they needed after she went out like a light and they've subsequently attached a tongue tie. I think that aid could make all the difference and I'm hopeful she will at least run into a place. (UP)


1:50 Doncaster - Zuider Zee (3/1) - 3pt win - This horse has the profile of a type who could be very smart and he could even be a livewire Neptune contender if he runs well today. Despite the large field the opposition doesn't look to be that great and there are probably only 3 or 4 real contenders. Out of those 4 though, most have experienced hurdles and failed to win and although they obviously have room or experience I just think that ZZ may well prove to be Fergusons Neptune horse and if that is the case then he has to make a winning start today. (2nd)


2:20 Doncaster - Ruben Cotter (2/1) - 3pt win - A bit of a speculative bet but I'm sure RC will improve significantly from the step up in trip and a transition to chasing. His pedigree would suggest that he's bred for it and is clearly better than we have seen from him so far. On official ratings he would still have a bit to find with the likes of Vintage Star but Nicholls has a tried and tested record with these types and I think we will see a different calibre of horse today. (1st)

3:35 Sandown

Viking Blonde (8/1) - 3pt win (2nd)

2:40 Ffos Las

Makethemost ofnow (10/1) - 1pt ew (info) (fell)

2:05 Ffos Las

Balder Success (10/1) - 1pt ew

1:30 Ffos Las

Top Gamble (5/2) - 3pt win (1st)

Late start today but there are more bets to follow including an info selection at the welsh track later this afternoon

7:30 Wolverhampton

Lucky Dan (7/1) - 1pt ew (info)