Month: June 2012

 

Hamilton

4.00 Hills of Dakota won over course and distance last season and this lightly raced type looks one to follow.

Lingfield

3.20 Caterina looks potentially well handicapped.

4.20 Gallipot and Popular both come here with something to prove following disappointing starts to their 2012 campaigns. I feel that both could yet come good.

Sandown

7.25 Tartiflette has been running well without winning. Should go well especially if they get some rain at Sandown.

Wolverhampton selection

3.10 Lawn Jamil

Picture courtesy of the artist Jane Dunn

 

Just one selection for Wednesday

Ripon 8.40 Stencive

 

Leicester

2.10 Henrietta Rose is well thought of by the trainer who has a good record at this track.

3.15 Amadeus Wolfe Tone and Byronic Hero are a couple of outsiders in fair handicap marks.

4.20 Solar View is a typical runner from his stable who have considerable success in this type of race.

Redcar

3.45 Eland Ally won around this time last year and was a good second at Doncaster a couple of runs ago.

Yarmouth

5.05 Critical Point had an abysmal record last year but the stable do well with 3 year olds and could be an improver.

Picture courtesy of the artist Jo Stockdale.

 

Carlisle

3.30 Secret City gave us a 25/1 winner at Thirsk last month. He has been raised 6 lbs by the handicapper for that success. It is not inconceivable that he could follow up since he acts on any ground. He has won on a stiff track (Ayr) but easier tracks seem to suit him best. Probably not quite worth a bet at 5/1.

Leicester

4.50 Shada showed promise when 3^rd in a Newmarket maiden last season and should give a good account here. The price looks like being pretty skinny though.

Redcar

3.20It might be worth taking a chance on an outsider in this. Saffa Hill and Mizbah may find ground or trip unsuitable so I will go for Third Half who could have found his optimum distance.

3.55 Danadana is in form and comes from a stable that has done well in this race in recent times.

Picture courtesy of the artist Ruth Buchanan.

 

Epsom

1.35 The consistent Fennell Bay and Wrotham Heath who appeared not to stay when beaten last time look the pair to concentrate on. I would give a slight edge to Wrotham Heath.

2.40 There may be more to come from Beaten Up. J Murtagh who rides Epsom better than most has the ride.

3.15 Long Awaited and Captain Dunne arte well drawn and both look on handicaps marks they could win from. The other one I like is York Glory whom was progressive last season but ran poorly on his last start when running without blinkers. The blinkers are back on tomorrow. Desert Law is another to consider. The fast ground should be right up his street but he may find this dash a bit too sharp. Four year olds have a poor record in this race so from my quartet of hopefuls I will choose the two older horses, Captain Dunne and Long Awaited.

4.00 Camelot may well win but at the odds I just feel that Bonfire is better value.

5.25 Swilly Ferry – a small each way.

Haydock

2.10 The progressive Lord of the House may well relish this 2 mile trip.

3.40 I thought about Roger Sez and Es Que Love for this but I am not sure that either will find the ground ideal.

4.40 Mince has not been out of the first 4 in his last 5 starts and acts on any ground. He would be my first chance with Intense Pink, a recent winner at Pontefract on soft ground the next best.

5.15 O’Gorman has been disappointing on his last couple of starts but is well handicapped if rediscovering his best form.

Musselburgh

2.25 Beverley winner Party Line looks capable of further improvement. At a bigger price Aleksandar should not be written off despite a below par effort at Wolverhampton.

2.55 Racy is consistent but is on a long losing run. He has an each way shout.

3.30 My each way selection is Silver Blaze, second here last month and running over a longer trip which could well suit.

Today’s picture is courtesy of the artist Katy Sodeau.