Month: October 2013

 

Cork

4.30 Sizing Rio

Kempton

2.15 Duroble Man

4.25 The big race of the day and the clash between Rock on Ruby and The New One. Not much in it on form and not really a race to bet on.  The New One might just have the edge this time.

 

Cheltenham

2.00 Although the ground may be a slight concern Creepy looks to have more potential than some of his rivals. The trip should hold no fears and he has shown form at the track.

2.35 Easter Meteor and Vulcanite come from in form stables and both act on good ground. It is very tempting to go for Easter Meteor who was second in this race last season. He has however gone up a fair bit in the weights since then which just tips the scales in favour of Vulcanite who is the mount of AP McCoy.

5.00 Recent Chepstow winner Balder Success drops back to 2 miles here which should suit him.

5.30 There are some nice types in this race which should be informative. Regal diamond won well at Aintree and will do for me.

Kelso

1.35 Plan Again has shown from in point to points and when winning his bumper. He looks the one top beat.

2.10 Full Jack has form in France and plenty of experience. He is one to consider as is Green Flag who is very well regarded by trainer Lucinda Russell. My marginal preference is for Imperial Vic who has won 4 out of 6 when partnered by Danny Cook.

4.35 Mysteree is the selection.

Picture courtesy of the artist Margaret Barrett.

 

Cheltenham

2.10 Saint Roque

 

Uttoxeter

2.30 Vinnieslittle Lamb

 

Wetherby

4.30 A winner at Towcester in May Wild Card should be open to plenty of improvement and will be suited by the step up in trip.

 

Huntingdon

3.20 No No Charlie has been a bit injury prone but he has shown form in bumpers and clearly has ability.

5.20 This looks to be between Purple Bay and Wadswick Court. My slight preference is for Purple Bay.

Picture courtesy of the artist Katy Sodeau

 

Ffos Las

5.30 Rebecca Curtis does well with her runners in bumpers and saddles Relentless Dreamer, who is related to Long Run, in this race. Richard Johnson has the ride.

 

Chepstow

3.00 Killala Quay comes from a stable bang in form and looks the one to be on.

3.35 Cases could be made for Potter’s Cross and Berkley Barron. The latter perhaps the edge.

4.15 The small field should suit Balder Success who is narrowly preferred to Easter Day.

5.15 God’s Own looks the value bet here as long as the rain stays away.

5.45 This is a competitive handicap. Theatrical Star looks to be going the right way and he gets my vote.

6.10 This looks a very decent bumper. Thomas Brown, Minella on Line and Oscarteea all look to have bright futures. Oscarteea is the selection but all three mentioned look interesting prospects as the season develops.

Fairyhouse

2.40 Shrapnel was the best of these over hurdles.

Hexham

2.45 Rathvawn Belle won a bumper at Punchestown last season and although the trip here might be shorter than ideal she looks the likely winner.

 

Carlisle

2.45 Up to Something

5.00 Franciscan

Newton Abbot

1.50 Harristown

2.20 The Skyfarmer

2.55 Vesperal Dream

5.10 Assam Black

Worcester

3.30 El Macca and Our Kaempfer are both trained by handlers with a excellent record in bumpers. Both are related to bumper winners as well. My slight preference is for Our Kaempfer who has experience in a point to point and comes from a stable bang in form.

5.00 I would be inclined to oppose the favourite in this with Alphabetical order.