Category: Racing diary

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I see that Don Pele was a 9/1 winner at York on Sunday, appropriate enough during the World Cup!  Our list to follow drew a blank but both Liberate and Whispering Death were 2^nd.  Safqa was an 11/4 winner for the list on Saturday.

  

Monday’s racing is fairly low key on the eve of Royal Ascot.

  

David Barron has a couple of runners in the 2.15 at Carlisle.  La Esperanza looks an interesting filly.

  

We have a list horse in the 3.15.  Confide ran out quite an easy winner at Catterick and should go well here.

  

In the 7.05 at Windsor Suzie Blue has an each way chance dropped into selling company.

  

Tracer, Queensgate and Callwoood Dancer are 3 newcomers to note in the 7.35.  Tracer is related to a number of winners and comes from an in form stable.  Queensgate is also related to a couple of decent winners but has shown little in two runs thus far. Callwood Dancer comes from a stable that has been doing well with its juveniles and is one to watch in the betting.

  

In the 8.35 the highly rated Greek Well looks to get off the mark.  He was unplaced a fortnight ago on his debut but was unlucky in running that day.  Kieren Fallon rides for Sir Michael Stoute.

  Good luck

Continue reading “Diary: June 19 2006” →

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It has not been a vintage year for our list to follow but generally the sprinters have done ok.  Fullandby is yet to score but put in an improved performance when a close 5^th last time.  The extra furlong of the 4.20 at York will help and he has an each way chance.

  

Whispering Death is our list horse in the 4.50.  He has failed to find anything approaching last seasons’ form.  First time visor here and on a fair mark if he can recapture his best form.

  

Talking of sprinters Milton Bradley saddles 3 in the Salisbury 3.00 and two of them are on our list to follow.  Harrison’s Flyer is slipping to a dangerous looking mark and will surely get his head in front again soon.  Meikle Barfil has shown nothing this season as yet.

  

Presto Shinko was arguably an unlucky loser last time at Windsor and holds a fair chance in the 3.30.

  

If Liberate wins the 4.30 he will be the first horse on our list to follow to win 3 times.  Very good chance.

 

Continue reading “Diary: June 18 2006” →

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I had an e-mail from a punter last week who said his selections had been hitting the bar recently.  Mine seem to be ending up in the crowd behind the goal or going out for a throw in!

  

There are plenty of meetings on this weekend so let’s see if I can get a shot or two on target.  This bulletin will only cover Saturday.

  

The 2.05 at York is for lady amateur riders and not really a great betting proposition.  Crow Wood has trip and ground to suit and should go well.

  

In the 2.35 Rio Riva is a runner from our list to follow.  He won for us at Redcar back in April but as a result has gone up 8 lbs in the weights. He goes well fresh so the 61 day absence will not be a problem.  He seems to handle any going too but it is really a matter of whether or not the handicapper has caught up with him.  Hartshead and Master of the Race are a couple of runners from last season’s list to follow.  Hartshead is a hold up performer who will appreciate a strong pace and should not be ruled out.  Master of the Race is still a maiden having finished runner up on all his 5 career starts.  He has Kieren Fallon in the plate and has place claims.

  

There are 20 runners in the big handicap at 3.10 King Orchiosis and River Bravo represent our list to follow.  King Orchiosis has disappointed this season having been highly rated as a 2 year old.  He has been running on soft ground though and this return to faster going just might make the difference.  There was much to like about the way River Bravo won at Haydock last time and he would be a strong fancy for this if it were not for the fast ground.  If he handles it I would fancy him.

  

Of the rest Borehan has won his last 3 starts but has gone up 15 lbs during that time. The track will suit him.  Mr Sandicliffe was developing a reputation as the perennial runner up after finishing 2^nd in 6 of his first 7 starts.  He has put that behind him now it seems with 2 wins in 3 starts.  An in form sprinter who has gone up 6 lbs for his latest victory.

  

Looking at the 4.15 Seriously Lucky made little impact on his debut but the booking of Kieren Fallon to ride could be worth noting.

  

Safqa is our “lister” in the 5.25.  He has form figures of 322 and is starting to look expensive to follow. Could be vulnerable against one or two less exposed types.

  

The 2.10 at Bath only has 5 runners but is a trappy looking contest nonetheless. Kings Bastion and Fairfield Princess have both recorded a win but they have had 3 and 4 runs respectively and neither won last time out.  On what they have achieved so far there is little to choose between them.  My slight preference would be for Fairfield Princess whose trainer is not in bad form and has a good strike rate at Bath.  Resignation of Richard Hannons has only had one run and should come on for that.  It would not surprise me if he made a bold show here.

  

The 2.45 could be a good opportunity for Lipocco.  The form of his 3^rd here last month has worked out well.  I once backed a horse called Royal Prince successfully at 13/2 and his half brother Star Strider also runs in this so I will be keeping a close eye on this one as well.

  

El Alamein won for us in the week and he could be a good thing to go in again under a 6 lbs pen in the 3.50.  A typical Sir Mark Prescott 3 year old handicapper.

  

At Leicester Capannina looks a likely winner in  the 7.15.  She shaped with promise on her debut I thought and should improve for the experience.  Of the newcomers Roclette could be the most likely on breeding.

  

Down at Lingfield Fly Time has the best form in the 6.35.  Mick Channon’s youngster has finished 2nd twice.  The main threat could come from the unraced Centreboard.  He comes from a stable with a 42% strike rate with juveniles in June,

  

Coeur Courageaux represents the list to follow in the Sandown 2.20. This colt was an expensive “signing” at the sales but has given problems going into the stalls this season.  Not lacking in ability though.

 

  

Ceredig has been one of the disappointments of the list to follow.  He is still a maiden after 6 starts but is blinkered for the first time in the 4.00 so perhaps that will do the trick.  Darryl Hollnad rides him for the first time.  I suppose Yellow Card could be a popular choice in this race and of course there will be those wanting to double that up with John Terry in the 5.10.  I am hoping that Heaven Knows can win this for our list to follow though.  Heaven Knows won in pleasing fashion at Thirsk last month and has a good chance of following up.  D Holland rides this one as well.

  I will be back tomorrow night for a look at Sunday’s racing.

Continue reading “Diary: June 17 2006” →

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We were on Just Dust when he won last time out in a seller.  He has a bit more to do in the Chepstow 6.30.

  

Allegretto should be the answer in the 7.30 although she will likely be odds on.

  

Inside Straight of Richard Hannon’s looks an interesting newcomer in the Goodwood 6.15.

  

Roman Quest represents our list to follow in the 9.00 at the Sussex track.  He has disappointed since winning first time up at 6/1 and is a 12/1 shot here.

  

There are a few likely looking juveniles in the 2.20 at Sandown.  Of those with the benefit of a previous run Silver Hotspur should put on a better show than when last of 9 on his debut on soft ground at Newmarket. High Style improved on his debut run when 3^rd at Brighton last time and should be on the premises. Of the unraced horses El Bosque takes my eye.

  

Our only “lister” at Sandown is the sprinter Harrison’s Flyer in the 2.55.  He is the sort that is always likely to pop up when you least expect it at a big price.  He is not on a bad mark at present.

  

In the 3.25 Zelos is one that is bred to win at 2.  Trained by Jamie Osborne.

  That is all for now.

Continue reading “Diary: June 16 2006” →

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A short update tonight.

  

There are just 3 runners from the list to follow on Thursday.

  

Newbury 2.45 Edaara

  

5.05 Karlani

  

Yarmouth 5.15 El Alamein

  

The other one worth a look is the two year old Astronomic View in the 2.30 at Lingfield

  Good luck

Continue reading “Diary: June 15 2006” →

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We have had some success already this season with the tactic of following Sir Mark Prescott 3 year olds.  There are 2 running today and both are on our list to follow.

  

Alambic goes in the 2.40 at Beverley.   The trainer knows the family well and this looks a typical runner from the yard having had 3 runs last season at inadequate trips.

  

We will have top wait until 9.35 to see how our other list horse gets on.  Phone In, another possible Prescott “special” was 4^th at the same track on his seasonal reappearance. Did not impress now but stable are in much better form than they were then.

  The other race that interests me is the Hamilton 7.15 Narrjoo and Vauquelin both look worthy of a second look.  My preference for this race is Narjoo of Mick Channon’s.

Continue reading “Diary: June 14 2006” →

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A short update tonight as I have been watching the footy!

  

I had a look at the 2.15 at Salisbury where there are three runners that I will eb taking an interest in.  Stagehand didn’t show on his debut but I wouldn’t write him off.  Stable has a poor record at this track though.  You always have to respect Richard Hannon’s juveniles and he introduces Spiderbeck here, a half brother to Ruby Rocket. Bill Turner also does well with his 2 year olds and he has Fade to Grey in this.

  

3.15 Greek Renaissance represents our list to follow in this.  This is his first attempt at 6 furlongs and that should favour him as he is a full brother to the Dandy Nicholls trained Machinist.

  

Moving on to Chester Dress to impress made a fair debut at Sandown but does not have the best draw in the World in the 6.45.

  

I think Mutawaffer has possibilities in the 8.15 although the ground might be on the quick side for him.  He is the second runner from the list to follow today. Another horse I rather like is Cyclical but he has an awful draw.8.15 Cyclical

  In the 2.30 at Redcar Silca Soprano is a tentative suggestion.

Continue reading “Diary: June 13 2006” →

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I will concentrate on one race for tonight’s preview.  There are a number of interesting 2 year olds in the 6.35 at Windsor.

  

Although Daring You was last of the 3 runners on his debut at Brighton, the winner may turn out to be useful.  Daring You is entitled to come on for that run.

 

 

  The gelding Eager Ivor comes from an in form yard, but they are yet to have a 2 year old winner.

 

Grey Big Stuff was 4^th on his debut without being unduly knocked about and has Frankie Dettori in the saddle this time. From the stable Naala is another who is bred to make a two year old.  Vaunt is another that showed some encouraging signs on his debut when he overcame a tardy start to finish 5^th at Bath.

 

I was impressed with Greaet Big Stuff on his debut and the jockey booking is an eyecatching one.

Continue reading “Diary: June 12 2006” →

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Racing is rather in the shadow of the World Cup over the weekend and to be honest there is not a lot to get excited about.

  

There are not many runners from our list to follow.  Nidhaal has a good chance on paper in the Cecil Frail, the Haydock 3.15. He won twice last season showing a decent turn of foot and has some entries in top races.  The ratings service I subscribe to has him 3 lbs clear of the field.

  

I have been following 2 year old Winning Spirit who has his 3^rd run in the 3.50.  Form figures of 32 always worry me though, especially with BF against the last entry.

  

The sprinters on the list to follow have been doing OK.  High Reach represents the list in the 2.20 at Goodwood.  He should have conditions to suit.  The other one I like in this is Firenze.

  

We should have the winner of the 3.30 as Stronghold and Mustashaar seem to have the race between them.  They met at Lingfield in May when Stronghold came out of top.  Mostashaar looked a little unlucky that day and may well be able to turn the tables.

  

In the 4.05 Cheap Street is bred to be a two year old.  Stable have poor first time out record though.

  

Ceredig has been one of the more disappointing horses on the list to follow.  Will need to improve on his two runs so far this season if he’s to figure in the 4.40.

  

Up at Musselburgh Harrison’s Flyer is one to note in the 3.10.  Milton Bradley looks sure to get a win or two out of him this season.  Keep backing him and wait for that big priced win!

  

We also have one runner in the 3.45 but Fullandby would be better over further and with some cut.

  

Ouninpohja won 5 times for us last term and I fancy him to open his account for the season in the 5.25.

  

In the 7.00 at Newbury I will be watching newcomers Indian Ink and Swiftly Addicted. 

  

Likewise in the 6.15 at Wolverhampton Pineapple Poll is worth keeping a watch on.  Related to a couple of winners.

  

Looking forward to Sunday, Mick Channon saddles Fly Time in the 2.10 at Bath.  Finished 2^nd on debut and then ran in a listed race.  Dropped in class here and should go close.

  Good luck

Continue reading “Diary: June 10 & 11 2006” →

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Just a few runners from our list to follow in action on Thursday.  

Ryedale Ovation runs in the 3.50 at Haydock.  He has put in 3 solid efforts this season and has an each way chance,

  

No current listers in the 4.20 but 3 real old favourites in Somnus, Quito and New Seeker.  Somnus probably won’t like the ground so it may come down to whether or not the fast finishing Quito and reel in the front running New Seeker.

  

Majestic Roi is worth another chance after failing to justify favouritism on her debut.  She runs in the 2.00 at Hamilton.

  

In the 4.00 Sir Mark Prescott’s Liberate has his third run in quick succession.  He may not have been at home on the all weather the other day and seeks to get back on the winning trail.

  

There have been some interesting races over the last few days and I will try and have a bit of a catch up tomorrow evening.

Continue reading “Diary: June 8 2006” →