Good Morning/Afternoon depending on when you are reading this, we can all relax a little this week now that the Scoop 6 was won last week after Chatez landed the last leg. As for the blog last week it was a little disappointing but our NAP came placed at an each way price and Anteros won at Ffos Las, however I am still confused as to how Runswick Royal got beat at Cartmel. That is racing however and we move onwards to a big day of racing from across the country.
As always we have a video preview prepared for you guys as we go through all of the days Channel 4 races. Joining me on the panel today are the regulars in @Calummadell, @Adamwebb121 and @Mytentoryours. We hope you enjoy the show which we would like to dedicate to Henry Smith, a brave young boy who was cruelly taken from us far too soon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb9FZ29f5Pg
Now onto the days selections!
3:00 Newmarket - Picture Dealer
This will be Picture Dealer's third start for Lydia Pearce after leaving Gary Moore's yard late last year, when finishing fourth in the Ayr Silver Cup in during which he was luckless in running. On debut for the yard he finished a good second behind the at the time promising Lancelot Du Lac before shaping as if needing the run first time this season at the York Dante meeting. He was dropped a pound for that effort but in truth was never really asked for everything by Simon Pearce who once again claims three pounds today. If Picture Dealer can build on that opening effort then he could defy his price tag today and surprise a few people off a pound lower mark and on ground he loves. (16/1)
3:15 Haydock Park - Steps
There is no denying that Steps is ultra talented but he has also been called every name under the sun and not all positive remarks at that. This came after a string of seconds last season but he set the record straight with a cosy success over Eton Rifles at Ascot in a listed race. We have only seen him once this season in which he finished a good third to Lucky Beggar at Newbury, but he is a horse who usually needs a run before he is at his best. Kieren Fallon takes the ride for the first time which could be a fantastic jockey booking due to the strength he will provide from the saddle. Steps to get his season back on track for Roger Varian. (5/1)
5:45 Newmarket - Top Diktat
Gary Moore stole a few headlines with Sire De Grugy in the National Hunt season and despite not reaching that level, Top Diktat has raised a few eyebrows after stringing together four straight victories. That sensational run which has seen him rise 22 pounds in the handicap started at Kempton where he won easily twice before turning his attentions to the turf. He made that transition perfectly when first landing a Newbury handicap for Ryan Moore before the same duo were successful off a mark of 84 at Windsor. Today is obviously tougher but he won with some ease last time out giving the feeling there is plenty more to come off a 5 pound higher mark. (7/1)
8:10 Newbury - Laser Blazer
Alan King has been in good form as of late including Chatez who won the all important final race of the Scoop 6 last week making a few millionaires. He is represented here with Laser Blazer who reverts his attentions back to the flat after a couple of good efforts over hurdles including at Newbury despite being keen. We haven't seen him on the level since his days with Jeremy Gask and remains off a handy mark two pounds higher than his last win. Laser Blazer to land his first win for Alan King and Fergus Sweeney. (9/1)
NAP - Steps
Nb - Top Diktat
Good luck if you are having a bet today and as always, Happy Punting
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