Taquin Double on New Years Day

Happy New Year to you all!! I shall keep today's intro very short as I am in need of some food and then to see in 2014 in style. Good luck to you all and more importantly please stay safe whatever you are doing tonight.

Happy New Year!

1:15 Fairyhouse - Folsom Blue

Folsom Blue was one of my ante post selections for Cheltenham a few years ago over hurdles before he got injured just weeks before the race. He was rated 142 over the smaller obstacles and gets the soft ground that he relishes after a more than promising chase debut at Navan behind Sizing Gold. In the capable hands of Davy Russell he could do no better than fourth, beaten 30 and a half lengths behind the winner which usually wouldn't be much to write home about. That run was off the back of almost a year out of action and naturally he will strip much fitter today so should be able to make his presence felt in a weaker contest. (No Price Yet)

1:20 Cheltenham - Taquin Du Seuil

A poor turn out for this years Dipper with just the four turning up which is disappointing but it isn't short on class. I will say the same thing I have said all season that Oscar Whisky is not a chaser and in my eyes never will be but did beat Wonderful Charm last time in receipt of weight. The top two in the market have already clashed once over fences in which the selection came out on top, but that was over 2 miles and a farce of a race. However I do fully expect Taquin Du Seuil to confirm that form today over the longer trip of 2 miles and 5 furlongs after being outpaced at Sandown last time. To me Oscar Whisky looks a false favourite and Taquin Du Seuil is an absolute gift of a price. (6/4)

2:30 Cheltenham - Double Ross

It was a few weeks ago when Double Ross was a winning NAP on this blog but unfortunately we wont be getting anywhere near 11/1 today. To me he was very impressive last time out with a brilliant turn of foot on the home turn to take the lead two out to score by 2 lengths to Cantlow back in 2nd. To my mind he was much better value than two lengths after idling in front and it would be no surprise to see Sam Twiston-Davies be a bit more patient today. That was a very competitive and very strong Cheltenham handicap last time and this once again looks much weaker but he has a 7 pound rise to deal with. One thing I will say it that any rain that falls is in his favour after last time the ground was possibly on the fast side for him. Double Ross to land a Cheltenham Double. (2/1)

3:40 Cheltenham - Coyaba

Annacotty won on the blog for the same connections last week in the Feltham at Kempton and Coyaba can add to that today. He was mightily impressive on debut at Ffos Las in testing ground when quickening off a slow pace to score decisively by 7 lengths and easily so. Next up was Towcester when he was arguably even more impressive under a penalty in the usual testing ground, winning by 4 and a half lengths. From that run we can take that the Cheltenham hill will pose no problems and if successful today the Festival will be the next port of call. Coyaba to make it a perfect 3 from 3 and good luck to all involved with the horse (Apologies there were no jokes this week Hannah!). (7/2)

NAP - Double Ross

Nb - Taquin Du Seuil

Moore At The Double

Good Morning racing fans, I hope your waistline is at least two sizes bigger after Christmas and the New Year's resolution of 'Go to the Gym more' is being prepared. Boxing Day was a good one for us after nailing the 20/1 winner of the Feltham in Annacotty, judging by Twitter a few of you backed it which is great. Big congratulations have to go to Martin Keighley, Ian Popham and owner Liz Prowting who all saddled their first Grade One winner in the process. Also a big well done should go to the Managing Director for Mrs Prowting,  Hannah Bishop for originally buying the horse. She also read this blog last week and informed me she will definitely come back again, so 'HI HANNAH!!'. One final thing, good luck to the same connections with Faultless Feelings today at Newbury, now enough of the sucking up and onto the racing today.

They go to post this afternoon at Newbury as they hold the Challow Hurdle won last year by Taquin Du Seuil who went on to run in the Neptune. Also racing today is Chepstow as 20 horses step up to the challenge in the Welsh National which was won by the exciting Monbeg Dude last year. The only other English National Hunt meeting is at Catterick but they race on the polytrack at Lingfield as well. Perhaps the pick of all the meetings today is at Leopardstown which last season provided one of the races of the year in the Lexus. Gold Cup winner Bobs Worth takes the trip over and looks to put behind a recent flop at Haydock behind him. Limerick also hold a jumps card.

As always we have prepared a video for you previewing the Channel 4 races. Joining me this week we have Adam Webb (@Adamwebb121), Calum Madell (@Calummadell) and jockey George Gorman (@GeorgeFGorman) who rode his first winner under rules on boxing day. Watch the video by clicking the link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p04mZGgIKNM

Now onto the action today!

12:45 Newbury - De Blacksmith

In our video George put this one up as his NAP of the day which I seriously considered doing, but we will let him have his moment of glory. He ended last season by hitting the deck twice over hurdles but has since got back on track this season now that he is over fences. His chasing career got off to a good start when runner up behind the exciting Uxizandre at Plumpton but has since disappointed on testing ground at Lingfield. It is best putting a line through that run as he was beaten way too far out and some problems came to light which will have been corrected. De Blacksmith to carry on the good form of Gary Moore. (9/1)

1:30 Chepstow - Lamps

I like this one for a few reasons and one of them is because I am a big Chelsea fan (here comes the hate on Twitter) but there are stronger reasons. We will start with his love of the soft ground that he will encounter today, on soft ground or worse he has won twice and placed a further 6 times so he has earned the title 'Mudlark'. The equally important factor today is that he goes well fresh winning twice first time out in his still short career but there is plenty more improvement to come this season, after all he is only a 6 year old. Any money for him will be a big positive as well, Lamps to find the back of the net... Please forgive me for that one!! (12/1)

2:00 Chepstow - Violet Dancer

This is the second selection of the day from Gary Moore's yard and also the NAP of the day for me. He left a huge impression on me at Sandown when winning last time and remaining unbeaten over hurdles. On his hurdles bow he handed out a 10 pound beating to the well regarded Aldopicgros on very soft ground before winning a very strong race at Sandown as previously mentioned. He wasn't the best over the 2nd last that time but picked himself up to jump the last really well and ended it all by going away from Sleepy Haven up the hill. He is a very strong bet and looks destined for great things down the line. (4/1)

2:20 Leopardstown - Djakadam 

This is one horse I am genuinely excited about seeing this afternoon and have been excited about all season after a few eye catching efforts last year. He gets a lot of weight from the older horses today as for the next few days he is still a four year old, 11 pounds is a lot of weight to get though. On his last run last season he was just over 11 lengths behind Diakali who has since won a big Grade One hurdle in France, but anything he did over hurdles was just a bonus. Once you see him you will realise just why I fancy him to make a top chaser and from the Willie Mullins yard he could be absolutely anything. Djakadam to land his first chase at the first time of asking. (2/1)

2:35 Chepstow - Merry King

Last weekend Houblon Des Obeaux was put up as a selection on this blog after staying on very takingly in the Hennessy late on to grab 6th. Merry King was staying on with him and finished just ahead of him in 5th and was flying late in the race which would signify the step up in trip will be no problem. He has always been a horse that needs a trip and this will be the furthest he has run over so far in his career and the ground should pose no problems at all. Thanks to Tidal Bay keeping the majority of the other horses out of the handicap, Merry King is allowed to run off a very low weight of 10-3 which is very appealing in this race for sure. Merry King to land the Welsh National of 2013. (10/1)

NAP - Violet Dancer
Nb - Djakadam

As always Happy Punting guys!

Al Ferof To Be Kempton King

Merry Christmas to you all, I hope everyone had a wonderful day yesterday and ate enough Turkey to last a lifetime, but we are back to normality today. There is a total of 11 meetings today and that is with Huntingdon and Ffos Las already abandoning their cards due to waterlogging. The main meeting of course is from Kempton as they stage two Grade One's in the King George and the Christmas Hurdle that involves My Tent Or Yours and The New One.

We shall keep the intro fairly short today as we have plenty of racing to get stuck into, but before that I have to plug our video for today. We went through the Kempton card as well as covering the Rowland Meyrick at Wetherby providing analysis of the races and giving our tips, as well as having a laugh along the way of course. Joining me this week were Adam Webb (@Adamwebb121), Calum Madell (@Calummadell) and Michael Andrew (@Mytentoryours). You can also follow me on Twitter at @Lukeelder13, watch the video by clicking the link below, enjoy!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjHsPkxso-4

Now lets get down to business.

12:50 Kempton - Vaniteux

Nicky Henderson's Gelding made a lasting impression first time out in England when winning a hot Novice Hurdle at Sandown, beating Vibrato Valtat and Champagne At Tara in the process. It looked to be a tight run thing coming to the last but found an extra gear on the run in to win cosily and in very good style. There isn't much else to add on that front but one of the main dangers could be Fascino Rustico who may have needed that last run when well beat at Newbury. Vaniteux is taken to make it two from two here however. (7/2)

1:25 Kempton - Urbain De Sivola

Urbain De Sivola is making his chase debut today after running a blinder at Sandown when backed off the boards last time out. That was over 2 miles which looked a bit on the sharp side but he did look as if a switch to fences would be a benefit with the way he jumped. One of the interesting things about Urbain De Sivola is that he had a breathing operation before this season which looks to have bought around some improvement. Urbain De Sivola to make a winning chasing debut. (7/2)

2:00 Kempton - Annacotty

A few of you may scoff at this selection as he is the rank outsider of the field and his overall form so far isn't up to this standard, but he is better than that for sure. Connections try blinkers for the first time which looks an interesting move after a couple of below par efforts but he bounced right back at Chepstow last time. There is no way around it, this year's Feltham is a poor one by its usual standards and Just A Par is a worthy favourite, but I have serious doubts about him acting round Kempton. The selection is a course and distance winner however and is the only front runner in the field which is a huge positive as he is a 10 pound better horse when leading. Annacotty to run his rivals into the ground. (20/1)

3:10 Kempton - Al Ferof

In our jumps preview video I put up Al Ferof as the best bet of the season in this race so I'm happy he is here for starters. This race looks tailor made for Al Ferof and the only negative I can find is that he hasn't ran over 3 miles yet so is an unconfirmed stayer. I would have no doubts on that front and he will be racefit after an easy match at Ascot where he justified very short odds. There is no lack of pace here with horses such as Champion Court and Cue Card in the field so he will have a strong pace to aim at for sure. Al Ferof to take this race and continue is progression through the ranks and land the King George. (antepost 16/1)

NAP - Urbain De Sivola
Nb - Vaniteux

Good luck and as always, happy punting

Newland Know's the Score at Haydock

Good Morning/Evening Racing fans, I hope you are well rested for a hectic weekend of racing and of course an even more hectic Christmas period coming up. We wont worry you about that just yet however as we focus on today and hopefully try and find some winners! They go to post in the feature meeting today at Ascot as they hold the Grade One Long Walk Hurdle and the Grade Three Ladbroke Handicap Hurdle. Supporting them is Haydock and Newcastle who hold jumps cards and the only flat meeting of the day is at Lingfield as they race on the polytrack, racing in Ireland is from Navan.

Before we get into things, a quick review of last week as we had a couple of winners at nice prices as well. First up Sam Winner jumped his rivals into submission and held off Le Bec in game fashion up the Cheltenham hill, he looks an ideal type for the 4 miler at the Festival. Our NAP also went in at 11/1 through Double Ross who left a disappointing run behind him at Ascot to land the December Gold Cup. More of the same this week please!!!

As always we have prepared a video for you covering the racing today with all of our fancies. Joining me this week is Adam Webb (@Adamwebb121) and Calum Madell (@Calummadell), hopefully we can find you a few winners. Watch the video by clicking the link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvTA5gXJuKc

Now let's get down to business!

12:30 Haydock - Ahyaknowyerself

Dr Richard Newland could have a useful horse on his hands here after a good performance on chasing debut at Bangor behind the capable Open Hearted. Over hurdles he was even better and managed a rating of 147 but fell in the Greatwood when still going well but admittedly at an early stage. He jumped well first time over fences and was probably given a bit too much to do as well as giving first run to the eventual winner. At the finish he was only 2 and a half lengths behind Open Hearted but had put 20 lengths between himself and Lord Of House back in third. It was a debut full of promise and if he can build on that with the weight he receives added in then he'll be the one to beat. (9/4)

12:45 Ascot - Sybarite

After a press day at Nigel Twiston-Davies' yard there was one horse everyone wanted to take out of the day, that horse was Sybarite. He had lost his was badly in early 2012 but resorted to pointing and found that much easier notching up a few wins along the way. On his return to racing under rules he gave a somewhat laboured effort and steps up in trip today which will suit him down to the ground, as will a return to handicaps. As you will remember if you read this blog last week I made the point that Double Ross ran in a dry spell for the yard, Sybarite ran on that exact same day so I have no qualms about forgetting that run. The yard are back in great form again and Sybarite can refind his old form once again. (10/1)

3:00 Ascot - Houblon Des Obeaux 

Venetia Williams drops her representative in trip today after running on in taking style for a good sixth in the Hennessy behind the reopposing Triolo D'Alene. For his efforts that day the handicapper has dropped him a couple of pounds down to a workable mark of 152 in ground he will absolutely adore. It will be interesting to see how they use him today, by that I mean what style of running will they adopt for the day. A strong pace will be a huge positive and it would be no surprise to see him go on and make the running to draw out doubts in other opponents stamina. Houblon Des Obeaux to run his rivals into the ground. (7/2)

3:40 Lingfield - Modem

Our last selection today comes on the polytrack at Lingfield which will make a change from the jumping action in testing ground. He was possibly a tad unlucky last time but will have learned a lot from his first try at the trip on only his fourth career run and on top of that he wore blinkers for the first time. He is up a pound for finishing 2nd to a more experienced and older rival last time but drops into a handicap for three year olds. That is a huge positive and in the capable hands of Andrea Atzeni can take all the beating today. (5/2)

NAP - Sybarite
Nb - Ahyaknowyerself 

I hope you all have a great Christmas and thank you for reading my blog this year, I appreciate every single one of you :) We shall return on Boxing Day!

Ross To Find Cheltenham Gold

Good Morning/Evening racing fans, I trust we all had a good week and are fully rested up for a good weekend of racing. Last week didn't exactly go to plan with our selections with no winners and 3 places, but that is nothing to brag about and certainly nothing to 'Boom' about like many 'tipsters' on Twitter do. Tokyo Brown remains a frustrating one from last week and just came up short after getting second run on the winner. He will be winning next time out but I fear he wont be a huge price, but onto this week's racing.

They go to post today in the feature meeting at Cheltenham as they stage the International Hurdle which will see the exiting, The New One bid to boost his Champion Hurdle Credentials. Also staging National Hunt fixtures today are Doncaster, Lingfield and over in Ireland at Fairyhouse, they race on the Polytrack at Southwell and in the evening Wolverhampton.

As always we have prepared a video for you covering all of the Channel 4 racing tomorrow and some more. joining me this week is @Adamwebb121 and @Calummadell. Go and give them a follow on twitter and you can also follow me if you don't already on @Lukeelder13, you can watch the video by clicking the link below, enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3W1rYWkOd7I

12:40 Cheltenham - Sam Winner

The first three in the market today re-oppose after filling the first three placings here last month when Le Bec came out victorious. Sam Winner was back in third that day and is the one to take from the race after falling in his only two other starts over fences. On paper them falls look worse than they were as on the whole he jumped well both times but made two mistakes that cost him when looking like winning both times. He is 6 years old now and finally mature enough to make a name for himself over fences this season starting here. Paul Nicholls was in rude form last Saturday when notching up a treble at Sandown and this week should be like no other for the former Champion Trainer. Sam Winner to get his career back on track today. (4/1)

1:15 Cheltenham - Parsnip Pete

Most of these look handicapped to the hilt but Parsnip Pete could still have a little bit to come after bumping into one last time out at Newbury when beating Greywell Boy. The stable had two runners yesterday and both were in the first two with one winner ridden by Paddy Brennan at Bangor. It was a competitive race at Newbury last time out and in all honesty probably a more competitive one albeit off a 5 pound higher mark. Parsnip Pete to make amends for last time out and get a win to his name. (10/1)

2:25 Cheltenham - Double Ross

The main race of the day here and an interesting runner for Nigel Twiston-Davies after taking to fences pretty well this season. He started off when winning at Perth with Attaglance behind him and went on to chase home Balder Succes and The Romford Pele at Chepstow. The run that really caught my eye was last time out at Ascot when second to Niceonefrankie when conceding 4 pounds to him. In all honesty he wouldn't have beaten him off level weights as the winner was a full 13 lengths ahead of the selection. The reason it caught my eye was down to the fact that the Twiston-Davies yard were in a slump at that point and couldn't train a winner for love nor money. Double Ross put in a fantastic performance with all things taken into account and can go one better today. All rain is a big bonus. (11/1)

2:50 Fairyhouse - Rogue Angel

Mouse Morris has a consistent horse in Rogue Angel and he has held fairly high company since going chasing this season. First time out he should have beaten Bonisland but 'fell' when in truth he was all but taken out by the wayward jumping favourite. Next up he was 3rd in a Grade 1 over two and a half miles behind the exciting Sizing Rio but proved no match for him on the day. His most promising run however came last time out which was also his worst placed finish when completing over fences. He was the only one in the field that day who attempted to go with Champagne Fever and matched him for a long way before a mistake set him back. From that point he faced an uphill task and he probably lost a bit of confidence but still managed to beat home the useful Our Vinnie. He will be very dangerous today if he gets his own way, however he will need to brush up on his jumping. Rogue Angel to lose his maiden tag over fences. (No Price Yet)

NAP - Double Ross
Nb - Rogue Angel

Good Luck today guys and as always happy punting!!

Sandown Has Soll

Good Morning and welcome to a bit of a recovery mission after last week, but we couldn't have asked for a better weekend of racing to do so. Sandown take the leading role today as they stage the 2013 renewal of the Tingle Creek won last year by Sprinter Sacre. Unfortunately he cant take his chance today but that opens up the door to a new 2 mile chaser to have his day in the sun. There is also action at Aintree over the National fences with the Becher Chase and the Grand Sefton, both of which are highly competitive. They also go to post at Chepstow and Wetherby over jumps and an evening meeting on the polytrack at Wolverhampton, the days meetings are rounded off by Navan in Ireland.

On Thursday evening we did a preview video with Calum Madell (@Calummadell) and live from Hong Kong Andrew Rideout (@ThouroughbredAR). In the video we covered all of the main races this weekend from Sha Tin including analysis of the Home and International raiders. Watch that episode through the link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Palbs_EoXJA

Also we have a current video covering all of today's racing on Channel 4, joining me this week are the regulars Calum Madell (@Calummadell), Adam Webb (@Adamwebb121) and Michael Andrews (@Mytentoryours). You can watch this episode through the link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxNHmGYfoCM

But now onto this week's selections!!

12:50 Sandown - Tante Sissi

Alan King's representative has been known to need her reappearances but you cant avoid the fact that she was disappointing last time when pulled up. That was over fences however and she is more well known as a hurdler which is what she returns to today after a failed chasing attempt. She will strip much fitter for the recent outing and the ground is well on her side today as she can usually be a touch keen in her races. With a few pace angles in the race and a good gallop on the menu she could return to winning ways at a nice price this afternoon. (10/1)

1:50 Sandown - Grandouet

Grandouet seems to be a talking horse for all the wrong reasons and unfairly so in my books, he has done nothing wrong and remains a promising 6 year old. He was the best of these over hurdles but unseated on chase debut at the last when under pressure from Hinterland who reopposes. On the whole he jumped well down the back straight but people seemed to forget that he always needs a run to start off his year, that was why he was touted at a Champion Hurdle horse when 2nd to Zarkandar in the International Hurdle. Today he will strip much fitter and we will see the real Grandouet and the main positive is that there is a guartanteed strong pace today as opposed to last time. There are a few contenders that can go from the front and I would be shocked if Taquin Du Seuil doesn't want to make this a real stamina test. Grandouet to silence the doubters and land his first chase. (7/2)

2:40 Aintree - Katenko

This is the second appearance in as many weeks on this blog for Katenko after last week when he ran in the Hennessy. Things were looking good that day until he met one on a bad stride and came down which was also his only mistake of the race. He only completed a circuit of the track last week so he didn't have too much of a hard time and he wouldn't be here if he was feeling any effects from the fall. Before that he had a strong portfolio, more recently when pounding a good Handicap field into submission by 12 lengths at Cheltenham. He looks as if there is a lot more to come and on a personal note I backed him last week for the Gold Cup at 50/1 before that price went. Katenko to make amends for last week. (11/4)

3:15 Aintree - Gansey

Gansey typically needs a run to put him straight and he had just that on the Mildmay course in October when 5th over 2 and a half miles. He hasn't won since 2011 at Newcastle but who could forget that gallant display him and the late Little Josh put on when fighting out this race last year. That was off a 3 pound higher mark and he always looked the type to take to the National fences as he proved last year when 2nd in the race. Ryan Mania gets on well with the horse despite never actually winning a race on board but he showed last April how well he rides the National fences. Of course I speak of the Grand National when he teamed up with his boss Sue Smith to ride Aurora's Encore to victory. Gansey to go one better this year. (10/1)

3:35 Sandown - Soll

Soll represents a Breeders Cup winning trainer in Jo Hughes who of course landed the Marathon with London Bridge. However Soll made a bit of a name for himself over fences last year, most notably when finishing seventh in the Grand National. His outing before that is when he caught my eye when galloping his rivals at Sandown into submission with a round of sublime jumping. A return to this course and a stamina sapping trip could see him return to winning ways. (16/1)

9:20 Wolverhampton - Tokyo Brown

You may remember Tokyo Brown as a selection a couple of weeks ago when running a really good race off the back of a long absence. He turned for home in front that day and looked as if he was going on to score comfortably until the lack of racefitness hit and he ended back in 5th. That was a very promising run over course and distance and should build on that today once again in the hands of Luke Morris. One last point is that he is now a 4 year old (almost 5) and sprinters tend to improve with age, so his promise he showed when 2 and 3 is a big positive. Tokyo Brown to finally break his maiden tag and win tomorrow for Heather Main. (5/1)

NAP - Tokyo Brown
NB - Katenko

As always, happy punting guys!

Tara To Fend Off Bangor Challengers

Good Morning or Evening, depending on what time you are reading this, but thank you for coming here nonetheless! You join us on one of the best racedays of the year with many festival clues to be had across the country especially up at Newcastle. They hold the yearly Fighting Fifth Hurdle won last year by Countrywide Flame but has names on the trophy such as Sea Pigeon, Kribensis and Comedy Of Errors. The other big meeting comes from Newbury who stage the Hennessy Gold Cup won last year by Bobs Worth who of course went on to win the Gold Cup. They also go to post at Towcester, Bangor, Wolverhampton and over in Ireland they race at Fairyhouse where Flat Out returns after 1042 days off.

We had just the one winner last week with Alasi as she narrowly held on at Ascot and Mac Aeda took a tumble when still going well. The one you should all put in your tracker is Tokyo Brown however who turned for home 3 lengths clear before fading late on finishing out of the places. That was off the back of a long lay off and he will be winning next time out, so keep him on your side.

As always we have a video prepared for you covering tomorrow's races but unfortunately due to technical issues I was only joined by Michael Andrews (@mytentoryours) this week. You can follow me on twitter on @Lukeelder13 and watch the video by clicking on the following link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTIKvPv5FjU

A few weeks ago I went to visit Martin Smith's yard who is a trainer based in Newmarket and will be unleashing more of his string over the coming weeks. He has already had his first winner earlier this week with Boris The Bold at Kempton who returned at 14/1. Watch the stable tour by clicking on the link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Favvx9Tdi2M&list=FLezAefNM6xM_sGDsrGUwjjQ

Onto this week's selections!

1:30 Bangor - Fentara

Tim Walford has Fentara off a winning mark now and Will Biddick takes a further 5 pounds off meaning he only carries 11-7 now. Although she is the only one in the field yet to have a start this season but does go well fresh having won twice and placed a further two more times after a break. The ground is set to be on the testing side which is exactly what Fentara needs to be seen to best effect with all her wins on soft or worse. Her season was aimed towards the big Mares chase at Newbury later in the season but that was abandoned when she was favourite. One last key point is that since the application of cheek pieces her form reads 132 and still looks to have something in hand. Fentara to make up for last year and gain a deserved success today. (2/1)

1:55 Fairyhouse - Some Tikket

This is a bit of an odd selection for this blog and a rare visit to Ireland as we side with Dessie Hughes' horse Some Tikket who fell on chase debut. He was still well in with a chance that day when coming down at the last and was up straight away so clearly had no immediate effects. Back into his hurdling days he had some smart form earlier in his career when winning his Maiden Hurdle easily before being well beaten by Mala Beach. Obviously today is a big ask for him in a 20 runner Beginners Chase but his running style will help him out as he shouldn't see a rival from the front. Some Tikket to make all and break his maiden tag over fences. (No Price Yet)

2:05 Newcastle - Duke Of Navan

Duke Of Navan is one that you all may scoff at a little as My Tent Or Yours is in the field and looks near unbeatable with Melodic Rendezvous 2nd in the betting. However Nicky Richards holds this one in very high regard and won the Morebattle last year, albeit a below par renewal of the race. The form that will stick out to most people is when 4th at Cheltenham behind Dodging Bullets, that form alone isn't good enough but it was very slowly run and not his true self. The real reason for me putting him up as a selection is that at the time of writing there are 8 runners meaning the places go down to third. He will certainly get third in my mind and it would be no surprise to see him split the main two in the betting, but he could certainly cause a shock. (28/1)

2:40 Newcastle - Baile Anrai

Onto one now who is certainly for win purposes from the in form Dan Skelton yard and is his only runner today. He gets in off a lowly weight of 10-3 today and also his lowest weight for some time over fences which must be noted. Also worth noting is the stable move, as mentioned before he is now with Dan Skelton after previously at Ian Williams yard. First time out for his new yard this year he ran an encouraging third at Huntingdon over hurdles but was outpaced over the shorter trip, the return to three miles is in his favour. Baile Anrai to refind the winning thread. (13/2)

3:00 Newbury - Katenko

Our last runner today is one that I consider to be a leading candidate for the Cheltenham Gold Cup as he was back in March before disaster struck. He picked up Colic (twisted gut) and was fortunately saved to fight another day as some aren't that lucky with this horrible illness. If he returns anywhere near the same horse that destroyed a good handicap field by 12 lengths at Cheltenham then he must go close today.That is a big if though as he is off the back of a big break and still has to prove he is the same horse after that bout of Colic. Katenko to continue his improvement for the in form Venetia Williams yard. (14/1)

NAP - Fentara
Nb - Baile Anrai

Good luck and as always, happy punting!

Moore Of The Game At Huntingdon

Good morning racing fans and a big congratulations for making it through another work week, your reward? A big Saturday of racing of course. Today's main meeting comes from Haydock who stage their yearly Betfair Chase in which Silviniaco Conti aims to go back to back in the race. He faces stern opposition from last year's Gold Cup hero Bobs Worth and winner of the Ryanair, Cue Card who's stamina gets tested again. Also on the cards today is the Amlin 1965 Chase at Ascot which see's the return of the exciting chaser Al Ferof as he faces two rivals. They also go to post at Huntingdon and on the polytrack at Lingfield as well as Wolverhampton in the evening.

Last week Le Bec got us out of trouble as the others disappointed, but at least we got off to a good start which counts for something... Right? As always we have prepared a video for you all covering tomorrow's Channel 4 races and i'm once again joined by the regulars. Amongst our regulars is Calum Madell (@Calummadell) who owns Magnifique Etoile, he of course runs in todays Ascot hurdle and we get the inside scoop on him. Making up the panel was Michael Andrews (@mytentoryours) and Adam Webb (@Adamwebb121).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA5TE6L_blQ

Now onto today's racing!

2:15 Huntingdon - The Game Is A Foot

The Game Is A Foot improved to win at Plumpton on Monday and win well on that occasion. Gary Moore brings him up to Huntingdon under a penalty instead of waiting for the Handicapper to have his say. Josh Moore has been on fire lately with 4 of his last 11 rides being winners and 3 more being placed, including a win on this horse on Monday. I was at Plumpton that day and rushed to the winners enclosure to see him in and he would have hardly blown a candle out and definitely looks a horse going in the right direction. Before hand he didn't have much form that would be worthy of winning this but he is clearly in fine form with himself and could once again be well in at the weights. The Game Is A Foot to get today off to a flying start albeit at a short price. (6/5)

3:15 Ascot - Alasi

Paul Webber's mare is one that I have admired for a long time now as she never seems to run a bad race, that was no different last time out. She took on horses of her own sex at Wetherby and was in the firing line for a long time before fading late to finish eight and three quarter lengths behind the progressive Cockney Sparrow. The strongest form to her name however is when beating Champion Court by a neck over fences earlier this year, albeit a Champion Court that wasn't 100% right that day. She runs off the lowest handicap mark for a while today in 135. Alasi to get her day in the sun today at Ascot. (7/1)

3:35 Haydock - Mac Aeda

Mac Aeda was well backed on his reappearance but could manage no better than third behind Ultimate, however has never won after a break, so it was to be expected. He will strip much fitter for that run and off the winning mark of 125 can take all the beating in what is sure to be a stamina test. If you look at the races Mac Aeda has won you will find that he relishes a real stamina sapping race and has twice been the victor over this trip. The main danger could come in the form of The Rainbow Hunter but his day like many in this race will be the Grand National in April.

7:20 Wolverhampton - Tokyo Brown

Believe it or not, Tokyo Brown is one that I have been following for a good while now, ever since he was third in a strong Maiden at Lingfield behind Clowance Estate. Despite catching my eye he has never won and has since been off for just over a year which isn't a massive negative in my eyes. I was at Lingfield last week and Heather Main had two horses running that day running off massive layoffs yet still ran well, signifying the yard can ready one after a break. The jockey booking is also a huge positive with Luke Morris taking the reins today. Tokyo Brown to win after a break. (8/1)

NAP - The Game Is A Foot
Nb - Tokyo Brown

Good luck and as always, happy punting!

Williams To Pay For A Beer Or Two

Good Morning racing fans I trust you enjoyed yesterday's action at Cheltenham and your National Hunt buzz is in full flow, if its not already it will be after today. Many regard today's action as one of the top days racing in the season behind the Festival in March and Hennessy day at Newbury. It is the Open Meeting at Prestbury Park and the main day of course features the Paddypower Gold Cup won last year by the exciting Al Ferof. The race has a long list of top class winners including Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Imperial Commander, Exotic Dancer and Our Vic.

We are spoiled for choice once again today for racing, as previously mentioned Cheltenham have the big meeting of the day but Uttoxeter and Wetherby also hold National Hunt cards. Supporting them on the polytrack is Lingfield who hold the Listed Churchill Stakes whereas Wolverhampton race under the floodlights this evening. The exciting recruit to chasing and last years Supreme Novices winner, Champagne Fever, makes his debut today at Punchestown who host an 8 race card.

As always we have prepared a video for you all, this week previewing the Cheltenham card for today and once again joined by George Gorman who gave us the inside scoop on Gary Moore's weekend runners. As usual I was joined by the regular panel of Adam Webb (@Adamwebb121), Michael Andrews (@Mytentoryours) and Calum Madell (@Calummadell). You can also find George on twitter by searching for @GeorgeFGorman. Watch the video in the link below!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53vakFih6Ms

Now onto today's selections after landing a 50/1 winner last week with Miss Cap Estel!!

1:15 Cheltenham - Le Bec

This race is intriguing as so many festival 'bubbles' could be burst in this event alone. A fitting place to start would be the favourite and a horse that has been called a Gold Cup horse by connections, of course I am talking about AFRICAN GOLD. Last season he was a leading contender for the Albert Bartlett before finding only At Fishers Cross too good and had LE BEC behind him that day. Unlike Nigel Twiston-Davies' charge, LE BEC has had a run over the larger obstacles in which he won cosily and was always in control down the home straight. He would have learned a lot from that day and is expected to come on a lot for the run, despite having to give AFRICAN GOLD 5 pounds today. He is one that has always looked a chaser and looks to remain unbeaten like the Jonjo O'Neill trained SHUTTHEFRONTDOOR. His only outing over fences was at Aintree 21 days ago when he edged out the promising Beeves late on although he had something left up his sleeve. He has also tasted the Festival experience when running a good fourth behind Holywell in last years Pertemps Final. Dessie Hughes has two representatives at Cheltenham today and his second runner is WHITE STAR LINE who is already a National winner. By that I mean he won the Kerry National at Listowel back in September but won again at Clonmel last time albeit maybe a tad fortuitous. He has the most chasing experience in the field and has to give weight all round including the interesting SAM WINNER who has already had two attempts at the Chasing game. Unfortunately both of them ended in him falling and one of them he sustained a serious injury but on the whole his jumping was good. If them two experiences haven't scarred him mentally then he could be a real player today for the Paul Nicholls yard. The other contender today is BOB FORD who put it up to Taquin Du Seuil on chasing debut but looks up against it today. Preference is for LE BEC who hails from the bang in form yard of Emma Lavelle and Noel Fehily who cant do much wrong at present. (4/1)

1:50 Cheltenham - Tour Des Champs

Tour Des Champs gets in here off a very low weight of 10-1 and is one of the last ones within the handicap after his mark remains unchanged from last time. He ended last season with a good fourth in the Scottish National behind Godsmejudge who reopposes today on worse terms. First time out this season however he was a good 2nd behind Balthazar King who of course won yesterday's Cross Country race. The step up in trip for Tour Des Champs however is a positive and he seldom runs a bad race but has been slipping down the handicap in the process. Team Twiston-Davies haven't quite been in the form we are accustomed to at this time of year but they dont send horses to Cheltenham without a chance. Tour Des Champs to go one better than last time. (8/1)

2:30 Cheltenham - Woolcombe Folly

Paul Nicholls took this last year with Al Ferof and this year is represented by only Woolcombe Folly who has been dropped two pounds for his last effort. Today is an extra 110 yards but that wouldnt have stopped him getting 2nd behind Johns Spirit had he jumped the last well. Alas he made a mistake that cost him big time and he finished only sixth but on the plus side he is dropped a further two pounds. This is an odd race in the sense that you cant find anything that is really well handicapped, instead everything looks on an honest mark. Woolcombe Folly was once fancied for a Champion Chase and always performs well in these kind of events so is taken to land todays prize at a good price. (33/1)

3:35 Cheltenham - Toubeera

Today's NAP comes in the form of Toubeera for Venetia Williams who was impressive on her last two starts last season at Huntingdon and Uttoxeter. This is obviously a much bigger ask but we haven't even scraped the bottom of the barrel regarding her ability and this is well within her. She is a big horse and as a result has taken a bit of time to grow into herself but looks to have the world at her feet this season and is a horse going places for sure. Usually Venetia Williams doesn't have her string in dazzling form but this year she has been having winners left, right and centre. Toubeera to land today's race and use this as a stepping stone towards bigger and better things. (15/2)

4:05 Cheltenham - Flementime

Flementime looked a very promising horse in early 2012 but after a good sixth at Aintree in their big Mares bumper she injured her leg and has been given time off since. It is odd for anyone to be tipping a horse who hasn't seen the track for 582 days but connections are excited about this one and at home he works with Champion Court. Obviously he is one of Martin Keighley's best horses if not his best horse so for a bumper horse to already be considered that good is rare and must be noted. Flementime to go well in the bumper. (16/1)

NAP - Toubeera
Nb - Flementime

Good luck today guys and lets hope for another big winner this week!!

Reckless To Be The Wincanton Meister

First of all I have to apologise as there was no blog last week, the only excuse I can offer is that I got too caught up in the Breeders Cup action. Hopefully you still watched out Breeders Cup video and also our video covering last week's action, both of which returned winners. Today the racing comes from Doncaster who hold their annual November Handicap meeting and are the only track racing on the flat today. We also have national hunt action from Sandown, Kelso and Wincanton which stages the Badger Ales Trophy won last year by The Package.

Speaking of The Package, he was runner up to Restless D'artaix when AP McCoy made it to Three Thousand winners at Plumpton in 2009. This week he passed Four Thousand at Towcester when riding Mountain Tunes to victory in typical McCoy style. When turning from home he looked to hold little chance and he even touched 50/1 in running after a mistake at the 2nd last hurdle. Coming to the last he had just about got his mount staying on before jumping in to Panama Petrus, would that stop him? No, of course not. Mountain Tunes was galvanised and more importantly a more than willing partner which enable the duo to catch Kris Spin and Jamie Moore late on.

People have asked what an achievement like this means to me and to be truthful, I couldn't tell you. I am a 20 year old guy who as a passion for horse racing, but I have never known the sport when it hasn't been dominated by The Champ. For me personally, it is hard to think of the sport without one man being so far ahead of the others in the jockeys championship. It will show exactly how much he means to this sport on the day he retires and we realise how privileged we have been to see this man in action.

Before we start with the days selections I have to mention that we have prepared another video including some singing... You have to watch it to understand. Joining me today were the usual suspects Adam Webb (@adamwebb121) and Michael Andrews (@Mytentoryours). Watch the video through the link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgxwckNt-x4


12:20 Wincanton - SGT Reckless

Mick Channon landed the Haldon Gold Cup this week with Somersby who we very much know everything about. SGT Reckless is at the other end of that scale in the sense that we dont know much about him as he makes his hurdling debut today. His career got off to a great start as he made two big impressions first at Wincanton and secondly at Lingfield, both in bumpers. He went to the Champion Bumper at the Festival with a leading chance and was sent off 8/1, in truth he probably wasn't bred to be a flat horse. Which brings us onto today and his hurdling debut, this discipline definitely makes more appeal for a horse like him and he could even make a nice chaser in time. There is nothing else I can really add to that other than the fact that he looks every yard a National Hunt horse and this looks a winnable race. (No Price Available Yet)

2:05 Wincanton - Far West

Paul Nicholls had the first two horses home in this race last year with Zarkandar and Prospect Wells fighting out a thrilling finish. Far West looks to hold the key to today's race as well and can land this for the 2nd year running for Team Ditcheat. Sam Twiston-Davies rides again for Paul Nicholls and over the past week he has an outstanding strike rate when teaming up with the ex Champion Trainer. This is also an exciting race for a number of reasons, mostly for me its exciting because of the fact that Our Conor's form will first be truly tested. Sametegal has already come out and won who was of course third in last year's Triumph Hurdle and 2 and quarter lengths behind Far West. A repeat of his Triumph Hurdle effort would hold him in fine regard for today and he handed out a 12 length beating of Handazan first time out last season. Far West to land the Elite Hurdle 2013. (3/1)

2:25 Doncaster - Jack Dexter

Jack Dexter is undoubtedly the class horse of the race and definitely brings the best form to the table after his 2nd to Slade Power on Champions Day. He must give away 6 pounds to everyone in the field except for Arnold Lane and he gets his preferred ground today which is a huge positive. The Ayr Gold Cup form should be turned around with Highland Colori and that remains a monumental effort to finish third from top weight on ground that probably was too fast for him. Ballesteros could be the biggest danger to him on his first outing for Richard Fahey and with Paul Hanagan on board, he wasn't at his best last time but can correct that. Jack Dexter to take all the beating today however. (7/2)

3:00 Doncaster - Miss Cap Estel

This is a really hard race to dissect but I have a strong fancy in this to some people's disbelief, not naming anybody on last nights video of course. At the start of the season as some of you may know I interviewed Kirsty Milczarek, she gave us all a horse to follow for the season. That horse was called Kikonga who has since gone on to be successful this year, one of the times was when beating Miss Cap Estel at Ascot. That was when she first caught my eye as she was the only one who made any sort of ground from the back of the field and was never nearer than at the finish. She then went to Goodwood twice, the first time was behind Wild Coco when she was thoroughly outclassed and the second time is best forgotten. She righted that wrong though when absolutely bolting up at Ffos Las before tailing off in a French listed race which can also be forgiven. Miss Cap Estel to go well at a price. (50/1)

3:15 Wincanton - Meister Eckhart

Meister Eckhart is one of my Novice Chasers to follow for the season and has been a horse that has impressed me for a couple of seasons now. I first noticed him when fifth for Rebecca Curtis behind the late Brindisi Breeze in the Albert Bartlett at the Festival a couple of seasons ago. Everything about him just screamed that he was a chaser and he has done nothing to put me off that since switching to Alan King's yard. On his belated reappearance last season he was runner up to Prospect Wells in the National Spirit Hurdle at Fonwell, before again finishing runner up at Cheltenham in the Coral Cup. He then went on to finish third at Aintree in another hot race with was a great effort as many Cheltenham horses struggle when going to Aintree in the same season. Alan King couldnt have found a much harder race to start him off over fences, despite it being a four runner race, all of these could be Grade One chasers. Meister Eckhart to start his chasing career off on the right foot and land today's race. (7/2)

NAP - Far West
Nb - SGT Reckless

Good luck today everyone and as always, Happy Punting

Ballesteros To Get His Hole In One

Good Morning everyone and congratulations for making it through another work week, your reward? A huge weekend of racing of course! The big meeting today comes to us from Doncaster as they stage their yearly Racing Post Trophy won last year by Kingsbarns. We have jumps action from Chepstow, Aintree, Stratford and over in Ireland they race over the sticks at Wexford. As well as Doncaster on the flat we have strong cards from Newbury Leopardstown an evening meeting from Wolverhampton on the polytrack. 

As always we have prepared a video for you covering all the races on Channel 4 today including some insight into some runners today. I was joined by Adam Webb (@Adamwebb121) as always and Calum Madell (@Calummadell) who gave us insight into his runner tomorrow at Stratford, Magnifique Etoile. We were also joined by amateur jockey George Gorman (@GeorgeFGorman) who is based with Gary Moore. He gave us the inside scoop on how Sire De Grugy and Fruity O'Rooney are doing at home ahead of their run this afternoon. You can watch the video by clicking on the link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJtU_2u1WNQ

I hope you enjoy! But onto today's selections.

2:40 Doncaster - Ennistown

Since joining Charlie Appleby Ennistown is unbeaten in two outings and since having a hood applied he has been defeated just once in 4 attempts. He takes the step back up in trip today after previously being successful over 1 mile and 3 furlongs he tackles an extra furlong here, that is a positive. Possibly the biggest positive today is the 3 year old allowance, instead of his official rating of 100 he is allowed to run off 93. This time of year is fantastic to catch 3 year olds as they are beginning to mature and the older horses don't have so much of an advantage. The last positive towards Ennistown is that he hails from a stable bang in form, from the last 14 runners Charlie Appleby has had no representative placed worse than 5th. In that purple patch he has had winners priced 8/11, 14/1, 20/1 and 8/1 and as you can imagine the profit to a pound stake is high. (6/1)

2:55 Newbury - Nichols Canyon

This is a tough race to assess but Nichols Canyon impressed me when victorious last time out at Ascot on testing ground. He beat Greatwood by 2 lengths that day who was in turn 2 lengths clear of the rest of the field. The biggest positive for any horse running today is that they can go on soft ground which is something that definitely applies for Nichols Canyon today. He is unbeaten on the surface and this race looks undecidingly weak for the class of it. Nichols Canyon to land the spoils in today's conditions. (7/2)

3:05 Aintree - Astracad

Unfortunately Astracad is pricewise today but for good reason as he hails from a Twiston-Davies team that are bang in form as always this time of year. At Cheltenham last time he was travelling as well as anything before being held in by eventual winner John's Spirit. By the time Astracad finally got going he was already 3 lengths down on the winner and all hopes of winning had gone bar an accident. He was looking good for a place but made a mistake at the last scuppering all chances of a place but still stayed on very well for 5th. Astracad to land the Old Roan. (7/1)

3:15 Doncaster - Ballesteros

Ballesteros is a soft ground specialist and probably brings the best form in the race to the table from his four runs this season. The latter two are the races of interest and more importantly on soft ground behind the top class Maarek. First of all he was beaten 2 lengths at Newbury when showing his first form of the season and then went on to the Abbaye once again behind Maarek. He was 9th that day and takes the drop back into handicap company today which can only be a positive as its his easiest race of the season. Ballesteros himself is in great form but the stable has been without a winner since the 4th of this month, however they have had some useful efforts since. Ballesteros to land his race for the season. (14/1)

NAP - Ballesteros

Nb - Ennistown

Good luck if you have a bet today and as always, Happy Punting.

Qipco Champions Day 2013

Good Morning everyone a happy weekend to you all and more importantly a happy Champions Day to you all. After today the flat season begins to wind down and go into hibernation but they have one last hurrah on these shores, and what a hurrah it is. Today brings together most of the top class horses who have helped make this season from 3 year olds like Dawn Approach to Royal runners like Estimate. Every horse running today has provided something this year and they will all be fighting it out to end the season, and in some cases their careers with a win.

As always we have prepared a video for you covering champions day and we also threw in Cheltenham for good measure and managed to have a good laugh throughout. Joining me today is @Adamwebb121 @Calummadell and @Mytentoryours or as they are more affectionately known, Adam, Calum and Michael. You can watch our preview by clicking on the link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-ydrVklvPY&feature=youtu.be

Enjoy! But now we go on with our selections!!

1:45 Ascot - Ahzeemah

They say to back anything that you dream about which is exactly what I'm doing here with Ahzeemah. Last Tuesday I dreamt he won this race beating Caucus by two lengths, but I do fancy him and it isn't just sentimental. Ahzeemah has been ultra consistent this season and firstly is great each way value as the ground wont bother him after a run at Doncaster on Heavy last year. He hasn't finished outside of the first two on any of his last eleven outings and has won four times during that period. Ahzeemah to land the spoils in testing ground. (8/1)

2:00 Cheltenham - Creepy

Martin Keighley looks to hold the key to this one with Creepy who wasn't disgraced at a high enough level last year on a few occasions. The peak of his novice race season came in November on softer ground when fourth behind the progressive Coneygree here at Cheltenham. He then went better than that when runner up in a big handicap hurdle again at Cheltenham behind Party Rock over two and a half miles. On reappearance this year he finally got his head in front at Chepstow when beating Splash of Ginge by two and a quarter lengths comfortably. The in form Martin Keighley yard to land the opener. (4/1)

2:20 Ascot - Jack Dexter

Finally the ground has come for Jim Goldie's star as he looks to make it back to back wins on Champions Day after landing the apprentice race last season. He ran a huge race to finish third in the Ayr Gold Cup under top weight off the back of almost a three month lay off which holds him in fine regard here. He has encountered ground worse than Good to soft six times and the result has been the same each time, a win for Jack Dexter. Tomorrow the ground is already soft with more rain forecast. Jack Dexter to win once again on testing ground and at Champions Day. Just a side note, don't get too worried if he sweats at the start, he has been known to do this. (9/2)

3:45 Cheltenham - Sire Collonges

Ex Champion Trainer Paul Nicholls had a double at Cheltenham yesterday and looks to have a few good chances with Sire Collnges being a leading hope. First time out could be a could time to catch him and this race looks ideal with Will Biddick taking five pounds off his back. The trip looks to be near perfect and although not setting the world on fire last year he definitely looked one to keep on the right side of. For last season's exploits he picked up a rating of 145 but if you go through his opponents you can pick holes in each of them. Sire Collonges to land the spoils for Paul Nicholls. (14/1)

4:05 Ascot - Mukhadram

William Haggas' Colt has been unlucky this year, he bumped into Al Kazeem at Royal Ascot when just getting edged out late on. He then ran in the Eclipse and was unlucky to not be in the first two when getting hampered late on and passed by Declaration of War. He finally got his day in the sun last time at York when landing a Group 2 and beating Grandeur, who I am convinced is a Group 1 horse in the process. Paul Hanagan takes the ride and the two of them combined with front running tactics make for an irresistible combination. Im convinced we haven't seen the best of Mukhadram yet and today he can show us what he is truly made of. (12/1)

4:25 Cheltenham - Court In Session

Martin Keighley is responsible for one of our selections earlier on with Creepy and he can round off a double here courtesy of Court in Session. He had surgery over the summer which meant he has just taken a few runs to get back to full health but he has been aimed here. The form book will say his last run ended in a fourth placed finish which technically is correct but physically is wrong. You may recall at Chepstow last week there was a Legends race, you may also recall that he was the winner of it so he is clearly in good heart. If tuned up 100% he will have a massive chance today and justify the early market support. (16/1)


NAP - Mukhadram
Nb - Jack Dexter

Good Luck today and as always, Happy Punting!

Cesarewitch Day

Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen, I have to start off with an apology for the lack of a blog the last two weeks, this is down to the fact that I was in Canada. My brother got married and I was best man, social protocol said I had to be there apparently... It came as a shock to me too. I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive... No? How about if we find some winners together? Well alright then, that is more like it. As always we have produced a video for you covering this weeks Channel 4 races, joining me this week is @Calummadell and @Adamwebb121. The link shall be left below!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnGSpV0_wB8&feature=youtu.be

My brother who was the Groom in mention regarding the whole wedding thing has also given us a tip for the day, please bare in mind he knows little about racing and lives abroad!!

5:45 Chepstow - Ace High (11/1)

But now onto this week's selections and hopefully a successful return to blogging with some winners from strong fancies.

3:10 Newmarket - Outstrip

If you are a regular reader you will know how highly I regard Outstrip after previous efforts. He has tasted defeat just once in his three outings and that was to the highly touted Toormore who looks a potential world beater. Last time out was without doubt his best performance when sweeping aside The Grey Gatsby who is a fair yard stick in his own right. Mickael Barzalona takes the ride today which is a huge positive at Newmarket, nobody rides the track better than him, especially on a horse like this. For those who like form lines he also has the clear beating of War Command as he was behind Sudirman who went on to be comfortably beaten by none other than Toormore. If you take that literally the prices are grossly wrong, but its foolish to take that literally. Outstrip to land the Dewhurst and War Command is the lay of the day. (15/8)

3:20 Hexham - Etxalar

Etxalar has been a useful horse for a long time and despite being a 10 year old really caught my eye last time out at Perth when being given a soft ride. Despite that he still managed to get involved and wasn't far behind Strobe who re-opposes on worse terms today. The only confidence in backing him today is that he looks well handicapped but the use of a claimer puts doubts in my mind as Peter Buchanan prefers another. If his jumping holds up then he will take some beating off this mark today. (6/1)

3:30 York - Doc Hay

Doc Hay was an eye catcher at Doncaster after meeting trouble and finishing strongly over 5 furlongs and was again an eye catcher at Beverley over the same trip. He then won when stepped up in trip to 6 furlongs which is his optimum trip and also today's trip under David Nolan who gets on well with him. I'm not too sure why he was then dropped back to the minimum distance but they look to right that wrong today. He still looks potentially well handicapped back at a trip that he will actually enjoy and could be a tad overpriced today in a competitive race. (12/1)

4:15 Chepstow - Balder Succes

Our last main selection of the day is also our NAP of the day on his Chasing Debut. Since his juvenile hurdling days I have been waiting for him to jump a fence as that looks his true calling judged on his scope and how he jumps a hurdle. This looks a nice introduction in a potentially weak race and I am shocked he isn't favourite ahead of Easter Day, but hey that is our gain. Robert Thornton is back from injury and takes the ride which is a positive regardless of what some people say about him... Cough Calum Madell... Cough. If Balder Succes doesn't get his Chasing career off to a winning start tomorrow I will be shocked to say the least. (15/8)

Others to consider:

2:20 York - Sam Sharp
3:50 Newmarket - Recession Proof
4:10 York - Supersta
4:55 Newmarket - Safety Check
5:10 York - Barren Brook
5:25 Newmarket - French Navy
6:10 Chepstow - Trillerin Minella

NAP - Balder Succes
Nb - Outstrip

Good luck if you are having a bet today guys!! Let me know how you get on!

Ayr Gold Cup Day

Good morning racing fans, I hope your brains are well rested as some of the handicaps we have to look through today are horrendous! The big race today is of course the Ayr Gold Cup but down at Newbury we also have an Arc trial as well as a strong card at Newmarket. One quick mention this morning I will be starring in the first episode of a TV programme called BetRacingNation. You can watch this on freeview channel 227 or alternatively watch online or through the 'sports tonight' app. To get the link just follow @Betracingnation on twitter and we will be posting it up shortly before we are ready to go on air.

As always we have a video prepared for you with all the Channel 4 races today including the big one, joining me as always is Michael Andrews (@mytentoryours), Adam Webb (@Adamwebb121) and Calum Madell (@calummadell). If you liked the video then let us know and also tell us your fancies for today, you can watch it through the link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Or9P2yCkn2w&feature=youtu.be

Onto this week's racing and a few stronger selections this week.

1:50 Newbury - Kassiano

Kassiano looks to be the good thing of the day and while we aren't getting much of a price it should get us off to a winning start. He was mightily impressive last time when he had Trade Commissioner three and a half lengths behind when giving him 3 pounds at Newmarket. He will have hardly known he was in a race that day and looks to have a lot more to give for sure in what looks a fairly weak race. The danger has to come in the shape of Camborne who was impressive at Doncaster last week but he still needs to find something to trouble Kassiano. Godolphin to get today off to a flyer and land the spoils with Kassiano. (13/8)

2:05 Ayr - Willie The Whipper

We next come up to Ayr where Willie The Whipper gets his preferred conditions after running in the Great Voltigeur on ground too fast for him. He came into that race off the back of a sixth placed finish in the French Derby behind leading Arc contender Intello. It was clear from an early stage that he had little chance on the ground and was looked after by Jamie Spencer but still finished nine and a quarter lengths behind Telescope. Preference is for the overpriced Willie The Whipper. (6/1)

3:15 Ayr - Coral Mist

Charlie Hills can have a winner now with the unexposed Coral Mist who was a huge eye catcher on debut when finishing fast at Glorious Goodwood behind Valonia. They clash here again today and now Coral Mist has another race and a win under his belt should be able to reverse that form easily. The main danger comes in the form of the Irish raider Remember You for the David Wachman yard who had Galileo Rock who was third in last weeks St. Leger. Despite this being a competitive race Coral Mist can find the needed improvement to land the spoils. (7/1)

4:25 Ayr - Brae Hill

Brae Hill once won a Lincoln at Doncaster and has begun to refind some form lately when winning two starts ago and bumping into one last time out at Chester. He has slipped to a more than winable mark compared to his peak when rated in the hundreds, today he races off a mark of 92 with Paul Hanagan on board. Two runs ago he won what must be one of the strongest claiming races in history with Classic Colori, Balty Boys and Lowther in behind him, two of which won next time out. His run last time however at Chester sticks out to me as he had to come from behind which isn't his style and is hard to do on that track, in other words he did very very well to get 2nd. Brae Hill to make amends for last time with a win today. (6/1)

5:35 Ayr - Wyborne

We end today with not only our biggest priced runner but also our NAP of the day in Brian Ellison's representative, Wyborne. I was shocked to find he was 12/1 earlier as I expected at least half the price, but hey it's our gain right? He drops a furlong in trip today after not really getting home in the Old Borough Cup last time but still managing a creditable fourth, the shorter trip looks ideal. It was also a much stronger race than today last time out which is a huge positive and despite a couple of potentially well handicapped types, Wyborne can go well. One negative from his last run is that he took a bit of a pull which didn't help his chances at all, a strong pace will help him today. Wyborne can help us round off what I hope to be a winning day. (12/1)

NAP - Wyborne
Nb - Kassiano

Good luck and happy punting!

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St Leger 2013 Preview

Good morning racing fans! We have an action packed afternoon of racing to sink our teeth into today culminating in the oldest classic race, the St. Leger. Before we move onto our selections today we have yet another video for you including a lot of interaction from you guys, for that we thank you. Joining me as always are Michael Andrews (@mytentoryours), Adam Webb (@Adamwebb121) and last but not least Calum Madell (@Calummadell). We hope you enjoy and will be back next Friday at 9pm but in the mean time catch up with this week's preview.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9C3YVZmItY0

As always Martin is running his Pigeon Swoop competition open to everyone, entry is simple, just tweet your selections to @Pigeon_Island. The races that are being covered this week are all at Doncaster and in particular the 2:40, 3:15, 3:50 and the 4:25, find all four winners for a free bet. Good luck if you take part!

Moving onto this weeks racing and some strong selections.

2:05 Doncaster - Outstrip

We start off today with our NAP and a winning start to the day for the boys in blue after such a good day for them yesterday. Outstrip is a horse that I have held in high esteem since his debut at Newmarket when winning a strong Maiden. That day he had to come down the centre of the track by himself which is such a hard thing for a two year old to do on such a wide track. He went on to Glorious Goodwood and was far from disgraced in a Group 2 when caught late by Toormore who is held in high regard by the Hannon's. Behind the selection that day was Parbold, Rosso Corsa, Expert and Lanark who are classy horses in their own right. It will take a very good horse to beat Outstrip today however. (9/4)

1st - Outstrip
2nd - The Grey Gatsby

2:40 Doncaster - Bogart

Bogart finally refound the winning way last time and in good style after his saddle slipped ending in an awful fall for Amy Ryan. He is raised five pounds for that win which might be a tad generous on the basis of his latest outing, especially now he is stepped up to six furlongs. On the form front he is usually at his best over 6 furlongs after winning the big 2 year old trophy at Redcar as well as two more races including his maiden. Despite this being a strong handicap as would be expected, Bogart is taken to build on his York victory and win again. (11/1)

1st - Bogart
2nd - Our Jonathan
3rd - Elusivity
4th - Steps

3:15 Doncaster - Gregorian

It is no secret that Gregorian is a horse close to my heart and he has improved yet again this season with a third in the Queen Anne and success in the Hungerford last time out. Today looks to be another good opening for him to taste Group race victory against the improving Viztoria. Aljamaaheer finished half a length ahead of the selection in the Queen Anne, but it has to be said that 7 furlongs looks on the short side. This looks just about right for John Gosden's colt who looked better than ever last time in testing ground and remains the only horse to beat Soft Falling Rain. Gregorian to land the spoils here and continue his improvement.

1st - Gregorian
2nd - Viztoria
3rd - Sovereign Debt

3:50 Doncaster - Libertarian

Godolphin are treble handed here and surprisingly it's Libertarian who carries the third string silks today in a sense that he is the shortest price. Today is what his season has been aimed at and the race is sure to suit after his Dante and Epsom Derby performances. It is best to forget his efforts in the Irish Derby as late on he didn't look right and everything was just messy with him, the break since will have put him straight. Due to Feel Like Dancing being a non runner and James Doyle being the new retained jockey for Khalid Abdullah, William Buick is free to ride. This is a huge positive as he was on board for his Dante win and Derby 2nd thus showing he gets on remarkably well with the horse. Libertarian to land this years St Leger and make it a 2nd race win in 2 years for Godolphin. (7/1)

1st - Libertarian
2nd - Foundry
3rd - Leading Light

4:35 Bath - Chesterfield and Savanna La Mar

Ironically Chesterfield was my early season fancy for the St Leger but things didn't particularly go his way and he ends up here today. It has to be said however that I thought this was one of the best races of the day in a sense that all of them are potentially better than previously shown. Chesterfield and Savanna La Mar are definitely two of them and the latter benefits from Rosie Jessop's 3 pound claim and could get a soft lead. In my humble opinion the market is all wrong in the respect that Plutocracy and Evangelist should be the two outsiders instead of the market leaders. Both selections have the potential to be Group performers, something that should come in time for both horses.

1st - Chesterfield
2nd - Savanna La Mar

Reverse forecast with the two. 


NAP - Outstrip
Nb - Gregorian


Happy punting today guys and good luck!!

7th September 2013

Good morning racing fans, today is the day that a few questions will be answered as we are treated to three Group 1's in England and Ireland. Of course the hype is more around the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown won by some of the greats such as Fantastic Light, Sea The Stars and High Chaparral. Today another name will be added to that list and the leading hopes are clashing again with the score tied at 1-1, of course I speak of Declaration Of War and Al Kazeem. For added excitement we have a potential superstar added in to the mix with Kingsbarns who runs for the first time this season.

Once again we have produced another video for you guys and I have been told it is our best one yet! I'll let you decide for yourselves. Joining me today is @Adamwebb121, @Calummadell and last but not least @Mytentoryours, more affectionately known as Adam, Calum and Michael. You can watch this week's video by clicking on the following link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F98omfs9GsQ

You will next be able to enter Martin's swoop next Monday as he takes a well deserved break today!! But onto this week's selections.

2:05 Haydock - Confessional

On the bare form Confessional doesn't have much to write home about as of late but he is a horse that can pop up with a win at an unlikely time. The most important thing for me on a day like this is that he has winning form on soft ground which will be essential this afternoon. It could be argued that he is seen at his best when there is notable give in the ground and despite it being competitive, Confessional can leave his mark on the contest. An added bonus to his chances today is that his relationship with jockey David Allan goes back to 2009 and he has ridden him on 3 of the 4 occasions he has got his head in front. Confessional to take his career tally to 5 today. (16/1)

3:15 Haydock - Blue Bajan

Blue Bajan is one of two veterans in the field today along with fellow 11 year old Nanton, Dave O'Meara's gelding has been winless since 2011 however. Since then he has dropped from a rating of 113 down to today's mark of 91 which is his lowest since 2006 when runner up in the Cambridgeshire. More recently however off a one pound higher mark he showed a return to form when travelling strongly at York to come sixth behind Broxbourne. He ran in cheek pieces for the first time that day and they seemed to perk him up with a much improved effort. On top of the lowered mark, David Bergin takes off an extra five pounds through his claim and soft ground is by no means a negative. Blue Bajan to refind the winning thread this afternoon. (16/1)

3:50 Haydock - Slade Power

Slade Power will finally get his chance to win a Group 1 on ground he gets on well with as is the case for most son's of super Sire Dutch Art. Six furlongs is undoubtedly the trip he is most effective over and after not fulfilling his potential in the Nunthorpe he can bounce back here. Of his opponents today there are doubts regarding most of them, Gordon Lord Byron may not be top class while Garswood doesn't look an out and out 6 furlong horse. Lethal Force is favourite for the race but hasn't shown a distinct love for softer ground and may struggle in these conditions. Slade Power easily accounted for Hamza and Sea Siren at the Curragh with Dandy Boy back in fourth. Eddie Lynam can train his second power to Group 1 victory. (9/1)

5:00 Haydock - Riverboat Springs

Mick Channon's colt takes a step up in trip today which looks to be exactly what the doctor ordered after being grossly outpaced at Ripon last time. On that occasion he stayed on in good style to grab second but never really stood a chance of troubling the judge. Before that he ran in the Coventry which ended up in being a complete disaster and from the first stride it was clear he was never going a yard. His most encouraging effort came at Epsom when hating the track but still flying home from an impossible position to grab second behind Thunder Strike. Connections take the brave route of stepping up straight to a mile from 6 furlongs which is completely understandable providing the way he has been running. The big danger comes in the form of Chief Barker who looked like a smart recruit when winning at Newmarket. Riverboat Springs can find the needed improvement however with Ryan Moore in the saddle. (6/1)

NAP - Riverboat Springs
Nb - Blue Bajan

Good Luck today if you are having a bet and as always happy punting!

A touch of Jamaica at Chester

Good morning racing fans, I hope we are all well rested ahead of another big day of sport ahead of us and in anticipation for this we have another video preview for you. Once again joining me this week is Calum Madell and Adam Webb, you can follow them on twitter at @Adamwebb121 and @Calummadell. Let us know what you thought of the video and if you have selections for us. We will be doing another video next week that you can watch live, you can do so by clicking the link that we will tweet beforehand.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9rcVOY_7qQ - Follow this link for the video

As always Martin is running another Pigeon Swoop for this Saturday of racing. You can enter by sending your selections in the four races to @Pigeon_Island on twitter. Everything is explained on that twitter page and if you manage to land all four winners you will get a free bet from BetVictor. Good Luck!!

I'm off to Sandown today so if you see me come and say hello! But now for the important stuff and this weeks selections after a fantastic week last.

2:05 Sandown - B Fifty Two

We start of this weekend at Sandown where John Hills is taken to land the opener with the potentially well handicapped B Fifty Two. In truth his only worthwhile form since his two year old years came behind Khubala at Windsor when he could only manage fifth. But as a result from them efforts he has tumbled down the weights while still hinting at ability on numerous occasions. At the height of his two year old season he had earned a rating of 107 which has since dropped 21 pounds down to a workable mark of 86. It has been 78 days B Fifty Two graced the racecourse but during that time has had many declarations to his name that he hasn't taken up. Each time top class jockeys have been booked which isn't too common for the stable and today is no different with William Buick getting the leg up. One last comment is that he has a poor draw of 15 at Sandown, but id be wary of draw bias today as the sprint winners all came wide yesterday. B Fifty Two to refind the winning thread at a big price. (25/1)

2:20 Chester - New Fforest

New Fforest is a progressive horse for the Andrew Balding yard and was last seen when showing a nice turn of foot during her win at Warwick. Unlike B Fifty Two she has the perfect draw at Chester and will have the rail which is oh so important round here, providing she jumps well of course. The yard is also in good form and were amongst the winners here yesterday as well as throwing in a 2nd placed effort for good measure. Young claimer Oisin Murphy takes the ride again after winning on her last time out and combined with the three pounds allowance she carries just 8-6. This is ten pounds less than her official mark and should be able to do some damage against the older horses today. Oisin Murphy to make is 2 from 2 aboard New Fforest. (4/1)

2:40 Beverley - Masamah

It's time for the Beverley Bullet over the flying five and Borderlescott looks to add to his victory last year, preference is for Marco Botti's representative in Masamah however. His most recent appearance was at Glorious Goodwood when eighth behind the progressive Moviesta when meeting trouble. He showed excellent early pace that day and blazed the trail from the front, he remained there till around a furlong and a half out. At this point his chance was fading but certainly wasn't helped by Tickled Pink and Spirit Quartz making him the meat in a sandwich, after that happened Neil Callan just eased him home. Today is notably easier despite still being competitive and the cheekpieces stay on, his record with them on is 518 all in top class races. Masamah to finally get his big day in the sun in the Beverley Bullet. (8/1)

3:30 Chester - Savanna La Mar

Sir Mark Prescott has a nice one here with Savanna La Mar who is a daughter of the 2008 Horse of the Year, Curlin. She began her 3 year old season with 2 runs in Europe, one in Germany and one in France both of which she finished fifth. She was then bought back over to England and reappeared in a hot Fillies Listed race where she was beaten a length into fourth. Turning for home she was readily outpaced and didn't look likely to trouble the judge but somehow found herself in front two furlongs out. She battled to the line but was swamped against the rail while showing a likable attitude in defeat and beat some nice horses including Bite Of The Cherry. Her strongest form came in her two year old season however where she only won once which came at Chester over 7 furlongs. After that she went on to finish just 4 and a quarter lengths behind Certify over a distance far too short for her, today is much more to her liking. Savanna La Mar to land the spoils. (11/1)

5:25 Market Rasen - Coronea Lilly 

We have a while to wait for today's NAP as it comes over the jumps at Market Rasen with Neil Mulholland's mare Coronea Lilly. Despite being a nine year old she has been lightly raced due to some injuries but it hasn't affected her ability at all. This season she has been second over course and distance twice in more competitive affairs than this one promises to be. There are a couple of question marks here however, smaller field races can sometimes turn into a crawl which wont benefit her in the slightest. The other worry is her jumping, I was surprised last time as it was that are that cost her the race when usually she is very slick through the air. But she hails from a yard bang in form and gets in off the mark as last time again, so in a weaker race Coronea Lilly can finally get her win. (2/1)

NAP - Coronea Lilly
Nb - Savanna La Mar

Good luck today guys and as always, Happy Punting!

August 24th 2013

Good morning everyone and congratulations to making it through another work week and we have a little bit of money in our pockets today after Chancery won for us yesterday. Last week was somewhat a damp squib but this week at York we have once again been amongst the winners. Once again we have made a video previewing tomorrow's racing, this time Calum Madell replaces Michael who is on vacation. You can follow them two on twitter on @Calummadell and @Adamwebb121.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1Jl1AW2g8M

Once again Martin will be running a swoop on the first four races of York for the final time this week. As always to enter send your selections to @Pigeon_Island on twitter for a bit of fun in the afternoon without spending a penny. Good luck if you decide to enter!!

Onto todays racing!

2:20 Goodwood - Valen

Michael Bell's filly was very promising on debut over a furlong shorter at Glorious Goodwood when behind Valonia but has since built on that. Most recently she visited Ffos Las and was mightily impressive on fairly testing ground so the forecast rain will be no trouble at all. The clear danger looks to be Amazing Maria after she romped home at Glorious Goodwood and looks to be a filly improving all the time. Gerald Mosse takes the ride today which is very interesting but Valen traveled like a class horse at Ffos Las and looks to be the most improved horse in the field. The fact that it took Amazing Maria 3 attempts to get off the mark would worry me and at the prices Valen is the selection. (6/1)

3:10 Curragh - Dutch Masterpiece

Today's NAP comes in the form of Gary Moore's highly progressive sprinter Dutch Masterpiece who is seen on a rare voyage to Ireland for the Moore yard. Everyone back at the yard rates him very highly and in the form book he is one to take very seriously after an impressive win at Newmarket. It wasn't the strongest of races that day but it was more the manner of the victory over what he beat. He was giving weight away to every one of his opponents that day and it has to be added that he was running against seasoned handicappers. He hit the front around a furlong out and quickly went a length clear despite drifting left but still went further clear in the process. He wont get the chance to drift around today as he should get company till late on, but I'd fully expect him to prove much the best on the day. (9/2)

3:15 York - Parbold

Connections really fancied Parbold at Royal Ascot but he bumped into the impressive War Command who has since flopped in Ireland. Richard Fahey's Colt went to Goodwood on the back of his run at the Royal meeting but was beaten soundly into third. Usually that wouldn't be a positive thing but I hold Outstrip in very high regard and he could be a top class three year old, Toormore also looks a very good two year old. Of course tomorrow is very competitive and there is plenty of class in the race with co favourites of 6 and just the one rank outsider. Parbold will appreciate the step back to a flat course and being back at 6 furlongs doesn't look a negative by any means. One last comment on Parbold is that he won his Maiden on soft ground so the rain forecast wont be against him at all. Parbold to win the Gimcrack. (9/2)

5:00 York - Sam Sharp

Ian Williams' Gelding Sam Sharp is taken to bounce back from a poor effort last time out. Until then he had looked to be improving when posting some of the best efforts of his career. The pick of them efforts came here when victorious over a mile and a furlong off a mark of 86 before running a good 2nd behind Snowboarder at Newmarket. His latest outing resulted in a disappointing effort on Shergar Cup day when sixth over a mile under Cathy Gannon. I am prepared to put that down to a rider that didn't know the horse too well and he can still be competitive off today's mark, I am in know way blaming Cathy of course. It is interesting that Ian Williams has decided to step him up in trip which at this stage of his career could be a wise move. He was entered in a race earlier in the week but didn't take up that engagement due to the ground, today is much more suitable. Sam Sharp to cause a minor upset at a nice price. (12/1)

NAP - Dutch Masterpiece

Nb - Valen

Good luck if you have a bet today and as always happy punting!

York Ebor Meeting Day Three

Good morning racing fans, yesterday wasn't quite so glamorous but we are back with some more selections and hoping to give the bookies another bashing. Once again we have made a video previewing today's racing at York, if you would like to follow the two people with me you can on @AdamWebb121 and @Mytentoryours. Michael wont be able to join us tomorrow, if you would like to and think you know your stuff, please contact us on twitter to fill in for the day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdI8Bree5p4

Martin has again been running a swoop all week, to enter today's swoop for a bit of fun to no expense send your selections for the first four races at York. You can send them to @Pigeon_Island on twitter and just like that you will be entered. Good luck if you enter!

Onto the racing!

1:55 York - Chancery

Dave O'Meara had two winners yesterday and as always is in fantastic form with pretty much all of his horses. Chancery actually began his career as a National Hunt horse in bumpers and once finished 2nd to The New One at Cheltenham. Since he has joined the flat racing ranks he has improved all the time from the average rating of 76 to his current rating of 91 which is four pounds lower than last time. He was disappointing that day and that run needs to be forgiven but the step up in trip certainly looks to be in his favour. Daniel Tudhope gets the ride back and seems to get on with him very well, winning his last two rides aboard today's selection. Chancery gets the nod for today's opener. (11/1)

2:30 York - Caucus

John Gosden has had a bit of a quiet season so far compared to last year but has just started to hit a bit of form including a big win yesterday with The Fugue. Caucus started this season with a good 2nd to Estimate by a length and three quarters when giving away 6 pounds which is strong form. Next time out he landed a strong race at Sandown in good style before going on to disappoint at Goodwood on his latest outing. He was beaten way too far from home and that run cant be taken literally, especially at a course like Goodwood. Today I would expect a much stronger run today in a much weaker race, Simenon is definitely the one to beat but Caucus could hold the key here. (6/1)

3:05 York - Gabrial

Richard Fahey adores this meeting and holds a leading chance here with Gabrial who doesn't come without his problems. He has been known to be slow out of the stalls but was better last time out so that isn't the biggest of worries today. His strongest form this year came from Epsom when beaten two lengths by Gregorian, in my mind Epsom is one of the worst tracks for him. York however could well be perfect as he is a lovely big galloping type, his chance today would boil down to whether he actually wants to do it today. If he has got out of bed on the right side then there could be a bit of a shock on the cards to lead us up to the Nunthorpe. Graham Lee takes the ride and the quirky Gabrial can stamp his authority on the Ebor meeting. (13/2)

3:40 York - Rosdhu Queen

William Haggas' filly was a star two year old last season but has been a bit disappointing this term for one reason or another. I hope for the world that they let her use her early speed today and go from the front as that is what made her so successful last year. If she does that then she can turn her whole season around here after a somewhat disappointing season thus far. One interesting point is that she has cheek pieces fitted for the first time which could bring about the needed improvement here. She will however need to find it as she hasn't won since her two year old years but has shown glimpses of form this year. Rosdhu Queen to cause a shock in the Nunthorpe. (22/1)

NAP - Caucus
Nb - Gabrial

Good luck if having a bet today and as always happy punting!