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!

Dont forget to tune into BetRacingNation at 10am until 12pm!!!

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!