Let down by a couple of short ones yesterday so we need a couple of winners today.
Strawberrydaiquiri should be suited by the step up in distance for the Nassau Stakes and I fancy the Stoute trained grey filly to take the Group One.
I was a fan of Long Lashes last season and the drop down to Listed class gives the Godolphin filly a chance of making a winning seasonal debut.
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Saturday, 31 July 2010
Friday, 30 July 2010
Glorious Goodwood - Day Four
Three doubles and a treble on three fairly short ones looks the way to go at Goodwood this afternoon.
In the first it is hard to get past Duncan; his second to Harbinger in the Hardwicke at Royal Ascot reads pretty damn good bearing in mind the the latters demolition job in the King George at the weekend and the fact that the third and fourth have won since.
Libranno represents the all conquering partnership of Hannon and Hughes in the Tanqueray Richmond Stakes and is fancied despite the 3lb penalty for his July Stakes victory.
And finally in the Oak Tree Stakes I like the look of Jacqueline Quest, first past the post in the 1000 Guineas (subsequently demoted to second) and third in the Coronation Stakes, a repeat of that form would see the Cecil filly taking the honours.
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In the first it is hard to get past Duncan; his second to Harbinger in the Hardwicke at Royal Ascot reads pretty damn good bearing in mind the the latters demolition job in the King George at the weekend and the fact that the third and fourth have won since.
Libranno represents the all conquering partnership of Hannon and Hughes in the Tanqueray Richmond Stakes and is fancied despite the 3lb penalty for his July Stakes victory.
And finally in the Oak Tree Stakes I like the look of Jacqueline Quest, first past the post in the 1000 Guineas (subsequently demoted to second) and third in the Coronation Stakes, a repeat of that form would see the Cecil filly taking the honours.
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Thursday, 29 July 2010
Non-runner
Kite Wood has been withdrawn from the Goodwood Cup, reducing the field to ten runners, because of the quicker ground. Frankie Dettori will now ride Wajir for Godolphin.
Gloroius Goodwood - Day Three
Unbelievably tricky at Goodwood today to my mind, should be some great racing to watch but not a day to start having big bets.
I am a fan of Kite Wood, and if you forgive him the poor effort at Ascot, the four-year-old colt is worth an each way punt in the two mile Goodwood Cup.
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I am a fan of Kite Wood, and if you forgive him the poor effort at Ascot, the four-year-old colt is worth an each way punt in the two mile Goodwood Cup.
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Wednesday, 28 July 2010
Wednesday Review
Canford Cliffs was very impressive and supplied us with at least one win down at Goodwood. I thought Oratory was a little unlucky, the gap just not coming, whilst Crown Prosecutor simply did not get the trip.
The big Slovak Libor Charfreitag did us a favour out in Barcelona launching the hammer 80.02 metres to take Gold.
The big Slovak Libor Charfreitag did us a favour out in Barcelona launching the hammer 80.02 metres to take Gold.
Hammer On
Over at the European Athletics Championship in Barcelona I think there is a good thing in the Men’s Hammer competition.
The big Slovak Libor Charfreitag - four times winner of ‘Slovak athlete of the year’ no less - has a P.B. over 81 metres and has the longest throw of this season at 80.59. He qualified for the final easy as you like with one throw of 77.70 on Tuesday with his nearest rival Krisztián Pars taking three attempts to lodge a best of 76.48. take the 6-4 available at paddy Power.
The big Slovak Libor Charfreitag - four times winner of ‘Slovak athlete of the year’ no less - has a P.B. over 81 metres and has the longest throw of this season at 80.59. He qualified for the final easy as you like with one throw of 77.70 on Tuesday with his nearest rival Krisztián Pars taking three attempts to lodge a best of 76.48. take the 6-4 available at paddy Power.
Canford Cliffs
Another beautifully judged ride by Richard Hughes on my horse of the year Canford Cliffs. The Hannon trained colt was eating up the ground in the closing furlong and got up close home to beat Rip Van Winkle (and the various O’Brien pace setting helpers) to win a shade cosily in the end even if the official distance is only a neck.
Back on the 15th June I went on record as saying ‘best three-year-old miler end of story!’ the Tagula colt has now taken three Group One races at a mile, Irish 2,000 Guineas and the St James’s Palace Stakes against the three-year-olds and today's Sussex Stakes against the older generation and surely now has to be considered the best miler out there full stop.
Back on the 15th June I went on record as saying ‘best three-year-old miler end of story!’ the Tagula colt has now taken three Group One races at a mile, Irish 2,000 Guineas and the St James’s Palace Stakes against the three-year-olds and today's Sussex Stakes against the older generation and surely now has to be considered the best miler out there full stop.
Glorious Goodwood - Day Two
Anyone who knows me or has visited this site before will not need to ask who I will be backing in the Sussex Stakes. Canford Cliffs has more than confirmed himself as the top three-year-old miler this seasson and I hope he will today prove he can mix it with the older generation also.
The handicaps on the card at Goodwood today are devilishly tricky and there are too many possible unraced good things in the two-year-old maiden fillies stakes to get involved.
Crown Prosecutor is unbeaten in two starts and has every chance of winning the Veuve Clicquot Vintage Stakes at 2.45. In the lucky last Oratory could give the Hannon/Hughes combination another winner with the drop back to seven furlongs hopefully proving in the geldings favour.
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The handicaps on the card at Goodwood today are devilishly tricky and there are too many possible unraced good things in the two-year-old maiden fillies stakes to get involved.
Crown Prosecutor is unbeaten in two starts and has every chance of winning the Veuve Clicquot Vintage Stakes at 2.45. In the lucky last Oratory could give the Hannon/Hughes combination another winner with the drop back to seven furlongs hopefully proving in the geldings favour.
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Tuesday, 27 July 2010
So Far So Good
50% strike rate at Glorious Goodwood – lets hope we can still say that come the weekend.
Having raced prominently and taken it up turning for home in the Lennox Stakes Dalghar is run down in the shadow of the post finishing a close third behind Lord Shanakill and Cat Junior.
In the Molecomb Stakes Zebedee does the exact opposite coming home like a train on the far side to get up in the last hundred yards or so, actually a shade cosily to my eye, with Richard Hughes taking a sneaky look across at his rivals as they crossed the line.
Having raced prominently and taken it up turning for home in the Lennox Stakes Dalghar is run down in the shadow of the post finishing a close third behind Lord Shanakill and Cat Junior.
In the Molecomb Stakes Zebedee does the exact opposite coming home like a train on the far side to get up in the last hundred yards or so, actually a shade cosily to my eye, with Richard Hughes taking a sneaky look across at his rivals as they crossed the line.
Glorious Goodwood - Day One
The weather is none to glorious for the start of the big meeting at Goodwood today and the racing is fiercely competitive as the betting markets suggest.
Zebedee has a chance in the Group Three Molecomb Stakes. His only defeat in four starts came in the Group 1 Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot when finishing fifth behind Approve. Stone of Folca who finished half a length ahead in fourth opposes again today but I think Zebedee can reverse that form and prove too good for these rivals having won nicely in a Listed event at Sandown since.
In the Bet Fair Cup French raider Dalghar has been backed solidly all morning and must have a chance having put up a fair effort behind the great Goldikova and Paco Boy at Royal Ascot.
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Zebedee has a chance in the Group Three Molecomb Stakes. His only defeat in four starts came in the Group 1 Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot when finishing fifth behind Approve. Stone of Folca who finished half a length ahead in fourth opposes again today but I think Zebedee can reverse that form and prove too good for these rivals having won nicely in a Listed event at Sandown since.
In the Bet Fair Cup French raider Dalghar has been backed solidly all morning and must have a chance having put up a fair effort behind the great Goldikova and Paco Boy at Royal Ascot.
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Monday, 26 July 2010
Harbinger
What can I add to the numerous editorials produced down the years concerning the career of Sir Michael Stoute? Probably not a lot but yet again this weekend the Barbados born master of Freemason Lodge stables has stolen the headlines.
The man has trained horses to win all but one of the big races in the flat calendar with over 20 English and Irish Classics to his name as well as many of the most prestigious races around the globe such as the Breeders' Cup Turf and the Dubai World Cup. The missing race is the Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe and with Harbinger, following his emphatic King George win, he has a real chance this year to right that wrong.
What can you say about Harbinger, the colt was tackling Group One company for the first time in the King George and barely came off the bridle in scoring by 11 lengths and breaking the course record. You had to be impressed with the four-year-old bay colt at the weekend and all being well he will surely line up at Longchamp as favourite for the Arc, even if the best priced 2-1 that is available at the time of writing seems a little ‘skinny’ over two months before the race.
I understand from reports that Workforce is undergoing examinations to try and ascertain what, if anything was wrong with the colt on Saturday; lets hope he doesn’t turn out to be a one race wonder.
One of my favourite meetings of the year Glorious Goodowood starts on Tuesday, here's hoping we can find a winner or two.
The man has trained horses to win all but one of the big races in the flat calendar with over 20 English and Irish Classics to his name as well as many of the most prestigious races around the globe such as the Breeders' Cup Turf and the Dubai World Cup. The missing race is the Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe and with Harbinger, following his emphatic King George win, he has a real chance this year to right that wrong.
What can you say about Harbinger, the colt was tackling Group One company for the first time in the King George and barely came off the bridle in scoring by 11 lengths and breaking the course record. You had to be impressed with the four-year-old bay colt at the weekend and all being well he will surely line up at Longchamp as favourite for the Arc, even if the best priced 2-1 that is available at the time of writing seems a little ‘skinny’ over two months before the race.
I understand from reports that Workforce is undergoing examinations to try and ascertain what, if anything was wrong with the colt on Saturday; lets hope he doesn’t turn out to be a one race wonder.
One of my favourite meetings of the year Glorious Goodowood starts on Tuesday, here's hoping we can find a winner or two.
Saturday, 24 July 2010
King George Day
After the last few Saturdays here's hoping the weekend curse leaves us alone today.
Can't get away from Workforce in the big one though he will be a shade odds on, if he is as good as he looked in the Derby he will win this.
Haatheq has a Chane to gain revenge on Side Glance in the 3.15 and I think the extra furlong will help the Dunlop colt.
Up at York I like the look of Bushman in the 3.05 although the going might not be ideal, Hawkeyethenoo has a chance in the Sky Bet Dash.
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Can't get away from Workforce in the big one though he will be a shade odds on, if he is as good as he looked in the Derby he will win this.
Haatheq has a Chane to gain revenge on Side Glance in the 3.15 and I think the extra furlong will help the Dunlop colt.
Up at York I like the look of Bushman in the 3.05 although the going might not be ideal, Hawkeyethenoo has a chance in the Sky Bet Dash.
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Friday, 23 July 2010
Tattersalls Millions
Interesting to see the entrants still left in the Tattersalls Millions races after the latest scratchings stage, with connections looking to collect their share of the £1.75 million on offer. Some of the big guns still entered for the races include Memory (current 1000 guineas favourite), Norfolk Stakes winner Approve, Railway Stakes winner Formosina and the only George Washington foal Date With Destiny.
The first of the races is the £100,000 Tattersalls Millions Auction Stakes at Newmarket 28th August with the most valuable of the eight races being the Tattersalls Millions 2YO Trophy to be run at Newmarket on the Rowley Mile course October 2nd worth a massive £500,000.
The first of the races is the £100,000 Tattersalls Millions Auction Stakes at Newmarket 28th August with the most valuable of the eight races being the Tattersalls Millions 2YO Trophy to be run at Newmarket on the Rowley Mile course October 2nd worth a massive £500,000.
Thursday, 22 July 2010
Silly Season
And so the silly season begins in the run-up to the new football season
Read earlier today at london24.com: 'Harry Redknapp believes Tottenham could win the Barclays Premier League this season.'
When I was little I used to believe in Father Christmas!
Read earlier today at london24.com: 'Harry Redknapp believes Tottenham could win the Barclays Premier League this season.'
When I was little I used to believe in Father Christmas!
Stewards!
I understand that stewards’ inquiries are to be broadcast live on television from the King George meeting at Ascot this weekend and at Glorious Goodwood next week.
Part of Racing for Change's exercise to broaden the appeal of the sport it is one of the few ideas I actually agree with. The idea fell flat somewhat when first trialled at Epsom as no inquiries actually took place. I am not sure whether the occasional racegoer/armchair punter will learn much form the experiment but I do think it will prove of interest to more devoted followers being able to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the processes and considerations undertaken by the stewards in the until now secretive world on the inquiry room - especially if you have just lost a couple quid in a close finish!
Part of Racing for Change's exercise to broaden the appeal of the sport it is one of the few ideas I actually agree with. The idea fell flat somewhat when first trialled at Epsom as no inquiries actually took place. I am not sure whether the occasional racegoer/armchair punter will learn much form the experiment but I do think it will prove of interest to more devoted followers being able to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the processes and considerations undertaken by the stewards in the until now secretive world on the inquiry room - especially if you have just lost a couple quid in a close finish!
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes - Update
Epsom Derby winner Workforce will face a maximum of just seven rivals in Saturday's King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes, eleven horses being taken out at Monday's declaration stage. Sir Michael Stoute also has Harbinger and Confront in the race. Aidan O'Brien has cut his runners to just two with Irish Derby hero Cape Blanco and Derby second At First Sight his representatives. John Gosden has left Dar Re Mi in the field with Youmzain and Daryakana also due to line up.
Sunday, 18 July 2010
Irish Oaks
The Saturday curse strikes again with two seconds yesterday!
Over in the emerald isle today we have the Irish 1000 Guineas. It is a tough race with a number of good fillies lining up several of whom are very closely matched on form. Winner of the Ribblesdale Stakes at Ascot Hibaayeb would be my fancy to just prevail over Epsom 1-2 Snow Fairy and Meeznah.
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Over in the emerald isle today we have the Irish 1000 Guineas. It is a tough race with a number of good fillies lining up several of whom are very closely matched on form. Winner of the Ribblesdale Stakes at Ascot Hibaayeb would be my fancy to just prevail over Epsom 1-2 Snow Fairy and Meeznah.
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Saturday, 17 July 2010
Super Sprint Day
I am actually going to swerve the Super Sprint and instead go for High Standing in the Shadwell Stakes, 2.15 at Newbury. I also like the look of another sprinter in the shape of ultra consistent Rocket Rob at Newmarket in the 5.15.
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Friday, 16 July 2010
Newmarket Nights
Newmarket Nights are in full swing with Simply Red performing tonight. Unfortunately I can't attend but my old mate Jackie and her man are going along so I thought I would take at look at the racing.
Now if you don’t know me by now, something got me started and even if money’s too tight to mention I will be shooting for the stars - you want a tip? You’ve got it.
The 7.25 looks a decent opportunity for Elnawin to get back to winning ways. Richard Hannon's colt hasn't visited the winners enclosure since winning a Group 3 race at Kempton on the all-weather back in 2008 but has been running well enough in Group and Listed company since and should prove too good in this grade.
The 9.00 is quite a tricky little handicap but King Columbo having finished a close third in his last three outings, including over course and distance last month, appears in good heart. Assisted by one of the better jockeys in the race the chestnut gelding should be thereabouts again and an each way punt would be advised.
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Now if you don’t know me by now, something got me started and even if money’s too tight to mention I will be shooting for the stars - you want a tip? You’ve got it.
The 7.25 looks a decent opportunity for Elnawin to get back to winning ways. Richard Hannon's colt hasn't visited the winners enclosure since winning a Group 3 race at Kempton on the all-weather back in 2008 but has been running well enough in Group and Listed company since and should prove too good in this grade.
The 9.00 is quite a tricky little handicap but King Columbo having finished a close third in his last three outings, including over course and distance last month, appears in good heart. Assisted by one of the better jockeys in the race the chestnut gelding should be thereabouts again and an each way punt would be advised.
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Thursday, 15 July 2010
I wouldn’t usually get too involved with midweek evening meetings, let alone two-year-old maidens, but in the Brothers Strawberry Cider E.B.F. Maiden Stakes at Epsom tonight we have one of interest.
Book Keeper has plenty of black type in his breeding and is well worth a small investment to open his account on his debut at a best priced 9-1.
Book Keeper has plenty of black type in his breeding and is well worth a small investment to open his account on his debut at a best priced 9-1.
Findlay
Read this morning that the Gold Cup winning owner Harry Findlay has had his six-month ban from the sport overturned, his penalty has also been reduced to a £4,500 fine having been banned last month after being found guilty of two charges of laying his horse Gullible Gordon on Betfair to lose.
Laying of horses on Betfair is always going to open a big can of worms but in this instance I think the correct decision has been made, it should be remembered that the 'back' bets out weighted his 'lay' bets, and he stood to lose money if his horse lost.
Laying of horses on Betfair is always going to open a big can of worms but in this instance I think the correct decision has been made, it should be remembered that the 'back' bets out weighted his 'lay' bets, and he stood to lose money if his horse lost.
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
Fore!
I have been known to swing a club and fly up a divot or two in my time, no truth in the stories that I spent so much time in the sand that I was in danger of being renamed Rommel, so I have been running an eye over the Open Championship betting to see if there is any value to be had.
It is twelve years since Justin Rose first came to prominence as a 17-year-old at Royal Birkdale and he has had his ups and downs since in his professional career. Having hauled himself back up to 16th in the current world rankings he has won the Memorial and AT&T over in the US in the last few weeks and is playing some very good golf this season leading to a nice little earner of just over $3m dollars on the US tour.
Having finished in the top ten on five occasions in Majors I believe this year he can step up and has a great chance of getting his hands on the Claret Jug come Sunday afternoon. At 22-1 with Paddy Power, 1/4 the odds the first seven, a few quid each way will be invested.
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It is twelve years since Justin Rose first came to prominence as a 17-year-old at Royal Birkdale and he has had his ups and downs since in his professional career. Having hauled himself back up to 16th in the current world rankings he has won the Memorial and AT&T over in the US in the last few weeks and is playing some very good golf this season leading to a nice little earner of just over $3m dollars on the US tour.
Having finished in the top ten on five occasions in Majors I believe this year he can step up and has a great chance of getting his hands on the Claret Jug come Sunday afternoon. At 22-1 with Paddy Power, 1/4 the odds the first seven, a few quid each way will be invested.
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Tuesday, 13 July 2010
Tuesday Talk
I do like to be beside the seaside, oh I do like to be beside the sea and at Yarmouth tonight we have a possible improver who might just pay for an ice cream and a bag of doughnuts.
Livia Quarta ran a fair race here in June, she had to be switched a couple of times in running but when she finally got going she came home strongly and kept on like a horse requiring further in the final furlong to finish third behind My Lord (tipped here since finishing third at Newbury). Having reviewed the race again last night I am convinced the Titus Livius filly will benefit for the extra furlong tonight as you would expect given her breeding (Grandsire Machiavellian, great grandsires Mr Prospector and Be My Guest).
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Livia Quarta ran a fair race here in June, she had to be switched a couple of times in running but when she finally got going she came home strongly and kept on like a horse requiring further in the final furlong to finish third behind My Lord (tipped here since finishing third at Newbury). Having reviewed the race again last night I am convinced the Titus Livius filly will benefit for the extra furlong tonight as you would expect given her breeding (Grandsire Machiavellian, great grandsires Mr Prospector and Be My Guest).
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Monday, 12 July 2010
Potential Stars and Starspangledbanner
Another sorry Saturday with a second and two thirds, at least the weather was hot if the tipping wasn't; perhaps I should stick to midweek punting.
It’s that time of year when I like to take a look at possible classic contenders for next season and to date only two horses really stand out for me, and looking at the betting for the bookies also. Memory is the outstanding filly and Strong Suit looks to be the best colt at this time. The two are short enough at this stage with over ten months to the Guineas, Memory about 8-1 and Strong Suit 5-1, but I shall be having a small long term investment on both. I will of course be keeping a beady eye on the major two-year-old races during the second half of the season as we probably haven’t seen all of the potential stars just yet and of course there are plenty of potential improvers out there.
Already a star in my eyes I was very happy to read that Starspangledbanner will be staying in training and not returning to Australia for stud duties. There is a possibility the colt may be given a run over a mile at some stage, he won the Caulfield Guineas back in Oz, and of course there is the very real chance of a tilt at the Breeders Cup Sprint at the end of the season.
It’s that time of year when I like to take a look at possible classic contenders for next season and to date only two horses really stand out for me, and looking at the betting for the bookies also. Memory is the outstanding filly and Strong Suit looks to be the best colt at this time. The two are short enough at this stage with over ten months to the Guineas, Memory about 8-1 and Strong Suit 5-1, but I shall be having a small long term investment on both. I will of course be keeping a beady eye on the major two-year-old races during the second half of the season as we probably haven’t seen all of the potential stars just yet and of course there are plenty of potential improvers out there.
Already a star in my eyes I was very happy to read that Starspangledbanner will be staying in training and not returning to Australia for stud duties. There is a possibility the colt may be given a run over a mile at some stage, he won the Caulfield Guineas back in Oz, and of course there is the very real chance of a tilt at the Breeders Cup Sprint at the end of the season.
Saturday, 10 July 2010
John Smiths Cup
Yet again a beautiful day and some great racing on show; it really has been a lovely week.
Up at York we have the John Smiths Cup and I like the look of Imposing. The Stoute colt won nicely here in May before running second at the Royal meeting, he looks to have a little bit of class and is fancied to take this. Later on the card jockey of the moment Paul Hanagan has a couple of short ones and every chance of adding to his 91 winners so far this season. Dubai Media making her debut for the Ed Dunlop yard is fancied in the 4.50 and Bachelor Knight who has been progressing nicely and won his last two starts can swoop late and take the sprint at 5.25
Earlier at Ascot Haatheq lines up in the 1.45. Following a couple of wins over seven earlier in the season he was tried over a mile at Doncaster last time out, finishing second to Sea Lord. Having reviewed the races again it looks to me like seven suits the John Dunlop colt better and he is of interest dropping back in distance today. The Summer Mile Stakes at 2.50 is a competitive Group Two with some nice horses lining up. Dream Eater followed Goldikova and Paco Boy home at the Royal meeting in the Queen Anne Stakes and could be up to taking this and finally getting a well deserved Group win.
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Up at York we have the John Smiths Cup and I like the look of Imposing. The Stoute colt won nicely here in May before running second at the Royal meeting, he looks to have a little bit of class and is fancied to take this. Later on the card jockey of the moment Paul Hanagan has a couple of short ones and every chance of adding to his 91 winners so far this season. Dubai Media making her debut for the Ed Dunlop yard is fancied in the 4.50 and Bachelor Knight who has been progressing nicely and won his last two starts can swoop late and take the sprint at 5.25
Earlier at Ascot Haatheq lines up in the 1.45. Following a couple of wins over seven earlier in the season he was tried over a mile at Doncaster last time out, finishing second to Sea Lord. Having reviewed the races again it looks to me like seven suits the John Dunlop colt better and he is of interest dropping back in distance today. The Summer Mile Stakes at 2.50 is a competitive Group Two with some nice horses lining up. Dream Eater followed Goldikova and Paco Boy home at the Royal meeting in the Queen Anne Stakes and could be up to taking this and finally getting a well deserved Group win.
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Friday, 9 July 2010
Friday Update
Formosina was a bit of a disappointment to say the least, not picking up at all having looked like putting in a challenge but suddenly in trouble over a furlong from home. It might be that sprint distances are going to suit the Footstepsinthesand colt best.
Talking of sprint distances, I am never one to say told you so but……...
Starspangledbanner does it again.
Having first talked of the Australian import back in May for the Duke of York Stakes, the Choisir colt has since demolished the field in the Golden Jubilee at Ascot with a bold front running display and has today put some of the best sprinters around to the sword again whilst displaying just how tough he is with a battling victory at Newmarket over Equiano.
If anyone wants me I shall be at the payout counter and then sitting at the bar in the sunshine. Fingers crossed My Lord does the business at Newbury later.
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Talking of sprint distances, I am never one to say told you so but……...
Starspangledbanner does it again.
Having first talked of the Australian import back in May for the Duke of York Stakes, the Choisir colt has since demolished the field in the Golden Jubilee at Ascot with a bold front running display and has today put some of the best sprinters around to the sword again whilst displaying just how tough he is with a battling victory at Newmarket over Equiano.
If anyone wants me I shall be at the payout counter and then sitting at the bar in the sunshine. Fingers crossed My Lord does the business at Newbury later.
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Friday
Yet again a beautiful day for it, I am unfortunately stuck at the desk for a while but rest assured I shall be out in the lovely July sunshine as soon as possible if not before. Don't you just love it when the temperature and hemlines rise.
Anybody who knows me or has ever visited this site will know the horse I shall be backing in the July Cup, Starspangledbanner will be short and will win. In the Superlative Stakes I like the look of another likely short priced one in the shape of Jeremy Noseda inmate Formosina. Third to subsequent Coventry Stakes winner Strong Suit on his debut he won his maiden at Doncaster on his second outing and took the Group 2 Railway Stakes at the Curragh last time out in June. The stable is in good form with four winners from eight runners this month already. Two singles and a double should pay for a shandy or two.
I mentioned My Lord yesterday and though he does have it to do off top weight, with young J Dean taking a handy 3lb off with the claim and the to be expected improvement following his debut win the gelding has a chance at a fair price up at Newbury tonight.
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Anybody who knows me or has ever visited this site will know the horse I shall be backing in the July Cup, Starspangledbanner will be short and will win. In the Superlative Stakes I like the look of another likely short priced one in the shape of Jeremy Noseda inmate Formosina. Third to subsequent Coventry Stakes winner Strong Suit on his debut he won his maiden at Doncaster on his second outing and took the Group 2 Railway Stakes at the Curragh last time out in June. The stable is in good form with four winners from eight runners this month already. Two singles and a double should pay for a shandy or two.
I mentioned My Lord yesterday and though he does have it to do off top weight, with young J Dean taking a handy 3lb off with the claim and the to be expected improvement following his debut win the gelding has a chance at a fair price up at Newbury tonight.
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Thursday, 8 July 2010
Thursday Update
Up and down like a cheap tarts knickers. Not such a good day today, something was clearly amiss with Elzaam and Spanish Moon run gallantly but was unsuccessful.
A quick word for tomorrow - entered in the GT Exhibitions 10th Anniversary Selling Stakes at Newbury on Friday night (9th July) My Lord could be a two-year-old to follow. The gelding was always with the leading group on his debut at Yarmouth taking the lead around the furlong pole before staying on nicely. Although giving weight away to his rivals today a bold bid can be expected again provided he lines up.
A quick word for tomorrow - entered in the GT Exhibitions 10th Anniversary Selling Stakes at Newbury on Friday night (9th July) My Lord could be a two-year-old to follow. The gelding was always with the leading group on his debut at Yarmouth taking the lead around the furlong pole before staying on nicely. Although giving weight away to his rivals today a bold bid can be expected again provided he lines up.
Thursday
Good morning dear reader, a good start to the week with a couple of winners yesterday; delighted to see Music Show finally get her Group One.
First bet of the day today will be another horse recommended previously. Elzaam was collared in the shadow of the post at Ascot by Strong Suit, the rest well beaten, and the Michael Jarvis colt should take this on his way to a crack at the big two-year-old races later this season.
Sir Michael Stoute has been pitching Spanish Moon at some big races across the globe and the six-year-old should be able to take the Group Two Princess of Wales’s Stakes on his return to racing on these shores.
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First bet of the day today will be another horse recommended previously. Elzaam was collared in the shadow of the post at Ascot by Strong Suit, the rest well beaten, and the Michael Jarvis colt should take this on his way to a crack at the big two-year-old races later this season.
Sir Michael Stoute has been pitching Spanish Moon at some big races across the globe and the six-year-old should be able to take the Group Two Princess of Wales’s Stakes on his return to racing on these shores.
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Wednesday, 7 July 2010
Wednesday
A late late update today, I won't bore you with why suffice to say sometimes my days are blighted by fools and idiots everywhere I turn.
Lets try and get the July meeting off to a flyer with a couple of winners. Memory won The Albany Stakes at Ascot and can follow up here, her price will be short but I cannot see her getting beat.
I have made no secret of my liking of Music Show this season and I will not be deserting the Channon filly today, she is a Group One filly and has been unlucky in the big races so far - today is the day I am sure.
Be lucky
Lets try and get the July meeting off to a flyer with a couple of winners. Memory won The Albany Stakes at Ascot and can follow up here, her price will be short but I cannot see her getting beat.
I have made no secret of my liking of Music Show this season and I will not be deserting the Channon filly today, she is a Group One filly and has been unlucky in the big races so far - today is the day I am sure.
Be lucky
Tuesday, 6 July 2010
Who's The Daddy V
A very nice Group One winning two-year-old himself Holy Roman Emperor has his first set of two-year-olds on the racetracks in 2010. We know all about Roman Eagle having backed the colt on his winning debut at Sandown on Friday of last week but Holy Roman Emperor has sired ten winners to date this season, winning twelve races in total, with a number of his offspring having also made the places in their races.
By Danehill out of the unraced Secretariat mare L’On Vite there is every reason to believe his progeny should prove to be high class at two and train on as three-year-olds at distances between six furlongs – eight furlongs. Roman Eagle, High Award, Rex Romanorum and 00sassy Bird are just four with big race entries later in the season.
By Danehill out of the unraced Secretariat mare L’On Vite there is every reason to believe his progeny should prove to be high class at two and train on as three-year-olds at distances between six furlongs – eight furlongs. Roman Eagle, High Award, Rex Romanorum and 00sassy Bird are just four with big race entries later in the season.
Sunday, 4 July 2010
An Apology
Having had a good day Friday with a couple of winners from three tips the wheels came off yesterday in spectacular fashion, my apologies to anyone following the tips. I will be putting extra time in to get the money lost back over the next few days - beware bookies, the cash will be coming back.
Saturday, 3 July 2010
Total Eclipse
Another beautiful day and some wonderful sport to be enjoyed, great racing, cricket at Lords, Wimbledon, Tour de France and of course the World Cup going along nicely unfortunately none the worse for Englands early exit. I am told the Stevie G rumour that everybody knows turns out to be untrue - Stevie G fails to score again!
The Eclipse gets underway at 3.10. I wrote earlier this week about Dar Re Mi and I shall be having a few quid on the Gosden mare.
Decorative has a great chance to continue her wining form in the Distaff taking the step up to Listed class in her stride.
Manighar will be plenty short enough in the betting for the Marathon but is the clear choice on form, although the good to firm going is a slight worry. He had the beating of Opinion Poll and King of Wands at Goodwood last time out and the grey is better at the weights today.
In the lucky last Lovers Causeway has an each way chance. The Mark Johnston colt has won on his last two starts and though this is a step up in class he may well get his own way out in front today which makes him a big player.
On occasions there is the opportunity to nick a couple of quid away from the big meetings and up at Beverley today we have two such opportunities. I won't be making the trek up north but an old mate of mine Tiff will be there for the day and he could do worse than back Dabbers Ridge in the 3.15. Twice a winner at the track already this year the race should be run to suit.
Sharp Eclipse lines up in the 5.35 and has a great chance of finally picking up a well deserved victory from the ideal high draw - they should pay for a pint of Theakstons Old Peculier and a pickled egg on the way home.
Be lucky
The Eclipse gets underway at 3.10. I wrote earlier this week about Dar Re Mi and I shall be having a few quid on the Gosden mare.
Decorative has a great chance to continue her wining form in the Distaff taking the step up to Listed class in her stride.
Manighar will be plenty short enough in the betting for the Marathon but is the clear choice on form, although the good to firm going is a slight worry. He had the beating of Opinion Poll and King of Wands at Goodwood last time out and the grey is better at the weights today.
In the lucky last Lovers Causeway has an each way chance. The Mark Johnston colt has won on his last two starts and though this is a step up in class he may well get his own way out in front today which makes him a big player.
On occasions there is the opportunity to nick a couple of quid away from the big meetings and up at Beverley today we have two such opportunities. I won't be making the trek up north but an old mate of mine Tiff will be there for the day and he could do worse than back Dabbers Ridge in the 3.15. Twice a winner at the track already this year the race should be run to suit.
Sharp Eclipse lines up in the 5.35 and has a great chance of finally picking up a well deserved victory from the ideal high draw - they should pay for a pint of Theakstons Old Peculier and a pickled egg on the way home.
Be lucky
Friday, 2 July 2010
Sunny Sandown
Beautiful day for it and some nice racing at Sandown today. The 3.25 is not a race to get overly involved with but it will certainly be one to watch with some interesting two-year-olds lining up. I will be keeping an eye on Roman Eagle (Holy Roman Emperor – Qhazeenah) as I like the look of his breeding. The sire is having a fine first season so far and the mare has produced three winners to date; a couple of bob will be invested.
The Dragon Stakes sees Zebedee dropping in grade. Richard Hannon's grey colt won his first two starts before a decent effort when fifth in the Group Two Norfolk Stakes at the Royal meeting, he will take all the beating today.
Confront has not been at his best this season so far but if coming back to form the Listed Mouton Cadet Gala Stakes should be his for the taking.
Be lucky
The Dragon Stakes sees Zebedee dropping in grade. Richard Hannon's grey colt won his first two starts before a decent effort when fifth in the Group Two Norfolk Stakes at the Royal meeting, he will take all the beating today.
Confront has not been at his best this season so far but if coming back to form the Listed Mouton Cadet Gala Stakes should be his for the taking.
Be lucky
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