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Saturday, 9 April 2011
Friday, 8 April 2011
Eyes North
Day two at Aintree today but my eyes are even further north up at Newcastle. John Gosden has started the season well, has a good strike rate at the track, and has two nice sorts lining up today in the shape of Trumpington Street and Raajih.
Trumpington Street looked a nice prospect in his only start last year and looks to have a fairly straight forward task in the 2.55.
Raajih is a nicely bred colt who should do well as a three-year-old over middle distances and the trainer looks to have found this one a nice maiden Stakes in the 3.30.
Roger Varian has made a decent start to his training career having taken over from Michael Jarvis and his Ittirad looks a strong bet in the 4.05 Maiden Stakes.
Richard Fahey and Paul Hanagan look to have another likely winner in the 5.15 with Las Verglas Star. The three-year-old won at Musselburgh last week and carries a 6lb penalty for that victory but is still ahead of the handicapper as he is due to go up another 3lb next time. A bold bid for a quick double is expected today.
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Trumpington Street looked a nice prospect in his only start last year and looks to have a fairly straight forward task in the 2.55.
Raajih is a nicely bred colt who should do well as a three-year-old over middle distances and the trainer looks to have found this one a nice maiden Stakes in the 3.30.
Roger Varian has made a decent start to his training career having taken over from Michael Jarvis and his Ittirad looks a strong bet in the 4.05 Maiden Stakes.
Richard Fahey and Paul Hanagan look to have another likely winner in the 5.15 with Las Verglas Star. The three-year-old won at Musselburgh last week and carries a 6lb penalty for that victory but is still ahead of the handicapper as he is due to go up another 3lb next time. A bold bid for a quick double is expected today.
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Thursday, 7 April 2011
Aintree Day One
The sun is shining for the first day of the big Aintree meeting. There is some really good racing today but I shall be leaving the first three races alone as although Big Bucks, Zarkandar and Denman should on all known form win, all three may well go off odds-on and this meeting is notorious for a few of the favourites getting turned over.
I will be sticking with a couple of horses I backed at Cheltenham later on the card today.
Baby Run is the bet Hunter-Chaser about at the moment and although prone to the odd error, as at Cheltenham, he is the best horse in the Fox Hunters at 3.40 and is fancied to gain some compensation for his Cheltenham defeat.
Medermit is a horse I have been backing all season and back up to two mile four furlongs today, following a slightly disappointing showing in the Arkle, Alan Kings’ charge is expected to win the 4.50.
My main fancy of the day is actually over at Ripon in the 3.20. Monitor Closely is a Group performer and run against some very good horses during an injury interrupted season last year. Reportedly fully recovered now if the five-year-old has retained his old ability (won a Group Two in 2009) he will be far too good for his opponents in the Ripon silver Bowl Conditions Stakes.
I will be sticking with a couple of horses I backed at Cheltenham later on the card today.
Baby Run is the bet Hunter-Chaser about at the moment and although prone to the odd error, as at Cheltenham, he is the best horse in the Fox Hunters at 3.40 and is fancied to gain some compensation for his Cheltenham defeat.
Medermit is a horse I have been backing all season and back up to two mile four furlongs today, following a slightly disappointing showing in the Arkle, Alan Kings’ charge is expected to win the 4.50.
My main fancy of the day is actually over at Ripon in the 3.20. Monitor Closely is a Group performer and run against some very good horses during an injury interrupted season last year. Reportedly fully recovered now if the five-year-old has retained his old ability (won a Group Two in 2009) he will be far too good for his opponents in the Ripon silver Bowl Conditions Stakes.
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
Horse For Courses - Rowan Again At Beverley
Ollie Pears has a cracking strike rate at Beverley with Rowan Lodge being one of the many horses who have done the business for him at the track. The nine-year-old won the 2.10 in 2008 and 2009 and was fourth last season. With a record like that the gelding has to be worth a look and is tipped to take the race for the third time this afternoon.
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Tuesday, 5 April 2011
Aintree Update
At least someone is happy to see the rain; Andrew Tulloch, clerk of the course at Aintree, is reportedly ‘very pleased’ with the condition of the track.
The going on the Grand National course remains good to soft, good in places, while the Mildmay and hurdle tracks are described as good, good to soft in places.
The meeting begins on Thursday and all being well the rain should have passed by then leaving us with good racing ground and a little spring sunshine to enjoy.
Saturday, 2 April 2011
Lincoln Day - Feeling Dandy
Beautiful day for the Lincoln. Dandy Nicholls has four runners in the big one and I like the look of Docofthebay. The hold up type seven-year-old is on a nice mark, due to go up 6lb, and has been running well on the All Weather. Drawn bang in the middle Ian Mongan will have the chance to judge what side the pace is on and settle in behind. He might need a little luck in running due to his running style but he is a solid each-way punt at 16-1.
In the Spring Mile Jane Chapple-Hyam runs Norman Orpen who has put in a few decent performances over the winter and is another due to go up 6lb so is nicely weighted. Ably assisted by Ryan Moore today the four-year-old is another solid each way punt at 11-1.
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In the Spring Mile Jane Chapple-Hyam runs Norman Orpen who has put in a few decent performances over the winter and is another due to go up 6lb so is nicely weighted. Ably assisted by Ryan Moore today the four-year-old is another solid each way punt at 11-1.
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Friday, 1 April 2011
March Review - Another Winning Month
Happy to report that GirdysGeeGees did it again in March with the sites tips showing a + 3.40 points profit to level stakes (Cheltenham and Dubai results can be found on their specialist pages). That's two winning months out of three so far this year.
The ‘Super 7’ system finished the month -0.59 points to level stakes.
Here’s mud in your eye and looking forward to another winning month in April with the Flat back in full swing.
The new 'Flat Notebook' page is up and running, the 'Classics 2011' page will be constantly updated as the season progresses and the 'Flat Dirty Dozen Trainers and Jockeys' page for 2011 is also now live.
The ‘Super 7’ system finished the month -0.59 points to level stakes.
Here’s mud in your eye and looking forward to another winning month in April with the Flat back in full swing.
The new 'Flat Notebook' page is up and running, the 'Classics 2011' page will be constantly updated as the season progresses and the 'Flat Dirty Dozen Trainers and Jockeys' page for 2011 is also now live.
Scottish Diamond
Eyes up to Musselburgh today for a bet in the BDO LLP Classified Selling Stakes at 2.50. The Jim Goldie trained gelding Grand Diamond has a bit of good hurdles form on the card and is fancied to take this little seller.
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Thursday, 31 March 2011
Quick On The Draw – Frankel Just Plain Quick
Today sees the start of the new Stall Numbering system in Britain. Previously stalls were numbered ascending from the left (looking from behind the stalls) meaning on left-handed tracks a low draw was on the inside but on right-handed tracks a low draw was on the outside. From today the stalls will be numbered from the inside-outside meaning that at all tracks stall 1 will be on the inside.
Had to smile at the news in the Racing Post this morning concerning red hot Guineas favourite Frankel out running the 7.15 from Newmarket to Cambridge! The colt did look impressive by all accounts finishing fully 20 lengths ahead of his half-brother, and last years Lingfield Derby trial winner (disappointing in the Derby itself) Bullet Train. He has been cut by all firms in the Derby ante-post markets.
Had to smile at the news in the Racing Post this morning concerning red hot Guineas favourite Frankel out running the 7.15 from Newmarket to Cambridge! The colt did look impressive by all accounts finishing fully 20 lengths ahead of his half-brother, and last years Lingfield Derby trial winner (disappointing in the Derby itself) Bullet Train. He has been cut by all firms in the Derby ante-post markets.
Wednesday, 30 March 2011
Flat Is Back - Winner!
It doesn't get much better than that with the first bet of the Flat season, Kiama Bay, winning at 11-4. Here's hoping it is a good omen for the coming months.
The Flat Is Back!
It is the first day of the Flat season today not that many people have probably noticed. Being a bit of a traditionalist I still can’t get used to the slightly low key affair that heralds the start of the new turf season these days rather than the big Doncaster meeting that used to kick-off the season.
With the greatest respect to the racecourse, the first recorded meeting was held there in 1783 so they know a thing or two about the game, a card of mediocre handicaps at Catterick is hardly going to get the juices running of many but the truest of racing fans.
Surely this is one of the things the people at RFC should be looking at if, as they never tire of telling us, they want to attract new race goers to the game. You can't escape the build-up to the start of the Football season and of course the traditional season opener of the Community Shield match. Rugby has the 'London Double Header' at Twickenham, Cricket the traditional MCC versus the reigning County Champions game. I am convinced that RFC are missing a trick here.
Anyway, I am a lover of the game and a massive fan of the Flat so I shall be having a little punt to greet the new season. John Quinn is apparently expecting a good run from Kiama Bay today and with question marks about many of the other runners the five-year-old gelding is the bet to get the Flat season off to a winning start in the 3.20 at Catterick.
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With the greatest respect to the racecourse, the first recorded meeting was held there in 1783 so they know a thing or two about the game, a card of mediocre handicaps at Catterick is hardly going to get the juices running of many but the truest of racing fans.
Surely this is one of the things the people at RFC should be looking at if, as they never tire of telling us, they want to attract new race goers to the game. You can't escape the build-up to the start of the Football season and of course the traditional season opener of the Community Shield match. Rugby has the 'London Double Header' at Twickenham, Cricket the traditional MCC versus the reigning County Champions game. I am convinced that RFC are missing a trick here.
Anyway, I am a lover of the game and a massive fan of the Flat so I shall be having a little punt to greet the new season. John Quinn is apparently expecting a good run from Kiama Bay today and with question marks about many of the other runners the five-year-old gelding is the bet to get the Flat season off to a winning start in the 3.20 at Catterick.
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Tuesday, 29 March 2011
Six At Southwell
All a bit quiet today but I do fancy one up at Southwell in the lucky last by the name of Six Of Clubs. The gelding has been running well all winter and won in impressive style last time at Wolverhampton. Jake Payne takes a handy 7lb off again and the partnership is expected to score again.
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Saturday, 26 March 2011
World Cup & Winter Derby
All the news and views for Dubai on the specialist World Cup page.
The Winter Derby at Lingfield has slowly grown over the years and is now a decent Group Three contest. A number of proven runners line-up such as Nideeb, Pachattack and Dansili Dancer but I like the look of one at a bigger price. Suits Me is a decent front running type who should be allowed to dictate things today. The eight-year-old might just set the race up for one of the shorter priced fancies but should at the very least place up and I will be backing the gelding at 14-1 each way in the hope he can hold off the late challengers.
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The Winter Derby at Lingfield has slowly grown over the years and is now a decent Group Three contest. A number of proven runners line-up such as Nideeb, Pachattack and Dansili Dancer but I like the look of one at a bigger price. Suits Me is a decent front running type who should be allowed to dictate things today. The eight-year-old might just set the race up for one of the shorter priced fancies but should at the very least place up and I will be backing the gelding at 14-1 each way in the hope he can hold off the late challengers.
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Friday, 25 March 2011
A Major Bet
We have a big priced Super 7 bet today in the Great Offers At wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Handicap at 7.45. After you do the sums taking off the extras etc the selection is Major Eradicator who looks likely to go off at around 40-1.
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Thursday, 24 March 2011
Lunar River
Old friend Lunar River is back in action today in the Turftv.co.uk Handicap, class 6, 7.10 at Kempton. The eight-year-old has been in fine form and looks sure to make a bold bid for a hat-trick here tonight.
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Wednesday, 23 March 2011
Kempton Super 7
Back to the sand today with a Super 7 bet in the 9.20 at Kempton the Book Kempton Tickets On 0844 579 3008 Handicap. We have 4 qualifiers for the heat, Fools Gold (14-1), Grand Honour (12-1), Teen Ager (25-1) and Hi Spec (25-1). I shall be splitting the level stake four ways between them.
Saturday, 19 March 2011
Time For A Winner
The lovely Rebecca Curtis has a nice one at Ffos Las in the shape of Made In Time today. The six-year-old was a little disappointing last time but forgiven that run he has looked a nice prospect and can win the 3.45 today. I will be taking the 9-2 this morning.
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Cheltenham Review
Another winning day on Friday with Long Run (5-1) and Bobs Worth (3-1) doing the business. It was an impressive performance by the new chasing king and I for one can't wait to see him and Diamond Harry lock horns - it may become a rivalry to match that of the great Kauto and Denman.
Winning days on Tuesday (+3) and Friday (+3) but overall I finish 5 points down (level stakes) for the 27 races during the meeting.
All in all a bloody good four days - as ever- and I can't wait for next year.
Winning days on Tuesday (+3) and Friday (+3) but overall I finish 5 points down (level stakes) for the 27 races during the meeting.
Winners
Quevega
Sizing Australia
Big Bucks
Long Run
Bobs Worth
Thursday, 17 March 2011
Wednesday, 16 March 2011
The Old Restoration - Cheltenham Recommendation
The Old Restoration is situated at the top end of Cheltenham High Street, a little out of the way for many day trippers to the track but worth the little walk. Friendly staff, good beer, good food, good pub. If you are in Cheltenham this week take my advice and pop your head around the door.
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