Mixed bag yesterday with yet another second, Harris Tweed getting beat a head, but I had a winner as well so enter the final day of the meeting in front.
The Group One Nassau Stakes at 3.10 was looking like a quality affair with some three of the best 'ladies' of the last two seasons lining up together; unfortunately Misty For Me will not be running now but it is still a great clash between Midday and Snow Fairy. I am a fan of the five time Group One winner Midday and she is fancied to come out on top and win this race for the third consecutive year at 13-8 this morning.
at 4.20 some nice two-year-olds go to post for the Overtones E.B.F. 'schiaparelli' Maiden Stakes and I like the look of Sports Section. The Godolphin colt is tipped to follow up on a decent debut performance at Newmarket and I will be having a bit of the 5-2 offered by Stan James early. Niceofyoutotellme could prove the biggest danger.
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Saturday, 30 July 2011
Friday, 29 July 2011
Glorious Goodwood - Day Four
Finally a finish goes my way with Opinion Poll winning by a head in the Goodwood Cup with less than a quarter of a length covering the first four home; unbelievable after two miles! That puts me nicely in front for the meeting and back in the plus column for the month.
Day four and I fancy a few today so anything could happen.
In the Group Three Glorious Stakes at 2.00 I am taken with Harris Tweed. I think the William Haggas trained colt might just get things his own way up front today and lead them a merry dance around the Sussex Downs.
Green Destiny is being talked about everywhere this morning and the gelding does look like a Group horse in Handicap company and is fancied to give Haggas a quick double on the Downs by winning the 3.10.
Richard Hannon has waxed lyrical about Harbour Watch quite a bit lately and it is hard to see anything beating the colt in the Group Two Richmond Stakes.
Memory is due to line-up in the Group Three Oak Tree Stakes at 4.50. I wrote on this site that she can’t be trusted again having taken another chance with her at Newmarket in July so I cannot place a bet on her today – you can expect her to jump out and roar away to a ten length victory!
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Day four and I fancy a few today so anything could happen.
In the Group Three Glorious Stakes at 2.00 I am taken with Harris Tweed. I think the William Haggas trained colt might just get things his own way up front today and lead them a merry dance around the Sussex Downs.
Green Destiny is being talked about everywhere this morning and the gelding does look like a Group horse in Handicap company and is fancied to give Haggas a quick double on the Downs by winning the 3.10.
Richard Hannon has waxed lyrical about Harbour Watch quite a bit lately and it is hard to see anything beating the colt in the Group Two Richmond Stakes.
Memory is due to line-up in the Group Three Oak Tree Stakes at 4.50. I wrote on this site that she can’t be trusted again having taken another chance with her at Newmarket in July so I cannot place a bet on her today – you can expect her to jump out and roar away to a ten length victory!
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Thursday, 28 July 2011
Glorious Goodwood - Day Three
You had to be impressed with Frankel yesterday; it does look as though Canford Cliffs isn’t at home on the track and of course there was the three-year-old weight allowance to take into account but on the day the Henry Cecil colt was very, very good again.
It was again another second place for me – the eighth from twenty-five tips this month!
It looks to be a tricky day for punters on the Downs today but I do fancy one, possibly in the hardest race of the day the Group Two Goodwood Cup at 3.15. Opinion Poll is the one to beat on form following a string of fine efforts this season and last time out finishing second to Fame And Glory in the Ascot Gold Cup. I think the drop in class will undoubtedly help as should the fact today is over two miles and I have taken 5-1 this morning.
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It was again another second place for me – the eighth from twenty-five tips this month!
It looks to be a tricky day for punters on the Downs today but I do fancy one, possibly in the hardest race of the day the Group Two Goodwood Cup at 3.15. Opinion Poll is the one to beat on form following a string of fine efforts this season and last time out finishing second to Fame And Glory in the Ascot Gold Cup. I think the drop in class will undoubtedly help as should the fact today is over two miles and I have taken 5-1 this morning.
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Wednesday, 27 July 2011
Glorious Goodwood - Day Two
Day one over and I am a nose in front as I get the meeting off to a winning start. First off I had to suffer yet another second with Fiorente getting beat a neck but better news just over half an hour later when Strong Suit sauntered in to win the Group Two Lennox Stakes in some style.
There’s more top notch stuff on the Downs today with the much awaited clash between Canford Cliffs and Frankel in the Sussex Stakes at 3.10.
Frankel gets the three-year-old allowance which will be a massive benefit but Canford Cliffs won this race last year, looked better than ever when beating Goldikova at Royal Ascot last time and, I believe, won't give up his crown without a one hell of a scrap. Tactics may play a major roll in the race but as someone who has been trumpeting Canford Cliffs literally from his first race I have to stick with the Richard Hannon stable star today and have taken 11-8 this morning. Sit back watch and enjoy it should be a cracker!
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There’s more top notch stuff on the Downs today with the much awaited clash between Canford Cliffs and Frankel in the Sussex Stakes at 3.10.
Frankel gets the three-year-old allowance which will be a massive benefit but Canford Cliffs won this race last year, looked better than ever when beating Goldikova at Royal Ascot last time and, I believe, won't give up his crown without a one hell of a scrap. Tactics may play a major roll in the race but as someone who has been trumpeting Canford Cliffs literally from his first race I have to stick with the Richard Hannon stable star today and have taken 11-8 this morning. Sit back watch and enjoy it should be a cracker!
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Tuesday, 26 July 2011
Glorious Goodwood - Day One
The Group Three Gordon Stakes looks to be at the mercy of the Michael Stoute trained Fiorente, available at Evens this morning. The colt would have been well fancied for this anyway but with the form of the King Edward Stakes at Royal Ascot, where he chased home Nathaniel, well and truly franked at the weekend he should take this event in his stride.
Beat the width of a cigarette paper out in France following his impressive win at the Royal Meeting Strong Suit should be too good for his opponents in the Group Two Lennox Stakes at 3.10. I will be availing myself of a little of the 3-1 at William Hill this morning. Delegator is an obvious danger.
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Beat the width of a cigarette paper out in France following his impressive win at the Royal Meeting Strong Suit should be too good for his opponents in the Group Two Lennox Stakes at 3.10. I will be availing myself of a little of the 3-1 at William Hill this morning. Delegator is an obvious danger.
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Saturday, 23 July 2011
Tragedy In King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes
Drama in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot with Rewilding breaking down in the home straight. Reportedly the colt had broke the cannon bone (the bone between the knee and the fetlock) and it certainly looked liked a 'flail fracture' when the bone is broken so badly it would be untreatable leaving connections with no alternative but to have the animal put down which was done swiftly. Trainer of the winner Nathaniel John Gosden was interviewed on the BBC and said 'I attended the horse with the lad. He just put his leg down wrong and the cannon bone snapped clean in two... I've seen horses do that galloping in a paddock and it can happen at any time without warning.' Very upsetting for all concerned and my sympathies go to the Godolphin team and all involved with the horse..
Jockey Frankie Dettori was helped back to the Jockeys Room and is reportedly okay other than some bad bruising to his knee.
It is always difficult to talk about a race after such a tragedy but for the record Nathaniel won and looks a good progressive horse. Workforce, in finishing second, came as if he was going to take the race but then begun to hang to the left and over the final furlong or so continued to move across the track to end up almost on the stands rail in second. Having flopped in this race last year the Derby and Arc winner does not appear to like the Ascot track at all.
Jockey Frankie Dettori was helped back to the Jockeys Room and is reportedly okay other than some bad bruising to his knee.
It is always difficult to talk about a race after such a tragedy but for the record Nathaniel won and looks a good progressive horse. Workforce, in finishing second, came as if he was going to take the race but then begun to hang to the left and over the final furlong or so continued to move across the track to end up almost on the stands rail in second. Having flopped in this race last year the Derby and Arc winner does not appear to like the Ascot track at all.
King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes Day
Some really top class stuff today across the country.
At Ascot the main dish is of course at 4.30 for the Group One King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes with three proven top notch middle distance colts going head to head. Workforce was of course a major disappointment in this race last year but barring that run was top class winning the Derby and the Arc. He has done nothing wrong this season and being beat by So You Think in the Eclipse over and inadequate ten furlongs was far from a disgrace. Back at his optimum trip and with the ground also to his liking the colt should have too much for both Rewilding and St Nicholas Abbey.
Up at York the Group Two York Stakes is a tricky little affair with some good horses lining up. Dual Champion Stakes winner Twice Over has not been at his best this season but is proven at the very highest level and if at his best will win.
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At Ascot the main dish is of course at 4.30 for the Group One King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes with three proven top notch middle distance colts going head to head. Workforce was of course a major disappointment in this race last year but barring that run was top class winning the Derby and the Arc. He has done nothing wrong this season and being beat by So You Think in the Eclipse over and inadequate ten furlongs was far from a disgrace. Back at his optimum trip and with the ground also to his liking the colt should have too much for both Rewilding and St Nicholas Abbey.
Up at York the Group Two York Stakes is a tricky little affair with some good horses lining up. Dual Champion Stakes winner Twice Over has not been at his best this season but is proven at the very highest level and if at his best will win.
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Friday, 22 July 2011
Nice Suit
A little aperitif today at Ascot prior to the main dish tomorrow and I have a little each-way fancy. Front running Suits Me is a tough nut to crack and is able to run today off the same mark as when second a week ago at Newbury, goes up 5lb after today. The gelding won’t mind the under foot conditions at all, has won on heavy in the past, and at 8-1 this morning is well worth an each-way punt.
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Thursday, 21 July 2011
Howard Johnson - Hearing Adjourned
The BHA inquiry into Howard Johnson and the running of the gelding Striking Article eight times after the horse had undergone a neurectomy, the severing or removal of leg nerves running to the foot, and also administering the steroid Laurabolin to three other horses in his care was today adjourned. It is hoped the hearing will reconvene in early August but it may have to wait until September according to reports.
On the 10th January this year I wrote on this site 'Hopefully the case will be dealt with swiftly and fairly with justice being seen to be done and minimising the bad publicity for the sport.' some hope there then. What price a journalist with limited if any knowledge of the sport jumps all over the story and uses the opportunity to take a swipe at horseracing in the press in the next couple of days?
I would hope whoever is guilty, if anyone, is dealt with in the strongest way possible with a lengthy if not lifetime ban from working with horses. I also hope this sorry mess can be dealt with as soon as possible and that the bad publicity for the sport that I and millions of others love is minimal.
On the 10th January this year I wrote on this site 'Hopefully the case will be dealt with swiftly and fairly with justice being seen to be done and minimising the bad publicity for the sport.' some hope there then. What price a journalist with limited if any knowledge of the sport jumps all over the story and uses the opportunity to take a swipe at horseracing in the press in the next couple of days?
I would hope whoever is guilty, if anyone, is dealt with in the strongest way possible with a lengthy if not lifetime ban from working with horses. I also hope this sorry mess can be dealt with as soon as possible and that the bad publicity for the sport that I and millions of others love is minimal.
Unbelievable
York Glory looked the winner but was caught well inside the final furlong leaving me to tell yet another sob story this month - more seconds than an Oxfam shop as they say. I hope the luck changes for the big meetings coming up.
Glory At Doncaster
Bit of a late one today but I have a fancy up at Doncaster this evening. Winner of two of his last four starts and second in the other two putting in a sequence of 1,2,1,2 the Kevin Ryan trained York Glory is due to go up 5lb after today. The colt looks capable of winning the 7.25 before getting a rise in the weights and I will be taking a bit of the 2-1 available this afternoon.
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Sunday, 17 July 2011
Irish Oaks
Another case of hitting the crossbar yesterday. Elusive Pimpernel was disappointing with Heavenly Dawn impressive, each-way punt Imperial Pippin finished fourth with late bet Ingleby Exceed third beaten a nose and a neck.
I keep on trying and today all eyes will be on the Curragh for the Irish Oaks. Tactics won the day for Dancing Rain in the Epsom race and the Haggas filly is unlikely to be allowed to repeat that run. The second and fourth at Epsom, Ballydoyles Wonder of Wonders and Godolphins Blue Bunting, look better horses and in a truly run race we should see the Aidan O'Brien trained filly prevail. I shall be having a bit of the 11-8 this morning.
Earlier on the card we have the Group Three Jebel Ali Stables and Racecourse Anglesey Stakes at 2.40. Some nice two-year-olds line up and my preference is for Fire Lilly. Fourth in the Group Two Queen Mary Stakes at the Royal meeting the extra furlong here will suit and she should prove too good for her opponents today.
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I keep on trying and today all eyes will be on the Curragh for the Irish Oaks. Tactics won the day for Dancing Rain in the Epsom race and the Haggas filly is unlikely to be allowed to repeat that run. The second and fourth at Epsom, Ballydoyles Wonder of Wonders and Godolphins Blue Bunting, look better horses and in a truly run race we should see the Aidan O'Brien trained filly prevail. I shall be having a bit of the 11-8 this morning.
Earlier on the card we have the Group Three Jebel Ali Stables and Racecourse Anglesey Stakes at 2.40. Some nice two-year-olds line up and my preference is for Fire Lilly. Fourth in the Group Two Queen Mary Stakes at the Royal meeting the extra furlong here will suit and she should prove too good for her opponents today.
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Saturday, 16 July 2011
Late News Saturday
Another near miss day so far but I have one late that should get a bit of beer money for Saturday night. I liked the way Ingleby Exceed won at Catterick ten days ago and with the step up to a mile unlikely to cause concern she should complete a quick double tonight.
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Newbury And Newmarket
I am back fully refreshed and ready to nick a few quid to cover the costs of the short-break at Carmarthen Bay - I actually got a tan in Wales!
We have some nice racing today at Newmarket and Lingfield and I fancy three to get me to the pay-out counter this afternoon. First off at 2.35 we have the Listed Newsells Park Stud Stakes at Newmarket. The John Gosden trained Imperial Pippin looks a likely improver having placed up twice in Listed company and the extra two furlongs today should suit; at 12-1 this morning she is well worth an each-way punt.
Across the country to Newbury for the 2.55 Aon E.B.F. 'Aqlaam' Fillies' Handicap and a filly trained by Sir Michael Stoute. Heavenly Dawn put up a nice effort on her seasonal reappearance three weeks ago and that having blown any cobwebs away she should be up to the task today and I will be taking the 7-4 this morning.
I will be staying at Newbury for my third bet of the day as I like the look of Elusive Pimpernel in the 4.05 Listed Shadwell Beech House Stud Stakes. A class act at two the colt won The Craven stakes as a three-year-old and run with credit in the 2000 Guineas of 2010. The bay has obviously had some problems since then as he has been lightly raced but if he can find that old sparkle he would be too good for the opposition today. I will be nipping to Corals for a bit of the 5-1.
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We have some nice racing today at Newmarket and Lingfield and I fancy three to get me to the pay-out counter this afternoon. First off at 2.35 we have the Listed Newsells Park Stud Stakes at Newmarket. The John Gosden trained Imperial Pippin looks a likely improver having placed up twice in Listed company and the extra two furlongs today should suit; at 12-1 this morning she is well worth an each-way punt.
Across the country to Newbury for the 2.55 Aon E.B.F. 'Aqlaam' Fillies' Handicap and a filly trained by Sir Michael Stoute. Heavenly Dawn put up a nice effort on her seasonal reappearance three weeks ago and that having blown any cobwebs away she should be up to the task today and I will be taking the 7-4 this morning.
I will be staying at Newbury for my third bet of the day as I like the look of Elusive Pimpernel in the 4.05 Listed Shadwell Beech House Stud Stakes. A class act at two the colt won The Craven stakes as a three-year-old and run with credit in the 2000 Guineas of 2010. The bay has obviously had some problems since then as he has been lightly raced but if he can find that old sparkle he would be too good for the opposition today. I will be nipping to Corals for a bit of the 5-1.
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Sunday, 10 July 2011
Newmarket Nightmare
Another day of close but no cigar on Saturday - Docofthebay each-way finishing 6th, Delegator 5th and up at York Hamish McGonacall was 3rd beaten a neck and a nose! Following Far Flung, Roman Soldier both finishing 2nd, Shumoos 3rd, Fury disappointing and Memory not taking part all in all a week to forget.
I am off for a few days to recharge the batteries and will be back for next weekend hopefully with a couple of winners.
Until then be safe, be nice and most of all be lucky
I am off for a few days to recharge the batteries and will be back for next weekend hopefully with a couple of winners.
Until then be safe, be nice and most of all be lucky
Saturday, 9 July 2011
July Festival Day Three
Not a good day yesterday with Shumoos finishing third and Memory refusing to race again, sitting down in the stalls and only agreeing to come out when the race was as good as over; she can never be trusted again. Down to business today.
Up at York we have the John Smith's City Walls Stakes a Listed sprint at 2.05. It will be fast and furious stuff and I like the look of the Tim Easterby trained Hamish McGonagall. The tough little sprinter loves it round here and is taken to just prevail, I will be taking the 4-1 early.
Back at Newmarket for day Three of the Festival the Bunbury Cup looks as tricky as ever but I am sticking with a horse I backed at the Royal meeting in the shape of Dandy Nicholls trained Docofthebay. The booking of Olivier Peslier catches the eye and the gelding should run into a place at least so I shall be taking a bit of the 14-1 each-way early.
I backed Delegator ante-post for the Golden Jubilee Stakes which the Godolphin colt missed due to the slow conditions. Todays going should be much more to his liking and the five-year-old should take the world of beating in the Group One July Stakes and I have taken the 4-1 early. The Aussie Star Witness is an obvious danger.
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Up at York we have the John Smith's City Walls Stakes a Listed sprint at 2.05. It will be fast and furious stuff and I like the look of the Tim Easterby trained Hamish McGonagall. The tough little sprinter loves it round here and is taken to just prevail, I will be taking the 4-1 early.
Back at Newmarket for day Three of the Festival the Bunbury Cup looks as tricky as ever but I am sticking with a horse I backed at the Royal meeting in the shape of Dandy Nicholls trained Docofthebay. The booking of Olivier Peslier catches the eye and the gelding should run into a place at least so I shall be taking a bit of the 14-1 each-way early.
I backed Delegator ante-post for the Golden Jubilee Stakes which the Godolphin colt missed due to the slow conditions. Todays going should be much more to his liking and the five-year-old should take the world of beating in the Group One July Stakes and I have taken the 4-1 early. The Aussie Star Witness is an obvious danger.
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Friday, 8 July 2011
July Festival Day Two
Yet another second yesterday - four from six tips this month to date - and a disappointing run from Fury. Day two of the July Festival and the rain is falling again but hopefully I have a couple of gee gees today to put a smile on the face.
The Cherry Hinton Stakes is a cracking little race for two-year-old fillies and on form Shumoos should take all the beating. Having beaten Frederick Engels on her debut, who subsequently won at the Royal meeting and of course beat Roman Soldier here yesterday, she followed that up with a second place finish in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot beaten only a short head. If she gets the six furlongs she should win and I will be taking the 3-1 this morning.
My liking of Memory is no secret and the filly has a chance to get her career back on track in the Falmouth Stakes today. Reportedly working well at home she returns to the scene of her very impressive Cherry Hinton Stakes win last year and a chance is taken with her to bounce back to form and at 9-1 this morning she is an each-way punt.
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The Cherry Hinton Stakes is a cracking little race for two-year-old fillies and on form Shumoos should take all the beating. Having beaten Frederick Engels on her debut, who subsequently won at the Royal meeting and of course beat Roman Soldier here yesterday, she followed that up with a second place finish in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot beaten only a short head. If she gets the six furlongs she should win and I will be taking the 3-1 this morning.
My liking of Memory is no secret and the filly has a chance to get her career back on track in the Falmouth Stakes today. Reportedly working well at home she returns to the scene of her very impressive Cherry Hinton Stakes win last year and a chance is taken with her to bounce back to form and at 9-1 this morning she is an each-way punt.
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Thursday, 7 July 2011
July Festival Day One
Another second place yesterday meaning I have so far this month tipped up four horses for one winner and three seconds. There is some nice stuff at Newmarket today for the start of the July Festival and I fancy a couple.
Second in the Coventry Stakes at the Royal Meeting Roman Soldier looks the one to beat in the 1.50 July Stakes, Group Two.
I have put Fury up on both his runs already this season and the colt has a great opportunity to get back to winning ways this afternoon in the 4.05. I tipped him as an each-way chance in the Guineas were he finished fifth and he was then beaten a nose when I put him up in May at Sandown, he should take this little heat is his stride.
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Second in the Coventry Stakes at the Royal Meeting Roman Soldier looks the one to beat in the 1.50 July Stakes, Group Two.
I have put Fury up on both his runs already this season and the colt has a great opportunity to get back to winning ways this afternoon in the 4.05. I tipped him as an each-way chance in the Guineas were he finished fifth and he was then beaten a nose when I put him up in May at Sandown, he should take this little heat is his stride.
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Wednesday, 6 July 2011
Far Away
Jim Best sends Far Flung the 300 odd miles all the way to Catterick this evening from his base in East Sussex for the Racing Again Wednesday 13th July Median Auction Maiden Stakes. With Silvestre De Sousa booked to ride I can only assume the filly isn’t being sent to such far flung places (did you see what I did there) just for a day out and a big run can be expected on her seasonal reappearance. I will be taking a bit of the 9-4 this morning.
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Saturday, 2 July 2011
Eclipse Stakes
The much anticipated meeting is here and who do you side with? It really is almost to close to call but I will be siding with Workforce to just prevail in what might turn out to be one of the races of the year.
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