2.20 Lingfield 10F Coral Quebec Listed Stakes (Sat 19th Dec )

On Saturday we are back at Lingfield, for high quality 10 furlong Listed stakes on the poly track .

12 runners declared for decent looking listed contest at 2.20 .The three main contenders look to be Battalion, Grendisar & Lamar .

2.20 LINGFIELD 10F CORAL QUEBEC LISTED STAKES
BATTALION : Dual C&D winner at Lingfield ,been in good form this season ,including winning 10F listed race at Goodwood in September .Also won decent looking conditions race  over C&D last time .Solid claims,though has something to find with Grendisar on previous form.

GRENDISAR : Very consistent sort ,with excellent record at Lingfield (2321122154212) , including winning this race last year.Finished decent 2ND last time over C&D ,behind the useful Lets Go . Obvious claims with conditions to suit .

LAMAR :Likeable filly,with excellent record on All Weather ,winning 4 out 8 (24112211) been in good form this winter,winning two AW Championship Fast Track Qualifiers ,including winning 1 mile fillies Listed race at Lingfield in October .Stays this trip ,though possibly better over shorter .

VERDICT : Last years winner GRENDISAR looks the one to beat ,after running a cracker over C&D last time,behind the useful Lets Go .Has proven record in this grade ,winning three times in listed company .Odds around 7-2 look fair value . 

GRENDISAR 2.20 LINGFIELD
£50.00 EACH-WAY@ 7-2 BETAIR SPORTSBOOK* 
 (SECOND SP 9-4 LOSS £15.00 )

2.45 Southwell 6F Claiming Stakes (Fri 18th Dec )

For the blogs best bet on Friday ,we are back on fibresand at Southwell for 6 furlong claiming stakes at 2.45 .


2.45 SOUTHWELL 6F CLAIMING STAKES CLASS 6
9 runners declared for an above average class 6 claimer on fibresand at Southwell .On official ratings the three main contenders are Boomerang Bob , Greyfriarscorsta & Abi Scarlet .

BOOMERANG  BOB : Poor strike rate,won 2 out 30 ,also not won since June 2013,has been contesting some quality handicaps , including finishing 2ND in class 3 handicap at Windsor in June off mark 95 .Takes big drop in class , though unraced on fibresand .

GREYFRIARSCORSTA  : Good record on the All Weather ,winning 11 out 35 ,including 4 wins at Southwell .Won 6F claimer in good style over C&D at Southwell last time.Not badly treated at the weights .Each-way claims

ABI SCARLET : Course specialist ,with all  9 wins coming here at Southwell .Been running consistently,finishing placed on last two starts over C&D in handicap company.Also Won this race last year .Should go well off bottom weight .

VERDICT : On official ratings Boomerang Bob is the one to beat,though has question marks, having not won for well over two years.Also yet to race on fibresand .Odds around 6-4 look way too short .

Course-specialist ABI SCARLET has been knocking on the door in handicap company recently, and will be suited returning to claiming company ,having won this race last year .Should go well off bottom weight .Odds around 9-2 look very fair each-way value .

ABI SCARLET 2.45 SOUTHWELL
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 9-2 BETVICTOR & PADDY POWER *
(UNPLACED SP 3-1 LOSS £100.00 ) R4 15P IN £ TO EARLY PRICES * 

3.20 Lingfield 1m 4F Coral Apprentice H'cap (0-70) (Wed 16th Dec )

Nice winner on Monday for the blog with WITH HINDSIGHT winning at 5-1,just getting home in close three way photo for £312.00 profit .

Slightly frustrating the horse did take big drift in the market ,touching as big as 8-1 ,before getting supported into 5-1 .However you can't complain with £312.00 profit .

Moving on to Wednesday we are back at Lingfield, for interesting 1M 4F (0-70) apprentice handicap at 3.20 

LINGFIELD 3.20 1M 4F CORAL APPRENTICE 0-70 H'CAP
8 runners declared for interesting little apprentice handicap on poly track at Lingfield .The three main contenders are Lady Lunchalot ,Pink Ribbon & Artistic Flight .

LADY LUNCHALOT : Consistent mare ,winning five times at Lingfield .Been knocking on the door recently ,finishing 2ND on last two starts over C&D .Seems to go well for apprentice Patrick Vaughan, and not badly treated off mark 65 ,last win came off  67 .Looks to have solid claims .

PINK RIBBON : Dual course winner at Lingfield, over shorter trips, including winning 8F class 5 handicap in September off mark 64 .Finished creditable 2ND last time in 10F handicap at Kempton ,though there has to be doubts, about this longer trip .

ARTISTIC FLIGHT : Dual course winner ,including winning over C&D last time ,beating Lady Lunchalot by head off mark 62,though not certain to confirm that form off 4LB higher mark .However should be thereabouts with ideal conditions .

VERDICT : Candella has been put in favorite here for Roger Varian ,though has something to prove, after being soundly beaten off this mark last time .The longer trip may suit ,though his only win came off 10LB lower mark .

Course specialist LADY LUNCHALOT should go well, after putting in two solid efforts over C&D recently .Looks fairly treated off mark 65  (has won off 73),should reverse form with Artistic Flight on 3LB better terms for head beating.Odds around 9-2 look solid each-way value  

LADY LUNCHALOT 3.20 LINGFIELD
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 9-2 BETVICTOR & BET365 
(THIRD SP 7-4 LOSS £100.00 ) * three non runners *

 

3.05 Wolvehampton 1M 5F 194YDS 0-75 H'cap (Mon 14th Dec)

Disappointing result on Sunday with Free Eagle, running a bitterly disappointing race in Hong Kong Cup at Sha Tin .

In the race Free Eagle looked to be traveling well, in perfect position turning in to the straight ,though flattened out very quickly  .Having been well supported in market 9-2 into 5-2,It was very poor performance and £100 loss on the race .

Moving on to Monday, we are back on the All Weather at Wolverhampton, for interesting little 14F (0-75) handicap at 3.05

3.05 WOLVEHAMPTON 1M 5F 194YDS 0-75 H'CAP
9 runners declared for (0-75 ) class 5 staying handicap, on the tapeta at Wolverhampton .Not bad little contest for this grade .The three main contenders are With Hindsight ,Quality Song & Thomas Blossom

WITH HINDSIGHT : Shown improved form since stepping up to 14 furlong trip (2121) , including winning over C&D at Wolverhampton last time, in Amateur riders race .Also finished creditable 2ND on turf ,behind hatrick winner Frosty Berry in November.Should go well off 2LB higher mark .

QUALITY SONG : Improving 3-Y-0 ,Won 12F handicap at Wolverhampton last month off mark 66 .Also finished close 2ND last time at Wolverhampton off mark 70. Up another 3LB ,though looks open to improvement .

THOMAS BLOSSOM : Consistent sort , winning 3 out 13 on the All Weather ,returned to form last time finishing staying on 2ND over C&D in class 5 handicap .Up another 2LB ,though should be thereabouts .

VERDICT : WITH HINDSIGHT looks solid here, after winning over C&D last time .Has looked an improved performer since stepping up in trip . Looks fairly handicapped off mark 67 .Odds around 9-2 look very fair value .

The lightly raced Quality Song looks the main danger, after putting in two decent efforts over the course at  12F,though odds around 7-4 look very skinny, for horse who is unproven over this longer trip .

WITH HINDSIGHT 3.05 WOLVERHAMPTON
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 9-2 BET365*
(WINNER SP 5-1 PROFIT £312.50) 

1M 2F Hong Kong Cup ( Sha Tin) G1 (Sun 13th Dec )

For the blogs first bet in December , we go to Hong Kong for the feature race at Sha Tin the G1 10F Hong Kong Cup at 8.30 am .


14 runners declared for G1 HONG KONG CUP over 10F on ground described as good .The three main contenders are Free Eagle , Blazing Speed & Military Attack .

FREE EAGLE : Useful Irish colt , winning 3 out 7 ,including the G1 Prince Of Wales stakes at Royal Ascot in June . Also finished creditable 3RD in Irish Champion Stakes ,behind Golden Horn & Found in September .Far from disgraced when finishing 6th of 17 in the Arc in October .Will be suited returning to this 10 furlong trip .

BLAZING SPEED :Won 7 out 26 ,including winning five here at Sha Tin .Finished close 2ND over C&D last time in G2 ,finishing head behind Military Attack trying to concede 5LB . Each-way claims ,though was disappointing in this race last year .

MILITARY ATTACK : Won 11 out 32 on turf , including 6 wins at Sha Tin.Finished excellent 2ND in this race last year , only beaten short head by Designs On Rome .Won the G2 Jockey Club Cup over C&D last time at Sha Tin .Solid each-way claims .

VERDICT :  FREE EAGLE stands out here on the pick of his form this season . Lost nothing in defeat when trying concede 7LB & 10LB to very useful Golden Horn & Found in Irish Champion Stakes in September .That form looks outstanding with Golden Horn & Found both winning top G1 races since .At standout 9-2 with BET365 ,looks excellent each-way value .

FREE EAGLE 8.30 HONG KONG CUP SHA TIN 
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 9-2 BET365
(UNPLACED SP 5-2 LOSS £100.00 )

6.45 Wolverhampton 32Red 7F Fillies Conditions Stakes

On Friday evening we are back at Wolverhampton, for decent looking 7F fillies (Fast Track Qualifier  conditions race )

6.45 WOLVERHAMPTON 32RED 7F FILLIES CONDITIONS STAKES :
9 runners declared for  7F Fillies & Mares conditions race on the tapeta at Wolverhampton .Not the most competitive Fast track Qualifier, with the three standout contenders . Lamar , Cold As Ice & Alfajer .

LAMAR : Excellent record on the All Weather .Winning three & finishing second times from seven starts .Including winning on tapeta at Wolverhampton .Won 1 mile fillies listed race at Lingfield last time .Drop back to 7F shouldn't be problem ,having finished close 2nd in All Weather finals over the distance .

COLD AS ICE : Useful sort in South Africa .Winning 5 out 7 for Joey Ramsdan .Including winning two grade 2 races ,though has Only raced on the turf at Kenilworth .Interesting runner on first start for William Haggas .

ALFAJER : Consistent filly,though only 1 win from 10 starts .Finished creditable third in Listed company at Ascot in October .Also ran eyecatching 6TH last time only beaten 2 lenghs in 1 mile listed race ,finishing strongly in slowly run race behind Lamar . Each-way claims .

VERDICT : Cold As Ice could easily outclass this field, on pick her South African form ,though has question marks having not ran for 300 days, on her first start on All Weather .Looks interesting runner ,though odds around 7-4 look short enough .

At the prices LAMAR looks solid each-way bet.Has shown plenty useful form on All Weather ,including winning listed race at Lingfield last time ,that looks solid form beating useful sort Very Special .The drop in class will also suit ,odds around 4-1 look good value .

LAMAR 6.45 WOLVERHAMPTON
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 4-1 BET365 *
(WINNER SP 3-1 PROFIT £240.00 )

6.05 Dundalk Stadium Light Up Your Night 6F Handicap (Fri 20th Nov )

On Friday we are back in Ireland, for the first bet of the All Weather season at Dundalk .

6.05 DUNDALK STADIUM LIGHT UP YOUR NIGHT 6F H'CAP:

8 runners declared for competitive looking (0-85) 6 furlong handicap on polytrack at Dundalk . The three main contenders are My Good Brother , Kimbay & Sors .

MY GOOD BROTHER :Won 6 out 39 ,including winning three times at Dundalk ,though not won since October  2014 . Not shown much this season ,though has taken big drop in weights .Looks well handicapped off mark 80 .

KIMBAY :Consistent Mare winning 5 out 21,including winning three times at Dundalk in 2014 .Also Finished close second in this race last year .Ran good second last time in 5 furlong handicap at Dundalk .Should go well off same mark .

SORS : Won 2 out 16 .Has Decent record here at Dundalk winning 2 out 3.Finished respectable third last time in 5F handicap at Dundalk ,finishing just behind Kimbay. Looks well drawn in stall 2 ,for front runner .Each-way claims .

VERDICT : KIMBAY has good record at Dundalk, and should go well after finishing creditable second last time behind an improving sort .The return to 6 furlongs should also suit ,having only been beaten head in this race last year . Odds around 4-1 look very fair value .

Of the others Strategic Force ,had some fair form for Clive Cox ,winning twice at Kempton last season ,though faces no easy task under 9 stone 10lb .On first start for Gerard O ' Leary .

KIMBAY 6.05 DUNDALK
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 4-1 BET365 *
(WINNER SP 7-2 PROFIT £240.00)

Keeneland Breeders Cup Day Two

Slightly frustrating run at the minute, with Fridays bet on Alice Springs finishing second in Breeders Cup Juvenile turf.

In the circumstances ran fair race ,after being slowly away and then not getting the best of runs,though could never get to American horse Catch A Glimpse in the closing stages.No real damage done with £10.00 loss on the bet ,though could do with winner, to end A frustrating run recently.

Moving on to Saturday we have nine Breeders Cup races at Keeneland ,though going concentrate on one race the Breeders Cup Mile .

12 runners declared for Breeders Cup Turf Mile on ground described as yielding .This looks cracking contest with plenty European interest .The three main contenders look to be the three French contenders :  Make Believe ,Impassable & Estoterique 

7.30 KEENELAND BREEDERS CUP TURF MILE :
MAKE BELIEVE :Useful French 3-Y-0 colt,winning 4 out 6,including bolting up in French 2000 guineas in May,though finished very disappointing last of 6 in St James Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot .Bounced back to form last time, winning G1 Prix De La Foret on Arc Day .Should go well from good draw in stall 3.

IMPASSABLE : Improving French 3-Y-0 filly ,winning last three starts .Including winning G2 Prix Daniel Wildenstein at Longchamp last time ,beating Miss France comfortably .Takes step up in class ,though looks to be improving with each start .

ESTOTERIQUE: Useful French mare ,winning 6 out 16 .Has looked better than ever this season winning two G1 races ,including winning the Sun Chariot at Newmarket last time ,though probably ran best race in defeat when finishing  second to the very useful Solow at in Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot .Obvious claims with conditions to suit .

VERDICT: Three time group one winner ESOTERIQUE looks solid each-way bet ,has already beat male rivals in G1 company this season ,and lost nothing in defeat when chasing home multiple  G1 winners Solow & Muhaarar recently .Should also get the race run to suit, with ,plenty pace in the race . Odds around 5-1 look decent value .

Stablemate Make Believe looks the obvious danger, after breaking course record at Longchamp last time and looks open to plenty improvement ,though odds around 11-4 look short enough .


ESTOTERIQUE 7.30 KEENELAND 
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 5-1 SKY BET*
(UNPLACED SP 9-2 LOSS £100.00)

Keeneland Breeders Cup Day One .(Friday 30th Oct )

Bit of disappointing result on Thursday for the blog,with Sweeping Up finishing 2L fourth in River Eden Listed Stakes ,though staying on in closing stages,never looked like catching 16-1 winner Urban Castle.With £100.00 loss on the race.

Moving on to Friday we see the start of Breeders Cup .There has been plenty of rain at Keeneland, with ground conditions on the turf track described as soft .Going concentrate on the  Juvenile Fillies Turf Mile at 8.50 .

KEENELAND 8.50 1 MILE JUVENILE FILLIES TURF MILE :
14 runners declared for Breeders Cup  2-Y-0  Juvenile Fillies Turf Mile .The three main contenders look to be Alice Springs ,Catch A Glimpse  & Nemoralia 

ALICE SPRINGS : Useful Irish Filly, winning 2 out 6 ,both over 7 furlongs .However produced a career best effort when finishing 1.25 lenghs third behind the useful Minding & Ballydoyle in G1 Moyglare Stud Stakes in September ,both winners since in G1 company .Looks well drawn in stall 3 .

CATCH A GLIMPSE : Won 2 from 3 starts ,including bolting up in 1 mile G2 at Woodbine last time.Not easy to assess that form ,though looks open to plenty improvement over this trip.

NEMORALIA :Won 2 from 5 starts ,including winning competitive 6.5 furlong handicap at Doncaster in September ,off mark 87 .Finished creditable second in G1 at Belmont Park last time on the dirt .Looks open  to improvement returning to turf .Each/way claims .

 VERDICT :ALICE SPRINGS stands out on form, with her third in G1 Moyglare Stud Stakes looking excellent form .The step up to 1 mile should also suit .Ground conditions shouldn't be problem, having ran her best race on yielding surface .Odds around 3-1 look very fair price .

Not easy to assess the American horses ,though none them look outstanding on form, with Catch A Glimpse looking best of the bunch .

ALICE SPRINGS 8.50 KEENELAND 
£60.00 EACH/WAY @ 10-3 STAN JAMES*
(SECOND SP 7-4F LOSS £10.00)

2.20 Lingfield 13F River Eden Fillies Stakes (Listed Race )

October has been quiet month for the blog ,though there should be plenty action over the next few days, with Breeders Cup starting on Friday and decent card from Newmarket on Saturday.

Going back to Thursday, for blogs main bet we are back on All Weather, for good looking 13 furlong listed race for Fillies & Mares .

13 runners declared for 1 mile 5 furlong listed race on the poly track at Lingfield .The three main contenders are Alwilda ,Desert Snow & Sweeping Up .

2.20 LINGFIELD 13F RIVER EDEN FILLIES STAKES LISTED RACE
ALWILDA : Won 4 races from 23 starts ,including winning 2 mile 3 furlong listed race in Germany last time at Cologne .Also finished good 2 lengh third in this race last year ,behind Hidden Gold .Has 3LB penalty for winning last time ,though should be thereabouts .

DESERT SNOW : Useful record on the All Weather last season,winning 3 out 4 (2111),including winning two handicaps .Finished respectable 8 lengh second to the useful  Journey in 12 furlong listed race at Newmarket last time .Should go well returning to the All Weather. 

SWEEPING UP : Improving filly ,won 2 races from 4 starts on All Weather  .Showed improved form when finishing 3 lenghs second to useful Jack Hobbs in G3 Sepember stakes at Kempton over 12 furlongs .Also finished good second in 14 furlong listed race at Saint Cloud last time .Obvious claims returning to poly track .

VERDICT : SWEEPING UP looks the one to beat ,having shown solid form on her last two starts in listed & G3 company ,there looked no fluke about her 3 lengh second to Jack Hobbs in  September Stakes.Odds around 4-1 look very fair value, in not the strongest looking listed race .

Desert Snow has excellent strike rate on the All Weather and looks the main danger,though will need to show more improvement to win in listed company.

Of the others California has been put in favourite ,though will need to show plenty improvement over this longer trip ,having been well beaten over 10 furlongs last time in listed company .

SWEEPING UP 2.20 LINGFIELD 
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 4-1 BETVICTOR* & WILLIAM HILLS*
(UNPLACED SP 5-1 LOSS £100.00 ) 

1.55 Ascot G1 Qipco Fillies & Mares 12F (Saturday 17th Oct )

The blog returns after short break, for cracking card at Ascot for British Champions Day.Which includes four group one races .Going concentrate on G1 Fillies & Mares over 12 furlongs .

1.55 ASCOT 12F QIPCO FILLIES & MARES GROUP ONE :
12 runners declared for high quality G1 Fillies & Mares contest over 12 furlongs on Good/soft ground.The three main contenders look to be Candarliya , Covert Love & Sea Calisi .

CANDARLIYA : Improving 3-Y-0 French Filly,with excellent strike rate this season,since stepping up in trip,winning five times and finishing second twice.Produced career best effort when finishing second to the useful Treve in G1 Prix Vermeille .Looks open to more improvement and handles any ground .

COVERT LOVE : Useful 3-Y-0 filly,winning 4 out 5 on turf ,including winning the G1 Irish Oaks at Curragh in good style .Also won G1 Prix De L 'Opera at Longchamp ,beating Jazzi Top in close finish last time .Obvious claims on that form ,though did have hard race, last time in France 13 days ago.

SEA CALISI : Consistent French Filly ,winning 2 out 6 races , including winning 12F G2 at Saint Cloud in June .Finished creditable third in both G1 Yorkshire Oaks & G1 Prix Vemeille.Looks closely matched with Candarliya & Covert Love on that form .Solid each-way claims.

VERDICT Covert Love is very tough front running filly, and dual group one winner, and has to be respected,though had very hard race in France only 13 days ago,and is passed over.

French Filly CANDARLIYA has done nothing wrong this season, and looks to have ideal conditions here.Has excellent record over 12F (11121) and this race should also be run to suit, with plenty pace in the race .Looks solid each-way bet at around 5-1 mark .

CANDARLIYA 1.55 ASCOT 
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 5-1 BET365 
(UNPLACED SP 9-2 LOSS £100.00)

 

3.20 Fairyhouse 6F Blenheim Stakes (Listed Race )

For the blogs final bet of the month,we are back in Ireland for days feature race, The two year old Blenheim Stakes at Fairyhouse .

3.20 FAIRYHOUSE 6F BLENHEIM STAKES LISTED RACE:

10 runners declared for competitive two year old listed race, over 6 furlongs on ground described as good to yielding .The three main contenders look to be Bebhinn ,Juliette Fair & Vitello .

BEBHINN :Finished promising second on debut in maiden at Curragh on heavy ground. Then Bolted up in 5F maiden at Navan . Not raced since April ,though looks open to improvement over this longer trip .Each-way claims.

JULIETTE FAIR : Ran three times ,winning 6F maiden at Leopardstown in August by 4.5 lenghs .Looked bit disappointing last time ,when finishing well beaten 4TH in G3 Round Tower Stakes at the Curragh .This looks easier ,though will need bounce back .

VITELLO :Well bred filly. Made promising debut ,finishing third in 6F maiden at Curragh .Showed improved form next time, winning decent looking maiden at Fairyhouse over C&D.That form has been boosted with placed horses winning subsequently.Up in class,though should go well .

VERDICT : VITELLO looks promising sort, and was good winner last time over C&D at Fairyhouse in maiden that's working out well . Looks open to plenty more improvement and can land this competitive listed contest .Odds around 9-2 look fair price .

VITELLO 3.20 FAIRYHOUSE 
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 9-2 BET365*
(UNPLACED SP 9-2 LOSS £100.00 ) 

5.35 Curragh Loughbrown Stakes 2 Miles (Listed race )

On Sunday we are back in Ireland for decent looking card at the Curragh .With blogs best bet in 2 mile Loughbrown Listed race .

5.35 CURRAGH LOUGHBROWN STAKES 2 MILES (LISTED RACE )
10 runners declared for 2 mile listed race on ground described as good to yielding .On official ratings the two standout contenders are Silwana & Toe The Line .

SILWANA : Progressive 4-Y-0 filly ,winning three races from 7 starts,including winning handicap over C&D at Curragh in June ,off mark 94 .Showed improved form last time ,when bolting up in 14F handicap at Leopardstown on Irish Champions day ,off mark 99 .Obvious claims in not the strongest listed race .

TOE THE LINE : C/D winner ,won three times last season ,including winning this race last year .Returned to form in August, finishing good fourth in Ebor handicap at York off mark 101 .Also finished fair fourth in G2 Park Hill Stakes at Doncaster last time.Will be suited returning to this longer trip .

VERDICT : Silwana will be very popular here ,after bolting up last time in competitive handicap at Leopardstown, and looks well up to winning in listed company ,though was beaten by Toe The Line in handicap last season, when receiving 5lb .Has to be respected ,though odds around even money are too short .

Last years winner TOE THE LINE looks solid each-way bet ,the return to two miles will suit ,after finishing staying on fourth over 1M 6F in much stronger race at Doncaster last time .Odds around 4-1 look decent each-way value .

TOE THE LINE 5.35 CURRAGH 
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 4-1 PADDY POWER *
(SECOND SP 3-1 LOSS £10.00) 

1.55 Newmarket 1M Rosemary Stakes Fillies & Mares (Listed Stakes )

On Friday we are back at Headquarters for good looking fillies & mares Listed race at Newmarket over 1 mile .

1.55 NEWMARKET 1 MILE ROSEMARY STAKES (LISTED STAKES )
10 runners declared for fillies & Mares mile listed race on good/soft ground .The three main contenders are Lavender Lane , Solar Magic & Spangled .

LAVENDER LANE : French filly ,won 1 race from 10 starts .Has been placed twice in G2 level last season .Also finished close fifth in G1 Prix De L 'Opera last October .Bit disappointing last time ,when finishing well beaten third in 10F Listed race at Fontainebleau,though this shorter trip may suit better .

SOLAR MAGIC : Consistent filly ,though only victory came in 8F maiden at Ascot last season .However has finished second twice in listed company over 1 mile ,including finishing excellent second in 1 mile listed race at Ascot last time ,just caught by the useful Evita Peron .Should go well with conditions to suit. .

SPANGLED :Progressive 3-Y-0 filly,winning two races from 4 starts,including winning class 2 7F handicap at Newmarket in July.Off mark 87 .Finished fair 4TH last time in stronger 7F handicap at York .Off mark 96 .Looks open to improvement ,over this longer trip .

VERDICT : SOLAR MAGIC looks solid here ,after finishing good second in listed company at Ascot last time. All her best form has been over mile on easy ground .Odds around 11-2 look very fair each-way value .

The French Filly Lavender Lane, looks the main danger on the pick of her group placed form, the drop back to mile should also suit .

SOLAR MAGIC 1.55 NEWMARKET
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 11-2 BET365* 
1/4 ODDS 1-2-3  
(WINNER SP 13-2 PROFIT +£406.25) 

3.45 Goodwood 10F Foundation Stakes Listed Race

For the blogs best bet on Wednesday, we go to West sussex for the days feature race the 10 furlong Foundation stakes listed race at Goodwood.

3.45 GOODWOOD 10F FOUNDATION STAKES LISTED RACE :
8 runners declared for 10F Foundation stakes on ground described as soft .The three main contenders are Basem,Battalion & Hors De Combat .

BASEM :Progressive 4-Y-0 ,winning 4 from 8 races,including winning class 2 handicap at Sandown in July off mark 99 .Showed improved form last time ,finishing 3rd in G3 Strensall Stakes at York .Should go well dropping in class.

BATTALION : Won 4 races from 15 starts , including winning 10 furlong listed race on poly track at Lingfield in November .Bounced back to form last time ,finishing good 3rd in Winter Hill stakes at Windsor .Will be suited returning to listed company .

HORS DE COMBAT : Consistent sort , winning 2 races from 15 starts .Been running well this season without winning ,finished decent third in 1 mile G3 Sovereign Stakes at Haydock last time ,behind Balty Boys .Should be thereabouts, if staying this longer trip .

VERDICT : BATTALION is proven winner in listed company over 10 furlongs ,and looked to be approaching peak form last time in G3 company at Windsor .Soft ground conditions should suit.Looks solid each-way value at around 7-2 mark.

Basem looks obvious danger ,having finishing third in decent nine furlong G3 contest at York last time,though there looks no value in top price 11-8 .

BATTALION 3.45 GOODWOOD 
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 7-2 BETVICTOR*
(WINNER SP 9-4 PROFIT £184.38 )
*R4 15P IN £ TO EARLY PRICES*

3.25 Newbury 5F Dubai World Trophy group three

No damage done on Friday, with Dark Emerald finishing third in Dubai Duty Free Cup at Newbury @ 5-1 money back ,beaten a lengh by Hathal who landed big gamble under Frankie Dettori @ 5-2 .

On Saturday we are back at Newbury for blogs best bet, in the 5 furlong Dubai World Trophy .

3.25 NEWBURY 5F 34YDS DUBAI WORLD TROPHY G3:
12 runners declared for competitive looking group three sprint on soft ground .The three main contenders are Justice Day , Steps & Wind Fire .

JUSTICE DAY : Won six races from 29 starts ,including Listed race at Ascot last October .Been in and out this season ,though bounced back to form last time, winning conditions race at Leicester in good style .Also finished good second in this race last year ,behind useful Mecca's Angel . Should go well with ground conditions to suit .

STEPS : Won 8 races from 44 starts ,including two listed races,returned to form last week winning Portland Handicap at Doncaster in good style ,off mark 108 .Also Goes well on soft ground ,though not the most consistent sort .

WIND FIRE : Won three races from 20 starts ,shown some useful form this season without winning ,finishing third in G3 the Temple Stakes at Haydock & second in G3 Coral Charge at Sandown . Should be thereabouts ,though unproven on soft ground .

VERDICT : Steps will be popular here ,after winning the Portland Handicap at Doncaster last Saturday under top weight,though is not most consistent performer and far from certain to reproduce that form back in G3 company .Looks worth taking on at top price 4-1.

JUSTICE DAY goes well here at Newbury ,including when finishing excellent second in this race last year .Looked back to his best last time, when winning decent conditions race at Leicester.With ground conditions in his favour,looks solid each-way bet at around 11-2 mark .

JUSTICE DAY 3.25 NEWBURY 
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 11-2 BET365*
1/4 ODDS  1-2-3 
(THIRD SP 9-2 PROFIT £18.75)

4.25 Newbury 7F Dubai Duty Free Cup (Listed Stakes)

On Friday we have decent card at Newbury, with the blogs best bet in the feature race. The Dubai Duty Free Cup (Listed Race) .

4.25 NEWBURY 7F DUBAI DUTY FREE CUP LISTED RACE :
9 Runners declared for decent looking 7 furlong listed race at Newbury on soft ground .The Three main contenders are Ascription , Dark Emerald & Jallota .

ASCRIPTION : Won 3 from 15 starts, all on easy ground .Returned after long layoff in May finishing excellent second in group three 7F Timeform Jury at Haydock .Also Finished fair fifth of 7 in G2 Lennox Stakes at Goodwood last time ,only beaten 2 lenghs behind Toormore.Should go well dropping down in class .

DARK EMERALD : Good strike rate on turf ,winning 7 from 29 .Won two decent h'caps at Dubai Carnival in February off marks 101 & 106 .Also finished good second in G3 Sovereign Stakes at Salisbury in August ,behind the useful Kodi Bear .Another solid effort last time ,when finishing close second behind Richard Pankhurst .Obvious claims with conditions to suit .

JALLOTA : Poor strike rate, 2 wins from 25 starts , though won class two 7F handicap at York in June off mark 99 .Also finished decent Second, in competitive class 2 handicap at Goodwood last time off mark 103 .Each-way claims ,though not easy to win with .

VERDICT : DARK EMERALD looks over priced here at  9-2 ,after putting in two good efforts recently .Including running a cracker in 7F conditions race at Haydock last time ,when trying concede 11LB to useful Richard Pankhurst , only beaten short head . Soft ground shouldn't be problem and looks a solid each-way bet .

Ascription looks obvious danger dropping into listed company ,after finishing second in G3 company recently ,though odds around 9-4 look short enough .

DARK EMERALD 4.25 NEWBURY 
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 9-2 BET365*
(THIRD SP 5-1 LEVEL ) 

3.05 Doncaster 1M 6F 132YDS Park Hill Stakes Group 2

Nice winner on Monday at Galway with Zhekova winning Oyster Listed Stakes at recommended 15-2 for £360.00 profit.Hopefully we can continue the good run at Doncaster this week .

Moving on to Thursday we have decent card at Doncaster ,with blogs main bet in the feature race the Park Hill stakes at 3.05 .

3.05 DONCASTER 1M 6F 132YDS PARK HILL STAKES G3:
11 runners go to post for the group 2 Park Hill Stakes over the extended 14 furlongs for fillies & mares on ground described as good .Not the strongest looking group 2 race ,with no horse having won any group race .The three main contenders look to be Hidden Gold,Gretchen & Koora 

HIDDEN GOLD : Useful filly,winning 6 from 9 starts last season ,including winning 13F listed race on polytrack at Lingfield last October .No wins on the turf this season,though finished good second in G3 Lillie Langtry stakes at Goodwood in July & third in Longsdale Cup at York.Should go well with conditions to suit

GRETCHEN :Well bred filly ,won 2 from 4 starts,including winning 12 furlong listed race at Newmarket last time beating Sahrawi by head .Will need to show more improvement ,though being half sister to proven stayers Duncan & Samuel,this longer trip should suit .

KOORA : Only had 3 starts,winning 10.5 furlong maiden at Doncaster in August .Showed improved form last time when finishing second in 12 furlong listed race at York last time .Looks open to plenty improvement over this longer trip .


VERDICT : HIDDEN GOLD is 5LB clear on official BHA ratings,and sets clear standard on her place form in group races at Goodwood & York .She lost nothing in defeat when finishing third in much stronger G2 contest last time, against Male opposition.Odds 9-2 look decent value .

HIDDEN GOLD 3.05 DONCASTER
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 9-2 BET365*
1/4 ODDS 1-2-3  
(UNPLACED SP 7-2JF LOSS £100.00)

6.35 Galway 12F Oyster Listed Stakes (Fillies & Mares)

Nice winner on Saturday for the blog ,with Rouleau winning the G3 Sirenia Stakes at Kempton at recommended 3-1 .For £180.00 profit on the day, going off very well supported 2-1 favourite.

For the blogs main bet on Monday, we are off to the West coast of Ireland for good looking fillies & mares 12F listed race at Galway .

6.35 GALWAY 12F FILLIES & MARES OYSTER LISTED STAKES:
10 runners declared for Oyster Listed stakes over 12 furlongs on ground described as yielding .The three main contenders look to be Dark Crusader , Almela & Zhukova 

DARK CRUSADER : Won 4 from 21 starts ,including winning 14f conditions race at Galway at the end of July on soft ground .Finished staying on third in 12 furlong listed race at York last time ,behind the John Gosden trained Marlet .Each-way claims ,though seems better horse over 14 furlongs .

ALMELA : Beautifully bred Sea The Stars filly, Bolted up on debut in weak Maiden over C&D at Galway in August ,beating 67 rated rival by 19 lenghs .Not easy to assess on that form ,though couldn't been more impressive .Takes big step up in class ,though open to any amount of improvement.

ZHUKOVA :Improving sort ,Won weak 10F maiden at Navan in June ,beating 74 rated rival by 3.25 lenghs .Showed big improvement last time, when finishing a decent 3L fourth in 12 furlong G3 contest at Cork ,behind Zannda .Looks open to plenty improvement over this trip.

VERDICT :The well bred Almela is going be all the rage here ,having won by 19 lenghs over C&D last time,though that was very weak maiden race ,and faces much stiffer task in listed company .Has to be respected ,though odds around 11-10 make no appeal .

At the prices ZHUKOVA looks over priced at 15-2,after finishing promising 4TH in group 3 company at Cork last time .That was decent effort on only her third start.Looks open to plenty improvement over this trip.

ZHUKOVA 6.35 GALWAY 
£40.00 EACH-WAY @ 15-2 BETVICTOR
(WINNER SP 7-1 PROFIT +£360.00 )

4.05 Kempton 6F Sirenia Stakes group 3

Nice to comeback with winner on Sunday with Bocca Baciata winning G3 Dance Design fillies stakes at Advised 7-2 for nice £252.00 profit .Hopefully we are starting to turn the corner .

Moving on to Saturday's racing we have decent card at Haydock,with the feature race being the G1 Sprint Cup ,though this looks very competitive race .With at least 5 or 6 horses having solid claims .

For the blogs main bet we are back on All Weather for interesting two year old G3 contest on polytrack at Kempton Park .

4.05 KEMPTON 6F 2-Y-0 SIRENIA STAKES GROUP 3 :
8 runners declared for G3 Sirenia Stakes for two year old colts & geldings on the poly track .The three main contenders look to be King Of Rooks , Rouleau & Tutu Nguru .

KING OF ROOKS : Won two from 6 starts .Looked a smart prospect when bolting up in National stakes listed race at Sandown in May by 5L.However hasn't really progressed on last three starts in group company,though still sets the standard on his National Stakes form.

ROULEAU : Improving sort ,Won 2 from 5 starts, both over 6F,including winning Nursery handicap at Ascot under top weight off mark 85 .Shown progressive form on last two starts , finishing close second in listed race at York last time over 5F (finishing well) .The return to 6F looks sure to suit .

TUTU NGURU : Won 2 from 4 starts ,including winning 6F maiden on poly track at Lingfield on debut in May .Finished good second in class two 6F Nursery at Newmarket last time .Has bit to find on official ratings ,though looks open to plenty improvement ,for inform stable .

VERDICT : King Of Rooks sets the standard on the pick his form ,though ran well below form last time at York.Odds around 2-1 look way too short .

ROULEAU can reverse form with King Of Rooks over this longer trip .Both career wins have come over 6 furlongs and should have no problem with this polytrack surface ,having won on the tapeta at Wolverhampton .Still looks open to plenty improvement over this trip .Odds around 3-1 look very fair.

ROULEAU 4.05 KEMPTON
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 3-1 WILLIAM HILLS *
(WINNER SP 2-1 PROFIT £180.00 ) 


 

4.20 Curragh 9F Dance Design Fillies Stakes G3 (Sunday 30th Aug)

Disappointing result on Saturday with Portamento running a stinker in 6 furlong listed race at Newmarket ,only finishing 7th for £100.00 loss on the day .

Moving On to Sunday, we go to Ireland for decent looking group three race for fillies over nine furlongs at Curragh .

4.20 CURRAGH 9F DANCE DESIGN FILLIES STAKES G3 :
9 runners declared for decent looking fillies group three contest over 9 furlongs on ground described as yielding .The three main contenders are Brooch , Bocca Baciata & Devonshire .

BROOCH : Decent filly winning 4 out 6 , including group two contest over mile at Curragh in May .Finished good second over C&D in group two contest at Curragh last time . Has 5LB group two penalty ,though should go well in first time blinkers .

BOCCA BACIATA : Won two from 7 starts ,including winning listed race over 10 furlongs at Navan in April .Finished good third over C&D at Curragh last time in G2 company .Finishing strongly in the closing stages .Ground conditions will suit and looks open to improvement .

DEVONSHIRE : Consistent filly, though only one win from 10 starts , has shown some useful place form ,including finishing third in Irish 1000 guineas in May.Finished decent second at Killarney  last time in listed company .Each-way claims ,though poor win strike rate .

 VERDICT : BOCCA BACIATA ran eyecatching third over C&D in group two company last time ,finishing never nearer third .Can reverse form with Brooch,with softer ground conditions more in her favour . Odds around 7-2 look good value .

BOCCA BACIATA 4.20 CURRAGH
£60.00 EACH-WAY @ 7-2* BETFAIR SPORTSBOOK 
(WINNER SP 11-4 PROFIT +£252.00 ) 

3.25 Newmarket 6 Furlong Listed Stakes (Sat 29th August )

The blog returns after bit of summer break.2015 has been stop start year for the blog.Finding time to write regular blog has been difficult this year .With having deal with two family bereavements in last 12 months .Hopefully we can get back on track, and there should be regular posts over the next few weeks.

Moving on to Saturday we have some decent racing, with the G2 Celebration Mile at Goodwood being the feature race ,though bit of disappointing turn out, with only six runners declared .Odds on favourite Kodi Bear should be difficult to beat .

For the blogs main bet on Saturday we go to Newmarket, for decent looking sprint listed race on ground described at Good

 3.25 NEWMARKET 6F HOPEFUL STAKES LISTED RACE:
9 runners go to post for 6 furlong listed race on the July course at Newmarket .The three main contenders are Dinkum Diamond , Portamento & Lucky Kristale .

DINKUM DIAMOND : Won five from 41 starts ,though not won since winning Listed race at Doncaster in March 2014 .Finished good fourth in Stewards Cup at Glorious Goodwood last time off mark 102 .Should be thereabouts ,though not easy to win with these days .

PORTAMENTO : Progressive three year old ,winning five from 12 starts .Won class two handicap at Chester in July off mark 102 .Finished fair fourth in 6 furlong listed race at Chester last time ,behind the useful Eastern Impact .That looked fair effort from not the best of draws .Seems to Handle any ground.

LUCKY KRISTALE : Had some useful form as two year old ,winning two group 2 races ,including Lowther stakes at York . Showed very little as three year old  ,though bounced back to form last time finishing excellent second in Summer Stakes at York, behind New Providence .Obvious claims if she can reproduce that form .

 VERDICT : Lucky Kristale will be popular here, after only beaten head in group three company last time at York ,though hasn't won for over two years and not the most reliable filly.

At the prices PORTAMENTO looks the each-way value here at around 11-2, after finishing  fourth at Chester last time,that looked decent effort, as was forced to race very wide throughout from poor draw ,and was only beaten 1.75 lenghs .Has shown solid form in listed/group company, and should go well for inform Charlie Appleby stable .

PORTAMENTO : 3.25 NEWMARKET
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 11-2 BET365*
(UNPLACED SP 11-2 LOSS £100.00) 

7.35 Naas 6F Fillies & Mares Listed Stakes (Wed 22nd July )

On Wednesday we go to Ireland for the days feature race. 6 furlong listed contest for fillies & Mares .

7.35 NAAS 6F (FILLIES & MARES) LISTED STAKES:
9 runners declared for 6 furlong listed contest, on ground described as good/firm .On official ratings the three main contenders are Minalisa , Newsletter & Stroll Patrol .

MINALISA : Useful mare winning five from 21 starts .Won this race last year, and finished close second the year before .Been below form in two starts this season ,though usually shows her best form around this time year .Will need bounce back, though has conditions to suit .

NEWSLETTER : Won two from 9 starts, both on soft ground.Won 6 furlong listed race at Nottingham in May .Finished creditable fifth in G3 Summer Stakes at York last time .Does handle quick ground ,though seems better suited by softer conditions .

STROLL PATROL : Showed some useful form last season for Philip Mcbride ,including finishing good third in 6 furlong G3 contest at Salisbury in September .Bounced back to form on Saturday for Johnny Murtagh, winning premier 6F handicap at Curragh.Not the most consistent sort ,though solid claims if reproducing that form,

VERDICT : MINALISA can bounce back to form, after two below par efforts this season,has plenty solid form in this grade, and goes well here at Naas.Seems show her best form in the middle summer .Looks the value each-way bet at around 5-1 mark .

Newsletter looks the main danger ,having shown solid form in group races ,the more rain the better for this filly .

MINALISA 7.35 NAAS
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 5-1 PADDY POWER*
(UNPLACED SP 3-1 LOSS £100.00)

Windsor 3.20 1M Summer Stakes Listed Race (Sat 27th June )

On Saturday we go to Windsor for interesting looking Listed race at 3.20

WINDSOR 3.20 1M SUMMER STAKES LISTED RACE :
10 runners declared for Summer Stakes at Windsor on good/firm ground .The three main contenders on official ratings are Complicit , Short Squeeze & Kodi Bear .

COMPLICIT : Consistent sort ,winning 6 from 18 (five wins on poly track ) Has shown some decent form on turf this season, finishing fair third in G3 Diomed Stakes at Epsom last time.Also finished good second over C&D in Royal Windsor listed stakes ,behind Shifting Star.Solid each-way claims .

SHORT SQUEEZE : Won 4 from 17 on turf .Had some useful form last season ,including winning 1 mile class two handicap at York off mark 102 ,also finished good second in 1 mile handicap at Meydan in February off mark 107 .However was well beaten fifth in this race last year.

KODI BEAR : Lightly raced three year old ,had some very useful form as two year old winning 7 furlong listed race at Ascot in July and then finishing excellent second in G1 Dewhurst stakes at Newmarket in October on soft ground .Obvious claims if staying this longer trip .

VERDICT : Interesting race that clearly revolves around Kodi Bear ,who's head and shoulders above these rivals on last years Dewhurst form ,though there is question mark over this longer trip on ground this quick .Could easily outclass this field ,though odds around 7-4, look short enough on first start for 8 months .

At the prices COMPLICIT looks the each-way value at around 6-1 ,has put in two solid efforts this season ,including finishing good second over this course & distance in listed race in May. Looks the bet against short priced Kodi Bear .

COMPLICIT 3.20 WINDSOR
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 6-1 BETVICTOR*
(UNPLACED SP 7-2 LOSS £100.00)

4.10 Carlisle 7F Eternal Listed Stakes (Wed 24th June)

On Wednesday we go up north,for decent looking seven furlong fillies listed race at Carlisle.


CARLISLE 4.10 7F ETERNAL LISTED STAKES 3-Y-0 FILLIES:
10 runners declared for 7 furlong three year old fillies Listed race on Good (G/F) places.The three main contenders are Tempting ,Touchline & Excilly .

EXCILLY : Progressive sort,been in good form this season winning twice,including winning handicap at Leicester in May off mark 82.Showed improved form last time ,when finishing good second in class three 7 furlong handicap at Goodwood  .Looks open to further improvement .Each-way claims .

TEMPTING : Lightly raced filly ,only had two starts .Looked unlucky on debut when finishing close third in 7F maiden at Newmarket ,when not getting clear run .Made no mistake when winning weak 7F maiden at Thirsk last time .Big step Up in class ,though has potential .

TOUCHLINE :Improving filly ,Won 6 furlong maiden at Yarmouth last season.Shown much improved form this season, including finishing third in hot listed handicap at Royal Ascot last week ,behind the useful Osaila in Sandringham Stakes over 1 mile .Obvious claims in this easier looking race .

VERDICT : TOUCHLINE should go close here, after finishing eye catching third in Sandringham stakes at Royal Ascot last week ,having been slowly away and finding trouble in running, ran a cracker to finish third  .The drop back to 7 furlongs on this stiffer track should also suit.Odds around 7-2 look decent value .

TOUCHLINE 4.10 CARLISLE 
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 7-2 BET365* 
(THIRD SP 11-4F (RETURN £85.00) LOSS £15.00)

Royal Ascot Day 3 Ascot Gold Cup (Thu 18th June )

Very frustrating day on Wednesday, with the days only bet The Grey Gatsby a desperately unlucky loser in Prince Of Wales Stakes, failing by short head .With anything like clear run would clearly won the race .Small profit on the race , though no consolation when you miss out on 13-2 winner.

Moving on to day three at Royal Ascot the feature race of the day is Ascot Gold cup at 4.20

4.20 ROYAL ASCOT 2 MILE 4F ASCOT GOLD CUP G1 :
14 runners declared for Ascot Gold Cup over 2 mile 4 furlongs ,though there are two possible withdrawals Forgotten Rules & Tac De Boistron due to fast ground .The three main contenders look to be Mizzou ,Trip To Paris & Vent De Force .

MIZZOU :Progressive sort ,winning 4 out 6 .Shown big improvement since stepping up in trip ,including winning G3 Sagaro Stakes over 2 miles at Ascot last time ,beating Vent De Force by 2 lenghs .Should be suited by this longer trip and ground conditions will suit .

TRIP TO PARIS : Been in great form this season in handicap company ,landing hatrick in Chester Cup in May off mark 95 .Finished creditable second in G3 Henry 11 stakes at Sandown last time .This longer trip shouldn't be problem,though has to reverse form with Vent De Force. 

VENT DE FORCE : Improving sort ,winning 4 from 10 .Won G3 Henry 11 stakes at Sandown last time in good style, beating Trip To Paris .Looks open to plenty improvement over this kind trip .Each-way claims .

VERDICT : MIZZOU looks to have plenty in his favour here ,having won the Sagaro Stakes at Ascot last time ,that looks strong form with Vent De Force boosting the form at Sandown next time in G3 company .Fast ground and this longer trip will also suit .Odds around 11-2 look decent value .

Vent De Force has bit to find With Mizzou  on Sagaro Stakes form , though is open to plenty improvement over this longer trip and rates the main danger .

MIZZOU 4.20 ROYAL ASCOT 
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 11-2 PADDY POWER .
(UNPLACED SP 7-2 LOSS £100.00)

Royal Ascot Day 2 Prince Of Wales Stakes( Wed 17th June )

Not great start to Royal Ascot on day one, with both recommended bets Night of Thunder & Sole Power running well below form .Both bets were well supported in market ,though finished unplaced for 2 points loss .

Moving on to day two the feature race is  G1 Prince Of Wales Stakes at 4.20 

4.20 ROYAL ASCOT 10F PRINCE OF WALES STAKES G1 :
8 runners declared for G1 Prince Of Wales stakes over 10 furlongs on Good/Firm ground .The three main contenders are Channock Chase ,The Grey Gatsby & Free Eagle .

CHANNOCK CHASE : Progressive sort winning 3 out 6 ,including winning  over C&D at Royal Ascot in G3 Terecentenary Stakes last year .Been slightly disappointing this season when finishing third in Gordon Richard Stakes & Second in Huxley Stakes at Chester .Will be suited returning to Ascot on faster ground,though will need big improvement to land this G1 race .

FREE EAGLE : Lightly raced four year old ,winning 2 from 4 .including winning group three contest at Leopardstown by 7 lenghs .Finished excellent third in Champion Stakes at Ascot on final start last season .Should go well, if fully fit on seasonal reappearance .

THE GREY GATSBY :Had some very useful form last season over 10 furlongs ,including winning Dante Stakes , French Derby & Irish Champion Stakes .Not looked as good so far this season, though was beaten on first two starts last season .Obvious claims if reproducing last seasons form .

VERDICT : THE GREY GATSBY looks decent each-way value here .On last seasons top G1 form ,would take all the beating .On official BHA ratings is 6LB clear and looks the value bet at around 13-2.

Free Eagle would go close if reproducing last season Champions stakes form ,and has won first time out the last two seasons ,though this looks hot race and will need to produce his best form first time out to win this group one race .

THE GREY GATSBY 4.20 ROYAL ASCOT
£50.00 EACH-WAY @13-2 BET365
(SECOND SP 9-2 PROFIT +31.25)

Royal Ascot Day One King Stand Stakes (Tues 16th June)

For the second bet on day one at Royal Ascot ,we concentrate on big sprint .The King Stand Stakes at 3.40 .

3.40 ROYAL ASCOT 5F KING STAND STAKES GROUP ONE:
19 runners declared for group one King Stand stakes over 5 furlongs on fast ground .The three main contenders look to be Muthmir , Sole Power & Shamal Wind 

MUTHMIR : Progressive sort winning 4 from 10 starts , including winning group 2 contest at Chantilly last time .Had some useful form in top handicaps last season ,winning Porland at Doncaster in good style .Looks open to plenty improvement over 5 furlongs ,though yet race in group one company .

SOLE POWER : Excellent record over 5 furlongs on fast ground. Won this race for last two years and looked good as ever when winning the Al Quoz at Meydan in March ,can be forgiven for poor effort at Curragh last time over 6 furlongs .Looks to have ideal conditions here and should make bold bid to land the hatrick .

SHAMAL WIND : Useful Australian sprinter winning 8 from 24 starts.Produced career best effort last time when winning grade one handicap at Caufield last time .Still looks to be improving ,though not in same league as some former Australian sprinters ,that won at Royal Ascot .

VERDICT : SOLE POWER stands out here after winning this race for last two years and looked good as ever when winning group one Al Quoz at Meydan in March .Has ideal conditions here (5 furlongs on fast ground) .4-1 looks very fair value .

SOLE POWER 3.40 ROYAL ASCOT 
0.50 PTS EACH-WAY @ 4-1 BET365* 
1/4 ODDS 1-2-3-4 
(UNPLACED SP 5-2 LOSS £100.00 )

Royal Ascot Day one (Tue 16th June )

On Tuesday we see the start of  Royal Ascot meeting with some excellent racing over the next five days . On day one we have three group one races with Queen Anne and King Stand, the two most interesting races .

2.30 ROYAL ASCOT QUEEN ANNE STAKES G1 :
8 runners declared for group one Queen Anne Stakes for four year olds and upwards, over 1 mile .This looks very high quality contest ,with the three stand out performers .Able Friend , Night Of Thunder & Solow .

ABLE FRIEND : Useful 5-Y-0 gelding from Hong Kong ,winning 12 from 18 starts (11 wins at Sha Tin ) including four group ones .Rated 127 and 3LB clear on official ratings ,though not easy assess having beaten the same horses in recent races at Sha Tin . This straight mile on stiffer track will be different test .

NIGHT OF THUNDER : Won 4 from 9 starts ,including winning group one 2000 guineas at Newmarket last season .Returned to winning ways ,when winning group one Lockinge Stakes at Newbury last time .That looks strong form ,with three winners coming out of the race .Should go well with ideal conditions .

SOLOW : Useful French 5-Y-0 gelding winning 8 of last 9 starts .including winning group one Dubai Turf at Meydan in March over 9 furlongs, beating The Great Gatsby by 4.5 lenghs .Won Group one Prix D'ispahan last time at Longchamp in good style .Drops back to mile ,though obvious claims .

VERDICT : On official ratings Able Friend is rated one best milers in the world , though still has prove he will be as effective away from Sha Tin on stiff straight track .

At the prices NIGHT OF THUNDER looks solid each-way play at around 5-1 ,had some useful form last season,including winning 2000 guineas at Newmarket and looked good as ever when winning group one Lockinge stakes at Newbury last time . 

Solow has looked good winning his last 6 starts ,including winning two group ones ,though odds around 13-8 look short enough, back over this shorter trip .

NIGHT OF THUNDER 2.30 ROYAL ASCOT 
0.50 PTS EACH-WAY @ 5-1 BET365 *
(UNPLACED SP 4-1 LOSS £100.00)

Haydock 2.35 7 Furlongs Timeform Jury Stakes Group 3 (Sat 30th May )

On Saturday we go to North West for decent looking seven furlong group three contest at Haydock .With plenty rain about on Friday ,ground conditions are on soft side of good .

2.35 HAYDOCK 7F TIMEFORM JURY STAKES GROUP 3:
13 runners declared for Timeform Jury stakes ,on ground described as good/soft .Quite competitive race on official ratings .The three main contenders look to be Breton Rock ,Cable Bay & That Is Spirit .

BRETON ROCK :Good strike rate winning 7 from 15 starts .Goes particularly well with cut in the ground ,including winning group two Hungerford Stakes at Newbury last season .Also finished close second in this race last year .Ran satisfactory 7th of 16 in group 1 Lockinge Stakes on seasonal reappearance at Newbury .Looks sure go well returning to 7 furlongs  .

CABLE BAY :Only win came in maiden at Leicester back in 2013,though has shown plenty  placed form in group races ,including finishing second in G2 Vision stakes at Newmarket in October .Finished good 5th in Group one Lockinge Stakes last time at Newbury .Likely to be thereabouts ,though not won since June 2013 .

THAT IS SPIRIT : Improving sort Winning 4 from 9 starts, all over 7 furlongs ,including two listed races .Won Spring Trophy stakes in good style over C&D at Haydock last time on soft ground .Each-way claims ,though will need improvement to win this stronger race .

VERDICT : BRETON ROCK looks very solid here ,having won in group two company last season in Hungerford stakes .Has excellent record over 7 furlongs on easy ground (31211117) .Should be difficult to beat with optimum conditions .Odds around 4-1 looks decent value .

Cable Bay looks the main danger ,having finished good fifth in group one Lockinge stakes last time ,though sure be thereabouts ,has poor win strike rate .

BRETON ROCK 2.35 HAYDOCK 
0.50 PTS EACH-WAY @ 4-1 BET365 *
1/4 ODDS 1-2-3 
(UNPLACED SP 4-1 LOST £100.00/ -1.00)

4.00 Leicester 7F 3-Y-0 Claiming Stakes Class 5

On Tuesday we go to the East Midlands track for interesting looking three year old claimer at Leicester .

4.00 LEICESTER 7F 3-Y-0 CLAIMING STAKES CLASS 5:
10 runners declared for 7 furlong claimer at Leicester on ground described as good/firm .The three main contenders are Orlando Rogue , Kyrenia Castle & Grosmont .

ORLANDO ROGUE : Returned to form in April ,winning 7 furlong claimer at Lingfield in good style ,beating Ocean Crystal (winner since) .Also finished fair second last time in 7 furlong claimer on soft ground at Salisbury, after suffering interference .Should go well in the same grade .

KYRENIA CASTLE : Won 5F maiden at Wolverhampton for Richard Hannon on Boxing Day ,though has shown nothing in two starts for Dandy Nichols in class three handicaps .Takes big drop in class for stable that has good record in claimers .

GROSMONT :1 win and 4 seconds from 15 starts, .Been running consistently in handicap company ,including finishing fair 5th of 12 in 6.5 furlong handicap at Doncaster last time .Not badly treated at the weights , though is unproven over this longer trip.

VERDICT : ORLANDO ROGUE looks solid here ,after putting in two good efforts in this grade recently .Looks fairly treated at the weights and ground conditions will suit .Trainer George Baker also has good record in claimers over last five seasons (15 out 40) (38%) Odds around 4-1 look very fair value .

Most of the opposition have been badly out form ,though Grosmont has been running OK in handicap company and looks main danger, if staying this longer trip . 


ORLANDO ROGUE 4.00 LEICESTER 
0.50 PTS EACH-WAY @ 4-1 BETFAIR SPORTSBOOK *
(SECOND SP 15-8F R4 20P IN £  LOSS £18.00 /0.18PTS )

Lingfield 4.05 Chartwell Fillies Stakes 7F group three

On Saturday we are back at Lingfield on the turf, for 7 furlong group three contest for fillies & mares .

4.05 LINGFIELD 7F CHARTWELL FILLIES STAKES G3 : 11 runners go to post for Chartwell Fillies Stakes over 7F on ground described as Good.This looks high quality fillies & mares group 3 contest .The three main contenders on official ratings are Al Thakhira , Lightning Thunder & New Providence .

AL THAKHIRA : Useful 4-Y-0 Filly ,winning 3 from 9 on the turf ,including winning the G2 Rockfel Stakes at Newmarket as two year old .Also showed some useful form last season ,finishing close second in Fred Darling at Newbury .Ran promising third on seasonal reappearance in Listed race on AW at Wolverhampton.

LIGHTNING THUNDER :Won 2 from 8 ,had some very useful form last season without winning ,including finishing second in both English & Irish 1000 guineas at Newmarket & Curragh . However was disappointing on final two starts last season ,including finishing well beaten fourth in Listed company on final start last season .

NEW PROVIDENCE : Progressive three year old ,winning 3 from 7 .Won 6F group 3 contest at Salisbury in September .Finished very good second in Neil Gwyn at Newmarket in April ,only beat short head by Osaila .Looks open to plenty improvement this season .

VERDICT: Lightning Thunder is 4LB clear on official ratings and will take plenty beating if repeating last years guineas form ,though there has to be question mark after disappointing  on last two starts .

AL THAKHIRA looks very solid here after making promising reappearance at Wolverhampton in March .Showed some useful form last season in group three company and looks to have ideal conditions here (7F with cut in the ground ) Can land this group three contest. Odds around 9-2 look fair value .

New Providence looks the main danger after finishing very good 2ND in Nell Gwyn at Newmarket last time and looks sure to win more races this season .


AL THAKHIRA 4.05 LINGFIELD 
0.50 PTS WIN @ 4-1 BET365*
0.50 PTS PLACE @ 2.0 BETFAIR 
(UNPLACED SP 7-2 LOSS £100.00)

4.00 Windsor 1M 2F 0-85 Handicap (Class 4) (Monday 4th May)

On Bank Holiday Monday ,we go to West Berkshire for interesting looking 10 furlong handicap at Windsor .

4.00 WINDSOR 1M 2F (0-85) CLASS 4 HANDICAP :
9 runners declared for 0-85 handicap at Windsor on good/firm ground .The three main contenders are Mythical Madness , Balmoral Castle & Franco's Secret .

MYTHICAL MADNESS :Lightly raced four year old . Won maiden over course & distance at Windsor in good style  ,though been bit disappointing in three handicaps since .Should be suited returning to this 10 furlong trip,though mark 84 still looks shade high .

BALMORAL CASTLE : C&D winner ,with good strike rate on turf,winning 6 out 16 ,including winning class three handicap at Goodwood off mark 80  .Finished fair fourth on seasonal reappearance  in strong looking class 3 handicap at Newbury last time .Looks fairly treated off mark 83, and goes particularly well for 5LB claimer Ned Curtis .

FRANCO'S SECRET : Good record on poly track winning 3 out 10 ,only raced twice on turf ,though ran promising fifth in class three handicap at Newbury last time ,staying on well in closing stages .Looks open to improvement over this 10 furlong trip . 

VERDICT : BALMORAL CASTLE looks solid here after running promising fourth,in much stronger race at Newbury last time.Should come on for that run, first since September .Looks to have ideal conditions here, and can land this class 4 handicap .Odds around 7-2 look fair value .

Franco's Secret looks the main danger after finishing eyecatching fifth at Newbury last time ,though has bit to find with Balmoral Castle on that form ,still looks open to improvement over this trip .

BALMORAL CASTLE 4.00 WINDSOR 
0.50 PTS EACH-WAY @ 7-2 CORALS*BETVICTOR*
(THIRD SP 4-1 LOSS £10.00  )

Leicester 4.15 7F King Richard 111 Listed Stakes (Sat 25th April )

On Saturday we go to the East Midlands track for decent looking seven furlong listed race at Leicester .

LEICESTER 4.15 7F KING RICHARD 111 LISTED STAKES :
8 runners declared for the 7F Richard 111 Listed Stakes .On ground described as good/firm. On official ratings the three main contenders are ALJAMAAHEER ,COULSTY & SIRUIS PROSPECT.

ALJAMAAHEER :  Useful type ,Won G2 Summer Mile at Ascot in 2013.Also Shown some useful form in group one/two company over last two seasons ,including finishing third in G1 Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot & second in G2 OLBG Park stakes at Doncaster. Obvious claims dropping into listed company .

COULSTY : Progressive sort ,winning twice last season in the 7F King Charles 11 Listed stakes at Newmarket and G3 & Prix De Meautry at Deauville .Has good record fresh, winning first time out the last two seasons . Should go well for inform Richard Hannon stable .

SIRIUS PROSPECT : Won seven out 38 , including winning three listed races .Finished fair third in Doncaster mile listed race ,behind Tulius earlier this month .However hasn't won on the turf since August 2013 .

VERDICT : Aljamaaheer is the clear pick on form .8LB clear on official BHA ratings .Takes big drop in class here, though not easiest horse to win with, only 1 win from last 13 starts.Also was beaten favourite, when last racing in Listed company back in 2013 .Odds around 11-8 simply look too short .

At the prices COULSTY looks solid each-way play .Finished last season in good form winning G3 in France .Also Proven winner in Listed company over 7 furlongs on fast ground.Has good record fresh .Odds around 4-1 look decent value .

COULSTY 4.15 LEICESTER 
0.50 PTS EACH-WAY @ 4-1 BET365* 
(WINNER SP 7-2 PROFIT £225.00*)

*R4 10P IN £ TO EARLY PRICES .

Greenham Stakes (group 3 ) 7 furlongs (Sat 18th April )

On Saturday we have very decent card from Newbury featuring three group 3 races ,for blogs main bet we will be concentrating on the 7 furlong  Greenham Stakes at 2.50 for 3-Y-0 colts & geldings.

2.50 NEWBURY 7F GREENHAM STAKES GROUP 3:
9 runners declared for Greenham Stakes at 2.50 on ground described as good/firm .This looks high quality 2000 guineas trial .The three main contenders look to be Belardo , Estidhkaar & Ivawood .

BELARDO : Won 3 out 5 last season ,including winning Washington Singer listed stakes over C&D in August .Showed big improvement on final start last season ,winning group one Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket on soft ground .Should be thereabouts ,though has reverse form with Ivawood on earlier form, and seems better horse on softer ground .

ESTIDHKAAR : Progressive sort last season ,winning 3 from 5 ,including winning both group two Superlative stakes at Newmarket & Champagne Stakes at Doncaster .Disappointed on final start of the season when finishing well fourth behind Belardo in Dewhurst .Looked unsuited by the soft ground that day .Needs bounce back ,though will be suited by this better ground .

IVAWOOD : Useful sort last season ,winning 3 out 4 , including winning G2 July stakes at Newmarket & G2 Richmond Stakes at Goodwood both over 6 furlongs .Only defeat came on soft ground in 6 furlong Middle Park stakes at Newmarket when odds on favourite,just getting touched off by Charming Thought by nose .Faster ground will suit, and should stay this longer trip .

VERDICT:  Ivawood is clear second favourite for 2000 guineas and will be popular here with Hannon team already striking form in two guineas trials this week ,ground conditions will suit and the longer trip shouldn't be problem,though doesn't have much in hand on the figures and top price of 7-4 look too short .

ESTIDHKAAR will need bounce back after poor run in Dewhurst ,though  had some useful form last season, winning two group 2 races over 7F .Will also be suited by this faster ground and looks the each-way value against the short price stablemate. 

ESTIDHKAAR 2.50 NEWBURY 
0.50 PTS EACH-WAY @ 6-1 BET365* 
(SECOND SP 9-2 PROFIT +£25.00)

4.45 Lingfield All Weather Marathon Condition Stakes 1 mile 7F 169yds

On Good Friday we have the All Weather finals day at Lingfield . I will be travelling down early Friday morning for great days racing at Lingfield .Hopefully the rain will clear away before the racing gets under way at 1.40 PM.

For the blogs main bet on the card, we have to wait for last race the 1 mile 7 furlong 32 Red All Weather Marathon at 4.45 .

4.45 LINGFIELD 1MILE 7F 169 YDS ALL WEATHER MARATHON:
11 runners declared for the All Weather Marathon on poly track at 4.45 .The three main contenders look to be Hurricane Higgins ,Anglophile & Hidden Gold .

HURRICANE HIGGINS : Useful stayer for Mark Johnston back in 2012 ,including finishing third in G2 Doncaster Cup behind Times Up .Bounced back to form on first start for Nicky Henderson, after over two year absence, when winning fast track qualifier over C&D at Lingfield at the end February. Fair record on poly track 1231 ,each-way claims .

ANGLOPHILE :Progressive 4 year old gelding ,winning three of last four ,including bolting up in fast track qualifier over C&D in January .Good record at Lingfield (121) and looks open to plenty improvement over staying trips .

HIDDEN GOLD : Fast improving filly ,winning last four starts ,including winning listed race over 13 furlongs at Lingfield in October .Won in good style at Wolverhampton last time when stepped up to 2 miles .Should go well receiving weight all round .

VERDICT: HIDDEN GOLD looks very progressive filly, winning her last four starts .Looked well suited to this longer trip when winning fast track qualifier at Wolverhampton last time .Looks sure go well receiving plenty weight off her main rivals .Odds around 10-3 look good value .

Anglophile looks the obvious danger after bolting up last time over C&D at Lingfield ,though will still need show more improvement to beat Hidden Gold on these terms .

HIDDEN GOLD 4.45 LINGFIELD 
0.50 PTS EACH-WAY @ 10-3 STAN JAMES 
(THIRD SP 5-2 LOSS £17.00/0.17 )

1.55 Meydan UAE DERBY (Sat 28th March )

Saturday see's the start of flat turf season at Doncaster,though that looks very competitive card and very difficult to find any suitable betting opportunities .

The main interest  on Saturday is the big World Cup meeting at Meydan featuring five group one races .Going concentrate on one supporting races the G2 UAE Derby at 1.55

1.55 MEYDAN 1MILE 1F 110YDS UAE DERBY G2 DIRT :
10 Runners declared for UAE Derby on the dirt at Meydan .This looks decent group 2 contest for three year olds .The three main contenders look to be Mubtaahij , Golden Barows & Maftool .

MUBTAAHIJ : Big improver since switching to the dirt ,winning 3 out 4 at this years carnival .The only defeat came in UAE 2000 guineas when beaten head by Maftool .Looked well suited to this longer trip when winning listed race over C&D last time .Obvious claims with conditions to suit .

GOLDEN BAROWS : Unbeaten on the dirt winning 3 out 3 over 1 mile at Toyko ,including listed race last time .Not easy to weigh up the Japanese dirt form ,though looks progressive sort who looks open to improvement .

MAFTOOL :Useful sort winning 3 from 7 ,including winning the group three Somerville stakes at Newmarket over 7F .Returned to form last time winning UAE 2000 Guineas over 1 mile.However there has to be doubts about this longer trip .

VERDICT : MUBTAAHIJ looks very solid here, having won three out four on dirt at Meydan and looked well suited to this longer trip when bolting up in listed race over C&D last time .Odds around 11-4 look very fair value .In race lacking strength in depth .

Golden Barows looks the main danger on his Japanese form ,though never easy to weigh up far east dirt runners ,and still has stamina to prove over this longer trip ,

MUBTAAHIJ 1.55 MEYDAN 
1PT EACH-WAY @ 11-4 HILLS*
(WINNER SP 9-4JF PROFIT £343.00 / 3.43 )


  

3.00 Lingfield 1 mile handicap (Wednesday 25th March )

On Wednesday we go to Surrey for 1 mile 0-55 handicap on poly track at Lingfield .

3.00 LINGFIELD 1 MILE (0-55) HANDICAP CLASS 6:
8 runners go to post for low grade class 6 handicap on poly track at Lingfield .The three main contenders look to be HENRY GRACE , SKIDBY MILL & WELSH INLET .

HENRY GRACE :Been in good form recently ,winning 1 mile class 7 handicap at Kempton in January off mark 47 .Just touched last time in 1 mile handicap at Kempton off mark 52,Looks closely matched with Skidby Mill at the weights .

SKIDBY MILL :Consistent type and Dual course & distance winner at Lingfield.Won 1 mile handicap at Kempton in February beating Henry Grace by nose .Finished placed on last two starts, both at Lingfield .Should go well with George Baker back in the plate .

WELSH INLET :Won twice on turf last season at Salisbury and Brighton ,though not as good on the All Weather 2 wins from 51 .Will be suited returning to this longer trip ,though has bit to find with Skidby Mill on earlier form .Each-way claims.

VERDICT : SKIDBY MILL goes well here at Lingfield and looks fairly handicapped off mark 55.George Baker is reunited with horse and looks significant jockey booking having won on the horse at Kempton back in February .Odds around 3-1 look fair value in weak looking handicap.

Henry Grace looks the main danger ,though is creeping up the weights,racing off 8LB higher mark since his last win, and all his form has been at Kempton .

SKIDBY MILL 3.00 LINGFIELD
0.50 PTS EACH-WAY @ 3-1 BET365*, BETVICTOR* 
(WINNER SP 3-1 PROFIT £180.00 / 1.80 PTS ) 

(Saturday 7th March) 1.10 Meydan Mahaab Al Shimaal (G3) Dirt

On Saturday we go to Dubai for decent looking group three sprint on the dirt at Meydan .

1.10 MEYDAN 6F MAHAAB AL SHIMAAL (DIRT) (GROUP 3) :
9 runners go to post for quality looking 6 furlong group three contest at MEYDAN,the three main contenders look to be KRYPTON FACTOR , FARMAH & SPEED HAWK .

KRYPTON FACTOR : Won this race and G1 Golden Shaheen at Meydan back in 2012 . Looked back to his best finishing close second ,behind the useful Reynaldothewizard in G3 over C&D , earlier last month .Should go well from decent draw in stall 2 .

FARMAH :Improving filly ,showed some useful form on turf in France & Italy last season winning listed and group three contest .Looks open to plenty improvement this season and looks major player if handling the dirt ,

SPEED HAWK : Consistent sort ,winning three from 14 , been running consistently at Meydan.Finished fair third behind Reynaldothewizard last time in G3 contest .Should be thereabouts ,though has to reverse form with Krypton Factor .

VERDICT : KRYPTON FACTOR looks solid here after finishing good second last time in similar G3 race over course & distance .Has good record at Meydan and looks well drawn for horse that races on the pace .Odds around 4-1 looks fair value .

Farmah looks the obvious danger if reproducing her turf form ,though has to prove she can handle the dirt .

KRYPTON FACTOR 1.10 MEYDAN
0.50 PTS EACH-WAY @ 4-1 SKYBET*
(UNPLACED SP 5-2 LOSS 1.00 PT )

4.15 Lingfield 10F Coral Handicap (Wed 11th February )

On Wednesday we go to Surrey for 10 furlong  handicap ,on the poly track at Lingfield .

4.15 LINGFIELD 10 FURLONG  0-70 CLASS 5 HANDICAP:
8 runners declared for class five 0-70 handicap on the poly track at Lingfield .Not bad little class 5 handicap .The three main contenders are Indias Song ,Thecornishcowboy & Great Expectations .

INDIAS SONG :Won 3 from 15 on the All Weather ,Been in good form this winter winning both starts ,including winning 5 runner class 5 handicap at Chelmsford last time ,beating Walk Like Giant by half lengh .Faces no easy task  under 6LB penalty .

THECORNISHCOWBOY : Fair sort on turf ,landing five timer  last June .Not quite as good on  the All Weather ,though has won four times .Finished fair fourth last time in 10 furlong handicap at Chelmsford ,having raced very wide .Looks well handicapped of mark 69 .

GREAT EXPECTATIONS : Won 2 from 33 on the flat , though on long losing run.not won since May 2013 . Finished 1.5 lengh third behind India's Song last time at Chelmsford .Looks closely matched with that rival on 6LB better terms .

 VERDICT: THECORNISHCOWBOY ran eye catching fourth last time at Chelmsford ,having  been forced to race very wide throughout  .Goes well here at Lingfield and looks more than capable winning 0-70 handicap of mark 69.Odds around 3-1 look fair value .

Great Expectations is weighted to reverse form with Indias Song on 6LB better terms and has each-way claims .

THECORNISHCOWBOY 4.15 LINGFIELD 
0.50 PTS EACH-WAY @ 3-1 BET365 *
(UNPLACED SP 5-4 LOSS -1.00)

Best price guarantee* 

Tuesday 10th February 2.30 Southwell 7F Handicap bet .

On Tuesday we go to the east midlands, for one bet in 7 furlong 0-65 class 6 handicap on the fibresand at Southwell .

2.30 SOUTHWELL 7 FURLONG (0-65) 3-Y-0 HANDICAP :
8 Runners declared for 7 furlong three year old handicap on fibresand at Southwell .Not the strongest looking three year old handicap .The four main contenders are First Dream , Excelling Oscar , Play Nicely & Red Unico .

FIRST DREAM : Showed nothing on first two starts for Richard Hannon ,though made some improvement on first start for Roger Varian in 6 furlong maiden at Lingfield .Makes handicap debut on fibresand . Looks open to improvement .

EXCELLING OSCAR :Fair record at Southwell winning 3 from 7 ,winning twice over C&D .Won weak 6 furlong handicap on Sunday at Southwell ,beating Bushtiger by neck .Faces no easy task off 6LB higher mark .

PLAY NICELY : Maiden after seven starts ,though ran best race last time ,finishing staying on third in 6 furlong maiden at Southwell, behind Gerrards Slip .Will be suited by this longer trip and looks fairly treated off mark 57 .

RED UNICO :Maiden after 6 starts ,finishing placed three times at Southwell in handicap company . Looked disappointing last time when finishing well beaten third, when short price favourite in 1 mile maiden handicap .Should be better suited by this shorter trip .

VERDICT :First Dream will be popular here for Roger Varian first time in handicap ,Looks open to plenty improvement after just three starts,though has yet to race on fibresand and odds around 7-4, look very short for horse unproven on the surface .

PLAY NICELY will be suited by this longer trip ,after finishing staying on third in fair 6 furlong maiden at Southwell last time .Should go well in weak looking three year old handicap, for in form James Given stable .Odds around 11-2 look good each-way value .


PLAY NICELY 2.30 SOUTHWELL
0.50 PTS EACH-WAY @ 11-2 BETFAIR SPORTSBOOK *

(SECOND SP 7-2 PROFIT +0.05 )

*Best price guarantee*

Wednesday 4th February Conditions Stake Bet

One bet for Wednesday ,we go to Chelmsford for quality five furlong conditions race on the poly track at 3.40 .


3.40 CHELMSFORD 5F CONDITIONS RACE (3Y0) CLASS 2:
8 runners declared for 5 furlong (3Y0) conditions race (All Weather Championship Fast Track Qualifier).This looks  decent sprint, the two main contenders on official ratings are Squats & Wentworth Falls .


SQUATS : Useful 2-Y-0 last season on turf,winning three times ,including winning class two nursery handicap at Ascot off mark 89.However ran his best race, when finishing  2 Lengh fourth in group 3 Cornwallis at Newmarket.Makes All Weather debut .

WENTWORTH FALLS : Big improver since being fitted with blinkers and dropping back to 6 furlongs . Bolted up on last two starts at kempton ,including winning  6 furlong handicap by 4 lenghs off mark 83 .Looks open to more improvement.


VERDICT : SQUATS is 2LB clear on official ratings and looks the class act on last seasons two year old form .Takes big drop in class dropping into conditions company .Will be difficult to beat if handling the polytrack surface .Odds around 3-1 look decent value .

Wentworth Falls looks the main danger , though will need to show more improvement after winning class 4 handicap .The drop back in trip shouldn't be problem , though odds around 7-4 look short enough in this much stronger race .

SQUATS 3.40 CHELMSFORD 
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 3-1 BET365*
(UNPLACED SP 7-2 LOSS £100.00)

Thursday 29th January Cape Verdi Group 2 bet

On Thursday we go to Dubai for 1 mile Fillies & Mares group two contest on the turf at Meydan .


4.30 MEYDAN 1 MILE FILLIES & MARES CAPE VERDI GROUP 2:
8 Runners declared for group two Cape Verdi over 1 mile on the turf .Not the strongest looking group two fillies & mares contest at Meydan . The two main contenders are Cladocera & Slipper Orchid .

CLADOCERA : Lightly raced French filly ,winning 2 from 5 starts ,including listed race at Longchamp over 1 mile back in June .Returned to form in November in 1 mile listed race on the poly track at Kempton ,finishing close second behind useful Jeremy Noseda trained Sloane Street .Obvious claims in weak looking race .

SLIPPER ORCHID : Improving Irish mare ,winning 7 from 24 starts .Won four times last season .Seemed to show improved form in cheekpieces at the end last season  .Ran eye catching fifth last time at Meydan over C&D, from poor draw.Finishing strongly from well off the pace in decent looking handicap .Should go well with conditions to suit .

VERDICT : This looks very weak fillies & mares group two contest, and on official ratings looks no better than listed contest .With highest rated 105 .

 Irish mare SLIPPER ORCHID looks the each-way value at around 5-1 mark.She won't need to improve much on her close fifth ,off mark 100 over C&D at Meydan two weeks ago.Should be spot on with that run under her belt ,with cheekpieces back on .

The main danger looks to be the French Filly Cladocera who has shown decent form in Listed company and looks open to plenty improvement after just five starts .

SLIPPER ORCHID 4.30 MEYDAN 
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 5-1 PADDY POWER 

(UNPLACED SP 4-1 LOSS £100.00)

Wednesday 21st January Ladbrokes Handicap Bet .

One bet for Wednesday ,we go too Lingfield for interesting looking seven furlong handicap at 2.30.


2.30 LINGFIELD 7 FURLONG 0-85 LADBROKE HANDICAP :
8 runners declared for 0-85 class 4 handicap on poly track at Lingfield . Not the most competitive handicap with just two main contenders Evening Attire & Mr Bossy Boots .

EVENING ATTIRE :Won twice for David Brown as two year old back in 2013 .Returned to form in December for William Stone , finishing good second  in class 4 handicap over C&D at Lingfield, behind the progressive Shyron . Should go well off 1LB higher mark .

MR BOSSY BOOTS : Lightly raced 4-Y-0 ,winning twice from four starts ,including winning 0-80 handicap at Wolverhampton in August, off mark 77. Finished third last time off 4LB higher mark when favourite for 7 furlong handicap at Wolverhampton, behind the progressive pair Rich Again & Shyron .Obvious claims off the same mark .

VERDICT : The lightly raced Mr Bossy Boots will be popular here,having  looked progressive sort after just four starts , though On form lines has nothing in hand of Evening Attire at these weights .Should go well ,though Looks poor value at around 11-10 .

At the prices EVENING ATTIRE looks solid each-way bet, against the short price favourite .Having returned to form on his last two starts at Lingfield, and not beaten far by the progressive Shyron last time .Odds around 4-1 look fair value .


EVENING ATTIRE 2.30 LINGFIELD
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 4-1 BET365*
(SECOND SP 5-2 LEVEL )

Non runner Saint Pois 7 ran .



*Best price guarantee

The Blog Returns for 6th year with fresh approach for 2015

Looking back at 2014 ,not the most successful year for the blog, with just £546.00 /5.46 pts profit on the year (13 winners from 51 bets) ROI +11.11% 

Having started the year well ,things tailed off badly in second half of the year, though having to deal with sudden family bereavement in August didn't help matters,probably a mistake continuing the blog selections ,when your mind is not focused on horse racing .

On positive note this was the fifth consecutive winning year for the blog, with total profits £8814 / 88.14 points  bets since the blog started in February 2010 .Hopefully 2015 will be much better year on all fronts .

In the past I have focused on non handicap flat races for the blog selections  ,though finding value selections has got more and more difficult over last two seasons ,with small fields being major problem for each-way bets in non handicap races, especially on the All Weather .

From 2015 I will be making changes to the blog, and concentrating mainly on handicap races and pattern races, where I hold mathematical edge,the same principal will apply, finding value each-way bets in uncompetitive races . 

For blogs first bet in 2015, we go to Lingfield for interesting looking 2 mile handicap on the poly track at 4.00 .

4.00 LINGFIELD 2 MILE 0-65 CLASS 6 HANDICAP :
9 runners declared for 2 mile 0-65 handicap at Lingfield ,not the most competitive staying handicap the three main contenders are Shadipour,Mighty Mambo & Dukes Den .

SHADARPOUR :Won three times over hurdles ,lightly raced on the All Weather though has put in two decent efforts ,including finishing short head second  in this race last year .Finished fair third in 2 mile 0-75 handicap at Kempton in November behind Strawberry Martini .Should go well off 3LB higher mark.Will also be suited dropping down too class 6 company .

MIGHTY MAMBO : Consistent sort on All Weather, with one win and 7 places from 10 starts ,won 2 mile handicap at Kempton  off mark 55 ,last February.Also finished fair second last time in 2 mile handicap at Kempton, off mark 60 .Should be thereabouts off same mark.

DUKES DEN : Won 2 mile handicap at Wolverhampton in good style back in December off mark 56 , though finished disappointing sixth, off 6LB higher mark when favourite for 2 mile handicap over C&D last time at Lingfield .Needs too bounce back in first time blinkers .


VERDICT : SHADARPOUR is better known as fair handicap hurdler ,though looks more than capable of winning 0-65 handicap on polytrack .Finished good second over C/D in this race last year and also ran creditable third in better race at Kempton in November .Can land this weak looking 2 mile handicap.Odds around 4-1 look very fair .

Mighty Mambo looks the main danger, has been knocking on the door in 2 mile handicaps  ,however is not easy horse too win with .1 out 10  on All Weather ,though still has solid each-way chance .

Of the others Takeitfromalady is surprising 7-2 favourite here,having not won for over two years and yet to win on All Weather in 11 starts ,also far from certain to stay this 2 mile trip.


SHADARPOUR 4.00 LINGFIELD 
£50.00 EACH-WAY @ 4-1 BET365* 
(UNPLACED SP 7-2 LOSS £100.00)